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Astronomy
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Recent News
ELT Postdoctoral Fellowship
The Department of Astronomy at the University of Michigan welcomes applications for an ELT Postdoctoral Fellowship.
2024 Undergraduate Graduation Celebration
Congratulations Class of 2024!
The University of Michigan Department of Astronomy is united by our quest to unlock the secrets of the Universe, from the formation and evolution of stars and their planets, to the effects that black holes and neutron stars exert on their surroundings, to the drivers of galaxies’ and clusters’ assembly and growth. We strive to lead the astronomical community toward impactful answers to these questions using our unique resources, as well as recruiting a diverse cohort of "leaders and best" at all levels supported by effective mentorship enhancing excellence for everyone in our community. We strive to maintain a supportive and welcoming climate, identifying structural changes we can make to improve equity and inclusion. We embrace the joint goals of training the next generations of astronomers and teaching the wonders of the Universe to all students. Fundamentally, the success of our department depends on: making new discoveries, training new astronomers, and sharing the wonders of the Universe with all who would like to learn. Welcome. Astronomy is for everyone.
Events
Featured
Apr
09
The Orren C. Mohler Prize Lecture
Volker Springel, Professor, Max Planck Institute for Astrophysics & Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Germany
7:00 PM
Forum Hall
Palmer Commons
Upcoming
Apr
10
Quantum Research Institute | A New Era in Quantum Optics: From Topological Photonics to Correlated Materials
Mohammad Hafezi, University of Maryland
11:00 AM
411
Virtual
Apr
10
The Department of Astronomy 2024-2025 Colloquium Series Presents:
Dr. Volker Springel, Director, Max-Planck Institute for Astrophysics
3:30 PM
411
West Hall
Apr
12
Saturday Morning Physics | VanLoo Family SMP: Graduate Student Research Presentations
Otávio Alves and Emilie LaVoie-Ingrahm (U-M Physics)
10:30 AM
170 & 182 Auditoriums
Weiser Hall
The University of Michigan Department of Astronomy is proud to be a member of four international consortia building instruments for the European Southern Observatory's 39-meter Extremely Large Telescope, currently planning for science operations in 2029. Learn more here.
