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AAS 247 Splinter Session Intro: SETF and Shapley Lectures: Tom Rice & Donna Richardson

Tom Rice (AAS) & Donna Richardson (SETI Institute) — Introduction to the session, the AAS Solar Eclipse Task Force, and the Harlow Shapley Visiting Lectureships. How does a scientific community organize to reach an entire continent? In this opening session, Tom Rice (American Astronomical Society) and Donna Richardson (SETI Institute) introduce the collaborative efforts behind some of the most successful astronomy outreach programs in North America. From the decade-long preparation for the Great North American Eclipses to the "rebirth" of the historic Harlow Shapley Visiting Lectureships, this talk celebrates the power of partnership. Donna Richardson takes us through the pilot year of the relaunched Shapley program, highlighting stories of astronomers traveling thousands of miles to reach community colleges, local schools, and even Halloween star parties. Key Highlights: The AAS Solar Eclipse Task Force: A decade of planning, workshops, and mini-grants that prepared North America for 2017, 2023, and 2024. The Harlow Shapley Visiting Lectureships: The history and 2026 full relaunch of a program that brings experts to local communities. NASA Community College Network (NCCN): How collaboration between AAS and SETI is creating direct pathways for community college students into four-year universities. Impact Stories: Real-world examples of outreach—from NewsChannel 3 features in Tennessee to 1,800-mile road trips through Texas. The 2026 Relaunch: What’s next for the Shapley program and how the community can get involved. Video Chapters 00:00 Introduction: Celebrating meaningful community engagement 01:35 The Mission: Enhancing and sharing humanity’s understanding of the universe 02:18 The Solar Eclipse Task Force: A decade of preparation (2017–2024) 02:37 Resources for Educators: Websites, safe viewing, and mini-grants 03:06 The Harlow Shapley Visiting Lectureships: From 1950 to the 2026 relaunch 03:54 Geographic Diversity: Mapping 12 pilot visits across the US 04:24 Donna Richardson: Bringing science to students and local communities 05:30 Case Study: Dr. Charles Liu at Chattanooga State (Bands, food trucks, and TV news) 06:33 Classroom to Career: Dr. Joe Masiero’s visits in Southern California 07:12 Reaching Rural Areas: Dr. Quinn Hart’s 1,500-mile journey in Wyoming 07:47 Scaling up: Dr. Mike Rutkowski’s 1,800-mile Texas tour 08:34 Last-minute pivots: Dr. Simon George at Modesto Junior College 09:08 The "Sweet Spot": Halloween star parties and 27-inch telescopes 10:09 Conclusion and Acknowledgments #AAS #SETIInstitute #AstronomyOutreach #SolarEclipse #ShapleyLectures #STEMEducation #ScienceCommunication #CommunityCollege