TIMESTEP Astronomical Software Engineering Interns 2025-2026 Annual Report

The Astronomical Software Engineering (Astro SE) Internship places Astronomy and Physics juniors and seniors into software development teams working on cutting-edge scientific software challenges in Astrophysics.  Students are trained through technical workshops focused on modern software engineering principles, including: code optimization, documentation, collaborative development practices, and how to understand and use emerging AI tools. The program prepares students for the technical realities of pursuing careers in industry and advanced scientific research as emerging technologies (AI/ML) fundamentally alter the computational landscape. 

PI: Dr. Gurtina Besla, Program Manager: Dr. Jen Kinser-Traut

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