White Dwarf Research Corporation
a nonprofit organization dedicated to scientific research and public education
Mission
Over the years, advances in scientific knowledge made possible through basic research have had a definite impact on the average citizen, but the magnitude of this impact is difficult to predict at the time the research is proposed. As a result, much of the basic research funded by the public often sounds ridiculous to the majority of those who pay for it. Gradually, this has led to a growing reluctance by the public to fund basic research, and the annual budget of the National Science Foundation has stagnated as a consequence. To combat this trend in our own field, we formed a non-profit organization in July 1999 to serve as a direct link between the public and the leading researchers who study individual stars.
Ruling year
2000
Principal Officer
Dr. Travis Metcalfe
Main address
9020 Brumm Trl
Golden, CO 80403 USA
EIN
74-2924755
NTEE code
Astronomy (includes Observatories) (U31)
Research Institutes and/or Public Policy Analysis (U05)
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What we aim to solve
We conduct basic scientific research in astrophysics, including both observational and theoretical studies. Activities include: scientific data analysis and software development, travel to astronomical observatories and scientific conferences, and publication of results in peer-reviewed journals. We regularly engage in both formal and informal education. Activities include: mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, writing popular articles for a variety of publications, and delivering informal presentations to science enthusiasts online and through local venues.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
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White Dwarf Research Corporation
Board of directorsas of 03/09/2023
Dr. Travis Metcalfe
Space Science Institute
Mike Montgomery
U.S.A.
Magarida Cunha
Portugal
Travis Metcalfe
U.S.A.
Gerald Handler
Austria
Christoffer Karoff
Denmark
Katrien Kolenberg
Belgium
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