National Radio Astronomy Observatory

Anja Fourie

Anja Fourie

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Education and Workforce Development Deputy Director
National Radio Astronomy Observatory

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Working Groups

Broadening Participation
Education and Workforce Development
Strategic Coordination
NSF SpectrumX Summer School 2025 Lectures and Resources Available

Resources from the 2025 Summer School hosted by SpectrumX, the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Spectrum Innovation Center, are now available on the SpectrumX website. These materials include recordings of […]

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Summer 2025 undergraduate student research opportunity deadline February 28
U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) SpectrumX is excited to invite undergraduate students interested in wireless and radio frequency research to participate in its Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU+) program this summer.
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Summer School

NSF SpectrumX’s Summer School on wireless communications is designed to promote early research by engaging undergraduate students in fun and interactive learning about wireless networks and the radio spectrum they use.
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Citizen Science

This project offers an opportunity for everyone to contribute as a scientist. To effectively manage the radio spectrum for the benefit of all, it is essential to understand the geographic […]

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SpectrumX REU+ Program

Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) programs support active, inclusive research participation by registered undergraduate students in areas of research that are funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF).
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SpectrumX Grade 6-12 Lessons

Lessons were created during a summer teacher experience that was part of a collaboration between NSF SpectrumX and NRAO SuperKnova. Educators were recruited from across the US and its territories […]

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