Sandra Faber Meeting with Undergraduates at AAS

The SPS is sponsoring an “Evening of Astronomy” for all undergraduates attending next month’s  AAS Meeting in Austin on Tuesday night, January 10, from 6:30 until 8:00 PM in Room 9. Noted astrophysicist Sandra Faber (UC Santa Cruz) who has greatly advanced our understanding of the formation of galaxies and the evolution of structure in the universe, will give a short talk (20-30 minutes) on astronomy as a personal endeavor, providing a perspective on the field and its future, as well as an introduction to her extensive research interests. Hors d’oeuvres will be served. Undergraduates are encouraged to bring their posters for an hour of informal discussion with each other and with the featured speaker. The evening will provide an opportunity to slow down and savor the field and the accomplishments of one’s colleagues. The AAS program has more details about this event.