Astronomy and Astrophysics:
The distances, sizes, masses, and number of objects in
space are, well, astronomical. As scientists and explorers we cannot
always travel to the stars, so we use the computer to model what
is going on in space, from the insides of stars, to the mechanics of
colliding galaxies, to chemical processes on interstellar dust which
may have contributed to Earth's primordial soup. This summer we
will study the use of computers in astronomy and astrophysics.
The workshop will involve formal lectures, structured hands-on labs and
activities, visits by practicing computational scientists, and the opportunity
to work collaboratively with other students on a small research project.
Careful observations and reporting of those observations will be emphasized at
all times.
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