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The Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics (A&A) was created at UC San Diego in March 2023. The vision for the department was developed with the motivation to establish an autonomous astrophysics program that facilitates exciting growth and strengthens astrophysics research areas, enhances undergraduate and graduate educational programs, and supports activities and initiatives in diversity, equity, and inclusion. The A&A department consists of 12 founding faculty members..[Read More]

UC San Diego Astronomy News...

New Department Story

July 27, 2023

Across the Universe: UC San Diego Announces New Astronomy and Astrophysics Department

UCSD News
Baburaj

July 12, 2023

Graduate Student Aneesh Baburaj Selected for a NASA FINESST Award

A&A News Page
Ride 40th

June 18, 2023

UCSD Honors the 40th Anniversary of Sally Ride’s Historic Launch Into Space

UCSD Sally Ride Center - News
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