AAS Public Policy Blog

The summer 281th AAS  Meeting will be held 21-26 May in Boston, Massachusetts.  There are many events of interest to policy wonks.  Here is condensed list the offers opportunities for networking and learning about astronomy and public policy.

May 22
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm, Opening Reception

May 23
8:30 am – 9:20 am, Kavli Lecture:  The 2050 Decadal Survey of Astronomy and Astrophysics
10:00 am – 11:30 am, Special Session:  ”New Worlds, New Horizons”: The Science of Astro2010
12:45 pm – 1:45 pm, NASA Town Hall
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm, Special Session:  Astronomy Unexpected! Innovative Strategies for Reaching Non-Traditional Students
7:00p m – 9:30 pm, AAVSO Open House

May 24 12:45 pm – 1:45 pm, NSF Town Hall
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm, Special Session: Transforming Cultural Norms: Mentoring/Networking Groups for Women and Minorities and Astronomy Education & Public Outreach
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm, Special Session:  Sustainability and Astronomy: ”Green” Professional Action and Public Outreach

May 25 8:30 am-9:20 am, Invited Session: Demographics in Astronomy and Astrophysics, James S. Ulvestad (NSF)
12:45 pm – 1:45 pm, AAS Members Meeting Town Hall
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm, Closing Reception