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We're Northwestern University's Center for Interdisciplinary Exploration and Research in Astrophysics! Currently celebrating our 15th anniversary. Learn more about us at linktr.ee/nuciera
This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for the community of scientists, students, staff, and supporters who help CIERA explore the wonders of our universe. Wishing you a warm and joyful holiday!
Image credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, Charles Kilpatrick, Aswin Suresh
#Thanksgiving2025 #Gratitude
Image credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, Charles Kilpatrick, Aswin Suresh
#Thanksgiving2025 #Gratitude
November 27, 2025 at 8:52 PM
This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for the community of scientists, students, staff, and supporters who help CIERA explore the wonders of our universe. Wishing you a warm and joyful holiday!
Image credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, Charles Kilpatrick, Aswin Suresh
#Thanksgiving2025 #Gratitude
Image credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, Charles Kilpatrick, Aswin Suresh
#Thanksgiving2025 #Gratitude
Just under 3 weeks left to apply for a CIERA Postdoctoral Associate position! Enjoy Thanksgiving and start your application when you’re back: bit.ly/48W5PbL
Deadline: Dec 15, 2025, 11:59 PM CT.
#Postdoc #CIERA #Northwestern #AstronomyJobs
Deadline: Dec 15, 2025, 11:59 PM CT.
#Postdoc #CIERA #Northwestern #AstronomyJobs
November 26, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Just under 3 weeks left to apply for a CIERA Postdoctoral Associate position! Enjoy Thanksgiving and start your application when you’re back: bit.ly/48W5PbL
Deadline: Dec 15, 2025, 11:59 PM CT.
#Postdoc #CIERA #Northwestern #AstronomyJobs
Deadline: Dec 15, 2025, 11:59 PM CT.
#Postdoc #CIERA #Northwestern #AstronomyJobs
The final Astronomer Evening of the year will take place on December 5! 🌔 Please note that next Friday’s session is canceled for Thanksgiving break.
November 22, 2025 at 3:14 PM
The final Astronomer Evening of the year will take place on December 5! 🌔 Please note that next Friday’s session is canceled for Thanksgiving break.
Just a few days left: CIERA Postdoctoral Fellowship applications close this Friday! Take the next step in your research career and start your CIERA journey.
Learn more and apply bit.ly/48W5PbL
Learn more and apply bit.ly/48W5PbL
November 19, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Just a few days left: CIERA Postdoctoral Fellowship applications close this Friday! Take the next step in your research career and start your CIERA journey.
Learn more and apply bit.ly/48W5PbL
Learn more and apply bit.ly/48W5PbL
CIERA is thrilled to welcome three new members to our community! JJ Carrasco joins our Core Faculty and Tim Kovachy and Alexander Edison join as Associate Faculty.Excited for the discoveries ahead!
#CIERA #Northwestern #Astrophysics #Physics #Astronomy #ResearchExcellence
#CIERA #Northwestern #Astrophysics #Physics #Astronomy #ResearchExcellence
November 18, 2025 at 10:34 PM
CIERA is thrilled to welcome three new members to our community! JJ Carrasco joins our Core Faculty and Tim Kovachy and Alexander Edison join as Associate Faculty.Excited for the discoveries ahead!
#CIERA #Northwestern #Astrophysics #Physics #Astronomy #ResearchExcellence
#CIERA #Northwestern #Astrophysics #Physics #Astronomy #ResearchExcellence
We know Vicky Kalogera as a world-renowned astrophysicist and CIERA director—but her new @HerStoriesPod interview reveals so much more.
From hearing the universe for the first time to finding joy in discovery, this conversation is incredible.
🎧 bit.ly/3XuL1kJ
From hearing the universe for the first time to finding joy in discovery, this conversation is incredible.
🎧 bit.ly/3XuL1kJ
November 14, 2025 at 9:57 PM
We know Vicky Kalogera as a world-renowned astrophysicist and CIERA director—but her new @HerStoriesPod interview reveals so much more.
From hearing the universe for the first time to finding joy in discovery, this conversation is incredible.
🎧 bit.ly/3XuL1kJ
From hearing the universe for the first time to finding joy in discovery, this conversation is incredible.
🎧 bit.ly/3XuL1kJ
Postdoc application deadlines are approaching, start your CIERA journey today! Learn more and apply → bit.ly/48W5PbL
November 12, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Postdoc application deadlines are approaching, start your CIERA journey today! Learn more and apply → bit.ly/48W5PbL
Don’t miss Astronomer Evenings this Friday, November 7! Our fall/winter hours go into effect this week so we'll kick things off at 8pm.
Talks:
How the Elements Are Made by Caroline von Raesfeld (PhD student)
Exploring the Universe with Virtual Galaxies by Elizabeth Moné (Grad student)
Talks:
How the Elements Are Made by Caroline von Raesfeld (PhD student)
Exploring the Universe with Virtual Galaxies by Elizabeth Moné (Grad student)
November 5, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Don’t miss Astronomer Evenings this Friday, November 7! Our fall/winter hours go into effect this week so we'll kick things off at 8pm.
Talks:
How the Elements Are Made by Caroline von Raesfeld (PhD student)
Exploring the Universe with Virtual Galaxies by Elizabeth Moné (Grad student)
Talks:
How the Elements Are Made by Caroline von Raesfeld (PhD student)
Exploring the Universe with Virtual Galaxies by Elizabeth Moné (Grad student)
Tomorrow’s the day! Submit your Brinson Prize Fellowship application by Nov 6 at 6 PM (ET).CIERA | Northwestern is also accepting applications for other fellowships and associate positions: ciera.northwestern.edu/opportunities
#Postdoc #Astrophysics #CIERA #Northwestern #STEMCareers #AstronomyJobs
#Postdoc #Astrophysics #CIERA #Northwestern #STEMCareers #AstronomyJobs
November 5, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Tomorrow’s the day! Submit your Brinson Prize Fellowship application by Nov 6 at 6 PM (ET).CIERA | Northwestern is also accepting applications for other fellowships and associate positions: ciera.northwestern.edu/opportunities
#Postdoc #Astrophysics #CIERA #Northwestern #STEMCareers #AstronomyJobs
#Postdoc #Astrophysics #CIERA #Northwestern #STEMCareers #AstronomyJobs
🎉 Huge congratulations to Prof. Giles Novak of @CIERA_NU on being named a 2025 @APSphysics Fellow! Honored for pioneering work in submillimeter polarimetry, star formation, and outstanding mentorship. A well-deserved recognition! 🌟
🔗https://tinyurl.com/y5ef2cfk
#Astrophysics
🔗https://tinyurl.com/y5ef2cfk
#Astrophysics
October 15, 2025 at 9:41 PM
🎉 Huge congratulations to Prof. Giles Novak of @CIERA_NU on being named a 2025 @APSphysics Fellow! Honored for pioneering work in submillimeter polarimetry, star formation, and outstanding mentorship. A well-deserved recognition! 🌟
🔗https://tinyurl.com/y5ef2cfk
#Astrophysics
🔗https://tinyurl.com/y5ef2cfk
#Astrophysics
Apply Now for Prestigious Postdoctoral Opportunities at CIERA!
Join a leading-edge, interdisciplinary astrophysics research community at Northwestern University.
Learn more and apply: bit.ly/48W5PbL
Join a leading-edge, interdisciplinary astrophysics research community at Northwestern University.
Learn more and apply: bit.ly/48W5PbL
October 15, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Apply Now for Prestigious Postdoctoral Opportunities at CIERA!
Join a leading-edge, interdisciplinary astrophysics research community at Northwestern University.
Learn more and apply: bit.ly/48W5PbL
Join a leading-edge, interdisciplinary astrophysics research community at Northwestern University.
Learn more and apply: bit.ly/48W5PbL
CIERA is Now Accepting Applications for 3 Prestigious Postdoctoral Opportunities! Join a vibrant, interdisciplinary research community working at the forefront of astrophysics. Learn more and apply: bit.ly/48W5PbL
#Postdoc #Astrophysics #AstronomyJobs
#Postdoc #Astrophysics #AstronomyJobs
October 8, 2025 at 6:56 PM
CIERA is Now Accepting Applications for 3 Prestigious Postdoctoral Opportunities! Join a vibrant, interdisciplinary research community working at the forefront of astrophysics. Learn more and apply: bit.ly/48W5PbL
#Postdoc #Astrophysics #AstronomyJobs
#Postdoc #Astrophysics #AstronomyJobs
We're thrilled to host Harvard physicist Chris Stubbs for our SOLD OUT Annual Public Lecture tonight! 🌌 Catch the livestream: ciera.northwestern.edu/ciera-livest...
Stubbs helped shape the Rubin Observatory + leads cutting-edge gravity research! 🚀 #astronomy #cosmology #gravitation #particlephysics
Stubbs helped shape the Rubin Observatory + leads cutting-edge gravity research! 🚀 #astronomy #cosmology #gravitation #particlephysics
October 3, 2025 at 3:05 PM
We're thrilled to host Harvard physicist Chris Stubbs for our SOLD OUT Annual Public Lecture tonight! 🌌 Catch the livestream: ciera.northwestern.edu/ciera-livest...
Stubbs helped shape the Rubin Observatory + leads cutting-edge gravity research! 🚀 #astronomy #cosmology #gravitation #particlephysics
Stubbs helped shape the Rubin Observatory + leads cutting-edge gravity research! 🚀 #astronomy #cosmology #gravitation #particlephysics
In November 1887, Northwestern’s astronomy journey began with the Dearborn Telescope.
135+ years later, @nuciera.bsky.social leads one of the top 10 astronomy programs in the nation.
🔭 Explore the rich history:
sites.northwestern.edu/highlightsof...
#CIERA #Northwestern #Astronomy #SpaceScience
135+ years later, @nuciera.bsky.social leads one of the top 10 astronomy programs in the nation.
🔭 Explore the rich history:
sites.northwestern.edu/highlightsof...
#CIERA #Northwestern #Astronomy #SpaceScience
October 2, 2025 at 4:14 PM
In November 1887, Northwestern’s astronomy journey began with the Dearborn Telescope.
135+ years later, @nuciera.bsky.social leads one of the top 10 astronomy programs in the nation.
🔭 Explore the rich history:
sites.northwestern.edu/highlightsof...
#CIERA #Northwestern #Astronomy #SpaceScience
135+ years later, @nuciera.bsky.social leads one of the top 10 astronomy programs in the nation.
🔭 Explore the rich history:
sites.northwestern.edu/highlightsof...
#CIERA #Northwestern #Astronomy #SpaceScience
TONIGHT at 9 PM at Dearborn Observatory: Divjyot Singh (graduate student) will talk about the solar eclipse and give a gravitational waves demo, followed by Ethan Ro (undergraduate) presenting on the Search for (extraterrestrial) Life. Stay for telescope viewing!
September 26, 2025 at 6:27 PM
TONIGHT at 9 PM at Dearborn Observatory: Divjyot Singh (graduate student) will talk about the solar eclipse and give a gravitational waves demo, followed by Ethan Ro (undergraduate) presenting on the Search for (extraterrestrial) Life. Stay for telescope viewing!
Astrophysicists worldwide are gathering at the first POSYDON School at SkAI to dive into POSYDON v2—a cutting-edge binary population synthesis code. This 4-day workshop helps researchers integrate POSYDON into their work. Learn more: posydon.org
#astrophysics #astronomy #CIERA #SkAI #POSYDON
#astrophysics #astronomy #CIERA #SkAI #POSYDON
September 23, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Astrophysicists worldwide are gathering at the first POSYDON School at SkAI to dive into POSYDON v2—a cutting-edge binary population synthesis code. This 4-day workshop helps researchers integrate POSYDON into their work. Learn more: posydon.org
#astrophysics #astronomy #CIERA #SkAI #POSYDON
#astrophysics #astronomy #CIERA #SkAI #POSYDON
New CIERA PhD student Dean Kousiounelos was the focus of a story by his alma mater Lake Forest College. Dean blends art & science to explore binary stars + gravitational waves. Read the story: bit.ly/4pHsUoS
#NSFGRFP #CIERA #Astrophysics
#NSFGRFP #CIERA #Astrophysics
September 23, 2025 at 2:34 PM
New CIERA PhD student Dean Kousiounelos was the focus of a story by his alma mater Lake Forest College. Dean blends art & science to explore binary stars + gravitational waves. Read the story: bit.ly/4pHsUoS
#NSFGRFP #CIERA #Astrophysics
#NSFGRFP #CIERA #Astrophysics
Where are all the black holes?
CIERA’s Dr. Lena Murchikova is featured in the Sept. issue of BBC Sky at Night Magazine for her work on detecting isolated black holes in our galaxy.
Read more 👉 bit.ly/4nV7sen
#Astrophysics #BlackHoles #CIERA
CIERA’s Dr. Lena Murchikova is featured in the Sept. issue of BBC Sky at Night Magazine for her work on detecting isolated black holes in our galaxy.
Read more 👉 bit.ly/4nV7sen
#Astrophysics #BlackHoles #CIERA
September 17, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Where are all the black holes?
CIERA’s Dr. Lena Murchikova is featured in the Sept. issue of BBC Sky at Night Magazine for her work on detecting isolated black holes in our galaxy.
Read more 👉 bit.ly/4nV7sen
#Astrophysics #BlackHoles #CIERA
CIERA’s Dr. Lena Murchikova is featured in the Sept. issue of BBC Sky at Night Magazine for her work on detecting isolated black holes in our galaxy.
Read more 👉 bit.ly/4nV7sen
#Astrophysics #BlackHoles #CIERA
Congrats to CIERA PhD students Gideon McFarland and Nathalie Jones who have been awarded the 2025–2026 Board of Visitors Graduate Research Fellowships! 🎉We can’t wait to see how they continue shaping the future of astrophysics. bit.ly/3VieEVC
September 15, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Congrats to CIERA PhD students Gideon McFarland and Nathalie Jones who have been awarded the 2025–2026 Board of Visitors Graduate Research Fellowships! 🎉We can’t wait to see how they continue shaping the future of astrophysics. bit.ly/3VieEVC
🪐 Astronomy fans: In 3 weeks, Harvard’s Dr. Chris Stubbs headlines CIERA’s 2025 Public Lecture! Learn how Rubin Observatory’s massive data stream will unlock dark matter, dark energy & more. Don’t miss it! 🌌 Register: bit.ly/46vQw8J
#astronomy #darkmatter
#astronomy #darkmatter
September 11, 2025 at 9:15 PM
🪐 Astronomy fans: In 3 weeks, Harvard’s Dr. Chris Stubbs headlines CIERA’s 2025 Public Lecture! Learn how Rubin Observatory’s massive data stream will unlock dark matter, dark energy & more. Don’t miss it! 🌌 Register: bit.ly/46vQw8J
#astronomy #darkmatter
#astronomy #darkmatter
Over 80 leading researchers reunited at @NorthwesternU to celebrate 15 years of CIERA at the #Fellows15 Conference!
Gravitational waves, black holes, exoplanets & more — plus a community that continues to shape the future of astrophysics.
🔗 bit.ly/4pmzwsA
#CIERA15 #Astrophysics #GravitationalWaves
Gravitational waves, black holes, exoplanets & more — plus a community that continues to shape the future of astrophysics.
🔗 bit.ly/4pmzwsA
#CIERA15 #Astrophysics #GravitationalWaves
September 10, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Over 80 leading researchers reunited at @NorthwesternU to celebrate 15 years of CIERA at the #Fellows15 Conference!
Gravitational waves, black holes, exoplanets & more — plus a community that continues to shape the future of astrophysics.
🔗 bit.ly/4pmzwsA
#CIERA15 #Astrophysics #GravitationalWaves
Gravitational waves, black holes, exoplanets & more — plus a community that continues to shape the future of astrophysics.
🔗 bit.ly/4pmzwsA
#CIERA15 #Astrophysics #GravitationalWaves
Astronomer Evenings tonight at 9 PM! Join us at Dearborn Observatory for a talk on “Simulating and Photographing the Universe” by graduate student Imran Sultan, followed by telescope viewing.
August 29, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Astronomer Evenings tonight at 9 PM! Join us at Dearborn Observatory for a talk on “Simulating and Photographing the Universe” by graduate student Imran Sultan, followed by telescope viewing.
🚀 Day 1 of CIERA Fellows @ 15 kicks off today at @NorthwesternU!
We’re celebrating 15 years of CIERA with alumni, postdocs & friends from across the U.S. & Canada. Talks, connections & inspiration await!
#CIERAat15 #CIERAFellows15 #AstronomyCommunity
We’re celebrating 15 years of CIERA with alumni, postdocs & friends from across the U.S. & Canada. Talks, connections & inspiration await!
#CIERAat15 #CIERAFellows15 #AstronomyCommunity
August 28, 2025 at 3:15 PM
🚀 Day 1 of CIERA Fellows @ 15 kicks off today at @NorthwesternU!
We’re celebrating 15 years of CIERA with alumni, postdocs & friends from across the U.S. & Canada. Talks, connections & inspiration await!
#CIERAat15 #CIERAFellows15 #AstronomyCommunity
We’re celebrating 15 years of CIERA with alumni, postdocs & friends from across the U.S. & Canada. Talks, connections & inspiration await!
#CIERAat15 #CIERAFellows15 #AstronomyCommunity
CIERA’s 2025 REU program welcomed 13 incredible undergrads this summer to Northwestern for 9 weeks of immersive astrophysics research—gravitational waves, dark matter, planetary science & more.
They leave with skills, friendships & inspiration that’ll last a lifetime. bit.ly/4mBMVuX
They leave with skills, friendships & inspiration that’ll last a lifetime. bit.ly/4mBMVuX
August 27, 2025 at 11:11 PM
CIERA’s 2025 REU program welcomed 13 incredible undergrads this summer to Northwestern for 9 weeks of immersive astrophysics research—gravitational waves, dark matter, planetary science & more.
They leave with skills, friendships & inspiration that’ll last a lifetime. bit.ly/4mBMVuX
They leave with skills, friendships & inspiration that’ll last a lifetime. bit.ly/4mBMVuX
🚨 Our discovery of the brightest fast radio burst ever, RBFLOAT, made headlines at CNN! 📰✨ See how CIERA scientists helped trace this cosmic flash with extraordinary precision.
🔗https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/26/science/brightest-fast-radio-burst
#FRB #Astronomy #CIERA
🔗https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/26/science/brightest-fast-radio-burst
#FRB #Astronomy #CIERA
August 27, 2025 at 6:21 PM
🚨 Our discovery of the brightest fast radio burst ever, RBFLOAT, made headlines at CNN! 📰✨ See how CIERA scientists helped trace this cosmic flash with extraordinary precision.
🔗https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/26/science/brightest-fast-radio-burst
#FRB #Astronomy #CIERA
🔗https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/26/science/brightest-fast-radio-burst
#FRB #Astronomy #CIERA