The Astronomy Department oversees the educational program for undergraduate non-science majors, astronomy majors, and graduate students. We share the beauty of science and astronomy with over 3,500 non-science majors each year, preparing them to be informed citizens for the greater benefit of society. We offer a research-centered experiential undergraduate program for our majors and believe that involvement in research is key for engaging students in STEM and transforming them into scientists, innovators, and leaders. Three of our faculty members are part of the prestigious UT Academy of Distinguished Teachers.

Graduate students are vital for advancing our research and teaching mission, and we strive to provide them with broader training and mentoring to prepare them as future leaders with high scholarly, societal, and economic impact. We are committed to promoting a department culture that values inclusion and diversity.