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Women In Astronomy

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Wake Forest, NC Throughout history, women have defied societal barriers and prejudices to make groundbreaking contributions to astronomy and space exploration. Women astronomers have made significant discoveries in astronomy that have revolutionized our understanding of the cosmos.

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A Career in Astronomy: What You Need to Know

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Wake Forest, NC Astronomy, the scientific study of celestial objects and phenomena, has fascinated humankind for centuries. If you're considering a career in astronomy, there are many things you need to know. in astronomy. You'll also have the opportunity to conduct research and publish your findings. A master's or Ph.D.

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Astronomy Tips for Star Gazers

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Back when I was in graduate school, between researching the theoretical interior of neutron stars and teaching undergraduate physics classes and labs, by far my favorite thing to do was to host shows at the Kent State Planetarium. Spring and Outdoor Astronomy Tips. Astronomical Alternatives. Well, you’re still in luck. Dr. Jake Roark.

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Burçin’s Galaxy: The Acclaimed Research Journey of Dr. Burçin Mutlu-Pakdil

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A discoverer of a galaxy with an extremely rare structure, a leader of several ambitious imaging surveys, and a role model to young researchers all around the world, Burçin Mutlu-Pakdil was also once a university student with a dream of solving the mysteries of the universe. The start of her legendary academic career began with a B.S

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Top Science Internships

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Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience Summer Research Internship The Summer Research Internship allows high school students to work with neuroscience researchers in a laboratory setting. The program will allow interns to work with Wistar Institute lab teams and scientists as they work on an assigned research project.

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Wonderful Online Museums and Sites for Virtual Field Trips to Use in Class

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2- Smithsonian Museum The Smithsonian Institution —the world’s largest museum and research complex—includes 19 museums and galleries and the National Zoological Park. The Astronomy and Geology galleries include meteorites, comets and geology." it also organizes free and paid tours into different museums from other countries.

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How to Become a Citizen Scientist

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Consider: Charles Darwin: Darwin often relied on the observations of amateur naturalists and enthusiasts during his research Mary Anning: a fossil collector in the early 19th century William Herschel: an astronomer who discovered the planet Uranus E. Also, the two World Wars necessitated rapid research and innovation.