Will We See You in Austin for the AAS Summer Meeting?
Things Austin, Texas, is known for: South by Southwest Festivals, Austin City Limits, and as of June 2017, the 230th meeting of the American Astronomical Society. The AAS summer meeting is headed to Austin 4-8 June and you don't want to miss it!
In addition to the always-stellar plenary speakers, sessions, and events, this year’s summer meeting will include some very exciting Meetings-in-a-Meeting (MiM) and Special Sessions. The Laboratory Astrophysics Division (LAD) will host a MiM on “Bridging Laboratory and Astrophysics” that will include both oral and poster sessions ranging from ices in the solar system to plasmas in active galactic nuclei. Are you eagerly awaiting the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)? Feed your anticipation by attending another MiM that will focus on the projects that already have guaranteed time on JWST. A Special Session on astrostatistics is also planned for the summer meeting. It will explore the intersection of observational astronomy, statistics, and data science with invited lectures and contributed posters.
So, will we see you in Austin?
REGISTRATION
Registration for the summer meeting is now open! Register by 22 February to receive the lowest rates. Find all of the details on the Registration page.
If you want to save at least $200 on your meeting registration, plus continue receiving other great benefits, now would be a great time to renew your AAS membership. Not a member? Learn how to join!
LODGING
The 230th AAS meeting will take place at the JW Marriott Austin and the AAS has reserved a block of rooms for meeting attendees. Make your hotel reservation by 14 May to ensure you receive the group rate. Find more information on the Travel & Lodging page.
ABSTRACTS
Abstract submission will open on Thursday, 9 February. Submit your oral or poster abstract in one of over 50 topical categories by 9:00 pm ET on 2 March to be added to the meeting program. Find all of the details on the Abstract Information page.
Want to help ensure all of the abstracts in your field make it into the appropriate oral or poster session? We are seeking members to help create the contributed science sessions at the summer meeting. Sorters are able to complete the process from their own computer and on their own time and training will be completed via a short web video. Sorting will start on 13 March and must be completed by 21 March. If you are interested, please email Kathy Cox with the scientific categories that fit your expertise.
EXHIBITS
The summer meeting provides a more intimate, collaborative environment for you to connect with the decision makers. Make sure you get in front of the people who can decide to purchase your products, utilize your services, and promote your organization in a substantial way. Reserve your booth in the Exhibit Hall early to save — the early deadline is 28 February.
Additional information will be posted to the meeting website as it becomes available.
Thank you to our current meeting sponsors: AAS Publishing; AAS IOP ebooks; SBIG Imaging Systems; Associated Universities, Inc.; Ball Aerospace; and Astro Haven Enterprises.To become a meeting sponsor, email Debbie Kovalsky, AAS Director of Exhibits & Development, at [email protected] or call 202-328-2010 x110.