Astronomical Society of the Pacific

Astronomical Society of the Pacific

教育管理组织

San Francisco，California 980 位关注者

The ASP is an international non-profit organization that works to increase understanding and appreciation of astronomy.

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The Astronomical Society of the Pacific is an international non-profit scientific and educational organization, founded in 1889, that works to increase understanding and appreciation of astronomy. Core Value ASP believes astronomy is a fundamentally democratic science, with the cosmos equally accessible to all people regardless of age, gender, background, ethnicity, economic status, or abilities. Vision ASP envisions a world where people of all ages and backgrounds engage in astronomy and share their passion for astronomy with others. Mission Through its materials, resources, and programs, the ASP promotes public science interest, engagement, and literacy through the awe and wonder of astronomy and related fields.

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https://astrosociety.org/
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教育管理组织
规模
11-50 人
总部
San Francisco，California
类型
非营利机构
创立
1889

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  • ?????? ?????????????????? ???????? ?????????? ???????????????????? The ASP recognizes individual achievements in astronomy research, technology, education, and public outreach each year. Our most prestigious award, the Catherine Wolfe Bruce Gold Medal, was established in 1889 awarded annually by the ASP to a professional astronomer in recognition of a lifetime of outstanding achievement and contributions to astrophysics research. The Annual Awards Gala will be held November 9 in Burlingame, CA in honor of and to recognize the ASP Awards Recipients for their leadership in and advancement of astronomy and space science. Visit our website -- https://lnkd.in/exqc4cUj -- for more details!

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  • Astronomical Society of the Pacific转发了

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    Shanil Virani

    Award-winning scientist, author, and passionate science educator.

    What a wonderful three days of astronomy education, engagement, and outreach! This was my first multi-day virtual meeting and I can tell you that my excitement, interest, and ability to network with other participants was just the same as an in-person meeting! Kudos to the Astronomical Society of the Pacific for modeling how to do online meetings successfully!

    288 registrants. 140 presenters. 35 concurrent sessions. 6 engaging plenary panels. 2 very special evening events. All squeezed into 3 days at the #ASP2024 Virtual Conference connecting colleagues around the world to learn about all the incredible progress in astronomy education, outreach, and engagement! While the conference may be over, you can still support our mission of promoting public science interest, engagement, and literacy through the awe and wonder of astronomy and related fields. Have you joined the Astronomical Society of the Pacific?! Please consider doing so today! https://lnkd.in/gRKSme9x

    ASP Community Overview : Join the ASP Community : GET INVOLVED : Astronomical Society of the Pacific

    ASP Community Overview : Join the ASP Community : GET INVOLVED : Astronomical Society of the Pacific

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  • 288 registrants. 140 presenters. 35 concurrent sessions. 6 engaging plenary panels. 2 very special evening events. All squeezed into 3 days at the #ASP2024 Virtual Conference connecting colleagues around the world to learn about all the incredible progress in astronomy education, outreach, and engagement! While the conference may be over, you can still support our mission of promoting public science interest, engagement, and literacy through the awe and wonder of astronomy and related fields. Have you joined the Astronomical Society of the Pacific?! Please consider doing so today! https://lnkd.in/gRKSme9x

    ASP Community Overview : Join the ASP Community : GET INVOLVED : Astronomical Society of the Pacific

    ASP Community Overview : Join the ASP Community : GET INVOLVED : Astronomical Society of the Pacific

    astrosociety.org

  • Happy birthday to Gene Roddenberry! He would have turned 103 today!

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    Shanil Virani

    Award-winning scientist, author, and passionate science educator.

    Today would have been Gene Roddenberry's 103rd birthday. Of all the visionaries who have imagined a positive future for our species, Gene doesn't often get the recognition he deserves. His view of our future -- as embodied in his groundbreaking TV show #StarTrek -- exemplified what our future could be if we work together instead of against one another. Created and aired in the mid 1960s, Star Trek imagines a future Earth free from poverty, inequity, bigotry, inequality, and the other social issues that serve to divide us rather than unite us. This basic point was always reinforced at the beginning of every show: Space: The Final Frontier. These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise. Its five-year mission: to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations, to boldly go where no one has gone before. He had the audacity to cast minorities in significant roles, not the least of which was putting a black woman in a senior leadership role at a time when seeing women in prominent roles — let alone someone of color — was unheard of. In fact, when Nichelle Nichols (Lt. Uhura) considered leaving Star Trek after the first year, it was none other than Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. who implored her to re-consider her decision given the importance of the role she portrayed and the vision they created for tomorrow. He told her: "Don’t you understand? For the first time we are seen as we should be seen. You'd don’t have a black role; you have an equal role.” Its just one of many stereotypes and caricatures eliminated from Gene Roddenberry's future of what our species can accomplish. Listen to my short #OurIslandUniverse segment on Nichelle Nichols to learn more (linked below)! Gene Roddenberry was a true visionary who clearly understood what we as a species are capable of if we could only work together to solve the petty problems that divide us. We are far more alike then we are different. He boldly went where no other has gone before and allowed us to dream of a world free of prejudice, bigotry, racism, & poverty. A goal we’re still yearning to realize. Happy birthday Gene! LISTEN: https://bit.ly/3msR0pd

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  • ???? ?????? ???????? ???????? 10 ???????? ???????? ???????? #??????2024! Have you registered yet?!? Conference registration closes August 18! ?????????? ?????? ???????????????????? The ASP is gearing up for hosting our annual 136th Virtual Conference: Astronomy Across the Spectrum: Education & Outreach Everywhere, All at Once. If you’re involved in science education, outreach, and communication at any level and for any audience, plan to experience inspirational speakers & panelists, participate in engaging workshops & discussions, see your friends & colleagues from around the world, and share with others the latest findings from your innovative teaching & public engagement work. Affordable I Convenient I Carbon Friendly Full Professional Conference in Astronomy & Space Science 52 Sessions I 6 Plenary Panels I 2 Exclusive Evening Events I Networking I Recordings I e-book Conference Series Book (free)

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  • Do you know why these sultry days of August are referred to as the “Dog Days of Summer”. Where does this saying come from?! What is its connection to the stars?! Check out this audio segment from Astronomical Society of the Pacific staff member Shanil Virani!

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    Shanil Virani

    Award-winning scientist, author, and passionate science educator.

    As our calendar flips to August, here in the northern hemisphere, these tend to be the long, lazy and HOT days of summer! Colloquially we refer to these sultry days as the “Dog Days of Summer”. Where does this saying come from?! What is its connection to the stars?! Learn more in this short audio segment from #OurIslandUniverse! https://lnkd.in/eipqVCJY ?? credit: Shanil Virani

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  • Join us on August 8 for our free educator workshop, the Nuts & Bolts of Teaching High School Astronomy. From crafting a syllabus, to choosing a textbook and lab activities, this 90-minute introductory workshop will cover the basics of creating an engaging, hands-on high school astronomy class. This workshop is perfect for those teaching astronomy for the first time this fall, as well as experienced astronomy teachers who are interested in discovering new resources and connecting with peers. Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/dBxv_Pms

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  • The eclipses of October and April were incredible opportunities to engage the public about the wonder and awe of eclipses specifically and the nature of science more generally. Our NASA-funded #EclipseAmbassadors and our NSF-funding #EclipseStars programs were grassroots efforts to engage local citizens and teachers in communities across America. These programs were fantastically successfully but we also learned a great deal on what worked, what didn't, as well as lessons learned for future large-scale programs. Last month Astronomical Society of the Pacific staff members, Katherine Troche and Greg Schultz, attended the summer meeting of American Astronomical Society to present and share our story as part of a special session organized by the AAS Solar Eclipse Task Force. You can find the presentations of all talks online! https://lnkd.in/g7aAMqVB

    Eclipse Resources

    Eclipse Resources

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  • *TODAY* is the deadline for late abstracts to be considered for the ASP’s annual meeting. If you were thinking about submitting an abstract for the meeting, TODAY is your last chance! Some Key Sessions: 1. Climate Change for Astronomers -- Travis Rector (U of Alaska) 2. Cultural Astronomy: Teaching Astronomy in a Broader Context – Bryan Mendez (U of California, Berkeley) 3. Utilizing Smartphones in the Astronomy Classroom – Kevin Lee (U. of Nebraska) 4. Using Astronomy Education Simulations: Make-and-Take – Geoff Mathews (Foothill College) 5. The Multi-Wavelength Universe: Radio Observing Experiences for Undergraduate Students – Dan Reichart (U of N. Carolina) 6. Using Science Fiction to Teach Astronomy and Astrobiology – A Panel 7. Free and Open Education Resources for Teaching Introductory Astronomy – A Panel 8. Social Media for Effective Astronomy Outreach – A Panel 9. The Planetarium is 100 Years Old: What’s Next? – A Panel PLUS: * Several workshops on easy-to-use Citizen Science activities for your classroom * Over 100 abstracts (for sessions and for 10-min and 1-min papers) have already been accepted, but there is room for more in this rich 3-day meeting. Whether you present or not, you will find something useful and interesting to inform your work teaching your class and lab, or reaching the public. Conference Web Page:?https://lnkd.in/eu7gxRvw

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