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2 June 2026
Education Sessions at AAS 248
Tom Rice American Astronomical Society (AAS)
On behalf of the AAS Executive Office, I’m looking forward to welcoming you to Pasadena for the 248th AAS meeting! I’ve worked with the AAS Education Committee to compile this schedule of nearly everything focused on astronomy education, outreach, and some adjacent topics at the summer meeting. Feel free to browse the full meeting program here: AAS 248 Block Schedule.
Especially consider joining us for the Reception for Astronomy Educators on Monday night, 15 June, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm in Conference Center Room 107. All astronomy educators are welcome; the event will be catered with light snacks and will be a high-quality networking session.
Additionally, if you'd like to engage in (or just witness) local community outreach events in Pasadena, check out the City of Astronomy events calendar. Finally, if you're staying in the area after the conference, consider joining Griffith Observatory on June 20 for an accessible astronomy day.
We’re looking forward to seeing you in Pasadena! You may navigate the schedule below by clicking on the following table of contents:
All times are given in Pacific Daylight Time (PDT), or UTC – 7 hours.
Saturday, 13 Jun
The following event is a workshop which requires pre-registration. You may add a workshop to your registration by logging back into your AAS account.
Neuroinclusion in Astronomy: Finding and Cultivating Neurodivergent Potential
Workshop
10:00 am–4:00 pm
Pasadena Convention Center - Conference Center, 101
Sunday, 14 Jun
Off-site event (not AAS affiliated):
City of Astronomy Science Festival
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Pasadena Convention Center
Monday, 15 Jun
Monday AM
Astronomy Education, Outreach, and Night-Sky Stewardship
iPoster Session
9:00–10:00 am
Pasadena Convention Center - Exhibit Halls & Ballrooms, Exhibit Hall A
Monday PM
CSWA Cohorts - Accelerating Networking in Astronomy
Splinter
2:00–4:00 pm
Pasadena Convention Center - Conference Center, 104
Reception for Astronomy Educators
Attendee Event
6:30–8:00 pm
Pasadena Convention Center - Conference Center, 107
Off-site event (not AAS affiliated):
Astronomy on Tap
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Dog Haus Biergarten, Old Town Pasadena
Tuesday, 16 Jun
Tuesday AM
What Astronomers Can Do About Climate Change: Infrastructure, Education, and Communication
Special Session
10:00–11:30 am
Pasadena Convention Center - Exhibit Halls & Ballrooms, Ballroom G
Tuesday PM
Pathways into Modern Space Science
Oral Session
2:00–3:30 pm
Pasadena Convention Center - Exhibit Halls & Ballrooms, Ballroom C
Off-site event (not AAS affiliated):
Astronomy on Tap
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Dog Haus Biergarten, Old Town Pasadena
Wednesday, 17 Jun
Wednesday AM
Make Your Voice Heard as an Advocate for Science
Special Session
10:00–11:30 am
Pasadena Convention Center - Exhibit Halls & Ballrooms, Ballroom G
Wednesday PM
Off-site events (not AAS affiliated):
The Astro Society Celebrates Creativity in STEAM
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
MUD\WTR :gather, Santa Monica
Astronomy on Tap
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Dog Haus Biergarten, Old Town Pasadena
Thursday, 18 Jun
Thursday PM
40 Years of Community Engagement at IPAC: Lessons Learned
Special Session
2:00–3:30 pm
Pasadena Convention Center - Exhibit Halls & Ballrooms, Ballroom F
Saturday, 20 Jun
Griffith Observatory Open House
2:00 to 10:00 pm
The AAS Committee for Accessibility Rights and Equity (CARE) is excited to participate in the Griffith Observatory Open House on 20 June from 2:00 to 10:00 pm. Throughout the day, we’ll showcase accessible observing techniques, including tactile images, 3D models, live camera feeds for visitors with mobility impairments, and even a sonification of sunset that lets you "hear" the changing sky. If you are local or staying after the 248th AAS meeting, please join us for this fun and inclusive event!