Northwestern CIERA

CIERA, the Center for Interdisciplinary Exploration and Research in Astrophysics, was founded in 2009 with the goal of establishing Northwestern as a world leader in astronomy research. The mission of CIERA is to envision, develop, and pursue a top research and education program in astronomy and astrophysics that is internationally recognized for its competitive innovation and scientific advances, building upon our unique interdisciplinary culture and approach. CIERA activities include supporting postdoctoral fellows who develop independent research programs, advancing graduate and undergraduate research, and hosting various seminar series and a long-term visitors program. Special emphasis is given to interdisciplinary research connections with applied math, biology, chemistry, computer science, electrical engineering, materials science, mechanical engineering, planetary science, and statistics.