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One of the world’s leading departments for observational and theoretical astronomy, astrophysics, and planetary science.

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Puragra Guha Thakurta
Distinguished Professor of Astronomy & Astrophysics/Astronomer
408-455-3036 (cell)
pguhatha@ucsc.edu

Constance Mary Rockosi
Professor/Astronomer
831-459-5246
crockosi@ucsc.edu

Lindsay Elizabeth Lauver
Deputy Director, Creating Equity in STEAM (CrEST)
(831) 818-0530
llauver@ucsc.edu

Margaret Elizabeth Mattson
Divisional Finance Director
831-459-5155
mattsonm@ucsc.edu

Deana N Tanguay
Director of Programs | Center for Reimagining Leadership, Lamat & Emerging Leaders Fellows Program (ELF)
831-502-7042
dtanguay@ucsc.edu

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