Overview

Franklin & Marshall College will be hosting the 40th Annual Central Pennsylvania Consortium Astronomers' Meeting on Saturday, April 20, 2024. We welcome contributions from students and faculty alike on topics in astronomy, astrophysics, and astronomy education. The conference will be hosted in Room 142 in the Life Sciences and Philosophy Building (LSP) on the F&M campus.

Conference Poster (PDF)

The 2024 conference organizers are:

• Elizabeth Praton (F&M)
• Kelly Schenke (F&M)

Questions can directed to Kelly Schenke at kelly.schenke@fandm.edu or 717-358-4136

Keynote Speaker

Our keynote speaker for the conference is Arpita Roy (F&M '09) from Schmidt Futures.

"The Ecosystem of Astrophysics: Your Science in Context of the World" Dr. Arpita Roy (F&M '09) Schmidt Futures

Registration

You can register for the conference by going to our registration link and filling out the web form. There is no registration fee, and all students, postdocs and faculty are welcome to attend.

The deadline for registration is Saturday, April 13, 2024.

• Wireless network access will be available for attendees during the conference. Instructions on how to access the wireless network will be provided when you arrive on campus.
• Lunch will be served. Be sure to let us know of any allergies etc. when filling out the registration form.

From Route 30, take the Harrisburg Pike exit and head east on Harrisburg Pike (this is a left turn from the off ramp if you are coming from the east, and a right turn from the off ramp if you are coming from the west). Travel a little over a mile on Harrisburg Pike until you see the Iron Hill Brewery at a traffic light. At the traffic light make a right turn into Williamson Parking Lot.

Here is a map showing the location of the entrance of Williamson Parking Lot on Harrisburg Pike.

For additional information, please contact Kelly Schenke at kelly.schenke@fandm.edu or 717-358-4136.