Meet the IAU Astronomers! Programme

The Meet the IAU Astronomers! programme connects amateur astronomers and informal and formal educators with IAU member astronomers for virtual or in-person events. Through these meetings, the IAU members speak with children, adults, undergraduate students and other members of the public on astronomical research topics, the importance of astronomy for society, and choosing astronomy as a career. The programme also facilitates undergraduate-level lectures. The intent is to present opportunities for colleges and universities to introduce astronomy to their students, particularly at institutions without astronomy programmes.

The Meet the IAU Astronomers! programme aims to enable any community to meet professional astronomers and share the wonders of the universe regardless of where they are in the world.

How to Request an event

Amateur astronomers, practitioners and educators: if you are interested in hosting an IAU-member astronomer for a talk, please fill out this Google form. We will follow up with you after you submit the form.

Note: Please make sure to submit your form at least three weeks before your preferred event date. If you have any issues accessing the form or prefer an alternative way of submitting your information to us, please get in touch with us at meet.astronomers@oao.iau.org.

How to join the Meet the IAU Astronomers! community of Astronomers

IAU member astronomers, if you are interested in participating in the Meet the IAU Astronomers! programme, please fill out this Google form. We will send you a welcome email with more information and curate the perfect event for you.

Note: Please notice that the programme is only open for IAU members. If you have any issues accessing the form, or prefer an alternative way of submitting your information to us, please get in touch with us at meet.astronomers@oao.iau.org.

The International Astronomical Union (IAU) promotes and safeguards the science of astronomy in all its aspects, including research, communication, education and development, through international cooperation. Learn more about the IAU here. Learn more about the IAU Office for Astronomy Outreach here.

This page was last updated on 4 July 2022.