Star Party III

Star Party tonight! Bring the whole family and come on out for a night of super-cool science fun. The ACCHaoS gang will be there with lots of hands-on science activities, and ACC Geology is bringing out their best fossils. There will be shows in the Discovery Dome - Austin Planetarium's portable planetarium (you have to see it to believe it!), Dr. Heath will be talking some more about how those crazy early astronomers contributed to our current knowledge of the universe, and - weather permitting (cross your fingers!) - there will be sky viewing from the observation deck. Hope to see you there! http://www.austincc.edu/astro/ starparty.html

 

 

STEM Scholarship Available

The STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science) scholarship is for eligible full-time students who are pursuing degrees in:

• Associate of Applied Science in Biotechnology
• Associate of Applied Science in Environmental Science and Technology
• Associate of Science in Environmental Science and Technology
• Geology, Physics, Engineering & Astronomy degree

Up to $15,000 a year is available for tuition and fees, books, and childcare. For information on eligibility, and additional information on the grant, visit:

http://www.austincc.edu/biotech/S-STEM.php

 

Information for Students, Advisors and Counselors

Links to information on transferring, financial aid, applying and much more are all on our Information for Students, Parents, Advisors and Counselors page.

 

 

Transfer Guide for ACC Astronomy Classes

If you are taking Astronomy classes at ACC, and planning on transferring to a four-year school after leaving ACC, this transfer guide will help you determine which classes will transfer to some of the nearby Texas schools.  Please click here to view the ACC Astronomy Transfer Guide.  For additional transfer assistance, visit Transfer Services for Students - Online Resources.

 

About Astronomy

Despite its pedigree as the oldest of sciences, astronomy remains a vital discipline in the modern era. Space probes extend humanity's reach as well as its gaze beyond the boundaries of earth, sending back information about our celestial neighbors. New discoveries are being made literally every day in the field, as astronomers look out into space and back into time using a wide variety of observational and computational tools. This is not unusual for science in the "information age", but what sets astronomy apart from many other sciences is its accessibility to non-scientists.

 

About the ACC Astronomy Program

 

The goals of the Astronomy Program at Austin Community College are:

• To provide students with classes in introductory astronomy suitable for transfer to satisfy the science requirements of four-year institutions; To provide students with the knowledge and skills required to understand and appreciate basic ideas of astronomy, to pursue astronomy as lifelong learners, and to think critically as scientifically aware citizens.

The Astronomy Program has a strong, experienced, and dedicated faculty that teaches a dynamic and engaging subject. Take a class and discover the universe!

 

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