A collegiate map of astronomy in the U.S.

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.

Dimitri Veras