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NancyRomanSci is managed by the Roman Science Centers and provides researchers with the most up-to-date information related to doing science with NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope

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Roman for Scientists @nancyromansci.bsky.social · May 8

🚀We are ready for launch...of the official social media account for doing science with #NASARoman!

This account will keep researchers informed about opportunities for preparing for and participating in Roman science.

Follow us to stay involved. #ExpandOurView

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Roman for Scientists @nancyromansci.bsky.social · 11h

The Roman Alerts Promptly from Image Differencing (#RAPID) #PIT is building the tools to help catch the universe in action. 💥

From stellar outbursts to tidal disruption events, they’re paving the way to support time-domain astronomy with #NASARoman.

🔗 bit.ly/4o2Mz0w

Roman for Scientists @nancyromansci.bsky.social · 5d

🛍️ The Roman Holiday merch store is OPEN! 🎉

From t-shirts & sweatshirts to jackets, dress shirts, and even kids’ clothes and fun accessories— gear up for #AAS247 in style. ✨

👉 Order now through October 5: bit.ly/4pJrGcm

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Roman for Scientists @nancyromansci.bsky.social · 8d

🚨 Deadline Alert! 🚨
The #AAS247 early registration and abstract deadline is coming up fast — Monday, October 6! Don’t miss your chance to share your science.
While you’re at it, be sure to register for the exciting Roman workshops. 🌌✨
We at @NancyRomanSci can’t wait to see you there!

Roman for Scientists @nancyromansci.bsky.social · 8d

How will Roman map our Milky Way?
The Galactic Plane Survey (GPS) Definition Committee has delivered its recommendations—hear the plan and science it unlocks at the Roman Community Forum! 🔭☄️
📅 Wed, Oct 1, 2025
🕓 4pm EDT | 1pm PDT
🔗 bit.ly/42dSzeD

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Roman for Scientists @nancyromansci.bsky.social · 13d

The High Latitude Imaging Survey (HLIS) PIT is building tools to help unlock dark energy, dark matter, & cosmic structure.

From weak lensing to galaxy clustering, they’re paving the way to support groundbreaking cosmology with Roman's sharpest view of the universe yet!🌌

#NASARoman

bit.ly/3KABIMQ

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Roman for Scientists @nancyromansci.bsky.social · 14d

Join this month's Roman Virtual Lecture Series to learn about Optimizing Roman Photometric Redshifts. 📷

Subscribe to tinyurl.com/RVLSsubscr for call-in details!

📅 Thurs Sept 25
🕐 4-4:30 PM EDT
🔗 bit.ly/4m7MkjY

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Roman for Scientists @nancyromansci.bsky.social · 16d

The other week, the Roman WFI Calibration Working Group met at STScI to tackle the fine details that make great data possible — from detector non-linearity to darks, persistence & more. 🔍

Want to join CalWG (or another WG)? Explore here: bit.ly/3VWajr7

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Roman for Scientists @nancyromansci.bsky.social · 19d

🔧 Behind every discovery is infrastructure.

Meet the PITs — the Project Infrastructure Teams that assist in making some of Roman science possible.
Over the next few weeks, we’ll highlight each PIT and the discoveries they’re enabling. Stay tuned!

🔗 bit.ly/48gz5tp

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Roman for Scientists @nancyromansci.bsky.social · 21d

Roman WFI ETC vR2025.9 is out! 🤩

Updates include:
*New multi-accum tables (Rev G)
*PSFs from STPSF
*Detector params from ground tests
*Updated IR background model
*Four new sample workbooks (incl. Core Survey demos).

🔗http://bit.ly/3K1og4x

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Roman for Scientists @nancyromansci.bsky.social · 26d

🚀The Roman Coronagraph Community Participation Program (CPP) is meeting this week at IPAC in Pasadena, CA!

The team is gearing up for commissioning, observations with the Coronagraph, and preparing for the launch of Roman next year. Exciting times ahead! ✨🪐
www.romancoronagraph.space

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Roman for Scientists @nancyromansci.bsky.social · Aug 28

That’s a wrap! 🎉
The Near-Field Science with Roman HLWAS meeting (Aug 13–15 @ IPAC) was full of insights on dark matter, galaxies, stellar streams & more. We also explored future Roman GA survey ideas—likely to be followed up by the Roman Science Collaboration.
Stay tuned: bit.ly/4mH0KbE

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Roman for Scientists @nancyromansci.bsky.social · Aug 22

Roman Community Survey Deep Dive!🤿
The High-Latitude Time-Domain Survey will uncover thousands of Type Ia supernovae to map cosmic expansion & dark energy (to z=2.5) — plus transients, AGN, dust-hidden sources, & cool red objects.

bit.ly/45B9RDi

What’s your science?

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Roman for Scientists @nancyromansci.bsky.social · Aug 20

Join this month's Roman Virtual Lecture Series to learn about the Roman Galactic Bulge Time Domain Survey. 🌟

Subscribe to tinyurl.com/RVLSsubscr for call-in details!

📅 Thurs Aug 21

🕐 4-4:30 PM EDT

🔗 bit.ly/4m7MkjY

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Roman for Scientists @nancyromansci.bsky.social · Aug 15

🌌 What’s new in the Roman cosmos?

From mission milestones to science deep-dives, our weekly blog provides the latest updates on the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope.
Stay curious. Stay connected.

📅 New posts every Friday → bit.ly/4mCY9yH

#NASARoman #ExpandOurView

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Roman for Scientists @nancyromansci.bsky.social · Aug 13

🚀 The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is coming — and the science starts now.

Join the Roman Science Collaboration (RSC) to connect with researchers worldwide, share tools & data, spark new projects, and help shape discoveries before launch.

🔗 bit.ly/4ltYtPv #NASARoman #ExpandOurView

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Roman for Scientists @nancyromansci.bsky.social · Aug 7

🚀 Call for Self-Nominations: Roman Science User Panel

The Roman Project invites self-nominations for its Science User Panel (RSUP). Help shape Roman support, data access, and provide feedback on services for the Roman community.

📅 Deadline: Aug 22

🔗 bit.ly/4mfBHeY

Roman for Scientists @nancyromansci.bsky.social · Jul 31

🚀 The #NASARoman Coronagraph Instrument will demo cutting-edge tech to mature NASA’s ability to build a next-generation exoplanet characterization mission.

Submit your white papers by Aug 7 – the deadline is approaching!

🔗 bit.ly/45Bv0i8

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Roman for Scientists @nancyromansci.bsky.social · Jul 31

📢 Registration is closing soon for the "Near-Field Science with the Roman High Latitude Wide Area Survey"!

📅 August 13-15, 2025 at IPAC, Caltech in Pasadena, CA

📩 Registration deadline July 31
🛰️ Find out more: bit.ly/4jATsDC

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Roman for Scientists @nancyromansci.bsky.social · Jun 5

The #NASARoman Project invites community suggestions for First Look Observations with the WFI. These should highlight key capabilities and demonstrate the power of its observing modes. Submit your ideas by August 11, 2025, at 5 PM ET.

More info: bit.ly/4dIBcap

#NASARoman

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Roman for Scientists @nancyromansci.bsky.social · Jul 30

Join this month's Roman Virtual Lecture Series to learn about observing accreting neutron stars and black holes with Roman. 🌟

Subscribe to tinyurl.com/RVLSsubscr for call-in details!

📅 Thurs July 31

🕐 4-4:30 PM EDT

🔗 bit.ly/4m7MkjY

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Roman for Scientists @nancyromansci.bsky.social · Jul 23

🔭 Want to learn more about the Roman Coronagraph and submit a white paper? 👁️

Call in to this month's Roman Community Forum to learn more and get mission updates!

Subscribe to [email protected] for call-in details.

📅 Wed July 23

🕐 4-5 PM EDT

🔗 tinyurl.com/RomComForum

Roman for Scientists @nancyromansci.bsky.social · Jul 18

A special thanks to our LOC and Events Planning Team. We couldn't have done it without you! You provided everyone with a warm, welcoming, and fun week in Baltimore. ♥️

#RomanCartography #ExpandOurView #NASARoman

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Roman for Scientists @nancyromansci.bsky.social · Jul 18

It's our last day together, but the fun isn't over yet.

This morning its all about photo-z's and dwarf galaxies. Then we'll wrap up with reflections from some the Roman team. Don't forget all your free swag.

#RomanCartography #ExpandOurView #NASARoman

Roman for Scientists @nancyromansci.bsky.social · Jul 17

Say Cheese. 🧀 It's time for your official Symposium photo.

In fact, Swiss cheese reminds us of the galaxies, clusters, filaments, and holes that make up our Universe.

#RomanCartography #ExpandOurView #NASARoman

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Roman for Scientists @nancyromansci.bsky.social · Jul 17

ASTRO ON TAP

Let your curiosity come, see, and conquer. This AoT is all about NASA's Roman Space Telescope.

Space talks, trivia, and beer. Free and open to all! 🔭 @AoT_Baltimore 🍻

#RomanCartography

📅 July 17
🕖 7 PM EDT
📍Guilford Hall Brewery
🔗 tinyurl.com/aotroman

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