Build Your Peer Review Skills at AAS 248

Have you ever submitted a research article to an AAS journal? If so, you’re already eligible to serve as a peer reviewer — and your contribution is critical to ensuring the integrity of scientific publishing. Yet most astronomers never receive formal training in how to provide constructive, effective reviews.

That’s where AAS Publishing comes in. At AAS 248 in Pasadena, we’re offering a Peer Review Training Workshop designed to give you the confidence and skills you need to review manuscripts with clarity and impact.

Workshop Details:
What: Hands-on peer review training led by AAS Journal editors
When: Sunday, 14 June 2026, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm (lunch included!)
Where: Pasadena Convention Center, Pasadena, California
Who: Open to graduate students through senior researchers
Cost: Free of charge

Why Join Us?

• Learn what to expect when you’re asked to referee a paper.
• Practice reviewing with real examples and create your own referee report.
• Work directly with AAS Journal Lead and Scientific Editors.
• Gain insights into what reviewers look for — and how that makes your own writing stronger.
• Earn a certificate of completion and be designated in the AAS system as a certified reviewer.

Peer reviewing is not only a service to the community — it’s a way to strengthen your own scholarship. Whether you’re new to reviewing or looking to sharpen your own manuscripts, this workshop will prepare you for the next time an editor reaches out.

Applications for the 14 June 2026 workshop are now open! Submit your application by 1 May 2026 for full consideration. This is a separate application process from other AAS 248 workshops.

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