InterOpJune2025IILG < IVOA

---+ IVOA Participation in the IAU
---++ IVOA Interop Session, June 2025

   * *Location: room 2309*

|  _UTC_  |  __Washington DC__  |  _Victoria_  |  _London_  |  _Paris_  |  _Perth/Beijing_  |  _Canberra (AEST)_  |
| 4 June 15:00  |  4 June 11:00  |  4 June 08:00  |  4 June 16:00  |  4 June 17:00  |  4 June 23:00  |  5 June 01:00  |
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---++ <a name="Schedule"></a>Schedule (in works)

| *Wednesday June 4 @11:00 EDT: Room* ||||
| *Speaker* | *Title and abstract* | *Time* | *Material* |
| Bruce Berriman | Introduction | 5' | |
| Bruce Berriman | <p>The IAU and the IVOA: The Story So Far</p> <p>The IAU VO working group was established in 2021, and led IVOA participation in the IAU General Assemblies in 2022 and 2024. This presentation gives a technical description of the contributions of the VO working group to these General Assemblies. Continued participation in the IAU should follow a plan that implements the goals of the IAU Strategic Plan 2020-2030. Discussion of such a plan is encouraged.</p> | 30' | |
| Priya Hasan | <p>The Virtual Astronomy Classroom: New Frontiers in Science Education</p> <p>The digital revolution has transformed astronomy education through the Virtual Observatory, creating dynamic, accessible learning environments that transcend traditional classroom limitations. By integrating real-time data, like Gaia, Kepler, TESS, SDSS, virtual astronomy classrooms empower students worldwide to explore the cosmos regardless of geographic or socioeconomic barriers. These tools not only enhance engagement through hands-on experimentation with actual astronomical datasets but also cultivate critical STEM skills like data analysis and computational thinking. As the Virtual Observatory bridges the gap between cutting-edge research and education, it represents a paradigm shift in science pedagogy—democratizing access to the universe while preparing a new generation of learners for data-driven discovery. This innovative approach redefines astronomy education as an immersive, boundaryless experience, where every student can participate in the scientific process under the same "digital sky.</p> | 20' | [[%ATTACHURL%/priya_shah_ivoa.pdf][priya_shah_ivoa.pdf]] |
| Mark Allen (remote) | <p>Virtual Observatory Tools for Students and Educators in Africa: Workshop at IAU GA 2024</p> <p>A training workshop was held during the IAU General Assembly in Cape Town in August 2024. The workshop introduced the participants to Virtual Observatory tools and services for accessing a wide range of astronomical images, catalogues and other types of data. An ‘all sky’ approach was used to demonstrate the access and combination of data from different telescopes and archives. Tutors from VO projects in France, India and the US provided tutorials and training materials. The workshop was aimed at Ph.D students, postdoctoral researchers to help them use the VO for their own research, and it was also aimed at university staff interested in using these tools in their teaching within Africa. We report on the results of the school, and the lessons learned for the different approaches for introducing VO tools to students with very diverse backgrounds. We also highlight the legacy value and re-usability of the training materials prepared for the event.</p> | 10' | [[%ATTACHURL%/ALLEN_IVOA_June2025.pdf][ALLEN_IVOA_June2025.pdf]] |
| |  *Discussion*  | 25' | |
Session notes (collaborative): [[https://yopad.eu/p/interop2025a_iilg-365days][etherpad]]

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Topic attachments
I	Attachment	History	Action	Size	Date	Who	Comment
pdf	ALLEN_IVOA_June2025.pdf	r1	manage	16244.5 K	2025-06-04 - 14:19	MarkAllen
pptx	IAU_Plenary_Berriman.pptx	r1	manage	25375.9 K	2025-06-02 - 18:03	BruceBerriman	The IVOA ansd the IAU: The Story So Far
pptx	IAU_Plenary_Intro.pptx	r1	manage	32.9 K	2025-06-02 - 18:00	BruceBerriman
pdf	priya_shah_ivoa.pdf	r2 r1	manage	6769.5 K	2025-06-04 - 13:59	MarcoMolinaro

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