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Pryke leads research effort that improves constraints on Physics of Big Bang
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Professor Clem Pryke of the Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics has recently published a paper using data from the BICEP/Keck experiments at the South Pole to refine models of the early expansion of the Universe after the Big Bang.
Now accepting applications to our graduate program
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The Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics is currently accepting applications for our graduate programs.
Local team selected by Air Force for space launch
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A team from the University of Minnesota Small Satellite Laboratory was selected in a competition to be one of three teams to have their small instrument, a cubesat, launched into space.
Humphreys named AAS Fellow
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Professor Roberta Humphreys of the School of Physics and Astronomy has been named a 2021 Fellow of the American Astronomical Society (AAS).
Most powerful star in our part of the galaxy emerges from two centuries of disruption
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Professor Emerita Roberta Humphreys of the School of Physics and Astronomy was a part of the team that made this discovery.
Dr. Claudia Scarlata promoted to the rank of Professor
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She was promoted from the position of Associate Professor at the School of Physics and Astronomy.
Dr. Lindsay Glesener promoted to the rank of Associate Professor with Tenure
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She was promoted from the position of Assistant Professor at the School of Physics and Astronomy.
Director of MIfA, Dr. Evan Skillman named a CSE Distinguished Professor
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Dr. Skillman received this honor in recognition of his contributions to the College of Science and Engineering and the University of Minnesota through teaching, research, and service.
MIfA Graduate Student awarded 2021 President's Student Leadership & Service Award
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Alexander Criswell, co-creator of Universe @ Home, was one of the recipients of this award that honors outstanding student leaders at UMN.
Small galaxies likely played important role in evolution of the Universe
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A study led by UMN researchers found evidence of the first-ever galaxy in a “blow-away” state, which could give more insight into the Universe’s early stages.