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Education Background Needed to be a Radio Astronomer

As you can imagine, we get quite a few questions regarding what the education requirements are to be a…

There are quite a few answered questions in this blog that provide information on various aspects of career guidance…

Since astronomy is a physical science that applies physics principals extensively, pursuing an undergraduate education in either physics or…

It is common for students entering graduate school in astrophysics to have a limited background in undergraduate astrophysics course…

Most astronomers are trained as physicists, so a good background in physics and math are very helpful. Programming skills…

Most astronomers are trained as physicists, so a strong background in physics and math are very useful. For more…

The National Radio Astronomy Observatory is a facility of the U.S. National Science Foundation operated under cooperative agreement by Associated Universities, Inc.
	Founded in 1956, the NRAO provides state-of-the-art radio telescope facilities for use by the international scientific community. NRAO telescopes are open to all astronomers regardless of institutional or national affiliation. Observing time on NRAO telescopes is available on a competitive basis to qualified scientists after evaluation of research proposals on the basis of scientific merit, the capability of the instruments to do the work, and the availability of the telescope during the requested time. NRAO also provides both formal and informal programs in education and public outreach for teachers, students, the general public, and the media.
	The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency created by Congress in 1950 "to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; to secure the national defense..."
	AUI collaborates with the scientific community and research sponsors to plan, build, and operate cutting-edge facilities. We cultivate excellence, deliver value, enhance education, and engage the public.