Astronomers for Planet Earth Symposium

Session

Discussion

29 Nov 2022, 08:00

Gathertown

Description

Interactive discussion session in Gathertown dedicated to selected topics. Please ideally watch the related recorded talks in advance.

16. Q&A on recorded talks of topic 1 - current status of sustainability in astronomy (A)

29/11/2022, 08:00

On Tuesday, 29th of November, there will be one block of Q&A and discussion for topic 1 at 8am UTC and another one at 5pm UTC. Feel free to join either one or both of them.

Invited talks:

• The carbon footprint of astronomical research infrastructures -- Knödlseder, Jürgen

• The imperative to still reduce carbon emissions in astronomy -- Stevens, Adam R. H.

• The ecological...

17. Discussion in small working groups (A)

Teamwork

29/11/2022, 08:30

18. Moderated plenary to summarize goals and actions for A4E (A)

Ken Rice

29/11/2022, 09:15

19. Q&A on recorded talks of topic 1 - current status of sustainability in astronomy (B)

29/11/2022, 17:00

On Tuesday, 29th of November, there will be one block of Q&A and discussion for topic 1 at 8am UTC and another one at 5pm UTC. Feel free to join either one or both of them.

Recorded talks:

• Carbon footprint of astronomical research infrastructures -- Knödlseder, Jürgen

• The imperative to still reduce carbon emissions in astronomy -- Stevens, Adam R. H.

• The ecological...

20. Discussion in small working groups (B)

Teamwork

29/11/2022, 17:30

21. Moderated plenary to summarize goals and actions for A4E (B)

Ken Rice

29/11/2022, 18:15

22. Q&A on recorded talks of topic 2 - Getting active with A4E (A)

30/11/2022, 08:00

On Wednesday, 30th of November, there will be one block of Q&A and discussion for topic 2 at 8am UTC and another one at 5pm UTC. Feel free to join either one or both of them.

Recorded talks:

• Possible support from A4E for more sustainability in our home institutions -- Takalana, Charles

• How To Advocate for Solutions To Climate Change -- Rector, Travis

• What can an astronomer...

23. Discussion in small working groups (A)

30/11/2022, 08:30

24. Moderated plenary to summarize goals and actions for A4E (A)

30/11/2022, 09:15

25. Q&A on recorded talks of topic 2 - Getting active with A4E (B)

30/11/2022, 17:00

On Wednesday, 30th of November, there will be one block of Q&A and discussion for topic 2 at 8am UTC and another one at 5pm UTC. Feel free to join either one or both of them.

Recorded talks:

• Possible support from A4E for more sustainability in our home institutions -- Takalana, Charles

• Why it is not enough to be concerned about climate change -- Rector, Travis

• What can an...

26. Discussion in small working groups (B)

30/11/2022, 17:30

27. Moderated plenary to summarize goals and actions for A4E (B)

30/11/2022, 18:15

28. Q&A on recorded talks of topic 3 - future of astronomy meetings (A)

01/12/2022, 08:00

On Thursday, 1st of December, there will be one block of Q&A and discussion for topic 3 at 8am UTC and another one at 5pm UTC. Feel free to join either one or both of them.

Recorded talks:

• Going beyond video calls for a better future of meetings --
  Moss, Vanessa and the TFOM community

• Assessment of greenhouse gas emissions due to Astronomy conferences -- Gokus, Andrea

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29. Discussion in small working groups (A)

01/12/2022, 08:15

30. Moderated plenary to summarize goals and actions for A4E (A)

01/12/2022, 08:35

61. Q&A on recorded talks of topic 4 - teaching sustainability in and with astronomy (A)

01/12/2022, 09:00

On Thursday, 1st of December, there will be one block of Q&A and discussion for topic 4 at 9am UTC and another one at 6pm UTC. Feel free to join either one or both of them.

Recorded talks:

• Teaching Sustainability through Astronomy: a look at the National Schools' Observatory -- Stacey Habergham-Mawson & Emma Smith

• Kid's University: News from the small blue dot -- Ossenkopf-Okada,...

62. Discussion in small working groups (A)

01/12/2022, 09:15

63. Moderated plenary to summarize goals and actions for A4E (A)

01/12/2022, 09:35

31. Q&A on recorded talks of topic 3 - future of astronomy meetings (B)

01/12/2022, 17:00

On Thursday, 1st of December, there will be one block of Q&A and discussion for topic 3 at 8am UTC and another one at 5pm UTC. Feel free to join either one or both of them.

Recorded talks:

• Alternatives to zoom and how to plan an online conference -- Moss, Vanessa / TFOM

• How to avoid flying to conferences -- Gokus, Andrea

• Scian - a new world for poster sessions -- Isbell,...

32. Discussion in small working groups (B)

01/12/2022, 17:15

33. Moderated plenary to summarize goals and actions for A4E (B)

01/12/2022, 17:35

64. Q&A on recorded talks of topic 4 - teaching sustainability in and with astronomy (B)

01/12/2022, 18:00

On Thursday, 1st of December, there will be one block of Q&A and discussion for topic 4 at 9am UTC and another one at 6pm UTC. Feel free to join either one or both of them.

Recorded talks:

• Climate science at schools/universities from an astronomical perspective -- Stacey Habergham-Mawson & Emma Smith

• The small blue dot for kids under 10 years -- Ossenkopf-Okada, Volker

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65. Discussion in small working groups (B)

01/12/2022, 18:15

66. Moderated plenary to summarize goals and actions for A4E (B)

01/12/2022, 18:35

49. STEM+A@Astronomy: How to Integrate Astronomy Education into Interactive Classroom and Social Innovative Project

Mr Exodus Chun-Long Sit, FRAS, FRGS, FGS (Chair of National Astronomy Education Coordinator (Hong Kong), International Astronomical Union)

Thursday

Talk

As an interdisciplinary natural science, science communication through astronomy is always a great medium to motivate learners to develop future skills and integrate knowledge with innovative thinking mindsets. However, from the traditional perspective, learning astronomy might require scientific background and academic experience to contribute to astronomy-related research or hands-on...