23 September 2020

ASP's 2020 Annual Meeting Goes Virtual

Joycelin Craig
Astronomical Society of the Pacific

ASP2020 BannerWhether you’re involved in teaching science students via distance learning, engaging the public with remote astronomy outreach, or doing hybrid approaches, anywhere and at any level, the 132nd annual meeting of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific (ASP) — and its 1st online — is not to be missed!

Amid a global pandemic raising challenges to education and public outreach, the emergence of genuine interest in social justice and inclusion, and global climate change, we invite K-16 educators and public engagement professionals in astronomy and related fields to share best practices, innovative ideas, lessons learned, research findings, and evaluation results to help us all move toward a better future.

ASP2020's theme is "Embracing the Future: Astronomy Teaching and Public Engagement." Abstracts will be accepted through Monday, 26 October, and registration opens soon at affordable fees including early bird and ASP member discounts.

Program strands for ASP2020:

  • Online K-16 Teaching & Learning
  • Public Engagement in Informal Settings
  • Science Communication & Social Media
  • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice
  • Climate/Environmental Science & Dark Skies Preservation

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The Astronomical Society of the Pacific (ASP), established in 1889, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to use astronomy to increase the understanding and appreciation of science and to advance science and science literacy. The ASP connects scientists, educators, amateur astronomers, and the public together to learn about astronomical research, improve astronomy education, and share resources that engage learners of all kinds in the excitement and adventure of scientific discovery. Current ASP programs and initiatives support college faculty, K-12 science teachers, amateur astronomy clubs, science museums, libraries, park rangers, and girl scouts.