Planetarium Show Highlighting People, Places, and Science of Astronomy Begins Production Washington DC: In the most remote locations on the planet, people are working to uncover mysteries throughout the universe… and most are not astronomers. Big Astronomy in Chile through Dome+ (Big-ACT) explores a new model to deliver a unique learning...
Newswise — West Virginia’s First2 STEM Student Success Alliance has received a total of $2,406,954 in new funding as part of the National Science Foundation (NSF) INCLUDES grant program, which helps to develop and maintain a diverse, innovative workforce in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math. This initiative in West Virginia...
Washington, DC: AUI has taken another significant step in its five year partnership by collaborating with the National Society of Black Physicists (NSBP) to secure a $350K award from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The annual NSBP Conference convenes the largest scientific meeting of underrepresented minorities in the nation. This year’s...
Nine more participants are about to embark on an astronomy trip of a lifetime. Each has been selected for the prestigious Astronomy in Chile Educator Ambassadors Program (ACEAP), a behind-the-scenes immersive experience to five astronomical observatories in Chile from June 10 to 18. The participants include educators and public outreach...