A public panel discussion featuring MacArthur Fellows Amir Abo-Shaeer (2010) and Keivan Stassun (2024), along with Ava Polzin about efforts to help keep space science accessible and encourage everyone-regardless of education, ability, or identity-to participate in the future of astronomy. A public post-event reception will take place immediately following the discussion.
August 1, 2026
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Johnson Theater, Adler Planetarium
Chicago, IL
