NITARP: NASA/IPAC Teacher Archive Research Program Overview
NITARP (NASA/IPAC Teacher Archive Research Program) provides educators with hands-on experience in astronomical research at Caltech and the American Astronomical Society (AAS). Participants gain exposure to how scientific research operates, learn about the breadth of career opportunities in astronomy, and observe diversity and representation in the sciences. The program emphasizes immersive, in-person experiences that allow teachers to bring real-world scientific practices back to their students.
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Being able to be physically present at Caltech and the AAS expanded the impact of this program significantly.
It was in these settings, in particular, where one could see how the scientific enterprise typically works and how ideas are often shared.
This experience really made me realize how broad a career field Astronomy really is.
I was surprised and very encouraged to see a high proportion of people which are generally considered underrepresented in the sciences.
That was a terrific take-home message for my students.
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