All-Hands Q4: Shared achievements with eyes on 2026
On November 27, a new edition of All-Hands was held, where the ALMA community reviewed the scientific, operational, and organizational milestones of recent months with a view to 2026. “It is essential to recognize the observatory's achievements, especially because they are the reason why ALMA works so well and...
Dedication, passion and science: the value of women at ALMA
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...
A JOURNEY INTO SPACE FROM EARTH: OPEN HOUSE 2025 AT ALMA
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...
Celebrating 12 years of ALMA: A journey to the stars
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...
Empowering Teams: First Quarter Ombuds Training Sessions at ALMA
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,...
Internal Communications Move to EPO: A Unified Strategy for ALMA
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...
Stars of Collaboration: Fabiola Norambuena shines at ALMA
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...