Andrew Schechtman-Rook Wins Whitford Award
Graduate student Andrew Schechtman-Rook has received the 2012-13 Whitford Award for his development of techniques to realistically model the three-dimensional distributions of dust and stars in galaxies.
Jan.28.2013 | Continue Reading »
Natalie Gosnell Leads Department Forward
Using Hubble Space Telescope data, graduate student Natalie Gosnell is investigating the formation mechanisms of blue straggler stars. She also worked to implement departmental policies.
Jan.24.2013 | Continue Reading »
Washburn Observer
The fall 2012 issue of the department newsletter is now available online.
Dec.13.2012 | Continue Reading »
Pine Bluff Observatory SRT Installed
The Astronomy Department's second Small Radio Telescope (SRT) has been installed at the Pine Bluff Observatory.
Dec.13.2012 | Continue Reading »
Alex Lazarian Honored as APS Fellow
Astronomy professor Alex Lazarian has been named a fellow of the American Physical Society.
Dec.13.2012 | Continue Reading »
