82287 - Intership

Learning outcomes

Participating to an internship in structures within or outside the University, in Italy or abroad, the student completes his/her education by carrying out practical work in fields related to Astrophysics and Cosmology, like public outreach and scientific communication, technologies, data analysis, informatics, etc.

Course contents

This course is meant to introduce students to experiences aside from those generally provided by academic courses. These experiences can include traineeship in research institutes, primarily at the Italian National Institute of Astrophysics (INAF) - Osservatorio di Astrofisica e Scienza dello Spazio (OAS) and Istituto di Radioastronomia (IRA) in Bologna. These fields comprise data analysis, acquisition of new competences in observational, numerical, and/or theoretical astrophysics, instrument calibration, scientific communication. The internship requires an active agreement between the University of Bologna and the host institution (other university, research center, company) where it is conducted.

Readings/Bibliography

Bibliography will be accurately selected by the tutor in charge of the Internship, depending on the chosen subject.

Teaching methods

Teaching will be focused on the topic chosen for the Internship and will be provided primarily by the professor/researcher in charge of the activities.

Assessment methods

The readiness of the student's preparation in the chosen topic will be evaluated by the researcher/professor in charge of the Internship activities via daily interactions, weakly meetings and, possibly, a final written report or PowerPoint presentation (optional). Student's knowledge in the chosen field will be evaluated in terms of capability of presenting - in a scientifically robust and appropriate way - the main discoveries and outcomes of the project, placing them in an extended context. No mark is associated with this course. Students are expected to acquire some proficiency in the Italian language.

The use of AI is prohibited for assessments. Any use constitutes a violation of academic integrity.

Teaching tools

Reading of articles and supplementary materials.

Office hours

See the website of Cristian Vignali