#  Institute for Theory and Computation 

 



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### The Institute for Theory and Computation 

 

The mission of the ITC is to advance our knowledge and understanding of the universe through computational and analytical means, to create a forum for exploration and discoveries in theoretical astrophysics, and to train the next generation of astrophysicists. [Read More about the ITC Mission.](/about "About")



 



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##  Recent News 

 



  [### Hyerin Cho wins 2026 Eric R. Keto Prize for Graduate Students in Theoretical Astrophysics

 ](/news/2026/05/2026-keto-prize) May 27, 2026 

 

   ![Charlie Conroy, Ramesh Narayan, and Eric Keto stand with 2026 Eric R. Keto Award Winner Hyerin Cho during the award presentation.](/sites/g/files/omnuum8321/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-05/2026%20Keto%20Prize%20Thumbnail.jpeg?itok=65bJ_bp-) 

 



 

 

   [### Galileo Project Receives Donation

 ](/news/2026/03/galileo-project-receives-donation) March 23, 2026 

 

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   [### Ghosting the Galaxy: The Star That Left Without Saying Goodbye

 ](/news/2026/02/ghosting-galaxy-star-left-without-saying-goodbye) February 27, 2026 

 

   ![ Gemini said  A deep-space visualization showing a massive, glowing white core at the center. Surrounding the light is a dense, intricate cloud of fiery red and dark orange nebular filaments spreading outward in a turbulent, circular pattern.](/sites/g/files/omnuum8321/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-02/M31_BlackHole_Wide_MAIN.jpg?itok=FNJ4fNDa) 

 



 

 

  

 

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