Penn State University Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics
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- Penn State set to lead on new exoplanet science priorities 07 November 2018
- Palma awarded C.I. Noll Award for Excellence in Teaching 09 October 2018
- Russel E. Marker lectures in Astronomy and Astrophysics set for October 8, 9, and 10 01 October 2018
- The surprising environment of an enigmatic neutron star 17 September 2018
The Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics at Penn State has one of the most productive astronomy research programs in the country, according to a study by the National Research Council. Penn State ranks in the top three (along with Princeton University and the California Institute of Technology) in the NRC Survey-based quality score emphasizing publications and citations per faculty member per year, and number of grants. Additional information about the NRC review of astronomy programs can be found at phds.org, in a summary of the Penn State program prepared by the department, and in a press release from the Eberly College of Science.
