Radio Astronomy in the Neighborhood
Constructed in the 1970's, the Very Large Array (VLA) is one of the world's premier radio observatories and the most scientifically productive ground-based telescope ever. This month, Summer Ash, Senior STEAM Education Specialist at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO), will give a brief history of the VLA, discuss the role it has played in advancing our knowledge of the Universe, and provide an overview of the local education and public outreach programs in which NRAO is involved.
In addition to her background in mechanical and aerospace engineering and astrophysics, Summer is also a freelance science writing. Her work has appeared in The Atlantic, Scientific American, Sky & Telescope, and other publications.
