Resources
Mentoring
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Shuler et al. 2021 | Intentional mentoring: maximizing the impact of underrepresented future scientists in the 21st century |
| 2030STEM Collaboration et al. 2023 | Accelerating and scaling mentoring strategies to build infrastructure that supports underrepresented groups in STEM |
| Dookeran et al. 2015 | Structuring the Mentoring Relationship: Expectations and Boundaries |
| Christou et al. 2017 | Establishing Effective Mentoring Networks: Rationale and Strategies |
| Peer Mentoring Networks: Building and Bonding as a Black Woman in STEM | An article about the importance of peer mentoring networks. |
| Decolonize Mentorship with VanguardSTEM | An article about STEM mentoring emphasizing collective wisdom, the uniqueness of individuals, the role of societal dynamics in mentoring relationships, and more. |
| UIUC Mentoring Toolkit | A compilation of resources for mentors and mentees. |
| The Science of Effective Mentoring in STEMM | A consensus report from the National Academies with recommentdations for mentorship in STEMM. |
| Mentor and Mentee Support Resources | A compilation of resources for mentors and mentees. |
| Intersections on Inclusion | Panel discussions and other works compiled by Utah State University |
Astronomy
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| NASA ADS | The go-to database for papers |
| arXiv | Open-access paper archive |
| benty-fields | Uses machine learning to create a personalized arXiv digest for daily papers |
| Astrobites/Astrobitos | Paper digests written by graduate students |
| Cooke et al. 2022 | A paper about how to read papers |
| NED IPAC | An online knowledgebase for exgal and cosmology |
| CADC | Repository of astronomy conferences |
| Astronomy Image Explorer | Repository of all figures published in AAS Journals since the mid 1990s |
Programming
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Python | The most widely used programming language |
| numpy | Python package for scientific computing |
| pandas | Python package for data analysis |
| matplotlib | The premier Python plotting package |
| astropy | Common core Python package for astronomy research |
| Python | The most widely used programming language |
| Overleaf | The most popular online LaTeX editor |
| GitHub | The standard for version control and sharing code |
| Visual Studio Code | One of the most popular IDEs with seamless GitHub integration |
| Stack Overflow | Discussion forum for programming-related problems |
| Julia | Programming language designed to read like Python and perform like C |
Professional Development
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| AAS Guide for Graduate Students | Another repository of resources for astronomy grad students in the United States |
| NCFDD | National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity |
| LaTeX CV Templates | Repository of CV templates directly importable to Overleaf |
| Astrobites Fellowship List | Collection of major US fellowships for astronomy students |
| Carrd.co | Make very easy, one-page websites |
| Google Sites | Make slightly more involved websites without needing HTML |
| HTML5 UP | Fully customizable HTML website templates |
| Postdoc Job Cycle Guide | Resources and advice for postdoc applications |