New Data that Challenge Underlying Assumptions in
Early Galaxy Evolution
Schoodic Institute, Acadia National Park, Maine
28 July - 1 August, 2025
From the production of the first dust grains to the growth of supermassive black holes, paradigms of galaxy evolution in the z>1 cosmos that were once thought fixed are now contested. Our goal is to reconceptualize our long held assumptions in light of new observations and theory. As galaxy evolution is revitalized, so too is the culture of astronomy through ways of creating, collaborating, and sharing knowledge. This workshop places equal emphasis on challenging scientific paradigms and critically inspecting and bettering our ways of doing science. Participants will be empowered to lead workshops, hacks, and discussions dedicated to topics such as inclusion, advocacy, justice, climate change, science communication, and more.
.FINANCIAL COST: To make this conference broadly accessible we are fully covering the costs of housing and meals for all participants. These will be included in the conference fee which is still TBD but is expected to be between $100 - $300 USD. We will also provide targeted travel grants to further offset costs for select participants.
Schoodic Institute is Acadia National Park’s primary partner in science and education and is located on the homeland of the Wabanaki, People of the Dawn. Participants are encouraged to learn about Wabanaki sovereignty at wabanakialliance.com/sovereignty and the Wabanaki Studies Law at wabanakialliance.com/wabanaki-studies-law.
We are collaborating with the Wabanaki people on activities for the unconference.
Organizing Committee: Arianna Long, Erini Lambrides, Gourav Khullar, Jed McKinney, Jonathan Cohn, Lindsay House, Olivia Cooper, Sinclaire Manning, Taylor Hutchison on behalf of the choir collaboration.