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CIERA Circle
The Center for Interdisciplinary Exploration and Research in Astrophysics was founded at Northwestern University in 2009 with the goal of establishing Northwestern as a world leader in astronomy research.
The CIERA Circle is a community of Northwestern alumni and friends who support CIERA’s pioneering research in astronomy and its innovative programs in STEM education and outreach.
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