Boy Scouts and their Families visit Dearborn Observatory as part of NU Athletics STEM & Sports Day
For the third year in a row, NU Athletics invited Boy Scouts and their families to explore the wide variety of science, technology, engineering,...
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CIERA Shares with Local Children: Solar Observing and Careers in Astrophysics
CIERA graduate students hosted two groups of gifted young people as part of the 2015 Opportunities for the Future conference offered by Northwestern University’s Center for...
Illinois Congressman Visits CIERA
Congressman Randy Hultgren, who represents the 14th district of Illinois, visited Northwestern University on June 22, 2015. Accompanied by Vice President for Research Jay...
CIERA Helps the Adler Planetarium Celebrate the Summer of Science!
On Sunday, June 7th the Adler Planetarium kicked off its Summer of Science celebration, in honor of its 85th birthday. Northwestern University CIERA graduate students Katie Breivik and...
Neil deGrasse Tyson Ignites CIERA Annual Public Lecture
Students, faculty, staff, and a range of Northwestern University community members gathered May 14, 2015 for an exceptional evening with celebrated astrophysicist, Neil deGrasse Tyson....
Middle School Girls on a Mission to Space!
CIERA Postdoctoral Fellows Laura Trouille and Laura Fissel led a new ‘Mission to Space’ workshop during Expanding your Horizons on March 28th, 2015. Expanding your Horizons...
Dave Meyer to speak at “A Day With Northwestern 2015”
A Day With Northwestern in Evanston annually attracts more than 400 alumni, students, parents, and friends for a full-day series of presentations and lectures. For...
Join Einstein Evenings throughout 2015
We are happy to announce a Public Outreach activity we are launching within CIERA for the duration of 2015. These events are inspired by...
CIERA Astronomers Provide Strong Support for The Adler Planetarium Girls do Hack Event Saturday, November 15th
On Saturday, November 15th the Adler Planetarium will run its 2nd annual Girls Do Hack event. Dr. Laura Trouille, CIERA Postdoctoral Fellow jointly appointed at the Adler Planetarium, is...
`Kits and Cats’ Celebrates Community Connections; “Reach for the Stars” Plays Key Role
Northwestern University and Evanston Township High School (ETHS) share more than just the Evanston community; they also work together on a variety of education programs to help...
CIERA Helps Host Boy Scouts and Families for “NU STEM & Sports” Event
Every year, Northwestern University’s Athletics group helps to organize an “NU STEM and Sports Event”, where Boy Scouts and their families come to campus...
Graduate Student Inspires Students Through Art
CIERA graduate student Niharika Sravan volunteered at the City of Evanston’s Camp Kaleidoscope on July 18. She worked on a constellation project with a group...