USA Sky Partners

A pilot program, funded by the National Science Foundation Partnerships in Astronomy & Astrophysics Research and Education (PAARE) program. The research experience for this Pilot Program is called the Astronomy Research Seminar. Students will select targets to study, learn how to use LCO telescopes, write a brief proposal for their target, make observations, and learn how to write a paper as part of their research process. This Seminar has been developed and successfully used in high school environments as part of LCO’s Global Sky Partners program. The seminar adapted for undergraduates will give students success doing science even if they have no previous experience or access to telescope facilities. We will develop the materials in English and Spanish.