Application results has been announced! 

July 31

9:00am~9:30am                  Registration at the Astronomy Building

9:30am~10:15am                Introduction to Astronomy

10:30am~11:30am              Tour to NCSA Visualization Lab

12:00pm~1:00pm                Lunch at University Dining Hall (ISR)

1:00pm~3:30pm                  Journey Into Galaxies

3:45pm~4:30pm                  Making Astronomical Images

4:30pm~5:00pm                  Return to the Astronomy Building

Aug 1

9:00am~9:30am                  Registration at the Astronomy Building

9:30am~11:45am                Solar Eclipse Workshop

12:00pm~1:00pm                Lunch at University Dining Hall (ISR)

1:00pm~2:00pm                  UIUC Observatory Tour

2:30pm~4:30pm                  Exoplanet Hunters

4:30pm~5:00pm                  Return to the Astronomy Building & End of program feedback

We are exited to announce that application is now open for the 2017 Girls’ Astronomy Summer Camp!

This summer camp for high school girls (entering grades 9 to 12) will be focused on hands-on astronomy projects and learning about real-life research experience as women in science.

Camp highlights include watching 3D science movies in the NCSA visualization lab, working with scientist on real data in campus computer labs, visiting the University of Illinois observatory (a historical landmark), talking to women astrophysicists about their research!!!

Dates & times: July 31 & August 1, 9 am to 5 pm (Lunch is included.)

Application Deadline: July 21

Space limited, apply now! Link to application form.