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The milestone marks the start of a six-month optical testing phase at the University of Arizona.

The new instrument could lead to better materials for quantum computers and solar cells.

The on-campus museum also has opened its newest temporary exhibit, featuring a scale model of the Hobby-Eberly Telescope, the largest optical telescope in North America.

Universo Expansivo, a program of the Giant Magellan Telescope, will increase accessibility for students with vision loss through tactile astronomy kits and lesson plans.

Stella Offner and Arya Farahi are among the leads of a new multi-institution institute focused on AI and astronomy.

Familiar faces and newcomers alike are among the 13 newest tenured and tenure-track faculty members joining the college.

Robotics honors students will pursue degrees in computer science or various types of engineering, while also earning a minor in robotics.

Smith was director of McDonald Observatory from 1963 to 1989 and supported the launch of the StarDate radio program.

B-G Andersson is McDonald Observatory's new assistant director for research support.

Peter Stone of UT computer science leads Sony AI in the U.S. and is now its chief scientist and deputy president.