Stars Align for Science: University of Florida and NSF NRAO Forge Path for Discovery
Stars Align for Science: University of Florida and NSF NRAO Forge Path for Discovery
The U.S. National Science Foundation National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NSF NRAO) and the University of Florida (UF) have announced a dynamic new partnership to advance science education and public outreach at a future Next Generation Very Large Array (ngVLA) antenna site in Florida.
This collaboration, signed with a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the debut of the ngVLA prototype antenna in New Mexico last week, brings together world-class scientific expertise and educational leadership to create unique opportunities for students, educators, and the public across Florida. If constructed, the ngVLA, a flagship project recommended by the Astro2020 Decadal Survey, would be the most advanced radio telescope of its kind, capable of probing the universe with unprecedented sensitivity and resolution
The ngVLA Florida LONG station—one of 10 such planned sites nationwide—will not only contribute to groundbreaking discoveries in astronomy and physics but also serve as a hub for hands-on science education, STEM training, and community engagement. The partnership envisions…
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