UCSC graduate student Mark Mozena awarded AAAS Congressional Science Fellowship

The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has awarded the Congressional Science Fellowship to Mark Mozena, graduate student of astronomy and astrophysics at UC Santa Cruz.

NSF Foundation fellowships support Department of Astronomy graduate students

Five UC Santa Cruz graduate students with the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics have been awarded NSF fellowships this year. As the oldest graduate fellowship of its kind, the GRFP has a long history of selecting recipients who achieve high levels of success in their future academic and professional careers.

UCSC astrophysicist Charlie Conroy wins Sloan Research Fellowship

The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation has awarded a Sloan Research Fellowship to Charlie Conroy, assistant professor of astronomy and astrophysics.

Astronomer Sandra Faber honored in White House ceremony

President Barack Obama presented astronomer Sandra Faber with the National Medal of Science in a White House ceremony on Friday.

Dr. Jason Kalirai, former UCSC Postdoc, awarded the 2013 Newton Lacy Pierce Prize

Jason Kalirai of the Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore, Md., has been awarded the 2013 Newton Lacy Pierce Prize. This annual prize from the American Astronomical Society is for outstanding achievement in observational astronomy by an astronomer under the age of 36.

Astronomer Mark Krumholz awarded AAS Warner Prize

Astronomer Mark Krumholz has been chosen to receive the 2013 Helen B. Warner Prize for Astronomy.

UCSC astronomer Sandra Faber to receive the National Medal of Science

The White House announced Friday, December 21, that UC Santa Cruz faculty member Sandra Faber is one of a dozen eminent researchers selected to receive the National Medal of Science.

Astronomy Professor Ramirez-Ruiz delivered keynote presentation about Turning Stars into Gold at the 2012 SACNAS Meeting

Astronomy Professor Ramirez-Ruiz delivered a keynote presentation about Turning Stars into Gold at the 2012 SACNAS Meeting in front of more than 3000 attendees. SACNAS is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering the success of Hispanic/Chicano and Native American scientists. Its annual meeting is the largest meeting of minority scientists in the nation.

UCSC Science Internship Program (SIP) participants are recognized in prestigious Siemens STEM competition

SIP had a total of seven semi-finalists and two regional finalists who submitted papers based on their research in the UCSC summer program.

Eminent astronomer Sandra Faber to deliver 2012 Maitra Lecture on October 3

Astronomer Sandra Faber will deliver the 12th annual Maitra Memorial Lecture October 3: "Modern Genesis and the Limits of Cosmic Knowledge."

A team of UCSC astrophysicists and computer scientists led by Professor Piero Madau was awarded a NSF Major Research Instrumentation Award

State of the art computational resources have been instrumental in making UCSC one of the world's leading centers for research in numerical astrophysics and planetary science.

Astronomer Sandra Faber receives prestigious Bruce Gold Medal

The Astronomical Society of the Pacific has awarded the 2012 Catherine Wolfe Bruce Gold Medal to UCSC astronomer Sandra Faber.

UCSC's OpenLab, co-founded by astronomy professor Enrico Ramirez-Ruiz, featured in Spring 2012 Review Magazine

Last summer, visitors at the Tech Museum in San Jose had the chance to step off our planet and hurl a star into the cosmos.

Physics undergrad makes the most of research opportunities

Soares has been working with theoretical astrophysicist Enrico Ramirez-Ruiz on a study of the remnants of exploding stars.

4 UC Santa Cruz "SIP" participants are Intel Science Talent Search semifinalists

UC Santa Cruz Science Internship Program (SIP) participants earned 4 spots among the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search semifinalists as announced Wednesday, January 11.

UC Santa Cruz astronomer Jerry Nelson to receive 2012 Franklin Medal

The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia has announced that Jerry Nelson, professor of astronomy and astrophysics, will receive the 2012 Benjamin Franklin Medal in Electrical Engineering.

Astrophysicist Enrico Ramirez-Ruiz named to Silicon Valley's '40 Under 40'

Astrophysicist Enrico Ramirez-Ruiz is among 40 "rising stars" in Silicon Valley recognized by the Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal.

Astronomy visiting student Sarah Pearson wins the Nordic Women in Physics prize

University of Copenhagen summer student Sarah Pearson, mentor by UCSC astronomers Laura Lopez and Enrico Ramirez-Ruiz, has been awarded the Nordic Women in Physics prize for her research entitled "Retracing the past: Explosion properties Uncovered by Supernova Remnant Asymmetries". Sarah is the 2011 Sophia and Tycho Brahe undergraduate fellow, named after the most eminent cosmologists Denmark has ever produced. Its purpose is to promote collaborations between the Dark Cosmology Centre at the Niels Bohr Institute and UCSC.

Profile of astronomer Sandra Faber wins Emmy award

A profile of astronomer Sandra Faber on public television station KTEH was honored with a Northern California Area Emmy Award.

Caroline Morley, UCSC astronomy student, has been awarded the Harriett G Jenkins fellowship from NASA

This fellowship will support Carolyn's research,working with Dr. Jonathan Fortney, UCSC and Dr. Mark Marley, NASA Ames as part of her graduate work.

President Obama meets astronomer Jerry Nelson and other Kavli Prize winners

President Barack Obama met in the Oval Office with UCSC astronomer Jerry Nelson and other recipients of the 2010 Kavli Prizes.

Luke Kelley, astrophysics major, this year's Steck Family Award Winner for outstanding undergraduate thesis.

Kelley's thesis advisor, associate professor of astronomy and astrophysics Enrico Ramirez-Ruiz, praised Kelley's far-ranging intelligence and curiosity.

Five UCSC Astronomy Graduate Students Awarded NSF Fellowships for 2011

The program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines who are pursuing research-based master's and doctoral degrees at accredited US institutions.

UCSC Shines in survey of senior women in astronomy

The Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics at UC Santa Cruz has more senior women faculty members (five) than any other astronomy department in the country, according to a recent survey by the American Astronomical Society's Committee on the Status of Women in Astronomy.

Sandra Faber and Lynda Rogers among Silicon Valley's 'Women of Influence'

Sandra Faber, University Professor and chair of astronomy and astrophysics, and Lynda Rogers, dean of UC Santa Cruz Extension in Silicon Valley, have been named to the Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal's 2011 list of "Women of Influence." Each year, the Business Journal honors 100 Silicon Valley women for their leadership and contributions to the community.

UCSC faculty mentor Intel science contest finalists

Two high-school students mentored by UC Santa Cruz professors are finalists in the nationwide Intel Science Talent Search competition.

Sandra Faber honored by American Astronomical Society

The American Astronomical Society (AAS) has awarded the 2011 Henry Norris Russell Lectureship to Sandra Faber, University Professor and chair of astronomy and astrophysics at the University of California, Santa Cruz. The Russell Lectureship, awarded annually on the basis of a lifetime of eminence in astronomical research, is one of the most prestigious awards given by the AAS.

UCSC Grad Student Laura Lopez has been offered the MIT Pappalardo Fellowship

A distinguished postdoctoral program that identifies, recruits and supports the most talented and promising young physicists at an early stage in their careers.

Stan Woosley, UCSC Astronomy Professor, awarded coveted supercomputing time

U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced on December 2, 2010 the largest ever awards of the Department's supercomputing time. "Petascale Simulations of Type la Supernovae from Ignition to Observables", with PI Stan Woosley and CO-I's John Bell and Mike Zingale of Stony Brook University, was awarded 50 million hours. The average allocation awarded was 27 million hours.

Astronomer Enrico Ramirez-Ruiz named to Mexican Academy of Sciences

Enrico Ramirez-Ruiz, associate professor of astronomy and astrophysics, has been elected a corresponding member of the Mexican Academy of Sciences.

Astronomer Mark Krumholz wins NSF CAREER Award

Mark Krumholz, assistant professor of astronomy and astrophysics at UCSC, has won a prestigious Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award from the National Science Foundation.

UCSC Astronomy Grad Student James Guillochon selected as a NASA Earth and Space Science Fellow

His proposal entitled "Detailed Simulations to Address the Unsolved Problems of Lunar Formation" received the highest marks.

Jerry Nelson, UCSC Astronomer, recipient of the 2010 Kavli Prize

in Astrophysics for his innovations in telescope design. Jerry shares this award with Roger Angel and Ray Wilson. The 2010 Kavli Prizes recognize scientists whose discoveries have dramatically expanded human understanding in the fields of astrophysics, nanoscience and neuroscience.

Recipients of the 2010 Chancellor's Achievement Award for Diversity

Astrophysicist Jonathan Fortney awarded Urey Prize for planetary research

The American Astronomical Society has awarded the 2010 Harold C. Urey Prize in Planetary Science to astronomer Jonathan Fortney.

Sandra Faber to receive an honorary Doctor of Science award from the University of Pennsylvannia

on May 17, 2010. The citation mentions Faber's work on galaxy scaling relations, black holes at the centers of the galaxies, and the role of dark matter in galaxy formation.

Earth and planetary scientist Gary Glatzmaier elected to National Academy of Sciences

Gary Glatzmaier, professor of Earth and planetary sciences, has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences in recognition of his excellence in original scientific research.

UCSC Astronomy Professor Doug Lin elected as an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society

Lin was awarded this honor in recognition of his distinguished contributions to research in theoretical astrophysics, as well as his work fostering international scientific interaction and collaboration.

UCSC professor Garth Illingworth was awarded honorary Doctor of Science Degree by UWA.

UWA science graduate Professor Illingworth is based at the University of California's Lick Observatory and chairs a committee that offers advice to Congress on the implementation of the astronomy community's science program.

Astrophysicist Jonathan Fortney awarded Sloan Research Fellowship

The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation has awarded a Sloan Research Fellowship to Jonathan Fortney, assistant professor of astronomy and astrophysics at UC Santa Cruz.

Astronomer Raja Guhathakurta mentors Intel science contest finalist

A student at the Harker School in San Jose has been named a finalist in the Intel Science Talent Search for her project on the Andromeda galaxy carried out under the guidance of UCSC astronomer Puragra (Raja) Guhathakurta.

Astronomy Professor Enrico Ramirez-Ruiz featured in this week's Good Times Santa Cruz.

In the first awards ceremony of its kind, Santa Cruz NEXT honors 4 individuals for their standout creative efforts.

UCSC Astronomy Professor Doug Lin elected as an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society

Lin was awarded this honor in recognition of his distinguished contributions to research in theoretical astrophysics, as well as his work fostering international scientific interaction and collaboration.

Astronomy alum Marla Geha chosen as one of PopSci's annual Brilliant 10

a selection of the brightest young researchers in the country.

Astrophysicist Enrico Ramirez-Ruiz wins prestigious NSF CAREER Award

Enrico Ramirez-Ruiz, assistant professor of astronomy and astrophysics, has won a prestigious Faculty Early Career Development award from the National Science Foundation.

UCSC celebrates achievement with teaching, mentoring, and student awards

Recognizing the outstanding achievements of our students and instructors is one of the ways UCSC demonstrates its commitment to excellence in teaching and research. The 2009 Excellence in Teaching, Undergraduate Academic Achievement and Mentoring Awards c

Chancellor honors achievements in diversity

Chancellor George Blumenthal honored and acknowledged the diversity achievements of three academic employees, two staff employees, and one campus unit at the 2009 Chancellor's Achievement Awards for Diversity.

Fifth annual Graduate Research Symposium presents impressive student work

Claire Max, has been elected a fellow of SPIE, the international optics and photonics society

Max is among 59 new fellows honored by the society this year for significant and technical contributions in the multidisciplinary fields of optics, photonics, and imaging. Max was recognized for her achievements in astronomical adaptive optics.

Sloan Research Fellowships awarded to two UCSC profs

The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation has awarded Sloan Research Fellowships to Samit Dasgupta, assistant professor of mathematics, and Mark Krumholz, assistant professor of astronomy and astrophysics.

Astronomer Sandra Faber to receive Franklin Institute's prestigious Bower Award

Astronomer Sandra Faber has been chosen to receive the 2009 Bower Award and Prize for Achievement in Science from the historic Franklin Institute in Philadelphia.

Three UCSC Astronomy Graduate students have been selected to receive Hubble Fellowships

Mark Ammons, Genevieve Graves and Evan Kirby, have all been selected to receive the 2009 Hubble Fellowship. The Hubble PostDoctoral Fellowship Program is an amalgamation of the pre-existing Hubble and Spitzer Fellowship programs. "The new fellows are among the best and brightest young astronomers in the world," said Jon Morse, director of the Astrophysics Division in NASA's Science Mission Directorate in Washington. "They already have contributed significantly to studies of how the universe works, the origin of our cosmos and whether we are alone in the cosmos. The fellowships will serve as a springboard for scientific leadership in the years to come, and as an inspiration for the next generation of students and early career researchers."

Professor Sandra Faber selected as John Bahcall Lecturer

Professor Sandra Faber has been selected as this year's John Bahcall Lecturer at the Space Telescope Science Institute and will deliver three lectures there in the week of February 23.

Assistant Professor Jonathan Fortney was an invited speaker at the 20th annual National Academy of Sciences "Kavli Frontiers of Science Symposium" in Irvine, CA

Assistant Professor Jonathan Fortney was an invited speaker at the 20th annual National Academy of Sciences "Kavli Frontiers of Science Symposium" in Irvine, CA from Nov. 6-8. The meeting brings together an elite group of 70 young scientists in diverse disciplines to discuss research at the forefront of scientific knowledge. Fortney was one of two invited speakers on the topic of extrasolar planets, one of eight highlighted research areas that ranged across all of the natural sciences.

Astronomy professor Douglas Lin receives Outstanding Faculty Award

The Division of Physical and Biological Sciences has given its 2007-08 Outstanding Faculty Award to Douglas Lin, professor of astronomy and astrophysics.

Princeton awards Madison Medal to astronomer Claire Max

UC Santa Cruz Astronomer Enrico Ramirez-Ruiz wins prestigious Packard Fellowship

UC Santa Cruz Astronomer Claire Max elected to the National Academy of Sciences

Priya Kollipara awarded NSF Graduate Fellowship

UCSC Astronomer Sandra Faber elected 2007 AAAS Fellow

UC Santa Cruz Astronomy Graduate Student Kristen Howley Awarded LLNL Summer Internship

Excellence in Teaching winners announced

Alumnus Steven Hawley enters Astronaut Hall of Fame

Sally Robinson 2007-2008 ARCS Foundation Scholarship Recipient

UCSC astronomer Stanford Woosley to receive UCSC highest faculty honor

UC Santa Cruz Astronomy Graduate Students Receive NSF Graduate Research Fellowships

Astronomy graduate student wins Michelson Fellowship

University of Chicago awards honorary degree to astronomer Sandra Faber

Astronomer Joseph Miller receives Berkeley Medal and UC Citation of Excellence

Astronomer Sandra Faber awarded Harvard Centennial Medal, elected to Harvard Board of Overseers