Summer research internships in astronomy. This page contains links to numerous programs that offer great research opportunities for astronomy students to experience real astronomical research during the summer. Activities include a summer research program for students and yearly meetings of faculty and students.
Members also collaborate on research projects and share teaching ideas.
The consortium is funded by the W. M. Keck Foundation. Additional information on KNAC is available on their homepage . In memory of Kenneth E. Sturm, a Wesleyan alumnus, this annual event is held sometime in the spring and is open to the public . It features a presentation from an astronomer that is outstanding in their field and able to communicate the excitement of science to a lay audience. He served as the Director of the Institute from 1993-98.