Over the past several weeks, InStAR has been working primarily to update its website, develop Astronomy Research Seminar and other course offerings for later in 2018 and beyond, and in applying for 501(c)(3) status with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service. Much progress has been made and InStAR will be hosting a summer version of the Seminar with Dr. Russell Genet serving as the primary instructor. Other course offerings are available for Fall 2018. Our non-profit 501(c)(3) app