People and Events – Page 16 – National Radio Astronomy Observatory

Applications Accepted for 2017 Astronomy in Chile Educator Ambassadors Program

Posted on January 18, 2017March 28, 2017

Applications for ACEAP 2017 due Feb. 19.

Death of Former Director Kwok-Yung (Fred) Lo

Posted on December 19, 2016March 28, 2017

Death of former Director Kwok-Yung (Fred) Lo

Poster for The Accelerating Universe talks

Nobel Laureate Adam Riess Free Lecture in Charlottesville

Posted on November 1, 2016March 28, 2017

The Accelerating Universe with Nobel Laureate Adam Riess

NRAO’s New Cooperative Agreement

Posted on October 1, 2016March 28, 2017

As of October 1, 2016, NRAO is operating under a new cooperative agreement.

Map of ALMA Cycle 4 proposal origin locations

Record Demand for ALMA in Cycle 4 Call for Proposals

Posted on August 23, 2016March 28, 2017

ALMA Cycle 4 Proposals Show Increased Demand

Magdalena Teacher, Students Begin Exchange Visit to Chile

Posted on July 29, 2016March 28, 2017

Two students and a teacher from Magdalena, New Mexico, have arrived in the Chilean town of San Pedro de Atacama as part of a Sister Cities program sponsored by the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) and Associated Universities, Inc. (AUI).

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