Chelen Johnson
These teams worked on their own and presented posters at the 2019 Winter AAS.
Before ever having experienced an AAS meeting, I thought I was well versed in the astronomer’s culture. [..] I also thought I knew what an astronomer did. [..] Well, this 221st meeting of the AAS has certainly been an eye opener. [..] My experience has been one of culture shock.
For me, [this project] was a real partnership between scientists and educators. All questions and suggestion were taken seriously and with respect.
I have learned that a student’s age or grade level can never be used to judge their ability to grasp the complex if they are only give the right time and instruction. They showed me that again on this trip.