May 2021 Events in Astronomical Science Policy
Kelsie Krafton
This is the monthly event roundup for the AAS Policy Blog, in which we share a list of upcoming astronomical science policy events. Examples include congressional hearings, advisory committee meetings, Capitol Hill briefings, policy forums, think tank symposia, networking opportunities, and/or lectures. Most of these events are public and occur here in Washington, DC. Many are also live streamed. I will try to note in the event listing if advance registration for in-person attendance is required (either for security or capacity reasons).
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many events are going virtual as organizations adapt to the new normal. We hope you take advantage of the increased accessibility of virtual events.
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
Some events are announced with less than a month’s advance notice, and 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 added to this list.
May 2021 Events
All times Eastern (ET) unless otherwise noted.
Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032: Panel on Venus Meeting #16
5 May (Wednesday)
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
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CompTIA May Advancing Women In Technology Interest Group Coffee Networking
5 May (Wednesday)
12:00–1:00 pm
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National Science Foundation: Advancing Research for the Future of US Innovation Part II
6 May (Thursday)
11:00 am
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Committee on Planetary Protection - Meeting No. 4 on Mars Mission Bioburden Requirements
6 May (Thursday)
12:00–4:00 pm
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Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032: Panel on Mercury and the Moon Meeting 16
7 May (Friday)
12:00–6:00 pm
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Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032: Panel on Giant Planet Systems - Meeting 9
10 May (Monday)
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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A Foundation for DOE: An Idea Whose Time Has Come
11 May (Tuesday)
1:00–2:00 pm
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Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032: Panel on Small Solar System Bodies Meeting Eleven
12 May (Wednesday)
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032: State of the Profession Writing Group Meeting 8
13 May (Thursday)
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Committee on Planetary Protection - Meeting No. 5 on Mars Mission Bioburden Requirements
17 May (Monday)
1:30–5:30 pm
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National Science Board Meeting
18-19 May (Tuesday-Wednesday)
8:00 am – 2:30 pm
National Science Foundation
2415 Eisenhower Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22314
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Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032: Panel on Venus Meeting #17
19 May (Wednesday)
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032: Panel on Mercury and the Moon Meeting 17
21 May (Friday)
12:00–6:00 pm
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Space Studies Board and Aeronautics and Space Engineering Board Joint Meeting Spring 2021
24-27 May (Monday-Thursday)
All Day
Keck Center
500 5th St NW
Washington DC 20001
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Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032: State of the Profession Writing Group Meeting 9
25 May (Tuesday)
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Dragonfly: In Situ Exploration of Saturn's Moon Titan, an Organic Ocean World
26 May (Wednesday)
8:00–9:00 pm
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Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032 Meeting 14
26-27 May (Wednesday-Thursday)
11:00 am – 6:00 pm
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