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To summarise the #A4ESymposium, we are some discussing key takeaways from this week. Some notable outcomes and quotes from this session: 1/n

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To summarise the #A4ESymposium, we are some discussing key takeaways from this week. Some notable outcomes and quotes from this session: 1/n

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#A4E member Mandeep shared a quote in the chat that resonated with many of us:

"The antidote to despair is action"

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#A4E member Mandeep shared a quote in the chat that resonated with many of us:

"The antidote to despair is action"

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Shana (UCL Observatory):

"The climate crisis is so big that sometimes people don’t know where to start. For us as astronomers, it's obvious to start with astronomy. It's also great to be in a group of people who are like you, feel the same things and are very supportive"

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Shana (UCL Observatory):

"The climate crisis is so big that sometimes people don’t know where to start. For us as astronomers, it's obvious to start with astronomy. It's also great to be in a group of people who are like you, feel the same things and are very supportive"

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Vincenzo Antonuccio-Delogu ( @InafOact@twitter.com ):

"The possibility of me to attend this meeting is proof that virtual networking and conferences is working, and I hope we all do our best to promote this in the future"

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Vincenzo Antonuccio-Delogu ( @InafOact@twitter.com ):

"The possibility of me to attend this meeting is proof that virtual networking and conferences is working, and I hope we all do our best to promote this in the future"

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Joy Olayiwola (Computer scientist, Nigeria)

" I delve into anything that gives me the opportunity to learn. My interest piqued when I learned about the connection between carbon footprint and astronomy. I now know there are actions I can do to help the environment. "

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Joy Olayiwola (Computer scientist, Nigeria)

" I delve into anything that gives me the opportunity to learn. My interest piqued when I learned about the connection between carbon footprint and astronomy. I now know there are actions I can do to help the environment. "

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Fatemeh Z. Majidi (@UniPadova@twitter.com ) spoke about how seeing drought kill many fish was the catalyst to wanting to do something.

"It's amazing to be in a community of people who say they will do things, and then actually do them"

#A4ESymposium

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Fatemeh Z. Majidi (@UniPadova@twitter.com ) spoke about how seeing drought kill many fish was the catalyst to wanting to do something.

"It's amazing to be in a community of people who say they will do things, and then actually do them"

#A4ESymposium

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As part of our closing ceremony, we have some A4E members speak on why the joined #A4E , what they do and why #A4E is important for them.

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As part of our closing ceremony, we have some A4E members speak on why the joined #A4E , what they do and why #A4E is important for them.

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And we are live with the closing session of #A4ESymposium 2022. Follow on YouTube: https://youtu.be/b34vpsKxRGE

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And we are live with the closing session of #A4ESymposium 2022. Follow on YouTube: https://youtu.be/b34vpsKxRGE

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In just under an hour we have the final session of the #A4ESymposium ! Join us on zoom or youtube for the closing plenary and final remarks. Meet link: https://indico.icc.ub.edu/event/167/ti metable/#20221128.detailed

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In just under an hour we have the final session of the #A4ESymposium ! Join us on zoom or youtube for the closing plenary and final remarks. Meet link: https://indico.icc.ub.edu/event/167/ti metable/#20221128.detailed

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Starting now: a workshop focused on India. 'Climate challenges and opportunities for astronomy and space sciences'. See the timetable for the Google Meet link: https://indico.icc.ub.edu/event/167/co ntributions/1552/
#A4ESymposium

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Starting now: a workshop focused on India. 'Climate challenges and opportunities for astronomy and space sciences'. See the timetable for the Google Meet link: https://indico.icc.ub.edu/event/167/co ntributions/1552/
#A4ESymposium

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3. We are seeing a reversion to in-person now, but there is more pressure to then tack-on hybrid to make “accessible”. Need to flip this and make “digital first”. #A4ESymposium (2/2)

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3. We are seeing a reversion to in-person now, but there is more pressure to then tack-on hybrid to make “accessible”. Need to flip this and make “digital first”. #A4ESymposium (2/2)

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Breakout Room conversations:
1. One of the big conferences could try using VR as an alternative to travel.
2. Carbon/travel credits as a way to limit flying. Depends on the institute to put into practice. #A4ESymposium (1/2)

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Breakout Room conversations:
1. One of the big conferences could try using VR as an alternative to travel.
2. Carbon/travel credits as a way to limit flying. Depends on the institute to put into practice. #A4ESymposium (1/2)

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Splinter session time !
Join us in Gather Town breakout rooms for discussions on Virtual Reality Meetings (Room 1); the Impact of flying and travel (Room 2); Hybrid meetings (Room 3). #A4ESymposium

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Splinter session time !
Join us in Gather Town breakout rooms for discussions on Virtual Reality Meetings (Room 1); the Impact of flying and travel (Room 2); Hybrid meetings (Room 3). #A4ESymposium

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Q: How does the social interaction between on-site and VR participants work?
A: In-person attendees have large screen with avatars, or using video stream (e.g., Zoom). It would be cool to test how well teaching works in VR (streaming lecture in VR, and have avatars as audience)

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Q: How does the social interaction between on-site and VR participants work?
A: In-person attendees have large screen with avatars, or using video stream (e.g., Zoom). It would be cool to test how well teaching works in VR (streaming lecture in VR, and have avatars as audience)

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Happening now: today's second discussion session on "Future of Astronomy Meetings" will start !
Come join us on Gather Town ! #A4ESymposium

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Happening now: today's second discussion session on "Future of Astronomy Meetings" will start !
Come join us on Gather Town ! #A4ESymposium

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Next in #A4ESymposium , the workshop this afternoon: "AstroEarth Trails - Increasing Climate Change Awareness through outdoor activities in an international collaboration", starting in 10 minutes ! Join us on the Zoom link .

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Next in #A4ESymposium , the workshop this afternoon: "AstroEarth Trails - Increasing Climate Change Awareness through outdoor activities in an international collaboration", starting in 10 minutes ! Join us on the Zoom link .

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Interesting discussions in breakout rooms :
1. A balance between being positive and recognizing that some amount of anxiety about the future is justified.
2. How can A4E link up with parallel organisations? A "Biologists for Planet Earth" perhaps?

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Interesting discussions in breakout rooms :
1. A balance between being positive and recognizing that some amount of anxiety about the future is justified.
2. How can A4E link up with parallel organisations? A "Biologists for Planet Earth" perhaps?

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Splinter session time !
Join us in Gather Town breakout rooms for discussions on Teaching Sustainability 8-18 (Room 1) , Science fiction and sustainability (Room 2)
Interdisciplinary approaches (Room 3). #A4ESymposium

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Splinter session time !
Join us in Gather Town breakout rooms for discussions on Teaching Sustainability 8-18 (Room 1) , Science fiction and sustainability (Room 2)
Interdisciplinary approaches (Room 3). #A4ESymposium

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Exodus: "Important to build confidence in students. Can be done through exploring some simple changes they can make to have a positive environmental difference."

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Exodus: "Important to build confidence in students. Can be done through exploring some simple changes they can make to have a positive environmental difference."

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Stacey: Audience of National Schools’ Observatory don’t need convincing about the science of climate change, but there is a disconnect with the reality of where food, electricity, and other bare essentials come from. Often these things are taken for granted.

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Stacey: Audience of National Schools’ Observatory don’t need convincing about the science of climate change, but there is a disconnect with the reality of where food, electricity, and other bare essentials come from. Often these things are taken for granted.