NSF-Simons AI Institute for the Sky (SkAI)
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NSF-Simons AI Institute for the Sky (SkAI), funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation and the Simons Foundation.
Solving fundamental and emerging multiscale problems at the forefront of astrophysics and foundational AI.
Solving fundamental and emerging multiscale problems at the forefront of astrophysics and foundational AI.
We’re excited to join @nsfsimonscosmicai.bsky.social for a special joint session at the 247th @aas.org Meeting.
If you’ll be in Phoenix, we’d love to see you there—stop by our booth and chat with Erin Cox, PhD, Assistant Director of Education and Outreach @sparkledarkness.bsky.social at SkAI!
If you’ll be in Phoenix, we’d love to see you there—stop by our booth and chat with Erin Cox, PhD, Assistant Director of Education and Outreach @sparkledarkness.bsky.social at SkAI!
AAS Special Session! Advancing AI Infrastructure for Large Astronomy Datasets
2–3:30 PM MST, Jan 6.
Phoenix, AZ
Presented by the NSF-Simons AI Institute for Cosmic Origins and the NSF-Simons SkAI Institute @skai-institute.bsky.social @simonsfoundation.org
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2–3:30 PM MST, Jan 6.
Phoenix, AZ
Presented by the NSF-Simons AI Institute for Cosmic Origins and the NSF-Simons SkAI Institute @skai-institute.bsky.social @simonsfoundation.org
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December 15, 2025 at 10:03 PM
We’re excited to join @nsfsimonscosmicai.bsky.social for a special joint session at the 247th @aas.org Meeting.
If you’ll be in Phoenix, we’d love to see you there—stop by our booth and chat with Erin Cox, PhD, Assistant Director of Education and Outreach @sparkledarkness.bsky.social at SkAI!
If you’ll be in Phoenix, we’d love to see you there—stop by our booth and chat with Erin Cox, PhD, Assistant Director of Education and Outreach @sparkledarkness.bsky.social at SkAI!
T-3 days to the application deadline for SkAI’s Postdoctoral Fellowship and Associate openings (AY 2026–27)! 🚀 This week, SkAI Postdocs are sharing their experiences—read about Jimena González's time as a SkAI postdoc below and apply by Friday, December 12. skai-institute.org/get-involved...
December 10, 2025 at 11:17 PM
T-3 days to the application deadline for SkAI’s Postdoctoral Fellowship and Associate openings (AY 2026–27)! 🚀 This week, SkAI Postdocs are sharing their experiences—read about Jimena González's time as a SkAI postdoc below and apply by Friday, December 12. skai-institute.org/get-involved...
The application deadline for our postdoctoral associate and fellowship positions is approaching on December 12. Don't forget to apply or share the opportunity with your networks! 👉skai-institute.org/jobs/
The SkAI Institute has 3 types of postdoctoral positions open for AY2026-27. SkAI brings together astrophysics and AI researchers to advance both fields through cross-disciplinary collaboration and serves as a nexus for further development of a nationwide Astro-AI community: skai-institute.org/jobs/
December 4, 2025 at 4:28 PM
The application deadline for our postdoctoral associate and fellowship positions is approaching on December 12. Don't forget to apply or share the opportunity with your networks! 👉skai-institute.org/jobs/
The SkAI Institute's Data Science Preceptor Program application deadline is coming up on November 14, 2025. Check out Lindsay House's experience as a SkAI Postdoctoral Preceptor and apply today! datascience.uchicago.edu/about/jobs/p... | lindsayinthehouse.bsky.social; @dsi-uchicago.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 10:26 PM
The SkAI Institute's Data Science Preceptor Program application deadline is coming up on November 14, 2025. Check out Lindsay House's experience as a SkAI Postdoctoral Preceptor and apply today! datascience.uchicago.edu/about/jobs/p... | lindsayinthehouse.bsky.social; @dsi-uchicago.bsky.social
The SkAI Institute has 3 types of postdoctoral positions open for AY2026-27. SkAI brings together astrophysics and AI researchers to advance both fields through cross-disciplinary collaboration and serves as a nexus for further development of a nationwide Astro-AI community: skai-institute.org/jobs/
October 13, 2025 at 5:51 PM
The SkAI Institute has 3 types of postdoctoral positions open for AY2026-27. SkAI brings together astrophysics and AI researchers to advance both fields through cross-disciplinary collaboration and serves as a nexus for further development of a nationwide Astro-AI community: skai-institute.org/jobs/
We're looking for Data Science Preceptors in partnership with University of Chicago's (UC) @dsi-uchicago.bsky.social and the City Colleges of Chicago (CCC)! Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2025, and will continue until all available positions are filled. apply.interfolio.com/175201
October 10, 2025 at 7:58 PM
We're looking for Data Science Preceptors in partnership with University of Chicago's (UC) @dsi-uchicago.bsky.social and the City Colleges of Chicago (CCC)! Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2025, and will continue until all available positions are filled. apply.interfolio.com/175201
SkAI and @nitmb.bsky.social held a ribbon cutting ceremony with a visit from @durbin.senate.gov, celebrating our space for interdisciplinary innovation and collaboration. Thank you to Sen. Durbin for his continued advocacy for Illinoisans in terms of higher ed advancements! Pic credit: Ben Stemen
August 28, 2025 at 9:36 PM
SkAI and @nitmb.bsky.social held a ribbon cutting ceremony with a visit from @durbin.senate.gov, celebrating our space for interdisciplinary innovation and collaboration. Thank you to Sen. Durbin for his continued advocacy for Illinoisans in terms of higher ed advancements! Pic credit: Ben Stemen
A new collaboration was launched by @simonsfoundation.org to explore black holes & strong gravity! Led by Nicolas Yunes, SkAI Chair for Outreach and HS Programs, and Professor at UIUC, researchers will dive deep into one of physics’ most extreme frontiers. www.simonsfoundation.org/2025/08/11/n...
New Simons Collaboration Explores Black Holes and Strong Gravity
New Simons Collaboration Explores Black Holes and Strong Gravity on Simons Foundation
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August 15, 2025 at 5:03 PM
A new collaboration was launched by @simonsfoundation.org to explore black holes & strong gravity! Led by Nicolas Yunes, SkAI Chair for Outreach and HS Programs, and Professor at UIUC, researchers will dive deep into one of physics’ most extreme frontiers. www.simonsfoundation.org/2025/08/11/n...
AI meets Astronomy at @sxsw.com! SkAI Institute is backing CosmicAI’s panel: “Revolutionizing Astronomy + AI with Next Gen Big Data” 💫 SXSW is one of the world’s most influential festivals celebrating the convergence of technology, film, music, education, and culture. Register to vote by Aug 24:
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August 13, 2025 at 4:33 PM
AI meets Astronomy at @sxsw.com! SkAI Institute is backing CosmicAI’s panel: “Revolutionizing Astronomy + AI with Next Gen Big Data” 💫 SXSW is one of the world’s most influential festivals celebrating the convergence of technology, film, music, education, and culture. Register to vote by Aug 24:
@vrubinobs.bsky.social's Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) project will create a comprehensive view of our night sky, generating 20TB of data per night. Read about SkAI Institute research that will tackle LSST's vast astronomical data and unlock new views: news.northwestern.edu/stories/2025...
Northwestern scientists launch projects using the Vera C. Rubin Observatory
Projects include developing new AI tools and studying the universe’s deepest secrets
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August 8, 2025 at 11:13 PM
@vrubinobs.bsky.social's Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) project will create a comprehensive view of our night sky, generating 20TB of data per night. Read about SkAI Institute research that will tackle LSST's vast astronomical data and unlock new views: news.northwestern.edu/stories/2025...
The SkAI Institute is hosting its inaugural conference, Open SkAI 2025, from September 2–5 at the historic (formerly) John Hancock Center in Chicago. Check out updated details at sites.northwestern.edu/skaiconferen... Register for the conference by August 11 and share with your networks!
July 23, 2025 at 9:41 PM
The SkAI Institute is hosting its inaugural conference, Open SkAI 2025, from September 2–5 at the historic (formerly) John Hancock Center in Chicago. Check out updated details at sites.northwestern.edu/skaiconferen... Register for the conference by August 11 and share with your networks!
This week's SkAI newsletter is out. is out. A reminder for SkAI Affiliates to RSVP for our upcoming Chalk Talk on July 23, and check out some of our updated program details for Open SkAI 2025 on the conference website! mailchi.mp/447b6ee9bab3...
SkAI Weekly Newsletter - July 18, 2025
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July 18, 2025 at 8:36 PM
This week's SkAI newsletter is out. is out. A reminder for SkAI Affiliates to RSVP for our upcoming Chalk Talk on July 23, and check out some of our updated program details for Open SkAI 2025 on the conference website! mailchi.mp/447b6ee9bab3...
@skai-institute.bsky.social is hosting Open SkAI 2025 (9/2-5/2025), which will bring together Astro and AI scholars/scientists, postdocs/graduate students & industry partners. The registration deadline is 8/11. Learn more: sites.northwestern.edu/skaiconferen...
#astro #AI #conference
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June 30, 2025 at 10:08 PM
@skai-institute.bsky.social is hosting Open SkAI 2025 (9/2-5/2025), which will bring together Astro and AI scholars/scientists, postdocs/graduate students & industry partners. The registration deadline is 8/11. Learn more: sites.northwestern.edu/skaiconferen...
#astro #AI #conference
#astro #AI #conference
This week's SkAI newsletter is out. A reminder that today, 6/20, is the deadline to submit abstracts for Open SkAI! We look forward to seeing folks at our Rubin First Look Watch Party, co-sponsored by @nuciera.bsky.social this upcoming Monday, 6/23. mailchi.mp/45c186c0ab0a...
SkAI Weekly Newsletter - June 18, 2025
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June 21, 2025 at 12:19 AM
This week's SkAI newsletter is out. A reminder that today, 6/20, is the deadline to submit abstracts for Open SkAI! We look forward to seeing folks at our Rubin First Look Watch Party, co-sponsored by @nuciera.bsky.social this upcoming Monday, 6/23. mailchi.mp/45c186c0ab0a...
This week's SkAI newsletter is out! mailchi.mp/cc0f075d40ef...
SkAI Weekly Newsletter - June 13, 2025
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June 13, 2025 at 8:25 PM
This week's SkAI newsletter is out! mailchi.mp/cc0f075d40ef...
Reposted by NSF-Simons AI Institute for the Sky (SkAI)
We are looking forward to the big reveal!
Celebrate the reveal of the first images from the LSST Camera at the NSF–DOE Rubin First Look event on June 23, 2025! @vrubinobs.bsky.social This event will be live streamed via Rubin’s YouTube. Links will be made available on Rubin's website and social media. rubinobservatory.org/news/rubin-f...
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Get ready for your "First Look" at the first imagery from NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory on June 23, 2025
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June 10, 2025 at 2:46 PM
We are looking forward to the big reveal!
Celebrate the reveal of the first images from the LSST Camera at the NSF–DOE Rubin First Look event on June 23, 2025! @vrubinobs.bsky.social This event will be live streamed via Rubin’s YouTube. Links will be made available on Rubin's website and social media. rubinobservatory.org/news/rubin-f...
Rubin Observatory First Look | Rubin Observatory
Get ready for your "First Look" at the first imagery from NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory on June 23, 2025
rubinobservatory.org
June 9, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Celebrate the reveal of the first images from the LSST Camera at the NSF–DOE Rubin First Look event on June 23, 2025! @vrubinobs.bsky.social This event will be live streamed via Rubin’s YouTube. Links will be made available on Rubin's website and social media. rubinobservatory.org/news/rubin-f...
This week's SkAI Newsletter is out. Be sure to RSVP for our Rubin First Look Watch Party, coming up on June 23, 2025. More event details forthcoming! 🌌 mailchi.mp/969f1f39a9c4...
May 30, 2025 at 4:18 PM
This week's SkAI Newsletter is out. Be sure to RSVP for our Rubin First Look Watch Party, coming up on June 23, 2025. More event details forthcoming! 🌌 mailchi.mp/969f1f39a9c4...
This week's SkAI newsletter is out with information about next week's Works-In-Progress Wednesday (WIP) and Journal Club (JC), as well as the SkAI Mentor Program Kickoff Lunch following after. mailchi.mp/aa91ba10a764...
SkAI Weekly Newsletter - May 23, 2025
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May 23, 2025 at 8:39 PM
This week's SkAI newsletter is out with information about next week's Works-In-Progress Wednesday (WIP) and Journal Club (JC), as well as the SkAI Mentor Program Kickoff Lunch following after. mailchi.mp/aa91ba10a764...
This week's SkAI newsletter is out with information about next week's Works-In-Progress Wednesday and colloquium, and more. mailchi.mp/baedf6dea7a0...
SkAI Weekly Newsletter - May 16, 2025
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May 16, 2025 at 5:03 PM
This week's SkAI newsletter is out with information about next week's Works-In-Progress Wednesday and colloquium, and more. mailchi.mp/baedf6dea7a0...
Congratulations to Nabeel Rehemtulla, astronomy PhD candidate at Northwestern University (NU), for receiving @tgsatnu.bsky.social's Presidential Fellowship, and for his induction into the Northwestern Society of Fellows. www.tgs.northwestern.edu/funding/fell...
May 14, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Congratulations to Nabeel Rehemtulla, astronomy PhD candidate at Northwestern University (NU), for receiving @tgsatnu.bsky.social's Presidential Fellowship, and for his induction into the Northwestern Society of Fellows. www.tgs.northwestern.edu/funding/fell...
Our partners at @nuciera.bsky.social are hosting an Astronomy Night Out! Participants of all ages are invited on May 13 at 7:00 p.m. to engage with scientists through a public lecture, activities, and telescope viewing on Northwestern University's campus. 🌌 www.eventbrite.com/e/ciera-astr...
CIERA Astronomy Night Out
Free public astronomy lecture, activities, and telescopes at Northwestern University!
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May 12, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Our partners at @nuciera.bsky.social are hosting an Astronomy Night Out! Participants of all ages are invited on May 13 at 7:00 p.m. to engage with scientists through a public lecture, activities, and telescope viewing on Northwestern University's campus. 🌌 www.eventbrite.com/e/ciera-astr...
The National Science Foundation has published a booklet providing an overview of all national AI research institutes, now available for download. For more information on the SkAI Institute, see page 42. drive.google.com/file/d/1PfFk...
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May 5, 2025 at 9:53 PM
The National Science Foundation has published a booklet providing an overview of all national AI research institutes, now available for download. For more information on the SkAI Institute, see page 42. drive.google.com/file/d/1PfFk...
SkAI Newsletter Vol. 17 is out! RSVP for our next Works-In-Progress and celebrate Rina Foygel Barber, SkAI Research Pillar I Co-chair and Louis Block Professor in the Department of Statistics at The University of Chicago, for her election to the National Academy of Sciences. lnkd.in/gX3sdGPM
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May 2, 2025 at 3:04 PM
SkAI Newsletter Vol. 17 is out! RSVP for our next Works-In-Progress and celebrate Rina Foygel Barber, SkAI Research Pillar I Co-chair and Louis Block Professor in the Department of Statistics at The University of Chicago, for her election to the National Academy of Sciences. lnkd.in/gX3sdGPM
Here's a reminder to register for our upcoming Works-In-Progress Wednesday, coming up on May 7: mailchi.mp/6b5bd583fb46...
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April 30, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Here's a reminder to register for our upcoming Works-In-Progress Wednesday, coming up on May 7: mailchi.mp/6b5bd583fb46...