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The Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics (A&A) was approved for creation at UC San Diego in March 2023. The department's vision was carefully developed over several years with the goal to foster exciting growth and strengthen astrophysical research areas, enhance undergraduate and graduate education, and support initiatives in diversity, equity, and inclusion. The A&A department, founded by 12 faculty members in 2023, now hosts 18 faculty members who research a wide range of topics...[Read More]

UC San Diego Astronomy & Astrophysics News...

2024 Lindsey Hands Student Spotlight

November 6, 2024

Graduate Student Lindsey Hands in School of Physical Sciences Student Spotlight

UCSD Student Spotlight
2024 First SMASH Meeting

October 30, 2024

First SMASH Meeting

A&A Events & Seminars
A&A featured in the Guardian

October 17, 2024

A&A Department's New "Astronomy of Climate Change" Course Featured in The Guardian

The Guardian
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