Professional Development Programs

“Earth Science in Space Has No Boundaries”

Summer Institute 2010 (Summer@Rensselaer)

August 9-13, 2010
8:30am - 3:00pm
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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The New York Center for Astrobiology

2010 Astrobiology Teachers Academy

Attention High School Science, Mathematics, and Technology Teachers
The 2010 Astrobiology Teachers Academy begins with a 4-day summer workshop at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY on July 12-15.

Become part of the interdisciplinary team of scientists at the New York Center for Astrobiology, a member of the NASA Astrobiology Institute (NAI) Click here for more information. Click here for an application.

The deadline for applications is June 15, 2010 - space is limited so please reserve early

Starry, Starry Night:

An Interdisciplinary Exploration of the Formation of the Universe

Next dates TBA

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Rising Star Internship Program

We will teach you to find your way around the night sky, and to use a telescope to observe interesting celestial objects at public star parties.

Each intern who fulfills the program requirements will be awarded a telescope to keep, so that they will have the equipment, as well as the knowledge and experience to enjoy astronomy as a life-long quest.

Applications due March 1