Astronomy News
Astronomy News
Our meetings typically last an hour and consist of students giving presentations for various segments that highlight active research people are working on, current news in astronomy, astrophotography, and more. Outside of club meetings, we also have social events, such as star parties on Mount Lemmon, movie nights, game nights, and craft nights.
The Physicists for Inclusion and Equity (PIE) is an active graduate student-run group that aims to promote the inclusion of women in science and to raise awareness of gender biases in physics. All students, scientists, and faculty are welcome to join and attend meetings and events. We organize events ranging from professional development events such as hosting invited speakers from academia and industry, social activities such as BBQs and lunch discussions, and physics outreach such as helping with elementary school science fairs. For more information about the group and upcoming events please visit https://www.azwip.com/
Physicists for Inclusion and Equity (formerly known as Women in Physics) is hosting a biweekly journal club. These meetings are meant to be a relaxed environment to share are learn about different research areas. In each meeting, graduate students will share a few papers in different fields within physics. Undergraduates also have the opportunity to share and explain papers. This will be a great opportunity to learn about different disciplines of physics and research papers in general. The meeting on the 30th will focus on astronomy and astrophysics!
ATOMM – FREE HELP SESSIONS!!!
(Astronomy Tutoring Offered for Majors and Minors)
Need help with your homework or getting ready for Quizzes and Exams? Use your time efficiently by studying with Graduate and Undergrads teaching assistants who are interested in teaching and waiting to help you.
TBD (Fall 2025) // SUNSET // UA MALL BY LIBRARY
You are welcome to observe the sky, and interact together, every Thursday night on the UA mall by the Main Library. Dr. Don McCarthy (Astronomy Prof. and former Director of the Undergraduate Program) enjoys providing this opportunity for anyone interested. Experience the day/night sky, see some unusual phenomena, and, especially, interact informally with each other about life, courses, research, observing equipment, hobbies, STEM opportunities, etc. Lots of fun, laughter, good advice, and a great way to unwind near the end of a long week.
Come for any amount of time, relax, and even eat pizza. We begin prior to sunset and continue until ~8 PM.
To receive reminders by text and alerts (weather, cancellations, time changes, special events, etc.), students should go to Remind.com, create an account or upload the "app." Then, select 'add a class' and choose one of these two 'class codes': 'astrobs' or 'astrobs2'.