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March 4, 2025
March 4, 2025
Speaker: Dr. Alan Strauss Head, Education and Public Outreach NSF-DOE Rubin Observatory
Topic: Vera C. Rubin Observatory
Abstract: Overview and update on the Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile.
Bio: Alan Strauss is currently the Head of Education and Public Outreach at the
Vera C. Rubin Observatory. Prior to this role, Alan held positions as the Director
of Mount Lemmon SkyCenter & UA Science: Sky School and Assistant Director
of Disability Resources, Employment Services at The University of Arizona. Alan
holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from the University of Arizona.