#AAS245 Navigating the American Astronomical Society’s winter meeting can be a daunting experience for first-time attendees. However, with the right planning, you are sure to have an inspiring and engaging experience. 🔭
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#AAS245 Here are some tips to ensure that you get the most out of your first AAS meeting.
Attend all the invited & prize talks, even if you are not familiar with the topic. The speakers usually provide overviews of their fields/subfields & plan on speaking to a general audience. 🔭
#AAS245 AAS Meetings can be overwhelming, especially if you are little shy, or not good at starting conversations. Poster sessions are a great way for first-time attendees to start networking. Authors are eager to talk about their posters, so pick a topic that interests you and get started!
#AAS245 First-timer tip: Take the time to look at the meeting program beforehand (or even on the plane) to get a glimpse at sessions or events you may want to attend: https://aas.org/meetings/aas245/program 🔭
#AAS245 First-timer tips:
➡️ Attend oral & special sessions that pique your interest.
➡️ Attend sessions outside your area of interest/specialty.🔭
➡️ Attend a press conference.
➡️ Attend the evening poster session.
Introduce yourself to the AAS staff -- we're looking forward to seeing you in National Harbor. It's going to be a GREAT week of science! ✈️🚆🚗 🔭https://aas.org/meetings/aas245/first-timer-tips
Wow, the schedule looks absolutely bursting with sessions and lectures! As a first-time undergraduate attendee, what are your recommendations for how best to invest my time?
Hi MMajor! Looking forward to seeing you in January. Tagging some of our "seasoned" members who can suggest how to manage time at a meeting. @ohdearz.bsky.social, @that-astro-chic.bsky.social, @maggiebeth.space, @capricephillips.bsky.social, @astrogrant.bsky.social, @ramistarblob.bsky.social
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Attend all the invited & prize talks, even if you are not familiar with the topic. The speakers usually provide overviews of their fields/subfields & plan on speaking to a general audience. 🔭
➡️ Attend oral & special sessions that pique your interest.
➡️ Attend sessions outside your area of interest/specialty.🔭
➡️ Attend a press conference.
➡️ Attend the evening poster session.
Meet one prize winner.
Network. Network. Network.
Make new friends. Have fun.
Introduce yourself to the AAS staff -- we're looking forward to seeing you in National Harbor. It's going to be a GREAT week of science! ✈️🚆🚗 🔭https://aas.org/meetings/aas245/first-timer-tips
I think you should go to whatever sessions/lectures interest you :) and above all have fun!