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AUI Partners with NSBP to Convene 2018 National Society of Black Physicists Conference

AUI Partners with NSBP to Convene 2018 National Society of Black Physicists Conference

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 Professionals to Visit Chile for Prestigious ACEAP Astronomy Expedition

Nine More Professionals to Visit Chile for Prestigious ACEAP Astronomy Expedition

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...

Physics Inspiring the Next Generation! PING Camp 2018: July 15–21

Physics Inspiring the Next Generation! PING Camp 2018: July 15–21

PING is a STEMtastic summer camp program that actively seeks to increase the diversity of the next generation of scientists, engineers, and technologists. We are seeking current 8th graders (rising 9th-graders), who are interested in science, engineering and math, and a fun, and challenging experience on location at the Green Bank Observatory....