The Astronomy Department hosts a number of regular events for our students, faculty, staff, and the general public. Below is a list of reoccurring events, but we encourage interested people to check for specific upcoming events at the bottom of this page.
Recurring Academic Events
| Event | Coordinated by | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astronomy Colloquium | Sarah Ballard (chair), Desika Narayanan, Jared Cathey | Thursdays 12:45 PM | BRT 217 |
| arXiv Coffee | Faculty & Postdocs | Mon, Wed, Fri – 10:30 AM | BRT 311 |
| Coffee Time | Graduate Astronomy Organization | Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri – 2:30 PM Wed – 3:00 PM | BRT 311 |
| Physics Colloquium | Department of Physics | Thursdays 4:05 PM | NPB 1002 |
| Theoretical Astrophysics Seminar (Physics) | Laura Blecha, Department of Physics | Wednesdays 01:45 PM | NPB 2165 |
Recurring Public Events
| Event | Coordinated by | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Nights | Triana Almeyda | Friday 8:30 PM | Campus Teaching Observatory |
| Public School Visits | Outreach Committee Chair | By Request | Schools in the greater Gainesville area (and throughout Florida) |
The UF Astronomy Department has a strong culture of community interaction and outreach. In the past, members of our department have facilitated Camps (e.g., Women in Science and Engineering Girlz Camp, Summer Camps at the Florida Museum of Natural History, CPET Summer Quest Camp), conducted Teacher Training Workshops (e.g., Center for the Professional Education of Teachers and others like this one), hosted Boy and Girl Scout Events (e.g., Hosting groups at CTO, hosting a star gazing night, She’s a Scientist), participated in the Kennedy Space Center Star Party, and much more. For information about our Department’s activities or to inquire about a outreach possibilities, please see our Outreach Page or contact us.