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The scaffolding that holds the large-scale structure of the universe constitutes galaxies, dark matter and gas (from which stars are forming), organized in complex networks known as the cosmic web. This network comprises dense regions known as galaxy clusters and … Continued

Astronomy Workshops for K-12 Public Schools This Spring quarter, we are thrilled to offer a new and unique workshop to elementary and middle schools. GRIDFIRE is a newly developed fun, interactive, and educational tool that allows students to play with real … Continued

Researchers at UC Riverside have used astrophotography as a portal to engage non-science majors students into science, and report their findings in the International Journal of STEM Education. INTRODUCTION Astronomy is a gateway into science. The concepts and questions it … Continued

Astronomy Workshops for K-12 Public Schools INTRODUCTION The Department of Physics and Astronomy at UCR announces a call K-12 public schools to request an astronomy workshop for Winter 2017. Workshops have been implemented for two years and over 6,000 students have enjoyed the wonders … Continued

A UC Riverside-lead team of astronomers has discovered a large number of dwarf galaxies in the early universe by using the gravitational lensing phenomenon, completing astronomers’ census of star-forming galaxies in that epoch. INTRODUCTION Dwarf galaxies are the smallest and dimmest galaxies … Continued

A UC Riverside-led team of astronomers has linked extremely reddened quasars to strong galactic outflowing winds that inhibit star formation in the early universe. INTRODUCTION Galaxies formed and grew in size billions of years ago by accumulating gas from their surroundings … Continued