UC Berkeley Department of Astronomy

"The recent trio of spacecraft arriving at Mars from the US, China, and United Arab Emirates has thrust the "Red Planet" into the public imagination once again. In particular, the landing of NASA's Perseverance rover reignited an exuberance for planetary exploration in millions around the world. Could life have ever existed on Mars? What have we learned from previous missions? How will this research impact science for generations to come? Please join us to hear from UC Berkel...ey experts, who will share their experience with space exploration and Mars science, providing us with insights into what lies ahead." Sponsored by the College of Letters & Science Watch the discussion live this Wednesday, April 28th from 5-6pm PDT at https://www.youtube.com/watch Speakers: Dan Mogulof (moderator), Assistant Vice Chancellor, Public Affairs Manar Al Asad, Graduate Student, Earth & Planetary Science Bill Dietrich, Professor, Earth & Planetary Science Rob Lillis, Associate Director, Space Sciences Lab David Shuster, Professor, Earth & Planetary Science

Calling all Friends of Astronomy: we're in the final moments of #CalBigGive 2021 (ends at 9pm PST)! Help get us on the Big Give Leaderboards by contributing before it's over! https://biggive.berkeley.edu/

We're 40% of the way to our goal as of noon -- thanks to our donors so far! Join them by giving to the Friends of Astronomy fund and help us hit our matching fund of $1,000! #CalBigGive https://give.berkeley.edu/fund/FN7219000

It's back! #CalBigGive kicks off tonight at 9pm PST Show your support for Cal Astronomy and help us spread the word!

The College of Letters & Science Division of Biological Sciences and Division of Mathematical and Physical Sciences invite you to the Spring 2021 Conversations on Current Research! We'd like to feature upcoming talks with Professor Chung-Pei Ma (March 16), Professor Courtney Dressing (April 27), and current graduate student Ellianna S. Abrahams (Feb. 25)! These events happen Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5PM PST. You can register at https://basicscience2021.berkeley.edu/... http://ow.ly/o0Uf50DFicx

Check out this feature on Professor Nia Imara and her new project Onaketa! Professor Imara is a graduate of our program -- she recently spoke at our weekly colloquium. Thanks very much to Ashawnta Jackson and California Magazine for this great piece! https://alumni.berkeley.edu//artist-activist-and-astrophys

Cal Astro is hosting another town hall event tomorrow at 3pm PST! Stop by with any concerns about remote learning, course/department climate, or curriculum -- links to RSVP and attend have been sent via bMail!

FINALS STUDY TIPS Almost there! Workshop 7 (the last one!) of our Success After Berkeley series is happening tomorrow (12/3) at 5pm! RSVP and get the Zoom link at tinyurl.com/astrofinalstips

SUMMER RESEARCH It's finally happening! Workshop 6 (rescheduled) of our Success After Berkeley series is happening tomorrow (11/19) at 5pm! RSVP and get the Zoom link at tinyurl.com/summerREUs

Save the date : Don’t miss the first-ever virtual Bay Area Science Festival (Oct. 21 -25) with 125+ events and experiences you can enjoy from home! UC Berkeley faculty, departments, and student organizations will be hosting 5 events this Wednesday and Thursday, so be sure to register at http://www.bayareasciencefestival.org/

REVISED DATES for our last two workshops of the semester: Summer Research & REUs is happening next Thursday, 11/9 at 5pm Finals Study Tips & Strategies is happening on Thursday, 12/3 at 5pm... See you all there!

GETTING RESEARCH IN ASTRO Happy midterms season! Workshop 5 of our Success After Berkeley series is happening tomorrow (10/15) at 5pm! RSVP and get the Zoom link at tinyurl.com/gettingastroresearch

Join us for a virtual Graduate Diversity Admissions Fair on 10/22 at 3 PM! Find more information on our Piazza Page!

MANAGING STRESS We're halfway through Week 6! Workshop 4 of our Success After Berkeley series is happening tomorrow (10/1) at 5pm! RSVP and get the Zoom link at tinyurl.com/astrostressfree

The Astronomy Advising team wants to know how we can support you through this semester online. Come share your concerns TOMORROW (9/25) at 2pm PDT at our Astro Major Town Hall! RSVP at tinyurl.com/calastrotownhall

GRAD SCHOOL BOOTCAMP PT. 1 Workshops 2 & 3 of our Success After Berkeley series are happening tomorrow (9/10) at 5pm and next Thursday (9/17) at 5pm! RSVP and get the Zoom link for tomorrow's at tinyurl.com/gradbootcamp910

Fall 2020 Deadlines

Save the Dates!!! The Success After Berkeley Series Workshops are back!!!

Mark your calendars! Launch Day 2020 will be on Tuesday, August 25th! Join us to learn more about the department and meet fellow students, our advisors, and faculty!

Don't forget to attend our end of the year Astro townhall hosted by our Faculty Advisor Professor Mariska Kriek. Zoom ID 93935883909

Sign up for our Astro summer sessions NOW!! Informational Sessions are 5/7 and 5/18 at 5p (PST)

Let's all give a huge congratulations to our very own UC Berkeley Astronomy Faculty!

Interested in taking online Astro courses this Summer, check out Astro 9: Astrobiology! Learn about the origins and evolution of the Universe, exploring life's fundamental question: "Are we alone?"

With all the chaos, let’s lighten the mood!! Pics from the Astro 1st Year’s 2020 Ski Trip. Thanks Maude for the pics.