Where are the centers for astronomy education in the United States? This question is routinely asked by high school Seniors looking to pursue astronomy as a career, undergraduate astronomy majors seeking an astronomy PhD, graduate students considering where to apply for an astronomy postdoc, and more seasoned astronomers looking for a shift in venue. The answer partially lies on this map, which highlights locations where astronomy is taught in the United States beyond the high school-level:
http://www.dimitriveras.com/map/
Educators wishing to teach astronomy at the college level might find the map useful as well. Graduate students and postdocs who take a trip to a particular state might wish to inquire about the prospect of giving a talk at a nearby institution during the trip. A useful feature of the map are the 147 hyperlinks to departmental webpages, for quick access to additional information, such as research topics and faculty profiles.
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