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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]

In the News...

Christopher Theissen headshot
May 7, 2025

A&A Professor Chris Theissen wins UC San Diego's Hellman Fellowship

Society of Hellman Fellows
Do Dark Matter Halos Exist?
April 8, 2025

Do “Completely Dark” Dark Matter Halos Exist?

UCSD Today News
A. Valluvan receives best talk award.
March 21, 2025

Graduate Student Aravind Valluvan Awarded Best Talk at the Russbach School

Russbach School
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