Extracurriculars for a Career in Astronomer

Astrophysics is a featured research focus area, allowing students to conduct real astronomical inquiry and analysis.

Program explicitly focuses on astronomy through the Kavli Institute for Cosmological Physics with faculty interaction.

Visit to Fiske Planetarium and exploration of celestial destinations and navigation in space deepens astronomical knowledge.

Campers engage in hands-on astronomy activities and labs exploring celestial phenomena in a mountain facility with specialized equipment.

Students conduct hands-on astronomy research with faculty, use professional telescopes, and investigate galaxy formation—core astronomer activities.

Program explores light pollution's effects on astronomy and dark night sky preservation in the Chicago area.