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Sep 6

Dra. Jennifer Lotz es nombrada Directora del Observatorio Gemini

Dr. Jennifer Lotz English Version La Asociación de Universidades para la Investigación en Astronomía (AURA) se complace en anunciar el nombramiento de la Dra. Jennifer Lotz como la próxima Directora del Observatorio Gemini. La Dra. Lotz comienza una designación de cinco años como Director de Gemini a partir del 1ro de octubre de 2018. Anteriormente, […]

Sep 6

Dr. Jennifer Lotz Appointed Gemini Observatory Director

The Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA) is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Jennifer Lotz as the next Director of the Gemini Observatory. Dr. Lotz begins a five-year appointment as Gemini Director starting October 1, 2018. Previously, Dr. Lotz held the position of associate astronomer at the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI).

Sep 5

Chilean scientists using Blanco telescope discover crucial event right before the death of a star

A new paper in the journal Nature Astronomy, The delay of shock breakout due to circumstellar material evident in most Type II Supernovae, written by a group of researchers from the Center for Mathematical Modeling (CMM) and the Department of Astronomy of the University of Chile, Millennium Institute of Astrophysics (MAS) and international institutions, sheds new light on supernova explosions.

Jun 15

FY2019 Senate Appropriations Bill Provides Valuable Funding for the Future of U.S. Astronomy

Yesterday, the U.S. Senate’s Committee on Appropriations, led by Chairman Richard Shelby (R-AL) and Vice Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-VT), approved the fiscal year 2019 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies appropriations bill crafted by Subcommittee Chairman Jerry Moran (R-KS) and Vice Chairwoman Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH). Following the bill’s 30-1 vote out of committee, AURA’s President […]

Jun 1

Gemini Observatory Cloud Camera Captures Volcano’s Dramatic Glow

A camera used at the Gemini North telescope to monitor sky conditions from Hawaii’s Maunakea captured a remarkable time-lapse sequence of the Kīlauea volcanic eruption. The sequence shows the glow from an extensive region of fissures over the course of a single night (May 21-22). During the sequence, multiple fissures expelled lava in the area in and around Leilani Estates in the Puna district of the Big Island of Hawai‘i. The lava also flowed into the ocean during the period of the video.

May 31

Can Exoplanets Form in a Binary Star System?

A new study using Gemini data reveals that the ratio of binary stars in Kepler’s K2 exoplanet host stars is similar to that found elsewhere in our neighborhood of the Milky Way. According to lead author Dr. Rachel Matson of NASA’s Ames Research Center, “While we have known that about 50% of all stars are binary, to confirm a similar ratio in exoplanet host stars helps set some important constraints on the formation of potential exoplanets seen by Kepler.”

May 24

AURA Welcomes New Mexico Tech as New Member Institution

The Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA) welcomes the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (New Mexico Tech) as a new member institution of AURA, a consortium of US institutions and international affiliates that operates world-class astronomical observatories on behalf of NASA and the National Science Foundation (NSF).

May 24

House Appropriations Committee Proposes Strong Funding Levels for Astronomy in FY2019

The U.S. House of Representatives’ Committee on Appropriations recently approved the fiscal year 2019 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies appropriations bill led by Subcommittee Chairman Rep. John Culberson (R-TX). This spending bill recommends healthy funding levels for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the National Science Foundation (NSF); these are important both […]

May 23

A Rain Gauge for the Sun – Computer Vision Tracking of Coronal Rain

Self-driving cars. Facial recognition. Finding cancerous cells in CT scans. Ensuring thousands of products we use daily are manufactured correctly. Each rely on “smart” machines (or computers) processing large amounts of information, mostly images, and making decisions based on that information. Training machines to “see” and understand real-world objects, like a stop sign in front of a self-driving car, can be a very difficult task and often leaves little room for error.

May 21

Procurement Policies and Procedures

Federal Government Compliance Regulations Uniform Guidance: 2 CFR 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards National Science Foundation’s Cooperative Agreement Financial Terms and Conditions (FATC) 2007 Revisions 2010 Revisions 2016 Revisions NSF Award and Administration Guide NASA Regulations Federal Aquisition Regulation NASA FAR Supplement Code of Federal Regulations Training Resources […]

May 21

Section A – AURA Organization, Structure, and General Policies

I. AURA ORGANIZATION A. Mission B. Role and Responsibilities of the Member Representatives C. Role and Responsibilities of the Board of Directors D. Role and Responsibilities of the Management Councils II. ROLE, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND RELATIONSHIPS OF THE PRESIDENT OF AURA A. Role B. Specific Functions C. Administrative Reporting III. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CENTER […]

May 20

Section B – Personnel Policies and Procedures

I. EMPLOYMENT AND REASSIGNMENT A. Policy B. Reassignment and Transfer II. TENURE A. Policy B. Procedures for Promotion to Tenure C. The Appeals Process for Denial of Tenure D. Tenure Appointments Coincident With Initial Employment E. Post Tenure Review F. Delay of Tenure/Scientist Appointment Procedures III. EMPLOYMENT AND APPOINTMENTS OF RESEARCH SCIENTIFIC STAFF A. Policy […]


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