July Events in Astronomical Science Policy
Ashlee Wilkins
Welcome to the July 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, 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:
- 14 − 22 July: COSPAR 2018. The 42nd Assembly of the international Committee on Space Research (COSPAR) will take place in Pasadena, CA
- 16 July: Deadline to apply to attend the Astro2020 Focus Session for Early-Career Astronomers. The National Academies will fully cover travel expenses for 50 early-career (senior graduate student − pre-tenure faculty or equivalent) astronomers and astrophysicists to engage them in the decadal survey planning and input process.
July 2018 Events
Planetary Science Advisory Committee (PAC)
NASA Planetary Science Division
2 July (Monday)
1:00 pm − 5:00 pm
Virtual Only
Agenda and webcast information
Space Cafe
Space Cafe Global
10 July (Tuesday)
7:00 pm − 9:00 pm
Cotton & Reed Distillery
1330 5th St NE
This month’s speaker will be a NASA panel focusing on citizen science.
Science Policy Happy Hour
Engaging Scientists and Engineers in Policy (ESEP)
12 July (Thursday)
5:30 pm − 7:30 pm
Penn Social
801 E Street NW
Washington, DC
Details and future ESEP events
Should We Communicate with Aliens?
Future Tense (a partnership of Slate, New America, and Arizona State University)
12 July (Thursday)
6:00 pm − 8:00 pm
ASU in Washington
1800 I Street NW
Join Future Tense for a happy hour conversation about talking to aliens, featuring astronomer Lucianne Walkowicz, astrophysicist Elisa Quintana, and national security writer Shane Harris. The reception and registration will open at 6 p.m., and the conversation will start at 6:30.
National Science Board Meeting
17−18 July (Tuesday−Wednesday)
NSF Headquarters
2415 Eisenhower Avenue
Alexandria, VA
Greater Security Through International Space Collaboration
George Washington University’s Space Policy Institute and The Aerospace Corporation’s Center for Space Policy and Strategy
19 July (Thursday)
8:00 am − 12:00 pm
The George Washington University City View Room (7th Floor)
1957 E Street NW
Washington, DC
Celebrating NASA's 60th Anniversary with Administrator Jim Bridenstine
Center for Strategic and International Studies
23 July (Monday)
1:00 pm − 2:30 pm
1616 Rhode Island Avenue NW
Washington, DC
Astrophysics Advisory Committee (APAC)
NASA Astrophysics Division
23−24 July (Monday−Tuesday)
NASA Headquarters
300 E St SW
Space Weather Enterprise Forum
25 July (Wednesday)
Member's Room, Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress
Exoplanet Program Analysis Group (ExoPAG)
NASA Astrophysics Division
29 July (Sunday)
9:00 am − 6:00 pm
Cambridge, MA
Details and webcast information
Congressional Hearing: James Webb Space Telescope: Program Breach and Its Implications (Panel 1)
House Science, Space, and Technology Committee
25 July (Wednesday)
10:00 am
2318 Rayburn House Office Building
Congressional Hearing: Destination Mars – Putting American Boots on the Surface of the Red Planet
Space, Science, and Competitiveness Subcommittee
Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
25 July (Wednesday)
2:15 pm
253 Russell Senate Office Building
Congressional Hearing: James Webb Space Telescope: Program Breach and Its Implications (Panel 2)
House Science, Space, and Technology Committee
26 July (Thursday)
9:00 am
2318 Rayburn House Office Building