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AUI to Attend AAS 247 Conference
Image credit: NSF/ AUI/ NRAO
AUI will attend the 247th meeting of the American Astronomical Society (AAS) in Pheonix from Jan. 4-8, 2026. Staff will deliver five presentations. The full schedule is as follows:
Monday, January 5, 2026 | 9-10 AM MT
Title: Joining ASTRO ACCEL: A Global Network Accelerating Research and Practice in Astronomy Education, Engagement, Communications, and Culture
Type: iPoster
Location:
Phoenix Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B/C/D
Phoenix Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B/C/D
Monday, January 5, 2026 | 10-10:20 AM MT
Title: The North American Regional Office of Astronomy for Development: Reflections on Its First Five Years
Type: Historical Astronomy Division (HAD)
Location: Phoenix Convention Center, 221 B
Monday, January 5, 2026 | 2:30-2:40 PM MT
Title: Cosmovisions International Network (CIN)
Type: Oral
Location: Phoenix Convention Center, 227 B
Thursday, January 8, 2026 | 9-10 AM MT
Poster Title: Change Agents Connecting Through ACEAP
Type: iPoster
Location: Phoenix Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B/C/D
Thursday, January 8, 2026 | 9-10 AM MT
Poster Title: Traceable Impacts of the 2024/2025 Astronomy in Chile Educator Ambassador Program (ACEAP)
Type: iPoster
Location: Phoenix Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B/C/D
Please note: locations and times are subject to change. Refer to the official AAS block schedule for the latest information.
Conference attendees are encouraged to visit the AUI booth (415) in the exhibit hall to learn about the latest discoveries and initiatives at AUI and its managed facilities.
AUI is a proud sponsor of the 247th AAS meeting.
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