Undergrad links

Classes:

  • Astronomy courses

    Research:

  • Caltech SURF
  • Possible research projects with me
  • NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates Sites
  • Summer Research Opportunities, from the AAS

    Graduate Schools:

  • issues to think about when applying to / deciding on a graduate school (pdf file) by Fran Bagenal
  • listing of undergrad astronomy programs in the US from Tom Arny
  • listing of graduate astronomy programs in the US from Tom Arny
  • Advice for Undergraduates Considering Graduate School
  • Links to official AIP information on Astronomy grad programs (you can also buy the full printed version )
  • Rank Graduate Programs (according to your criteria)
  • Questions to Ask when Considering a Graduate Program
  • NSF Graduate Research Fellowships
  • Getting In: An Applicant's Guide to Graduate School Admissions
  • Guide to the Graduate Decision
  • What to ask on a graduate school visit

    Information on Astronomy as a Career:

  • American Astronomical Society career services
  • American Institute of Physics employment reports
  • NOAO's FAQ about careers in astronomy
  • Sten Odenwald's FAQ about careers in astronomy
  • yet another FAQ list
  • Physicists and Astronomers / Occupational Outlook Handbook from the U.S. Deptartment of Labor