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01/13/2025 | News release | Distributed by Public on 01/13/2025 09:39

AUI and Managed Facilities to Attend AAS 245

AUI will attend the 245rd meeting of the American Astronomical Society (AAS) in National Harbor, Maryland, from Jan. 12-16, 2025. Staff will deliver five presentations on various astronomy topics, including research and education. The full schedule is as follows:

Monday, January 13
9:00 - 10:00 AM | Prince George's Exhibit Hall CD
The transformative potential of a Network of Networks to support research-practice within astronomy education, engagement, communication and culture

Tuesday, January 14
10:30 - 10:40 AM | Chesapeake D/E
ASTRO ACCEL: Using a network of networks (NoNs) to increase research capacity and effectiveness within astronomy education, engagement, communication, and culture

Tuesday, January 14
10:00 - 10:06 AM | Chesapeake G/H
The Women and Girls in Astronomy Program (WGAP)

Tuesday, January 14
2:50 - 3:30 PM| Maryland 1-2
WGAP 2024 Cohort - Astronomy for Development Across the North American Region

Thursday, January 16
2:20 - 2:30 PM | Potomac 5-6
Research Findings on the Impacts of a Remote Telescope-based Curriculum for Undergraduate Introductory Astronomy

In addition to AUI presentations, the U.S. National Science Foundation's National Radio Astronomy Observatory and Green Bank Observatory has a full lineup of presentations, including the town hall on January 13 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Please note: locations and times are subject to change. Refer to the official AAS block schedule for the latest information.

Conference attendees are encouraged to visit the AUI booth in the exhibit hall to learn about the latest discoveries and initiatives at AUI and its managed facilities.

AUI is a proud sponsor of the 245rd AAS meeting.