Practical starting points for students, teachers, media, and event organizers.
Use these materials to explore astronomy, prepare for scientific study, introduce Silvana, or begin a collaboration.
Build the habits behind the science.
Start with the foundations
Strengthen algebra, calculus, mechanics, and basic programming. Astronomy becomes much more approachable when the mathematical language feels familiar.
Apply before you feel ready
Research skills grow through participation. Introduce yourself to faculty, ask about projects, and apply to REUs, internships, fellowships, and summer schools.
Learn Python through real data
Use public astronomy archives and notebooks to practice arrays, visualization, uncertainty, and reproducible analysis.
Find a scientific community
Join a physics or astronomy club, attend public talks, and seek mentors at different career stages. Belonging is built through repeated contact.
Explore real data and discoveries.
NASA Universe
Accessible science, missions, images, and explainers.
ESA/Hubble
High-quality imagery with scientific context.
NRAO
Radio astronomy education and observatory resources.
NASA ADS
Search the professional astronomy literature.
Zooniverse Astronomy
Contribute to active citizen-science projects.
Astropy
Open-source Python tools for astronomy.
Ready-to-use materials.
For academic hosts, journalists, educators, and event teams.
Academic CV
Education, appointments, research, talks, teaching, awards, mentoring, and service.
Download PDF →Professional biography
Short and extended background for introductions and event programs.
View biography →Speaking & media
Request an interview, public lecture, classroom visit, or scientific presentation.
Contact Silvana →