COSMOS 2007: Stars & Science: from Molecules to the Milky Way

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COSMOS 2007: Stars & Science: from Molecules to the Milky Way Kathy Cooksey Astronomy Lead Instructor 6 February 2007

Meet Cluster 7 Founded 2001, astronomy and vision science 2007, astronomy and biology 15-18 students 3 instructors 6 project advisors 1 Teacher fellow Misc. but important support staff Presentation Day 2006

Course Elements Astronomy specific Lectures (*in-class activities) Taxonomy*, CCDs*, Cosmology, AO, Stars Telescope/Optics Lab Lick Field Trip Light & Spectra Inquiry Remote observing on Nickel 40” Whole Cluster Small-group projects Other field trips Exploratorium, Bio? Transferable skills College/Grad/Life Q&A Reunion Picnic TBA discussion activity Presentation Day

Focusing on the astronomy course and your possible contribution(s)…

Astronomy Roles Project advisor (3 people) Inquiry facilitator (2-3) 3-4 students 2 weeks Inquiry facilitator (2-3) 2 half-days Telescope/Optics Lab (2-3) Half day CCDs activity (1-2) 1.5 hr Observing guru Misc. data Remote observing contact Evan Kirby & Kate Rubin Remote observing 2005

Astronomy Projects Variable Stars Galaxy Morphology Open and Globular Clusters Previously 2 projects [Planetary Nebulae] […?] Shannon Patel Variable Stars 2006

Project Advisor 3-4 students 2 weeks research time Other recommended events Data collection & analysis Presentation prep Informal, influential interactions Paid (~$1200) [Path to being lead instructor 2008] Kathy Cooksey Variable Stars 2004

Impact & Reward Immeasurable