Practical Sessions

AstroNuc 2026 will feature three 90-minute hands-on sessions led by open-source code developers, offering practical introductions to widely used tools in nuclear astrophysics research. 

Nuclear Reaction Networks: Ebraheem Farag, Yale University, Tuesday, March 10

TBA.

Spectral Synthesis: Lindsey Kwow, Northwestern University, Wednesday, March 11

In this hands-on session, participants will work directly with observed supernova spectra to learn how nucleosynthesis signatures are identified in practice. The workshop will focus on line identification with physical consistency checks and on understanding how differences in elemental distributions in explosion models can shape observed line profiles. Emphasis will be placed on common pitfalls, degeneracies, and the limitations of one-dimensional interpretations, providing an accessible entry point for those interested in connecting transient observations to nucleosynthesis. 

Stellar Populations in Galaxies: Tom Wagg, Flatiron Institute, Friday, March 12

TBA.