Chelen Johnson
CephC-LABS (Looking For Baby Stars): continuing a study of the star-forming region Ceph C, exending into the longest wavelength data available.
The AAS conference is a factory for knowledge and truth about the Universe. As David Helfand, president of the society said in his opening remarks, “We do astronomy because it defines us as human beings”. I’m just now truly beginning to understand.
Having scientists explain their research and bringing it down to my level was very interesting and I learned so much!
Real astronomy involves being able to problem solve and think critically, apply process skills, and communicate effectively.