Information on science education and public outreach from the American Astronomical Society (AAS) Education Committee Resources: https://teapawt.net/t.co/RfU55bA2Yy
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Updated URL to the application for the AAS Education Fellow role here:
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✨ATTN: the AAS is hiring a Graduate Education Project Fellow ✨
AAS is actively seeking funds to continue the position beyond August 31, 2025. The position is open for hiring now with funding secured through that date.
Find the application here: indeed.com/job/graduate-educ…
🚨 Calling all undergrads at #AAS2024! 🌟 Join us for a special Undergraduate Reception to network, share experiences, & discuss astronomy on Monday night, 13 January from 8:00 - 9:30 pm. Get career insights from the Society of Physics Students on grad school, REUs, & more. 🪐✨
Check out our most recent 📲 AAS Education Blog📰 post for details on all the exciting events scheduled for the upcoming AAS meeting!
aas.org/posts/news/2025/01/e…
Quick reference list at our link in bio: msha.ke/aas_education#aas-24…
Educators! Help your students & postdocs thrive at the AAS Winter Meeting by recommending the workshop on navigating large conferences on Sunday, 12 Jan. Participants will learn strategies for networking, self-care, & maximizing professional development.🌟#AAS245 #StudentSuccess
SAVE THE DATE! 📅Attending the 245th meeting of AAS? Join us for the AAS Educators’ Reception on Monday night, 13 January from 6:30 pm to 7:45 pm. All educators are welcome. The event will be lightly catered and will be a great networking opportunity!
✨ATTN: the AAS is hiring a Graduate Education Project Fellow ✨
AAS is actively seeking funds to continue the position beyond August 31, 2025. The position is open for hiring now with funding secured through that date.
Find the application here: indeed.com/job/graduate-educ…
🔹Support astronomy students engaged in or seeking graduate education by promoting AAS and IGEN materials such as student guides, career support, funding opportunities, and community-building activities (e.g., at AAS meetings or online).
🔹...and more!
Qualifications:
▫️PhD in #astronomy, #physics, or closely related field or #PhD/#EdD in #highereducation, #education, or closely related field
▫️Experience & enthusiasm in working on education reform and diversity, equity, and inclusion work in academic settings and with #faculty
⏳Counting down until #AAS245 in National Harbor, MD! Will you be there? aas.org/meetings/aas245/regi… #ExploreAstronomy.
Now we’ll highlight the ✨Undergraduate Student Resource Guide✨ which features three documents of links and advice (clickable here: msha.ke/aas_education#underg…):
The AAS Education committee has put together some resource guides for Astronomy students of all stages!
3️⃣ How Can I Make the Most of My Major?
Take advantage of all the opportunities for undergrad astro majors. Find summer research experiences, learn about cutting edge research, get tools to improve science communication, and advice for #worklifebalance: docs.google.com/document/d/e…
Check out the full resource guide and share the clickable PDF with your classmates and undergrads you know here: drive.google.com/file/d/10KS…
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#astronomy #education #uni #undergrad
1️⃣ Why Should I Major in Astronomy?
Information about the skills and knowledge you will gain through an astro major. Explore some of the major #research topics currently being explored in the field of astronomy — which you can do, even as an #undergrad! docs.google.com/document/d/e…
2️⃣ What Can I Do with a Major in #Astronomy?
Highlights jobs, in and out of astronomy, that an astro undergrad degree prepares you for. Find general information about #gradschool, timelines for applying and nonacademic job info, and general #careeradvice: docs.google.com/document/d/e…
Now we’ll highlight the ✨Undergraduate Student Resource Guide✨ which features three documents of links and advice (clickable here: msha.ke/aas_education#underg…):
The AAS Education committee has put together some resource guides for Astronomy students of all stages!
The AAS Education committee has put together some resource guides for Astronomy students of all stages!
First we’ll highlight the ✨Graduate Student Resource Guide✨ which features three documents of links and advice (clickable here: msha.ke/aas_education#grad-r…):
3️⃣ How do I communicate astronomy effectively?
Resources to improve your teaching, science communication with the public, and outreach with lectures on many topics, advice for conveying scientific topics to wide audiences, and databases of outreach orgs: docs.google.com/document/d/e…
Check out the full resource guide and share the clickable PDF with your peers and colleagues here: drive.google.com/file/d/1Ber…
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#astronomy #education #highered #graduateschool