Ryan Augustin, a junior majoring in biochemistry, was awarded a prestigious Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship, an award that honors outstanding students who plan to pursue careers in mathematics, the natural sciences and engineering. Juniors Elizabeth Annoni and Mark Painter were named honorable mentions.
The university observatory will open its doors for public observing on Nov. 28 and Dec. 12.
First published images from the new observatory offer "awe-inspiring" view of our universe
The University of St. Thomas Physics Department Observatory