Education Resources

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Undergraduate and Graduate Level Resources

Graduate and Undergraduate related website and programs, including links to the AAS Astronomy Department list and the Career Guide.

For Undergraduate Students

College Departments that offer Astronomy related degrees - This is by no means a complete list, but a comprehensive and frequently updated version of the more well known Physics and Astronomy Departments in this country.

The AAS Career Brochure - With answers to frequently asked questions about careers in Astronomy such as "What kind of jobs are there?" and "How much do Astronomers make?"

Research Opportunities for Undergraduate Students - A list of Research Experiments for Undergraduate Students and Summer programs.

For Graduate Students

National Science Foundation - Access to publication list and many graduate level resources.

Reshaping the Graduate Education of Scientists and Engineers - The National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, and the Institute of Medicine, recommends that graduate programs provide a broader exposure to experiences desired by both academic and nonacademic employers.