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The nighttime sky in Chile

Astronomer returns from Chilean expedition with tales of awe

As a 2026 Nature Guardian, Amy Barraclough is bringing insights from Patagonia back to South Jersey through teaching and storytelling.

Edelman Planetarium director named ‘Nature Guardian’

Amy Barraclough has been named a 2026 Nature Guardian for an immersive conservation experience in Patagonia.

A model of NASA’s Apollo lunar lander

NASA’s Apollo legacy touches down at Rowan University

A model of NASA’s Apollo lunar lander is now permanently installed outside Edelman Planetarium at Science Hall.

AI-Driven Robotic Lab Assistant Speeds Up Materials Research

Rowan researchers developed an AI-driven robotic assistant to speed up experiments and boost lab efficiency.