Astrophysics

SESE is home to one of the world's leading centers for observational and theoretical research in astronomy and astrophysics. This includes 11 faculty members and research staff, whose research interests range from the Solar System to stars and the Milky Way to the most distant galaxies in the Universe and cosmology to fundamental questions of astrobiology. We have access to state-of-the-art facilities: 1) World-class telescopes and instrumentation for the sub-mm, radio, infrared, and optical 2) An interdisciplinary theoretical program, 3) Laboratories for the development of state-of-the-art instrumentation 4) Extensive computing facilities, including in-house parallel supercomputers. There are typically about a dozen graduate students researchers and a few postdoctoral reseachers in residence, as well a steady stream of visiting scientists. Graduate students benefit from the low student-faculty ratio and extensive research opportunities in a supportive and friendly environment. We also offer an undergraduate minor in Astronomy and Astrophysics.