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AUI Statement on the August 11th-12th Events in Charlottesville

AUI Statement on the August 11th-12th Events in Charlottesville

AUI STATEMENT ON THE WEEKEND EVENTS IN CHARLOTTESVILLE All of us, of course, were shocked by the scenes in Charlottesville on Friday and Saturday, and by the consequences of this vile domestic terrorism.  As an organization with long-standing roots in Charlottesville we know it as a diverse and welcoming community to all people.  The white...

Nine Astronomy Outreach Professionals Selected for Prestigious ACEAP Ambassador Program

Nine Astronomy Outreach Professionals Selected for Prestigious ACEAP Ambassador Program

A team of nine outreach and education professionals – eight from the United States and one from Chile – will undertake a 10-day expedition to key astronomy research sites in Chile as part of the Astronomy in Chile Educator Ambassadors Program (ACEAP). The program, now in its third year, is sponsored by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF)....