Event owner lens
Use this record to benchmark whether a comparable event makes the work after the room visible. The score is 53/100, so the next move is to study which mechanisms make the agenda stronger than the field average.
action-oriented convening agenda analysis
AAS Meeting
This action-oriented convening in Education / Training / Career shows 74 visible agenda rows from aas.org and scores 53/100: a promising public-evidence design, still below the strong-evidence threshold. The clearest public signals sit in Participation Architecture and Learning Transfer; the main limits are Follow Through and Evidence Maturity. Visible mechanisms include Participant work, Commitments, Feedback, and Network design. Follow-through or tracking is at least visible enough to inspect, though causal... A practical reading: For a reader, this is a useful but still incomplete public example: it reads as an action-oriented convening, with the strongest visible signal in participation architecture and learning transfer and the biggest open question around follow through and evidence maturity. The practical test is whether the published agenda connects the room to post-event continuation and evidence. This page is an original public-evidence analysis, not a copy of the source agenda or an endorsement of the event. The score places the visible agenda in the promising but still evidence-limited design band. The strongest visible pillars are Participation Architecture, Learning Transfer, and Future-of-Work Fit; the thinnest visible pillars are Follow Through, Evidence Maturity, and Network Design. Visible mechanisms include Participant work, Commitments, Feedback, Network design, and Learning transfer. The extracted agenda preview includes 113 visible rows. The most common formats are Workshop, Panel, and Presentation; the most common inferred purposes are Co Creation, Participant Work, and Knowledge Transfer.
Eight-pillar fingerprint
Hover any pillar to see what it measures and, where it scored low, what the agenda is missing.
Participation Architecture?84
Participation Architecture - 84/100. Participant work, contribution, interaction, and alternatives to passive broadcast.
Follow Through?16
Follow Through - 16/100. Owners, dates, commitments, progress checks, and accountability after the room.Missing: Add named owners, dates, implementation checkpoints, and a visible post-event continuation path.
Problem Specificity?56
Problem Specificity - 56/100. A clear costly problem, objective, decision, or performance target.
Personalization?54
Personalization - 54/100. Role, path, goal, preparation, or connection tailoring for participants.
Network Design?50
Network Design - 50/100. Structured weak ties, bridge-building, mixers, and relationship persistence.Missing: Replace generic networking blocks with designed introductions, ask-offer exchanges, peer groups, or bridge-building rituals.
Learning Transfer?73
Learning Transfer - 73/100. Applied practice, feedback, workplace use, refreshers, and 30-90 day transfer.
Evidence Maturity?45
Evidence Maturity - 45/100. Baseline, comparison, follow-up, isolation, and attribution confidence.Missing: Add baseline measurement, comparison logic, tracking, or post-event impact reporting so effectiveness is not inferred only from format.
Future-of-Work Fit?59
Future-of-Work Fit - 59/100. Value against time, hybrid reality, accessibility, AI, and meeting load.
Fix the gaps
Field-tested exercises matched to this agenda's weakest pillars, from the exercise library.
Follow Through (16/100)
Exercises that strengthen it: Mental Toughness Workshop • WorkshopBank · 15% Solutions • WorkshopBank · Network Patches
Network Design (50/100)
Exercises that strengthen it: Fun Trust-Building Group Game for Team Connection - Izzat... · Exciting Group Trust Activity for Building Confidence... · PFP: September 2005
Personalization (54/100)
Exercises that strengthen it: Journey Mapping • WorkshopBank · Group Energiser & Perspective-Changing Exercise - Paradigm... · Photo Storytelling
Agenda Preview
The actual agenda we captured. Every block is classified by format and purpose. Open any block to see how we read it; the colored edge shows whether it is participant work, broadcast, logistics, or a showcase.
Room vs wrapper
64 percent of the 113 classified blocks put participants to work; the rest broadcast, show, or handle logistics. That mix is what drives the participation score.
Participant workBroadcastShowcaseLogistics
all eventAAS 245 will be jam-packed with great scientific content and provide ample opportunity for networking with friends and colleagues.NetworkingRelationship building+
Format · LogisticsNetworkingUnstructured mixing. Can carry incidental connection, but is not scored as designed network work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
all eventView the Public Block SchedulePresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventSession Format: The session will be 90 minutes long and will feature multiple speakers and/or a panel discussion.PanelDiscussion+
Format · BroadcastPanelExperts discuss while the audience watches. Surfaces perspective but rarely creates participant work.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventPanel Discussion and Q&A (25 minutes)PanelDiscussion+
Format · BroadcastPanelExperts discuss while the audience watches. Surfaces perspective but rarely creates participant work.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventPanel consisting of the speakers above.PanelDiscussion+
Format · BroadcastPanelExperts discuss while the audience watches. Surfaces perspective but rarely creates participant work.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventFuture Directions and Closing Remarks (10 minutes)ClosingOrientation+
Format · BroadcastClosingFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventSummary of key takeaways and closing remarks.ClosingOrientation+
Format · BroadcastClosingFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventWorkshop Descriptions (21)WorkshopParticipant work+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
all eventThe JWST Calibration Pipeline: A Hands-On WorkshopWorkshopParticipant work+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
8:45 am - 5:15 pmAlready into its third year of scientific operations JWST keeps delivering astonishing scientific results to a highly engaged astronomical community. The Space Telescope Science Institute is committed to facilitate data exploitation for both experienced and...TrainingSkill building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
all eventThe workshop will be guided by STScI's JWST pipeline experts.WorkshopParticipant work+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
9:00 am - 5:00 pmPresenting your research effectively to a broad audience is an essential career skill, yet most professional scientists receive little formal training in effective communication. This interactive workshop aims to empower researchers at all levels who wish to...WorkshopParticipant work+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
all eventLISA Data Analysis for All: A Tutorial on Publicly Available LISA Analysis Tools and How to Use Them (2-day workshop)WorkshopParticipant work+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
9:00 am - 4:00 pmSunday, 12 January: 9:00 am - 4:00 pmPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
9:00 am - 4:00 pmThe future gravitational-wave space-based mission LISA has now been adopted by the European Space Agency with NASA as a partner. LISA is a unique data analysis challenge, requiring the development of many new tools and techniques. In this workshop, you will...WorkshopParticipant work+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
all eventNASA's TESS Mission Interactive Data (2-day workshop )WorkshopParticipant work+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
9:00 am - 5:00 pmSunday, 12 January: 9:00 am - 5:00 pmPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
9:00 am - 5:00 pmNASA’s TESS mission (launched in 2018) provides the community with high cadence, optical time-series across the sky, with nearly continuous observations lasting between 27 days and one year. TESS operations have been extended through September 2025, and so...PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventJulia Programming for Astronomy (2-day Workshop )WorkshopParticipant work+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
9:00 am - 5:00 pmSunday, Jan 12: 9:00 am - 5:00 pmPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
9:00 am - 5:00 pmThe Julia programming language can be considered the successor to Scientific Python (SciPy). The language is designed for scientific computing by having built-in multidimensional arrays and parallel processing features. Yet, it can also be used as a...PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventFoundations of Astronomical Data Science (2-day Workshop )WorkshopParticipant work+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
9:00 am - 5:00 pmAs the astronomical community moves into an era of big data, the paradigm of data processing is changing. We are transitioning from local end-to-end data processing (from taking or simulating observations to publishing the data) to retrieving pre-processed...WorkshopParticipant work+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
9:00 am - 4:00 pmAstronomy archives across the world serve petabytes of multi-wavelength images, catalogs, and spectra that can be mined for a diverse range of science investigations. During this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to use Python tools to search for and...WorkshopParticipant work+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
8:00 am - 12:00 pmManaging your research projects, teams, or programs effectively is an essential career skill in academia and beyond, yet most scientists receive little formal training in project management. This interactive workshop aims to empower AAS members at any...WorkshopParticipant work+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
9:00 am - 5:00 pmDo you engage students and members of the public in learning about Astronomy and want to make these educational experiences more successful? This full-day workshop will provide activities to help you successfully combine principles of learning, course design...WorkshopParticipant work+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
9:00 am - 5:30 pmThis workshop will cover the use of Python tools for astronomical data analysis and visualization, with the focus primarily on tools in the Astropy library and its affiliated packages. The goal is to introduce participants to the variety of tools which are...WorkshopParticipant work+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
9:00 am - 5:00 pmThis workshop will cover several tools used for the data analysis and visualization of JWST and Roman data. This includes the Jdaviz visualization and data analysis package, the Advanced Scientific Data Format (ASDF) package, specreduce, photutils PSF...WorkshopParticipant work+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
9:00 am - 12:00 pmScientists and subject matter experts at all career stages are needed and valued for informal learning experiences! Would you like to engage with STEM learners in venues such as museums, science centers, planetariums, libraries, and community colleges? Do...PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
9:00 am - 5:00 pmThe Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is anticipated to generate close to 30 petabytes of data during its five-year primary mission, heralding a new era of big data in astronomy. As data sets grow too large for personal computers, virtual science platforms...TrainingSkill building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
9:00 am - 4:00 pmThis is a workshop for those in positions of leadership (including faculty) in their departments. An often overlooked strategy for enhancing individual wellbeing is attending to the design of organizational environments where work and learning occur (e.g.,...WorkshopParticipant work+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
all eventProposal Writing Workshop: Using NASA ROSES as an ExampleWorkshopParticipant work+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
9:00 am - 4:00 pmThe success of scientists depends upon their ability to obtain funding. One of the largest challenges is to create strong proposals. Using Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) from NASA as a template, this workshop will focus on...WorkshopParticipant work+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
10:00 am - 12:00 pmPython has become the dominant environment for astronomy data analysis. The visualization of the data products that come from astronomical observatories is also key to many steps of data analysis. Participants will learn how to use the Firefly toolkit to...WorkshopParticipant work+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
all eventStudent and Early Career Professional Development Workshop: How to Conference SuccessfullyWorkshopParticipant work+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
11:00 am - 5:00 pmThis workshop aims to support students and postdocs interested in learning more about how to get the most out of professional development experiences like the AAS meeting. This workshop aims to help all astronomers who feel they need support or advice on how...WorkshopParticipant work+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
1:00 pm - 5:30 pmIn this workshop we will provide participants with professional development resources and educational materials with the aim of improving outdoor lighting on their campus. In particular, we will introduce the Campus SHINE (Safe and Healthy Illumination for...WorkshopParticipant work+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
1:00 pm - 5:00 pmClear and powerful visualizations are a critical component of science communications whether the audience is the general public, students, or researchers. Today’s astronomy visualizations comprise an ever-expanding collection of disciplines that include...PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
1:00 pm - 4:00 pmInterested in a faculty career at a primarily undergraduate institution, or maybe you are just passionate about undergraduate research? This session will provide participants with the background and practical strategies necessary to create or improve your...PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventAAS 245 will be jam-packed with great scientific content and provide ample opportunity for networking with friends and colleagues.NetworkingRelationship Building+
Format · LogisticsNetworkingUnstructured mixing. Can carry incidental connection, but is not scored as designed network work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventView the Public Block ScheduleUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisLowRead from source
all eventTo be successful in astronomy and astrophysics, students need not only preparation academic knowledge and skills but also support in navigating academic programs. A “bridge” program creates an intentional mentoring and pedagogical environment to help students succeed and thrive as they begin their education and professional development in an astronomy/astrophysics career. Bridge programs can be especially valuable for students who find themselves minoritized by the norms of higher education. Additionally, ongoing mentoring and professional development programs that support students while in their degree programs increase their resilience and understanding of their future pathways. We invite those engaged in this work, as faculty, staff, and students, to share their experiences and strategies. This session will consist of short presentations and a panel discussion.PanelDeliberation+
Format · BroadcastPanelExperts discuss while the audience watches. Surfaces perspective but rarely creates participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventCurrently, there is a dearth of demographic data pertaining to the rates of professional astronomers that come from impoverished backgrounds. To help study this problem, the Survey on Poverty in Astronomy was released in March of 2024 to assess the underrepresentation of astronomers along the axis of early-life impoverishment and to identify financial barriers that may inhibit inclusion within our field. As of May, 2024 the survey has received over 1,000 responses from those within the astronomy community.DemoShowcase+
Format · Participant workDemoA hands-on or applied walkthrough that invites attendee questions and direct engagement.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventSession Objectives: This special session will provide an opportunity for the AAS community to join the scientific exploration that will lead to the next series of decade-defining experiments. We will also solicit poster contributions on related research with an emphasis on contributions from early career members.Poster SessionShowcase+
Format · ShowcasePoster SessionPresenters display work; attendees browse and ask questions. Some interaction, not structured work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventSession Format: The session will be 90 minutes long and will feature multiple speakers and/or a panel discussion.PanelDeliberation+
Format · BroadcastPanelExperts discuss while the audience watches. Surfaces perspective but rarely creates participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventIn this Special Session we review what the landscape for astronomy will be like in the era of tens to hundreds of thousands of LEO objects. We will present a series of short talks addressing the current status of mitigation efforts and predicted as well as emerging impacts. These will be followed by a panel discussion with federal agency representatives about the gaps in the current US regulatory framework and pathways forward. These discussions will be used to guide the organization of SATCON3, a 2025 workshop that will develop new recommendations for industry, institutions and regulators that will update and expand upon the recommendations made in the reports from the 2020 SATCON1 and 2021 SATCON2 workshops.PanelDeliberation+
Format · BroadcastPanelExperts discuss while the audience watches. Surfaces perspective but rarely creates participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventThe James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is discovering new molecules in space. Recent JWST observations of the interstellar medium and star-forming regions reveal radiative and mechanical feedback processes. The recent detection of the Methyl Cation in the Orion Nebula demonstrates that ultraviolet radiation can activate gas-phase organic chemistry. Laboratory investigations of the thermodynamics and kinetics of complex organic molecules contribute to our understanding of new results from JWST.DemoShowcase+
Format · Participant workDemoA hands-on or applied walkthrough that invites attendee questions and direct engagement.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventUS science agencies increasingly emphasize open-source science -- accelerating scientific progress by open sharing of data, software, and knowledge. NASA's Astrophysics Division plans to host large datasets from its science missions in the cloud, and to provide cloud-based analysis capabilities for the science community. Petabytes of data from NASA’s Roman telescope, launching in 2027, will be publicly available in this way. This session will feature a panel of speakers to discuss how the Astrophysics Division is working with others within NASA and in the science community to facilitate data sharing, and to ensure that development of robust reusable open-source software and other products is appropriately funded, acknowledged, and rewarded.PanelDeliberation+
Format · BroadcastPanelExperts discuss while the audience watches. Surfaces perspective but rarely creates participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventThe AAS Committee on Astronomy and Public Policy (CAPP) is hosting a panel discussion on the prospects for the astronomical sciences (funding and other relevant policies and regulations) in the U.S. with the 119th Congress and a new Administration coming into office. Panelists include current and former Congressional and White House staff and lobbyists for key astronomical organizations and universities.PanelDeliberation+
Format · BroadcastPanelExperts discuss while the audience watches. Surfaces perspective but rarely creates participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventFor this special session, Black in Astro and CSMA are proposing a panel which focuses on the impact identity has on shaping the future of space sciences and exploration. This panel and discussion will explore how different aspects of scientists’ identity have propelled scientists through their careers. The goal of this panel is to demonstrate the diversity and fullness of the lives of scientists and how holistic experiences of scientists have fostered innovation within their careers.PanelDeliberation+
Format · BroadcastPanelExperts discuss while the audience watches. Surfaces perspective but rarely creates participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventThis panel would start with a round table with 3-4 panelists and a moderator. Panelists will introduce themselves for 15-20 minutes followed by the round table which will last for 30-40 minutes. In the round table, the moderator will lead the panelists in a discussion surrounding the themes of the driving questions. Finally, there will be an open forum Q&A between audience members and panelists for 20-30 minutes.PanelDeliberation+
Format · BroadcastPanelExperts discuss while the audience watches. Surfaces perspective but rarely creates participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventBy providing a platform for scientists to share their individual motivations and passions, attendees will be able to connect across multiple demographics, beyond academia or research. The panel discussion will showcase the various and multi-faceted identities of scientists while enhancing the participation of underrepresented groups in astronomy, a core mission of the AAS Committee on the Status of Minorities in Astronomy and Black in Astro.PanelDeliberation+
Format · BroadcastPanelExperts discuss while the audience watches. Surfaces perspective but rarely creates participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventScientific Breakthroughs: Present advancements and potential discoveries that will be enabled by the Roman Telescope, emphasizing its future impact on the field of astrophysics.BreakWellbeing+
Format · LogisticsBreakA pacing or recovery block between sessions.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventPanel Discussion and Q&A (25 minutes):PanelDeliberation+
Format · BroadcastPanelExperts discuss while the audience watches. Surfaces perspective but rarely creates participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventPanel consisting of the speakers above.PanelDeliberation+
Format · BroadcastPanelExperts discuss while the audience watches. Surfaces perspective but rarely creates participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventFuture Directions and Closing Remarks (10 minutes):Closing RemarksOrientation+
Format · BroadcastClosing RemarksClosing framing from the stage. Wraps the event, not participatory.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventSummary of key takeaways and closing remarks.Closing RemarksOrientation+
Format · BroadcastClosing RemarksClosing framing from the stage. Wraps the event, not participatory.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventWorkshop Descriptions (21)WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventWorkshops feature instruction in specific software tools, programming tips, career advice, teaching and outreach strategies, proposal-writing guidance, and much more.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventThe JWST Calibration Pipeline: A Hands-On WorkshopWorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
8:45 am - 5:15 pmAlready into its third year of scientific operations JWST keeps delivering astonishing scientific results to a highly engaged astronomical community. The Space Telescope Science Institute is committed to facilitate data exploitation for both experienced and new observatory users, and to offer different flavors of training, including in-person.TrainingSkill Building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventThis one-day workshop will offer a JWST Pipeline overview, which will include a summary of known issues, recent and upcoming updates. Participants will then install the calibration pipeline, with all needed reference files, and engage on a series of guided python notebook based tutorials of highly utilized JWST observing modes, which will use publicly available data. There will be time to troubleshoot installation problems, to have a general Q&A, and to discuss specific data issues users may have already encountered. All feedback received from users will be captured and appropriately addressed.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventThe workshop will be guided by STScI's JWST pipeline experts.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
9:00 am - 5:00 pmPresenting your research effectively to a broad audience is an essential career skill, yet most professional scientists receive little formal training in effective communication. This interactive workshop aims to empower researchers at all levels who wish to improve their own presentation skills. During the workshop participants will (i) learn how to communicate their research in various formats such as conference presentations, posters, journal clubs, and colloquia (ii) receive practical tips on presenting and answering questions with confidence (iii) create a workflow for designing accessible and engaging presentations regardless of format (iv) learn to identify common features of effective communication so they can incorporate them into their own presentations. Participants will have the opportunity to receive tailored one-on-one feedback in this hands-on workshop, and are encouraged to bring a draft of their own presentation(s) to work on. This workshop will be facilitated by a team of experienced professional astronomers with the support of the AAS Committee on Employment.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventLISA Data Analysis for All: A Tutorial on Publicly Available LISA Analysis Tools and How to Use Them (2-day workshop)WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
9:00 am - 4:00 pmSunday, 12 January: 9:00 am - 4:00 pmUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
9:00 am - 4:00 pmThe future gravitational-wave space-based mission LISA has now been adopted by the European Space Agency with NASA as a partner. LISA is a unique data analysis challenge, requiring the development of many new tools and techniques. In this workshop, you will learn to work with open-source LISA analysis tools, starting from the basics and building up to a mock analysis of individual LISA sources. The workshop will cover gravitational waveforms for LISA sources, the LISA detector response function, and statistical tools useful for the large variety of LISA analyses. In addition to working with these tools, we will also place a simultaneous focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Teams will work together through case studies and group discussions to develop inclusive practices to carry on through their career.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventNASA's TESS Mission Interactive Data (2-day workshop )WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
9:00 am - 5:00 pmSunday, 12 January: 9:00 am - 5:00 pmUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
9:00 am - 5:00 pmNASA’s TESS mission (launched in 2018) provides the community with high cadence, optical time-series across the sky, with nearly continuous observations lasting between 27 days and one year. TESS operations have been extended through September 2025, and so TESS will continue to provide time-series data for users on hundreds of thousands of targets, as well as Full Frame Images of >2000 square degrees of the sky each month. These observations provide valuable resources for a wide range of astronomy; the detection of exoplanets, the investigation of stellar variability, the identification of extra-galactic transient events, the study of AGN, and more.UnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventThis two-day workshop is an opportunity to gain a holistic picture of the TESS mission, from proposing to analyzing data. We'll explain how to propose for data (and research funding!) through the TESS General Investigator Program. We'll also present "recipes" to efficiently access and analyze mission data, all of which is available with no exclusive access period. Finally, we'll present the features of TIKE, a JupyterHub cloud service (provided by STScI) designed to improve accessibility to TESS data.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventThis workshop is ideal for both new and established users of TESS data and TIKE. New users can learn where to get started with obtaining and using data. More experienced users can learn about the 200s observing mode and updated analysis techniques. We strongly encourage participation from scientists at all career stages, working on extragalactic astronomy, stellar astronomy, and exoplanet astronomy. We additionally encourage attendance from anyone interested in proposing for TESS observations.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventThe workshop will consist of; i) short talks introducing the NASA TESS mission ii) explanations of how to propose for TESS observations and obtain research funding in upcoming proposal calls iii) tutorials on working with TESS data iv) how to work with TIKE and to optimize your script for the cloud v) interactive work-with-the-experts sessions to show you how to work with TESS data and TIKE for your own targets. Please bring a laptop for these in person interactive sessions!WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventJulia Programming for Astronomy (2-day Workshop )WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
9:00 am - 5:00 pmSunday, Jan 12: 9:00 am - 5:00 pmUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
9:00 am - 5:00 pmThe Julia programming language can be considered the successor to Scientific Python (SciPy). The language is designed for scientific computing by having built-in multidimensional arrays and parallel processing features. Yet, it can also be used as a general-purpose programming language like Python. Unlike Python, Julia solves the two-language problem by using just-in-time (JIT) compilation to generate machine code from high level expressions. In most cases, Julia is as fast as C, and in some cases faster.UnknownUnknown+
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all eventFoundations of Astronomical Data Science (2-day Workshop )WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
9:00 am - 5:00 pmAs the astronomical community moves into an era of big data, the paradigm of data processing is changing. We are transitioning from local end-to-end data processing (from taking or simulating observations to publishing the data) to retrieving pre-processed large datasets through database queries. The growing importance of such transactions are evident with current projects such as TESS, Gaia, SDSS, ZTF, HST, and Illustris and will become a necessity to fully utilize the next generation of astronomical surveys, telescopes, and simulations. Interaction with these databases and visualization of these complex datasets will be essential skills. This workshop will introduce participants to selecting information from an online database in an efficient and reproducible way and effectively visualizing the results.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventThe Astronomy Data Carpentry Workshop will consist of short tutorials alternating with hands-on practical exercises focused on building complex SQL queries using Astroquery, working with the retrieved data as Astropy Tables and Pandas data frames, storing the data locally for future use, and communicating the results with clear and compelling figures using Matplotlib. The workshop will be run by Carpentries certified instructors as well as a team of helpers.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventRegistration is for both days and due to the cumulative nature of the workshop, participants are expected to participate in both days fully. Participants will need personal computers and to be able to install software in advance of the workshop. A group list will be compiled approximately one month prior to the workshop to distribute software requirements and provide collaborative troubleshooting. More information on the Data Carpentry project can be found at https://datacarpentry.org and on this curriculum at https://datacarpentry.org/astronomy-python/.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
9:00 am - 4:00 pmAstronomy archives across the world serve petabytes of multi-wavelength images, catalogs, and spectra that can be mined for a diverse range of science investigations. During this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to use Python tools to search for and retrieve data you need for your analyses. We will work through science scenarios that combine multi-wavelength data from a variety of NASA and other missions, such as JWST, HST, Spitzer, Chandra, WISE, GALEX, SDSS, and more! Workshop organizers will also be available to help participants with custom projects.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
8:00 am - 12:00 pmManaging your research projects, teams, or programs effectively is an essential career skill in academia and beyond, yet most scientists receive little formal training in project management. This interactive workshop aims to empower AAS members at any professional level who wish to improve their own management skills. During the workshop participants will (i) learn best practices and tools for successful project management(ii) listen and learn from seasoned professionals who apply these skills daily and (iii) participate in activities and discussions to jumpstart your journey to project management. Through this workshop, participants will have the opportunity to start implementing some practices in their day-to-day workflow. This workshop will be facilitated by a team of experienced professional astronomers with the support of the AAS Committee on Employment.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
9:00 am - 5:00 pmDo you engage students and members of the public in learning about Astronomy and want to make these educational experiences more successful? This full-day workshop will provide activities to help you successfully combine principles of learning, course design structures, and classroom-tested instructional strategies to create learning environments that areWorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
9:00 am - 5:30 pmThis workshop will cover the use of Python tools for astronomical data analysis and visualization, with the focus primarily on tools in the Astropy library and its affiliated packages. The goal is to introduce participants to the variety of tools which are available inside the Astropy library, and to provide time for participants to explore the science analysis capabilities which the scientific Python ecosystem and community provide. The format will include short presentations followed by instructor-guided tutorials where participants will use the tools and be able to ask questions in the company of expert users and developers.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventParticipants must bring a laptop with software installed, or be willing to use a Binder session in the cloud. We can support Mac OS X, Linux, and Windows 10+ operating systems. Support for Windows machines will require the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL; see https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/). In-person participants needing installation help can come early to the workshop room to receive assistance.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventThe workshop materials will be presented using Jupyter notebooks. The workshop repository is https://github.com/astropy/astropy-workshopWorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventPrerequisites: Some familiarity with Python and Numpy will be helpful but is not required. We will send some suggested tutorials before the workshop for those with no prior Python experience. Some familiarity with git and Github will be useful for installing the workshop software on your own computer, though we will try to minimize the need for those tools.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
9:00 am - 5:00 pmThis workshop will cover several tools used for the data analysis and visualization of JWST and Roman data. This includes the Jdaviz visualization and data analysis package, the Advanced Scientific Data Format (ASDF) package, specreduce, photutils PSF photometry, and generalized world coordinate systems (gwcs). The goals are to introduce participants to these tools and provide hands-on time for participants to use the tools and ask questions to the developers. The format will include short presentations followed by instructor-guided tutorials using Jupyter notebooks.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventThe workshop will also cover the Astropy packages specreduce (spectral extraction), photutils PSF photometry, and the generalized world coordinates system package (gwcs).WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventThere will be time spent on hands-on exercises. Participants must bring a laptop with the software installed. Instructions on installing the necessary software will be provided before the workshop and help will be available at the workshop for those that experience problems with installations.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
9:00 am - 12:00 pmScientists and subject matter experts at all career stages are needed and valued for informal learning experiences! Would you like to engage with STEM learners in venues such as museums, science centers, planetariums, libraries, and community colleges? Do you work with these audiences already or do you want to reach them?UnknownUnknown+
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all eventJoin us for a workshop to engage with NASA’s Science Activation teams working to meet the needs of learners and science experts, explore how you can become involved, and walk away with NASA resources, developed by Science Activation programs, that you can use in your own outreach efforts.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
9:00 am - 5:00 pmThe Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is anticipated to generate close to 30 petabytes of data during its five-year primary mission, heralding a new era of big data in astronomy. As data sets grow too large for personal computers, virtual science platforms offer a solution by providing cloud-based data processing and analysis. The Roman Science Platform is being developed to offer the astronomical community a cloud computing environment for Roman data. It couples data-code proximity with a pre-configured software environment, making it easier for users to work with data. The platform also includes pre-loaded notebook tutorials and scientific workflows tailored to specific astronomical use cases. Utilizing the JupyterLab environment, users can create Jupyter Notebooks that seamlessly integrate code, analysis results, data visualizations, and other functionalities for handling astronomical images and catalogs.TrainingSkill Building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
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all eventThis one-day workshop will provide the scientific community with an introductory overview of the Roman Science Platform. In addition to offering hands-on training, we aim to gather feedback, understand the needs of the user community, and identify ‘early adopters’ interested in utilizing the system for precursor science prior to the Roman launch.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventThis workshop requires registration. Participants will need personal computers and should set up their accounts in advance with help from the workshop organizers. A group list will be compiled approximately one month before the workshop to distribute software requirements and facilitate collaborative troubleshooting.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
9:00 am - 4:00 pmThis is a workshop for those in positions of leadership (including faculty) in their departments. An often overlooked strategy for enhancing individual wellbeing is attending to the design of organizational environments where work and learning occur (e.g., labs, graduate programs, universities). Aligning the aims, leadership styles, resources, communications practices, and policies of learning environments to support a culture of mentoring and wellbeing may be necessary for changing culture. With a focus on labs and graduate programs, this workshop will empower attendees to assess their own organizational culture. Participants will learn how to proactively build equity-minded cultures of mentoring and wellbeing through tools such as lab manuals and graduate program handbooks that establish expectations about work-life balance, forms of support and mentoring available, and professional conduct as it concerns respect for members’ social identities. This workshop will be facilitated by experts from the Inclusive Graduate Education Network (IGEN) and the Equity in Graduate Education (EGE) Consortium.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventProposal Writing Workshop: Using NASA ROSES as an ExampleWorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
9:00 am - 4:00 pmThe success of scientists depends upon their ability to obtain funding. One of the largest challenges is to create strong proposals. Using Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) from NASA as a template, this workshop will focus on teaching the audience key points to communicating science through successful proposal writing. As a result of this session, participants will be able to understand the proposal writing, reviewing, and selection process for federally funded research. This will also help those who have previously submitted proposals improve their performance. How to understand one’s values and maintain those throughout this process will also be focused on. Story tellers will add unique and important lessons learned to the session.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
10:00 am - 12:00 pmPython has become the dominant environment for astronomy data analysis. The visualization of the data products that come from astronomical observatories is also key to many steps of data analysis. Participants will learn how to use the Firefly toolkit to interactively visualize astronomical data products from Python. Firefly is an open-source library that makes it easy for users to query astronomical archives for data and to interactively visualize astronomical data products. The visualization provides brushing and linking capabilities among images, catalogs, and plots. Firefly has been integrated into many astronomical web applications, including Spitzer, WISE, ZTF, and the Vera C. Rubin Observatory. This workshop is appropriate for Python beginners, and users will take home worked Python notebooks.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventStudent and Early Career Professional Development Workshop: How to Conference SuccessfullyWorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
11:00 am - 5:00 pmThis workshop aims to support students and postdocs interested in learning more about how to get the most out of professional development experiences like the AAS meeting. This workshop aims to help all astronomers who feel they need support or advice on how to approach large astronomical meetings, navigate the social parameters, and get the most out of attending, with neuroincusive principles in mind to allow access to everyone.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventThe American Astronomical Society Winter Meeting is the largest astronomy conference annually, and thousands of astronomers come to collaborate, network, and share their research. Like all conferences, the AAS meeting can be overwhelming, especially for first-timers. Workshop attendees will learn how to navigate and get the most out of these meetings, whether it is their first meeting or they are seasoned veterans.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventThis workshop will feature a number of speakers in the field discussing topics like how to appropriately network at meetings, how to present yourself, job seeking, how to prioritize, and self-care in a sometimes overwhelming environment.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
1:00 pm - 5:30 pmIn this workshop we will provide participants with professional development resources and educational materials with the aim of improving outdoor lighting on their campus. In particular, we will introduce the Campus SHINE (Safe and Healthy Illumination for the Nighttime Environment) document that will walk participants through the process of building a team of faculty, staff, and students to assess campus lighting and develop plans to improve it. Participants will learn about advocating for responsible lighting principles and learn methods of quantifying light pollution. Additionally, participants will be provided with examples of campus lighting management plans, student government resolutions, and images of good and bad lighting.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventThe goal of this workshop, then, is to provide astronomers with the tools necessary to engage the entire campus (students, faculty, staff, and administrators) and work towards responsible outdoor lighting practices.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventPre-workshop materials will introduce the participants to the Campus SHINE project, and provide them with the necessary technical background about light pollution and the IES/DarkSky Five Principles of Responsible Outdoor Lighting. This will be accomplished by providing participants with access to the “Campus SHINE How-to-manual”, short (~5-minute) YouTube videos, and other relevant documents. The “How-to” manual is intended primarily for faculty, staff, and administration who want to improve their campus’ outdoor lighting.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventThe workshop itself will be a blend of short (~10-minute) presentations that will prompt participants into three 20-minute hands-on activities, guided with appropriate prompts that facilitate discussions. Between 15-20 minutes will be devoted to open-ended discussions, Q&A, and networking.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventWorkshop materials will include 10 sets of Unihedron Sky Quality Meters, Opple lightmaster meters, diffraction gratings, and gel-filters. These materials will be distributed (free of charge) to the participants at the end of the workshop based on information collected before and during the workshop. The criteria for distribution of the material include need, potential for use, potential impact, and demographical considerations. Some of this information will be solicited through pre- and post-workshop questionnaires and surveys.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
1:00 pm - 5:00 pmClear and powerful visualizations are a critical component of science communications whether the audience is the general public, students, or researchers. Today’s astronomy visualizations comprise an ever-expanding collection of disciplines that include traditional fields of image processing, data presentation, and illustration, as well as emerging technologies like data sonification, 3D printing, virtual/augmented reality experiences, and the rapidly-growing applications of AI.PresentationKnowledge Transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
1:00 pm - 5:00 pmIn this interactive half-day workshop, Hubble Space Telescope (HST) experts will share the resources that are available to help you succeed in using HST imaging for your research. Specific topics will include how to download data, perform astrometric alignment, and create mosaics by drizzling images obtained with the Wide Field Camera 3 (WFC3) and other imagers on-board Hubble. We will also explore how to generate high-quality Point Spread Function (PSF) models for accurate astrometry and photometry. The workshop will focus on brief presentations of each topic followed by ample time for Q&A. In the second half of the session, experts will be on-hand to aid you with questions specific to the datasets you are analyzing. Users of all experience levels are welcome, with the material focused on first-time users and early career researchers who are looking to build their skills using Hubble observations. A basic familiarity with Python, Astropy, and Jupyter Notebooks will be helpful to fully benefit from the content of the workshop, but is not required. We encourage you to bring an HST dataset that you’re working on for your research.Opening RemarksOrientation+
Format · BroadcastOpening RemarksFraming or welcome from the stage. Orients the room, not participatory.
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1:00 pm - 4:00 pmInterested in a faculty career at a primarily undergraduate institution, or maybe you are just passionate about undergraduate research? This session will provide participants with the background and practical strategies necessary to create or improve your undergraduate research program. Current faculty or graduate students and post-docs interested in applying to a faculty position at a primarily undergraduate institution are encouraged to register.PresentationKnowledge Transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventThe NRAO/GBO Town Hall will inform the AAS membership about the status of science, operations, and development at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) and Green Bank Observatory (GBO). This well-attended event has been a highlight of AAS conferences for over a decade. A reception will allow AAS attendees to discuss research and opportunities with NRAO and GBO scientists. This includes recent progress in scientific and technical planning for current and future transformational radio astronomy facilities:ReceptionRelationship Building+
Format · LogisticsReceptionA social or hospitality block. Pacing and informal connection, not participant work.
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all eventThe Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is a NASA flagship mission planned for launch no later than May 2027. The Roman Space Telescope will perform breakthrough science in dark energy cosmology, exoplanet microlensing, and NIR sky surveys with its Wide Field Instrument. Roman will also feature the Coronagraph Instrument (CGI), a technology demonstration that will directly image and take spectra of exoplanetary systems using several novel technologies together for the first time in space. This session will cover the status of the project and upcoming opportunities for community involvement in planning and executing the science and technology demonstration aspects of Roman. For more details please see: https://roman.gsfc.nasa.gov/AAS245/DemoShowcase+
Format · Participant workDemoA hands-on or applied walkthrough that invites attendee questions and direct engagement.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
The Full Reading
Why It Ranks This Way +
Calibrated from GES design 55/100 and verified 55/100 with no fourth-loop cap.
Reader Takeaway. For a reader, this is a useful but still incomplete public example: it reads as an action-oriented convening, with the strongest visible signal in participation architecture and learning transfer and the biggest open question around follow through and evidence maturity. The practical test is whether the published agenda connects the room to post-event continuation and evidence.
Strongest signals: Participation Architecture, Learning Transfer, and Future-of-Work Fit. Weakest signals: Follow Through, Evidence Maturity, and Network Design.
How This Agenda Could Improve +
- Add named owners, dates, implementation checkpoints, and a visible post-event continuation path.
- Add baseline measurement, comparison logic, tracking, or post-event impact reporting so effectiveness is not inferred only from format.
- Replace generic networking blocks with designed introductions, ask-offer exchanges, peer groups, or bridge-building rituals.
Fastest next move: Add named owners, dated next steps, and a visible continuation path before treating the event as outcome-ready.
Role-Specific Reading +
Sponsor lens
Look beyond exposure. Strong sponsor value would show qualified interaction, problem work, buyer learning, customer evidence, or follow-up. The practical sponsor move is to look for structured introductions, buyer-seller fit, and relationship persistence.
Designer lens
The agenda is useful as a pattern sample from aas.org. Redesign attention should go first to the lowest-scoring pillars; in practice, borrow the mechanism pattern, then adapt it to the participant problem.
Executive lens
Treat the visible agenda as an operating plan. The executive move is to require owners, dates, and evidence before treating the event as strategic. If owners, proof, and follow-through are not visible, the public record does not yet prove strategic movement.
Aggregator lens
Treat the source URL as evidence, not decoration. The data-product move is to label the source boundary clearly before ranking the record before ranking or syndicating the record.
What GES Means Here +
The Gathering Effectiveness Score is a strict 0-100 public-evidence reading of the agenda across eight pillars. It rewards visible participant work, follow-through, transfer, network design, and proof mechanisms more than polish, speaker fame, attendance, or satisfaction.
Visible mechanisms: Participant work, Commitments, Feedback, Network design, Learning transfer, Personalization.
Evidence boundary: Scores reflect visible agenda/source evidence and should not be read as proof of causal event impact.
Limitations, Score Caps, and Review Flags +
Limitations
- No baseline measurement is visible.
Score caps
- No fourth-loop score cap applied.
Review flags
- No tracking, validation, feedback, or impact measurement found in the visible source text.
- High cleanup rate: many extracted rows were hidden or merged as fragments.
Is this proof the event worked? +
No. This is a strict public-evidence reading of the agenda. Proof would require baseline, comparison, follow-up, attribution, and impact evidence beyond the listing.
What should a reader inspect first? +
Start with the source URL, then compare the eight pillar scores against the agenda rows. The biggest opportunities usually sit in follow-through, evidence maturity, and participant work.
Why publish weak records? +
Weak records are part of the map. They show where public agendas still describe sessions and speakers more often than outcomes, commitments, transfer, or proof.
How should I use the rows? +
Read the agenda rows as the visible design trace: formats, purposes, and evidence labels show what the public source made inspectable, not everything that happened in the room. This is a source-grounded interpretation of the public agenda record, not a copy of the source, and not an endorsement of the event.
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Compare this agenda against other Education / Training / Career events scored on the same eight pillars.