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How to Join
ASTRO ACCEL is a network of institutions and organizations from across the globe who share a common interest in advancing research and/or effective practices in astronomy education (formal or informal), public engagement and outreach, communications and culture. Throughout 2026, ASTRO ACCEL will grow this global network of networks to include additional organizations and institutions. If you are interested in accessing this valuable resource, please sign up today!
Become an Official ASTRO ACCEL Member Organization or Network
We ask a representative of your organization/network with the appropriate authority to complete the following:
- Review the ASTRO ACCEL agreement for organizations
- Click on the “Join as an Organization” button below to provide your organization’s information and sign the agreement via DocuSign. Please note that you will be asked to provide the name of a contact person at your organization with whom we can communicate directly, a brief description of your organization, your organization’s logo and a link to your website if you have one.
- Once the form has been completed and signed, you will be given the opportunity to download and print the executed agreement for your records. Someone from ASTRO ACCEL will reach out to your designated contact persons with the official welcome to ASTRO ACCEL.
If you have any questions, please contact Tim Spuck at tspuck@aui.edu or +1 202-462-5285.
Become an Individual Member
If you are not a member of, or affiliated with, a current ASTRO ACCEL member organization, we ask that you sign up as an individual in 2026 via ASTRO ACCEL Commons, and we will work with your institution to secure their membership.
Lauren Albin, O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium director and astronomy instructor at Young Harris College in Georgia, starts off Summit II with an introduction and overview of the agenda. (Photo credit: Tim Spuck, director of education and public engagement, AUI, 2025)
Introducing ASTRO ACCEL Commons
ASTRO ACCEL Commons is now OPEN for registration! Join us today to access this global community, webinars and other trainings, the 2026 ASTRO ACCEL Innovation Summit to take place in Lisbon, Portugal, August 14-17, and other opportunities to support international collaboration.
To help you get started, please download the ASTRO ACCEL Commons Quick Reference User Guide.
What People Say About Astro Accel
“ASTRO ACCEL provides a rare and powerful space where global leaders in astronomy education, engagement, and development come together to shape a shared, sustainable vision for the field.”
Charles Takalana
Deputy Director, IAU-Office of Astronomy for Development, South Africa
Vivian White
Director of Free Choice Learning, Astronomical Society of the Pacific, USA
“ASTRO ACCEL provides a powerful platform where individuals and institutions can build meaningful networks, access shared resources, and form genuine professional connections.”
Hira Fatima
Research Associate, National Center for Big Data and Cloud Computing, Pakistan
“Being able to collaborate with people from around the world who are interested in designing systems that will break down barriers between research and practice was fulfilling both professionally and personally.”
Anica Miller-Rushing
STEM Education Research Associate, AUI, USA