November Events in Astronomical Science Policy
Ashlee Wilkins
Welcome to the November 2018 monthly event roundup of the AAS Policy Blog, in which we share a list of events that fall under the umbrella of astronomical science — i.e., astrophysics, planetary science, and/or heliophysics — policy. Events might be congressional hearings, advisory committee meetings, Capitol Hill briefings, policy fora, think tank symposia, networking opportunities, and/or public lectures. Most events occur here in Washington, DC are open to the public, and/or will be live streamed. Some may require advanced registration for in-person attendance (either for security or capacity reasons), and we try to note that in the listing. If an event is on this calendar, someone from the AAS Public Policy team will likely be in attendance, so come say hello!
Other relevant policy event calendars:
- Space Policy Online Event Calendar, for all things space, including civil, commercial, and defense
- American Institute of Physics FYI This Week, for recaps and events happening in physical sciences policy
Sometimes events are announced on timescales shorter than one month; we will update this post whenever we have something new to add. Please email us if you have a correction or an event that you think should be included in this roundup.
Beyond the events highlighted below, there are some other notable deadlines/important happenings coming up this month:
- 6 November: Election Day. The House and the Senate have been out of Washington and in their districts to campaign, and will not go back in session until at least the week after the elections. Dozens of scientists ran in primaries, and eighteen are still on the ballot for Congressional races. Several Congressional leaders of relevant science committees are in tight races, like House Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman John Culberson (R-TX).
- 7 November: New targeted ICON launch date. NASA intends to launch the Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) no earlier than the 90-minute launch window starting at 3:00 am on 7 November. The launch has experienced several delays due to challenges with the launch vehicle.
- 26 November: InSight Lander arrives at Mars. NASA's InSight Lander will arrive on Mars at around 3:00 pm on Monday, 26 November.
November 2018 Events
Science Policy Happy Hour
Engineers and Scientists Engaging in Policy (ESEP)
1 November (Thursday)
5:30 pm − 7:30 pm
Mission Dupont
1606 20th St NW
Details and information on other ESEP events
Science Committee
NASA Advisory Council
1 − 2 November (Thursday − Friday)
NASA HQ
Details, agenda, and remote access
Astronomy and Astrophysics Advisory Committee
6 November (Tuesday)
12:00 pm − 1:00 pm
Telecon
Venus Exploration Analysis Group
NASA Planetary Science Division
6 − 8 November (Tuesday − Thursday)
Applied Physics Lab
Laurel, MD
Space Studies Board
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
7 − 9 November (Wednesday − Friday)
Irvine, CA
Details, agenda, and remote access
Space 2.0: The Intersection of Space Policy and the FCC
Hudson Institute
8 November (Thursday)
11:30 am − 12:50 pm
1201 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
ASTROCHEMISTRY: Discoveries to Inform the Chemical Sciences and Engineering Communities
Chemical Sciences Roundtable Workshop
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
8 − 9 November (Thursday − Friday)
NASEM Keck Center
Details, agenda, and remote access
Science Policy Symposium
The Science and Education Policy Association
National Science Policy Network
10 − 11 November (Saturday − Sunday)
Rockefeller University
1230 York Ave New York, NY
Mid-band Spectrum: Transitioning the C-Band and More
Information and Innovative Technology Foundation (ITIF)
13 November (Tuesday)
10:00am − 11:30am
ITIF HQ
1101 K Street NW Suite 610A
Lunar Exploration Assessment Group
NASA Planetary Science
14 − 16 November (Wednesday − Friday)
USRA HQ
Columbia, MD
Details, registration, and webcast
Users' Advisory Group
National Space Council
15 November (Thursday)
9:00 am − 3:45 pm
NASA HQ
Mathematical and Physical Sciences Advisory Committee
National Science Foundation (NSF)
15 − 16 November (Thursday − Friday)
NSF HQ
Board on Physics and Astronomy
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
28 − 29 November (Wednesday − Thursday)
Irvine, CA
Details, agenda, and remote access
National Science Board
National Science Foundation (NSF)
28 − 29 November (Wednesday − Thursday)
NSF HQ
High Energy Physics Advisory Panel
Department of Energy Office of Science
29 − 30 November (Thursday − Friday)
Gaithersburg, MD