Monthly Archives: February 2024

The Women and Girls in Astronomy Program makes strides at the 243rd American Astronomical Society Meeting

WGAP Presenters smiling at the camera

The WGAP team at the conclusion of the Theater presentation. From left to right: Karla Sofia Garcia, Thara Caba, Liliana Rivera, Shaniya Jarrett, Kriscia Ramkissoon, Ava Polzin, Debra Elmegreen, and Yasmin Catricheo. Credit: IAU/NA-ROAD/S. Lifson By Karla Sofia Garcia The Women and Girls in Astronomy Program’s participation at the American Astronomical Society’s 243rd meeting at […]

Astronomy for a Better World Special Session at the January 2024 American Astronomical Society Meeting

Participants of the AAS Special Session sitting on stage with a speaker at the podium

Panel participants at the January AAS Special Session, Astronomy for a better World. Credit: IAU/NA-ROAD/S. Lifson By Laura Trouille The opening question we asked the panel was: Why is astronomy such a powerful context for these efforts striving to make the world a better place?   To have a sense for the discussion that followed, check […]