Applications open October 1, 2025
Applications close October 31, 2025
2025 FAST Workshop Cohort 3 Schedule
The workshop runs from 9:30am to 4:30pm each at Carnegie Observatories. (Times subject to Change)
Monday, December 15
Computer Setup
Unix Intro
Lunch
What are REUs?
Python Intro
Tuesday, December 16
Python: Loops & Functions
Python: Numpy Intro
Lunch
Research Project 1: Stars in the Milky Way
Wednesday, December 17
Matplotlib Plotting
Prepare REU Applications
Lunch
Research Project 2: Binary Stars
Write Personal Statements
Thursday, December 19
Research Project 3: Analyze Galaxy Simulations
Careers in Astronomy
Lunch
REU Applications Pt 2
Friday, December 20
Galaxy Research Presentations
Lunch
Complete REU Applications
Wrap Up