Astrobites as a Community-led Model for Education, Science Communication, and Accessibility in Astrophysics
Abstract
Support for early career astronomers who are just beginning to explore astronomy research is imperative to increase retention of diverse practitioners in the field. Since 2010, Astrobites has played an instrumental role in engaging members of the community -- particularly undergraduate and graduate students -- in research. In this white paper, the Astrobites collaboration outlines our multi-faceted online education platform that both eases the transition into astronomy research and promotes inclusive professional development opportunities. We additionally offer recommendations for how the astronomy community can reduce barriers to entry to astronomy research in the coming decade.
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@article{arxiv.1907.09496,
title = {Astrobites as a Community-led Model for Education, Science Communication, and Accessibility in Astrophysics},
author = {Gourav Khullar and Susanna Kohler and Tarini Konchady and Mike Foley and Amber L. Hornsby and Mithi A. de los Reyes and Nora Elisa Chisari and V. Ashley Villar and Kaitlyn Shin and Caitlin Doughty and Nora Shipp and Joanna Ramasawmy and Zephyr Penoyre and Tim Lichtenberg and Kate Storey-Fisher and Oliver Hall and Briley Lewis and Aaron B. Pearlman and Alejandro Cárdenas-Avendaño and Joanna S. Bridge and Elena González-Egea and Vatsal Panwar and Zachary Slepian and Mara Zimmerman},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1907.09496},
year = {2019}
}
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14 pages, 5 figures (including cover page and list of endorsers); Submitted as an Astro2020 Decadal Survey State of the Profession White Paper. Access the Astrobites in the Classroom lesson plans here: https://tinyurl.com/y6kfszbn