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Category: Staff Stories

A Stellar Farewell: Dr. James Jackson Retires as Director of NSF Green Bank Observatory

Reflecting on milestones and achievements in the world of astronomy

January 8, 2025
Green Bank Observatory mourns the loss of Frank Drake

Frank Drake, one of the first scientists to come to Green Bank and the National Radio Astronomy Observatory, died at his home in Aptos, California on September 2.

September 6, 2022
Volunteers Build Bird Boxes to Support Local Ecosystems & Citizen Science

This past spring, the Green Bank Observatory and the Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area hosted an event with the Deer Creek Defenders 4-H club to build nesting boxes for the Green Bank and Arborvale bird population. This project was managed by AmeriCorp staffer Joe Medica.

May 17, 2022
Observatory Scientists Share Latest Research

Our scientists are in demand! Several are being featured on podcasts and other digital media.

October 21, 2021
A New Era for Green Bank Observatory, Dr. James M. Jackson Named Director

The Green Bank Observatory (GBO) enters a new era of leadership beginning in October. Dr. James M. Jackson, an internationally known astrophysicist, has accepted the role of director.

August 17, 2021
Four Children of GBO Staff Among Recipients of 2021 AUI Scholarship

AUI has selected the recipients of its 2021 AUI Scholarship, who each will be awarded a $3,500 renewable scholarship ($14,000 over four years to each scholar) to support their academic careers. Fourteen outstanding high school seniors were selected based on their academic achievement, community involvement, and leadership skills.

July 1, 2021
Staff volunteer in county wide road clean-up

The Pocahontas County Convention & Visitors Bureau Make It Shine road clean-up campaign is underway with a goal of 125+ miles to be covered. Motorists in the area should be cautious of people picking up trash next to the roadways and please slow down. This county wide effort will take place over the next two…

April 23, 2021
Observatory staff lead new sustainability intiatives

The Green Bank Observatory employees established a sustainability committee in late 2020 to develop new initiatives for local residents to improve their environment and their lives. See more here.

April 14, 2021