People and Events – Page 22 – National Radio Astronomy Observatory

SETI, Astrobiology Pioneer Awarded Jansky Lectureship

Posted on September 2, 2014March 22, 2017

The 2014 Karl G Jansky Lectureship was awarded to Dr Jill C Tarter of the SETI Institute.

First of ALMA’s Fleet of Front End Handling Vehicles Delivered, Compliments of NRAO

Posted on August 25, 2014March 28, 2017

NRAO has delivered the first of ALMA’s four new Front End Handling Vehicles (FEHV).

Japan and Republic of Korea Sign Agreement on ALMA

Posted on August 20, 2014March 28, 2017

Korea officially joins in the East Asia ALMA consortium.

ALMA Observatory Launches Website for Children

Posted on May 27, 2014March 28, 2017

A new ALMA Kids mini website created especially for children is launched.

NRAO Astronomer Kenneth Kellermann to Receive ASP’s Prestigious Bruce Gold Medal

Posted on May 15, 2014March 23, 2017

Kenneth Kellermann, Ph.D., senior scientist at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) in Charlottesville, Va., is the recipient of…

NRAO, WVU Expand Broadband Data Network to Bolster Astronomy Research

Posted on April 9, 2014March 28, 2017

The NRAO and West Virginia University (WVU) have inaugurated a new super high-speed broadband data network to bolster collaboration and scientific research.

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