Faculty Spotlight

Inaugural Recipient Trumpler-Weaver Professorship: Mike Bottom

Man smiling in front of a Banzai Tree Welcome Interview with the Astronomy Department's Newest Faculty

Professor Michael Bottom is the newest addition to our elite class of faculty members within the Astronomy Department, joining in January of 2026. He is the first recipient of the Trumpler-Weaver Endowed Professorship of Astronomy. Prior to coming to Berkeley, he was an Associate...

Professor Alex Filippenko receives Dorothea Klumpke-Roberts Award

Man smiling, headshot Congratulations Professor Filippenko!

The Astronomical Society of the Pacific bestows Klumpke-Roberts Award to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the public understanding and appreciation of astronomy. Professor Filippenko was reconized for his dedication over 40 years to engaging with students and the public with passion and enthusiam through...