Language AI in the Space Sciences
About Event
Location
Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI)
3700 San Martin Drive
Baltimore, MD 21218
Description
Join us for the second annual Language AI in the Space Sciences workshop, an interdisciplinary gathering exploring the role of natural language processing and artificial intelligence in space science and astronomy. Unlike a typical scientific conference dominated by formal talks, this workshop is designed to foster creativity, exchange, and collaboration. Alongside a selection of presentations, participants will have substantial unstructured time for hands-on exploration, open discussions, and collaborative projects. Co-organized by the Data Science Mission Office (DSMO) at the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI), the European Space Agency (ESA), and the Astrophysics Data System (ADS), the workshop invites astronomy researchers, AI/NLP specialists, software engineers, and domain experts to come together in an environment that values experimentation and informal dialogue as much as formal presentations. The aim is to spark new ideas and cross-disciplinary partnerships, while lowering barriers to participation and encouraging practical engagement with emerging tools and methods.
Important Dates
| December 8 | Registration Form Opens |
| February 6 | Registration Form Closes |
Additional Event Information
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- Michelle Ntampaka (STScI; Chair)
- Alberto Accomazzi (CfA)
- Ioana Ciucă (Stanford University)
- Sandor Kruk (European Space Agency)
- Kelly Lockhart (CfA)
- Josh Peek (STScI)
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- Anjalie Field (Johns Hopkins University)
- Kartheik Iyer (Center for Computational Astrophysics, Flatiron Institute)
- Jessy Li (University of Texas Austin)
- Arfon Smith (Schmidt Sciences)
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Abstract submission is now closed. For assistance, please email LanguageAIWorkshop2026@stsci.edu.
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The European Space Agency may be able to provide support towards the travel expenses of some early career participants. Priority will be given to early career scientists with affiliations in one of the ESA Member or Associated States.
This application is now closed. For assistance, please email LanguageAIWorkshop2026@stsci.edu.
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A block of rooms has been reserved at the Study Hotel at Johns Hopkins located near STScI.
The Study Hotel
3215 N Charles St
Baltimore, MD 21218
Phone: 410-243-0030 Room Rate: $150 USD per night plus taxes
Cut-Off Date: Friday, January 30, 2026A block of rooms has been reserved at the Colonnade Hotel located near STScI.
The Colonnade Hotel
4 W University Pkwy
Baltimore, MD 21218
Phone: 410-235-5400Room Rate: $150 USD per night plus taxes
Cut-Off Date: Friday, February 6, 2026