Virtual Symposium on the Future of Astronomy

Eyes on the Cosmos:
Cutting Edge Instruments and Ideas in Astronomy
On Zoom, August 21, 2025
A non-technical symposium for astronomy educators, astronomy enthusiasts, and students at all levels.
We will consider:

1. What revolutionary discoveries are waiting just beyond our current understanding of the universe?
2. How will next-generation telescopes transform our cosmic perspective?
3. Where and how do astrobiologists think we will discover the first signs of extra-terrestrial life?
4. How will astronomers and astronomical institutions cope with the threatened (and devastating) cuts in federal support of science and education.
   Speakers Include:
   · Dr. Dara Norman, NOIRLab, President of the American Astronomical Society
   · Dr. David Grinspoon, Planetary Astronomer and Best-Selling Author
   · Dr. Nathalie Cabrol, Director of the Carl Sagan Ctr at the SETI Institute
   · Dr. Claire Higgs, Education and Outreach Astronomer for the Vera Rubin Observatory
   · Dr. Meredith Rawls, Co-Leader of SatHub, trying to protect astronomy from satellite light pollution
   · Dr. Moiya McTier, astrophysicist, folklorist, podcaster. PBS communicator
   and many others.
   The day includes Q&A and breakout sessions for small groups.
   One low registration fee (early bird discount ends Aug. 10!)
   For more info and to register, go to: http://bit.ly/ASP2025SYMP