2 June 2026

Education Sessions at AAS 248

Tom Rice

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.

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


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


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


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


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

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