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SUMMARY:Durbin Training Camp 2
DESCRIPTION:In alignment with the International Astronomical Union (IAU) global theme\, Women and Girls in Astronomy\, we are excited to announce Durbin Training Camp 2. This event will be hosted at CASSA\, Independent University\, Bangladesh\, from 6–7 March. \nDurbin facilitates a series of intensive workshops and training camps designed to identify and recruit dedicated new volunteers through an exclusive fast-track process. This journey began in January 2025 with an inaugural workshop led by Dr. Lamiya Mowla at the Asian University for Women (AUW)\, Chattogram\, followed by a second session hosted at CASSA in January 2026. Complementing these are the Durbin Training Camps; the first was organized by Dr. Lamiya Mowla along the banks of the Dhaleshwari River in Keraniganj\, while the upcoming second Training Camp is set to take place at CASSA. \nWhile Durbin recruitment remains open year-round via the standard procedures outlined in the Durbin Manual\, these sessions offer a high-intensity entry point for aspiring members. Participants who excelled in the second workshop have already joined the ranks as Volunteer Applicants\, and the same pathway will be available to those attending the upcoming March camp. If you are eager to contribute to our cosmic mission and accelerate your involvement\, we encourage you to review the application details below and prepare to join our growing community of explorers. \nPlease note that mastery of the Durbin Workshop 2 materials is a prerequisite for this Training Camp; we expect all applicants to be familiar with those core concepts before applying. \nProgram\n  \n\n\nDay 1: Mar 6 (in person at CASSA)\nDay 2: Mar 7 (in person at CASSA)\n\n\n10 am: Observing the Night Sky\n02:00 pm: Hands-on solar observation\n\n\n11:30 am: Telescopes and Detectors\n07:00 pm: Planetary and Deep Space Observation\n\n\n03 pm: Citizen Science with Unistellar\n \n\n\n\n* The observations have to be done by each group separately. The participants will be divided into 6 groups. \nResources: (https://astro.unl.edu/naap/)\nTopics: \n1. Basic Coordinate and Seasons \n2. The Rotating Sky \n3. Cosmic Distance Ladder  \nword version: naap_distance_sg_08 \n  \nAssessment Pretest: Must be completed together as a group. \nAssessment Posttest: Must be completed and submitted individually. \n  \n  \n  \n                                              Instructor\n\n\n                                                              Dr. Syed Ashraf Uddin                                                                 Associate Professor                                                         Department of Physical Sciences                                                       Independent University\, Bangladesh\n\n \n \nParticipation\n\nSeats: 30. We have 60% seats available for women participants only. Financial aid available for women participants outside Dhaka.\nApplication form: https://forms.gle/xpLHCkN5HBmVoV5F9\nDeadline: February 24\, 2026 (11:59:59 PM)\nDecision Announcement: February 28\, 2026\n\nParticipant List\n\n\n\nAdiba Habiba\nDhaka\nUnited International University\n\n\nAdita Ferdous\nDhaka\nBrac University\n\n\nAli Newaj\nChattogram\nUniversity of Chittagong\n\n\nAshratul Zannati Purnota\nDhaka\nIndependent University\, Bangladesh\n\n\nAsmaul Husna Juhana\nDhaka\nIndependent University\, Bangladesh\n\n\nAvranil Mitra\nDhaka\nSher-e-Bangla Agricultural University\n\n\nFabia Farzana Tisha\nDhaka\nAmerican International University Bangladesh\n\n\nFarhana Ferdous\nDhaka\nBRAC University\n\n\nFariba Nehreen Binti\nChattogram\nUniversity of Chittagong\n\n\nFarzana Yasmin\nDhaka\nDaffodil International University\n\n\nHredeta Nag\nDhaka\nIndependent University\, Bangladesh\n\n\nIman Sheikh\nDhaka\nIndependent University\, Bangladesh\n\n\nKashfia Rahman\nDhaka\nIndependent University Bangladesh\n\n\nKazi Nusrat Tasneem\nSylhet\nShahjalal University of Science and Technology\n\n\nLaboni Akter Setu\nBarishal\nBarishal University\n\n\nM.O.B. JIHAD\nDhaka\nAmerican International University Bangladesh\n\n\nMahdi Hasan Mahi\nDhaka\nBCIC College\n\n\nMahin Istiaz Jahan Tithy\nDhaka\nJagannath University\n\n\nMahjan Sabibia Aban\nDhaka\nUnited International University\n\n\nMasuk Ridwan Saumo\nDhaka\nBangladesh University of Engineering and Technology\n\n\nMD MUNEM SHAHRIAR\nGazipur\nNational University (On-Campus)\n\n\nMizanur Rahman Howlader\nDinajpur\nHajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University\n\n\nMost.Maftahul zannat\nDhaka\nAmerican International University Bangladesh\n\n\nMozammal Hossain Masum\nDhaka\nIndependent University\, Bangladesh\n\n\nMST. MARIA KHATUN\nPabna\nGovt. Edward College\n\n\nMst. Nusrat Jahan Tabassum\nNoakhali\nNoakhali Science and Technology University\n\n\nMubashira Rahman Ibnat\nDhaka\nSummerfield International School\n\n\nNafia Papry\nDhaka\nBRAC University\n\n\nNafisa Tabbassum\nDhaka\nUnited international University\n\n\nRaiyan Kawsar\nDhaka\nUniversity of Dhaka\n\n\nRownok Shahariar\nPabna\nGovt. Edward College\n\n\nSADIA AFRIN\nJashore\nJashore University of Science and Technology\n\n\nShanjida Nahar\nGopalganj\nGopalganj Science and Technology University\n\n\nSujana Tanjin\nDhaka\nDaffodil International University\n\n\nTanmoy Das\nDhaka\nAmerican International University Bangladesh\n\n\nTanzila Tabassum\nDhaka\nIndependent University\, Bangladesh\n\n\nTasmia Tabasum Ami\nJashore\nJashore University of Science and Technology\n\n\nTasnin Ara\nPabna\nGovt. Edward College\n\n\nYead Muhammad Ivan\nDhaka\nBRAC University
URL:https://cassa.site/event/durbin-training-camp-2/
LOCATION:CASSA\, IUB Main Building Rooftop\, Plot 16\, Aftabuddin Ahmed Road\, Block B\, Bashundhara RA (Main Building Rooftop)\, Dhaka\, 1229\, Bangladesh
CATEGORIES:Training Camp
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SUMMARY:Durbin Talk 6
DESCRIPTION:Black Holes Across the Universe: One Physics\, Many Scales\nIn alignment with the global theme Women and Girls in Astronomy led by the International Astronomical Union (IAU)\, we are pleased to present Durbin Talk 6\, featuring cutting-edge research and reflections on inclusion in science. \nHosted at CASSA\, Independent University\, Bangladesh\, this session continues the Durbin mission of connecting Bangladeshi students and young researchers with leading scientists from around the world. \nThe Durbin Talk series is part of the CASSA Durbin program\, designed to connect students\, early-career researchers\, and science enthusiasts with leading scientists working at the frontiers of knowledge. Each talk brings global research perspectives to a Bangladeshi audience\, creating space for scientific dialogue\, mentorship\, and inspiration. \nDurbin Talk 6 continues this vision by exploring one of the most extreme yet fundamentally unifying phenomena in astrophysics: black holes. \n“Black holes may seem mysterious and extreme\, yet they follow surprisingly universal rules. In this talk\, I will explore how the same physical processes power both stellar-mass black holes in our Galaxy and the supermassive black holes at the centers of distant galaxies. By combining global optical monitoring with ultra-high-resolution radio observations\, my work tracks how black holes feed\, flare\, and launch powerful jets of energy. Studying these systems across different wavelengths allows us to uncover patterns that connect objects separated by billions of times in size\, revealing a unifying picture of how black holes grow and influence their environments.\nAlongside the science\, I will also reflect on the experience of women in astronomy and the broader landscape of gender differences in scientific achievement. Through these reflections\, I hope to highlight how research is shaped not by talent alone\, but also by access\, representation\, mentorship\, and opportunity​; and why building a more inclusive scientific community is essential for discovery.” \nSpeaker (Online): Payaswini Saikia\, PhD\nAssociate Research Scientist\, Department of Astronomy and Physics\, Yale UniversityPhD from Radboud UniversityFormer Postdoctoral Researcher at New York University Abu DhabiResearch focus: Accretion and ejection processes in compact objects \nAudience: In-person at CASSA\, IUB.
URL:https://cassa.site/event/durbin-talk-6/
LOCATION:CASSA\, IUB Main Building Rooftop\, Plot 16\, Aftabuddin Ahmed Road\, Block B\, Bashundhara RA (Main Building Rooftop)\, Dhaka\, 1229\, Bangladesh
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SUMMARY:Durbin Workshop 2
DESCRIPTION:Durbin Workshop 2 will be a 3-day intensive workshop focusing on observational techniques\, telescope optics\, and astronomical image processing for astrophotography. \nTopics covered\n\nDay 1: Introduction to Durbin 2.0\, Observation Basics\, Telescope Optics\, and Intro to Image Processing.\nDay 2: Science Writing (with Dr. Asad)\, Remote Imaging via iTelescope (with Shahal)\, and Deep Sky Image Processing.\nDay 3: Advanced Image Processing workflows\, Final Presentations\, and Evaluation.\n\nImportant Notes\n\nAttendance: Participants are expected to attend all three days to receive a certificate.\nEquipment: You must bring a laptop to participate in the hands-on software sessions.\nLunch: Lunch breaks are 1:00 – 2:30 PM (self-arranged\, but an allowance of BDT 200 will be provided).\n\nParticipation\nThe current Durbin Volunteers are all expected to participate. Aside from the Durbin Volunteers\, we have 10 seats available for women participants only. Fill the form to secure your spot. \nDeadline: January 11\, 2026 (11:59:59 PM) \nSelected Participants\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nName\nInstitute\nCity\n\n\nM.O.B. Jihad\nAIUB\nDhaka\n\n\nTanmoy Das\nAIUB\nDhaka\n\n\nAdita Ferdous\nBracU\nDhaka\n\n\nFarhana Ferdous\nBracU\nDhaka\n\n\nFariba Nehreen Binti\nCU\nChattogram\n\n\nMd. Hasan Mahmud Sajib\nCU\nChattogram\n\n\nRownok Shahariar\nEdward College\nPabna\n\n\nAfrin Rahman Purba\nIUB\nDhaka\n\n\nAshratul Zannati Purnota\nIUB\nDhaka\n\n\nAsmaul Husna Juhana\nIUB\nDhaka\n\n\nKashfia Rahman\nIUB\nDhaka\n\n\nMd Iman shak\nIUB\nDhaka\n\n\nMD Mahbub Uz Zaman\nIUB\nDhaka\n\n\nMozammal Hossain Masum\nIUB\nDhaka\n\n\nSornali Akter Tayeba\nIUB\nDhaka\n\n\nTanzila Tabassum\nIUB\nDhaka\n\n\nTonima Tasnim Satu\nIUB\nDhaka\n\n\nMahin Istiaz Jahan Tithy\nJnU\nDhaka\n\n\nZARIN ANAN RIFAH\nSEU\nDhaka\n\n\nMahjan Sabibia Aban\nUIU\nDhaka\n\n\n\nProgram\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nJan 15: Thu\nJan 16: Fri\nJan 17: Sat\n\n\n10:00 – 11:30\nIntroduction to Durbin 2.0; group creation\niTelescope image processing (Shahal)\nTelescope optics (Asad)\n\n\n11:30 – 11:45\nTea break\nTea break\nTea break\n\n\n11:45 – 01:00\nMeasuring the sky (Asad)\niTelescope image processing (Shahal)\nHands-on groupwork: image processing and writing\n\n\n01:00 – 02:30\nLunch break\nLunch break\nLunch break\n\n\n02:30 – 04:00\nMeasuring the sky (Asad)\nWriting about astronomical objects (Asad)\nHands-on groupwork: image processing and writing\n\n\n04:00 – 04:15\nTea break\nTea break\n\nPresentation\, evaluation\, and selection of Durbin Volunteers for the year 2026.\n\n\n\n04:15 – 06:00\niTelescope imaging (Shahal)\nHands-on groupwork: image processing and writing\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://cassa.site/event/dw2/
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