Resources
Onboarding
The onboarding website is intended to provide introductory information to incoming employees and affiliates of the CfA (Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian). Please see the navigation for specific topics and resources.
For Educators and Students
The Center for Astrophysics proudly partners with educators at all levels to provide professional development, curriculum materials, and research into the pedagogy of science education.
For the Public
The Center for Astrophysics hosts Public Observatory Nights, presents public lectures, and collaborates with museums in order to share the work of our scientists with the broader public.
For Fellow Scientists
The Center for Astrophysics shares a pan-institutional goal of advancing humanity’s understanding of our universe. We proudly partner with the scientific community by providing access to Center for Astrophysics facilities, sharing data, collaborating through engineering and technology, and offering partnership opportunities through various CfA projects.
Mentoring programs
The CfA has launched the Mentoring Constellations program for all affiliates, from employees to students. The Mentoring Constellations program is designed to provide high quality mentoring that helps participants achieve their full professional potential, while also building a stronger sense of community. The CfA ran an informative pilot program during the spring of 2024 and are implementing best practices appropriate for the CfA community. The program will also be active at all CfA facilities, including those in Arizona and Hawai'i. Mentoring Constellations will be accepting new participants every six months.