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ALMA images of protoplanetary disks
The Multiplicity of Worlds: How the VANDAM Survey Studies Planetary Systems
March 23, 2022 at 11:00 am | News Feature

Astronomers have discovered more than 5,000 planets orbiting other stars. We now know that most stars have orbiting planets…

VLA at night
2022 Jansky Fellowships Awarded
March 17, 2022 at 4:00 am | Announcement

The National Radio Astronomy Observatory has awarded four Jansky Postdoctoral Fellowships for 2022. The recipients will pursue research in a wide range of topics during their time as Jansky Fellows.

NRAO and Optisys Partner Up to Produce 3D Devices for Radio Astronomy
NRAO and Optisys Partner Up to Produce 3D Devices for Radio Astronomy
February 16, 2022 at 9:00 am | Announcement

Recent advancements in 3D printing (also known as additive manufacturing) for metallic structures make it possible to print all-metal electromagnetic devices—like antennas and waveguides—on demand. A new partnership between the National Radio Astronomy Observatory, headquartered in Charlottesville, Virginia, and Optisys, LLC, headquartered in West Valley City, Utah, will explore the potential for leveraging this technology for radio astronomy applications.

Inspiring, Retaining and Promoting Female Talent in STEM Careers
Inspiring, Retaining and Promoting Female Talent in STEM Careers
February 11, 2022 at 8:00 am | News Feature

Retaining and promoting female talent in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) is a goal that must be embraced by large scientific facilities, civil society, academia, and the private sector. A STEM career can be long and full of obstacles for underrepresented minorities, including women, who are strongly influenced by family expectations, teacher bias, and work environments plagued by stereotypes. More female role models in STEM are needed to inspire and increase women’s participation, and they are currently insufficient to retain female employees and stimulate their professional growth into leadership positions.

NRAO Researcher Receives Prestigious Engineering Award
NRAO Researcher Receives Prestigious Engineering Award
February 2, 2022 at 5:00 am | Announcement

An NRAO researcher is receiving an engineering award for an innovative development that is improving radio telescope performance and also is benefitting numerous other fields.

2021 Science Highlights: Looking Back on a Turbulent Year in Radio Astronomy
2021 Science Highlights: Looking Back on a Turbulent Year in Radio Astronomy
January 28, 2022 at 3:00 pm | News Feature

The formation of massive stars and planets. The deaths of stars and galaxies. The extreme and violent behaviors of black hole jets and quasars. An up-close and personal radar view of the Moon. These mysteries and more were unraveled in 2021 by radio astronomers leveraging the scientific and technological power of National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) facilities.

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