Spring 2023 Vol. 64, #3
Conference 2023: Capitol-izing on From the President WSST President, Kristin Michalski Innovation: March 9-11, 2023 By Corinne Michor & Patrick Mootz
Belonging. Why does it matter? Maslow placed the need We are well on our way to developing a great conference for you, which is coming to belong in his hierarchy of needs, placup very soon! Be sure to save the date and ing it above psychological and even safework with your employer to take time off ty needs. We are wired to belong. Evolution showed us that there was safefor this great networking and learning ty in numbers. Therefore, we are social event. creatures with a drive to connect. Without connection, we do not feel valued or supported emotionally and socially. We cannot be our authentic self. When we lack a sense of belonging, we are left with an unpleasant feeling, feeling like an outsider, or fearing we will be rejected. This is why we seek out organizations such as WSST. In WSST, you find people with common interests and aspirations, a community. The importance of community cancontinued on page 4
Come to the conference to network, share, and learn. We have over 150 presentations to select from, numerous workshops, and 73 vendor booths to see. Furthermore, there will be informal networking sessions where you can swap stories and share ideas with other science continued on page 4
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President’s Address & Conference Info Capitolizing on Innovation: Conference 2023 at the Monona Terrace in Madison WSST Elections WSST News and Member Submissions Science News and Opportunities NASA’s Night Sky Notes