Astronomy is for All of Us: Celebrating Women Astrophysicists and the History of Cosmic Discovery
When:
Thursday, Oct 19, 2023 5:00p -
8:00p
Thursday, Oct 19, 2023 5:00p -
8:00p
Where:
Harvard College Observatory Plate Stacks
47 Concord Ave
Cambridge, MA
Admission:
FREE
Categories:
During Massachusetts STEM Week, join us for an evening celebrating remarkable women in astronomy from across the galaxy. Enjoy a dynamic lecture on exciting applications of astronomy, explore a captivating exhibition in the Great Refractor, engage in family-friendly STEM activities, and cap off the night with fall refreshments and stargazing.
- Remarks from Professor Lisa Kewley, Director, Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & SmithsonianWelcome remarks from Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll, highlighting MA STEM WeekA special keynote, Astronomy from Aristotle to AI, with Professor Alyssa A. Goodman, Robert Wheeler Willson Professor of Applied Astronomy
This is also the last week to visit The Harvard Plate Stacks special exhibition, Her Luminous Distance: The Legacies of Women Astronomical Computers at Harvard. Open now through Sunday, October 22 (Thursdays, 4pm-8pm; Friday–Sunday, 1pm-5pm).
Can't make it in-person? You can RSVP for a virtual livestream of the speaking program from 6pm-7:30pm.
