On March 8, International Women's Day, the ALMA Observatory was filled with messages of recognition for the women who are part of our organization. They were not just words written on a wall, but sincere expressions of gratitude, addressed to scientists, engineers, operators, technicians and our support staff: all of them are an essential part of this gear that...
We strive to obtain and generate transformational science daily, year by year. But none of this is worthwhile if it is not shared with everyone. To commemorate Chile’s Astronomy Day, celebrated every 21st of March, ALMA and its partners once again opened their doors to welcome students, families, and the community to learn about who we are and what...
High in the Atacama Desert, under one of the clearest skies in the world, ALMA began its mission 12 years ago to explore the far reaches of the universe. Since then, this ambitious scientific project has transformed our understanding of the cosmos, uncovering secrets ranging from the first moments of the universe to the processes that form new stars...
Since she was appointed ALMA and ESO Ombuds, Tahirih Varner has been visiting various sites with a clear purpose: to promote a healthy and collaborative work environment. Since February, she has led training sessions focused on conflict resolution and management at several locations, including Paranal and, most recently, La Silla, where she connected directly with teams and gained insights...
To enhance engagement and alignment across the Observatory, ALMA's Internal Communications leadership is transitioning from Human Resources (HR) to the Education & Public Outreach (EPO) team. This change integrates internal and external communications into a single group, ensuring a more cohesive and impactful approach. ALMA Director Sean Dougherty emphasized the importance of this transition: "Internal communication is crucial in...
At ALMA, we are proud to have Fabiola Norambuena, Software Engineer Trainee, recognized with the prestigious Fundamental Statements 2025 award. This award highlights the value of Collaboration, an essential pillar in our organization and a quality that Fabiola embodies in her projects.Career at ALMA Since joining the Software Integration and Verification (IRM) team, Fabiola has worked on integrating and...