Gravitational Wave Astronomy in the Northwest 2026

LIGO Hanford Observatory will again welcome us for the Gravitational Wave Astronomy Northwest Meeting (GWANW 2026) on August 10-11, 2026. 

We will have a one-day student workshop on August 12, 2026. 

Coffee, snacks, and lunch will be provided all three days.

Organizing Committee:

• Deborah Good (University of Montana; Host)

• Amber Strunk 

• Jeff Kissel 

• Cassidy Eassa

• Jenne Driggers 

Contact Information:

For more information, contact:

Deborah Good at deborah.good@nanograv.org.

Registration & Abstract Submission:

Register and submit abstracts for contributed talks here

Suggested Lodging:

We don't have official hotel blocks but some recommended hotels are 

Hampton Inn Pasco/Tri-cities

Home2Suites Richland 

Homewood Suites by Hilton Richland

Schedule