The mission of the AAS Committee on the Status of Minorities in Astronomy is to enhance the participation of underrepresented minorities in astronomy.
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ALT Advertisement graphic with close up of a table setting in dim purple lighting in the top half of the graphic. Bottom half is a plain, dark purple background with the title in white and yellow text: Black In Astro Networking Dinner sponsored by University of Michigan Department of Astronomy Followed by the event description in white/ yellow text: A space for Black In Astro member and interested allies to meet and network 9 January 2024 | 6-8pm BST at 243rd American Astronomical Society (AAS) meeting, New Orleans, LA. Express your interest by Dec 13 Open to all attendees of the AAS conference
ALT Flyer with black background and the following in white text: Undergraduate Research Showcase Registration. Call for judges in the Black In Astro Community to evaluate short undergraduate research presentations. Call for Black Undergraduate students to present their research. To the left, there is a white circle overlayed with the following text in dark grey: JUDGES * 3 judges needed at least at the graduate student level * Evaluate 5-7 minute presentations * $500 USD compensation Application deadline: 26 May, 2023 at 11:59 ET UNDERGRADUATES * Present a poster of your undergraduate research * Chance to win 1 of 3 cash prizes. 1st - $1000 USD, 2nd - $750 USD, 3rd - $500 USD * Presentation slots are limited so apply ASAP Application deadline: 12 June, 2023 at 11:59 ET In the bottom left of the flyer is text: Showcase date: 23 June, 2023. 2:00-4:00 ET. More information on the application form. Send any questions to [email protected]
ALT Graphic for Black Space Week. On the left in vertical white text on a black background it says #BlackSpaceWeek next to it in smaller blue text it says 2023. On the right is a background picture of space with multicolored gas clouds and stars. On top of the background picture in white text: JUNE 18 Sunday #ShoutoutBlackInSpace • Social Media Roll Call • "Meet the Team" Virtual Mixer June 19 Monday #CiteBlackInSpace • Cite a Black in Space Researcher-Social Media Challenge June 20 Tuesday #DiscoverBlackInSpace • Graduate Research Showcase • Black Citizen Scientist Panel June 21 Wednesday #BuildBlackInSpace • Our 1st in-person event • Instrumentation Panel June 22 Thursday #CreateBlackInSpace • Tribute to Octavia Butler • Art & Poetry Competition June 23 Friday #ExploreBlackInSpace • Undergraduate Research Showcase • Working Session for postgrad/job applications June 24 Saturday #ForTheCultureofBlacklnSpace • Cultural Astronomy Panel • Group Meditation Session
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