Astronomy and Astrophysics Society

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THE RULES AND REGULATIONS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT All spots are full, unfortunately! We'll announce if and when more open up. We are excited to announce a trip to Kennedy Space Center on April 22, 2023! Join us as we explore the history and future of space exploration, and witness firsthand the incredible technology and innovation that has made space travel possible. During our trip, we will have the opportunity to tour the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, which includes exhibits and displays on the history of NASA and the space program, as well as interactive experiences and multimedia presentations. We will also have the chance to see some of the most iconic sites at Kennedy Space Center, including the launch pads, the Vehicle Assembly Building, and the Saturn V rocket. This trip is open to all members of the Astronomy and Astrophysics Society who are currently enrolled in the university and are in good academic standing. Permission from par...

Grady Robbins, AAS Secretary, hosted his third Espresso Break of the school year on 18 April 2023 in the undergrad lounge. We also had our bake sale to take place during this time. Overall, this was a successful fundraiser for the club.

For the second guest speaker of the series, we were joined by Dr. Sarah Ballard, an astrophysicist and an assistant professor at the University of Florida. Dr. Ballard earned her undergraduate degree in Astrophysics from UC Berkeley and completed her Ph.D. from Harvard University. During the event, Dr. Ballard talked about her research in observational studies of exoplanets. Through her research, she attempts to answer whether there exists a blueprint planetary system around small stars and whether that blueprint is can support life and evolution. You can read more about her and her research on her website !