Conference Events - 2024 AAAR Annual Conference

Community Engaged Research and the Empowerment of Disadvantaged Communities and their Scholars

Monday, October 21, 2024 | 5pm-6pm | Ballroom B/C

Moderator: Cliff Davidson, Syracuse University

Panel Members: Andrea Ferro, Clarkson University; Cesunica Ivey, University of California at Berkeley; Michael King, Northern Arizona University; Lupita Montoya, San Diego State University

The panelists will start a discussion about community engaged research (CER), sharing first-hand experiences, challenges, and successes as CER practitioners. They will also introduce recently developed tools to promote awareness of, appreciation for, and proper performance of CER scholarship.

New PI Gathering

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 | 12pm-1pm | Ballroom B/C

Did you recently become an Assistant Professor or start running your own research group? Starting a new position as an independent PI is exciting but can also be challenging and overwhelming. If you are within a few years of starting a position, please join us at The New PI Gathering. This is a space for new PIs to meet and get to know each other, form future research partnerships, and support one another in our exciting new journey as PIs. If you are interested in building relationships with others who just started their positions, sharing successes and challenges, discussing grants applications, chatting about student recruitment, lab equipment purchases, or the tenure process, please join us for this inaugural event. A box lunch will be provided. If you have any suggestions or questions, please reach out to Kaisen Lin at kaisen@msu.edu and Sarah Haines at s.haines@utoronto.ca.

AAAR at the Nuclear Museum

*Open to all Conference Attendees!* Wednesday, October 23, 2024 | 7:30pm-10pm | Nuclear Science Museum | Buses will leave from the Convention Center Main Entrance at 7:00 pm

Embark on an unforgettable journey into the heart of nuclear history at the 'Night at the Nuclear Museum' event! Join forces with AAAR, Sandia National Laboratory, and Los Alamos National Laboratory for an exclusive private tour of the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History on Wednesday evening, October 23rd, from 7:30 to 10:00 PM.

Prepare to be captivated by the nation's only congressionally chartered museum dedicated to the Atomic Age. Delve into the fascinating tale of nuclear development, from its earliest experiments to today's groundbreaking peaceful applications of nuclear technology. This extraordinary evening promises a sneak peek at the gripping 'History of Sandia Exhibit,' featuring insights into the pivotal role played by Sandia National Laboratory. Engage with esteemed guest speakers who will unveil the rich history of aerosol science at the national laboratories.

But that's not all! You'll have the exclusive privilege of exploring this remarkable museum in a private setting, away from the hustle and bustle of the ordinary visitor experience. To ensure your seamless journey, transportation to and from the conference center will be provided by AAAR. Snacks and beverages will be on hand to fuel your curiosity and excitement throughout the evening.

Seize this opportunity to immerse yourself in history unlike any other. Don't miss out—secure your spot for this electrifying event when you register for the conference. This event is open to all AAAR 2024 attendees. Let's make history together at the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History!

Representation/Equity Affairs & Community Engaged Res Prog

Thursday, October 24, 2024 | 12pm-1pm | Ballroom B/C

The AAAR Representation and Equity Affairs (R&EA) Ad Hoc Committee, chaired by Lupita Montoya, is hosting a program in collaboration with the NSF ADVANCE SPACES project, for which AAAR is a core scientific member. The ADVANCE SPACES project addresses the challenges facing underrepresented minority women faculty and the undervaluation of community-engaged research. We will host a AAAR R&EA and ADVANCE SPACES panel and facilitate a discussion of representation and equity within AAAR, opportunities for advancement in collaboration with the ADVANCE SPACES project, and current challenges associated with addressing DEI within AAAR.

ASCENT Meeting

Thursday, October 24, 2024 | 12pm-1pm | Ruidoso/Pecos

The Atmospheric Science and Chemistry mEasurement NeTwork (ASCENT) is a new comprehensive, high time-resolution, long-term monitoring network in the U.S. for characterization of aerosol chemical composition and physical properties. Leveraging existing networks, a total of 12 sites have been established across the country, including rural/remote/background, urban, and tribal sites. Each site is equipped with a suite of advanced aerosol instrumentation for real-time measurements of fine aerosol chemical composition and properties: Aerosol Chemical Speciation Monitor (ACSM, non-refractory aerosols), Xact (trace metals), Aethalometer (black/brown carbon), and Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer (SMPS, aerosol number size distribution and concentration). A comprehensive publicly-accessible database is also being developed. At this meeting, we will share ASCENT updates and preliminary results from different sites. We will also discuss various technical aspects related to instrument operation, calibration, and data analysis. All AAAR attendees are welcome to the meeting. To register, simply add this to your registration.