Emma Marcucci

Emma Marcucci

Executive Director of STARS, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, Smithsonian Institution

Emma is the Executive Director of the Smithsonian STARS, or “Scientists Taking Astronomy to Rural Schools” program at the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory.

Latest articles by Emma Marcucci

A group of people look up at the night sky through telescopes.

Rural areas have darker skies but fewer resources for students interested in astronomy – telescopes in schools can help

By Emma Marcucci published

Helping young people tap into their excitement about the night sky helps them build confidence and opens career pathways they may not have considered before.

Astronomy