Ever wanted to get a behind-the-scenes experience working with telescopes at a professional observatory?
Our 5-day / 4-night residential workshop offered through the ASTRAL Consortium at Lick Observatory provides Bay Area community college students with opportunities to learn about and engage with the work of professional astronomers and observatory personnel. The workshop emphasizes community building and can be a jumping-off point for future internships in astronomy, physics, and other science and engineering fields.
The workshop is offered at no cost to participating students and is funded through a generous grant from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation.
This free workshop includes:
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Observing experiences with the telescopes at Lick Observatory and with eVscopes
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Work with professional astronomers and real data to learn how to contribute to new discoveries
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Community building with other STEM-interested community college students
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Free housing and meals at Lick Observatory on Mount Hamilton, near San Jose, CA
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Practice with inclusive and effective teamwork skills
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Information for students who are interested in transferring to 4-year colleges and/or astronomy-related careers
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Assistance with transportation to Lick Observatory
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Additional travel support or help with other expenses may be available
Interested? Apply here!
Important dates:
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March 7, 2025: Application deadline
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March 31, 2025: Applicants notified of acceptance
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April 14, 2025: accepted applicants confirm their participation
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June 29-July 3, 2025: Workshop I takes place*
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July 13-17, 2025: Workshop II takes place*
Further information about the workshop:
Questions? Email us at loworkshop@ucsc.edu
* In 2025, we are offering two identical workshops to accommodate more students.
