Star Formation Rate Determinations

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I review determinations of star formation rates (SFR) from the ultraviolet to the infrared, in the context of their use for galaxies and galaxy surveys.

• The mid-infrared SFR indicators have garnered interest in recent years thanks to the Spitzer capabilities and the opportunities offered by the upcoming Herschel Space Telescope.
• I discuss what we have learned in the mid-infrared from studies of local galaxies combining Spitzer with HST and other data.