Program:  Astrosociology in the Classroom (AITC)

The heart of ARI's mission focuses on the development of an academic field.  "Astrosociology in the Classroom" serves as the overriding program name.  Several smaller projects will evolve under this particular banner.  For example, projects focusing on elementary, middle school and high school, and college/university students as well as teachers and faculty may each receive special attention.  Another example of a crucial project will focus on creating and maintaining affiliations with teachers, faculty, departments/programs, and schools so that the introduction of astrosociology in the classroom becomes possible.  Beyond this, the goal will be to make this field expand within academe.

Program:  Journal of Astrosociology (JOA)

A dedicated journal is an important vehicle for developing astrosociology.  Check back here for more information in the coming months.

Program:  Astrosociology Education Online (AEO)

In the future, ARI plans to offer astrosociology courses over the internet.  Check back here for more information in the coming months.

Program:  Astrosociology Conferences

An annual dedicated astrosociology conference is a future goal.  This program also includes creating and maintaining affiliations with existing conferences.  Ties to the Astrosociology Working Group (AWG) within the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) and the establishment of the "Symposium on Astrosociology" within the Space Propulsion and Energy Sciences Forum (SPESIF) serve as two existing and outstanding examples.

Program:  ARI Research Affiliate Program (RAP)

In the future, ARI will provide the facilities for students, faculty, and scholars to conduct astrosociological research.  ARI plans to offer internships for students, resources for faculty on sabbaticals, and other types of assistance for all scholars interested in assisting us to further the development of astrosociology.  This overriding program and its related projects will begin in the future, so please check back here periodically for new information.