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Call for Nominations to the Science Organizing Committee for the VLA Sky Survey
1 Oct 2013
The National Radio Astronomy Observatory announces an open call for nominations of individuals to serve on the VLASS Science Organizing Committee. Deadline: 11 October 2013.
AIP Seeks Applicants for State Department Fellowship
2 October 2013
The American Institute of Physics invites applications for its 2014-2015 State Department Science Fellowship, which is cosponsored by the AAS. Deadline: 1 November 2013.
Judges Needed for Rodger Doxsey Travel Prizes
2 Oct 2013
With the regular abstract deadline for the 223rd AAS meeting now behind us, it’s time to choose this year’s Doxsey Prize winners. We seek help from full members willing to review and rank dissertation abstracts. Sign-up...
President's Column — Fall: A Time for Renewal
2 October 2013
Just past the equinox, AAS President David Helfand reflects on some of the things that make this season special and on some of the special challenges we face this season.
Cryogenic Testing of JWST’s Instruments Under Way
1 October 2013
The science instrument payload of the James Webb Space Telescope has begun the first of three space-simulation tests in a giant thermal vacuum chamber at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center.
New Benefits for Renewing AAS Members
1 October 2013
For the first time ever, the Society is offering a two-year membership-renewal option, locking in the 2014 rate for 2015 as well! Also, you'll receive a 15% discount off your share of the author charges for one paper in...
Register Now for the Fall Session of Adopt-a-Physicist!
30 September 2013
If you have a degree in physics at any level and enjoy sharing your story with students, consider participating in Adopt-a-Physicist, a free program for high-school physics classes hosted by the physics honor society...
AAS 223: A Stimulus Package for Astronomy in the Nation’s Capital
30 September 2013
The 223rd AAS meeting in January 2014 will be our first in a new venue, the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor. Highlights include HEAD and HAD special sessions, a record number of Town Hall...
Status Report on NSF's Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Grants (AAG) Program
26 Sep 2013
Jim Ulvestad, director of the National Science Foundation's Division of Astronomical Sciences, reviews the AAG program's FY 2013 results and looks ahead to what we can expect in FY 2014. The FY 2014 deadline for receipt...
Get Your Copy of the AAS 2012 Annual Report
26 September 2013
The Society’s annual report for calendar year 2012 is now available for downloading as a PDF file. It includes a financial report and summarizes our membership, meetings, and other activities.
Career Profile: Astronomer to Consultant
27 Sep 2013
In this installment from the AAS Career Profiles series, cosponsored by the Committee on the Status of Women in Astronomy and the Committee on Employment, Dr. Joseph Pesce describes leaving his university position to...
Sara Seager Wins MacArthur ‘Genius Grant’
26 September 2013
Exoplanet expert and AAS member Sara Seager (MIT) is one of 24 recipients of the 2013 MacArthur Fellowships, which carry a five-year, $625,000 prize with no strings attached. Congratulations, Sara!
Final Slate of Candidates for the 2014 AAS Election
25 September 2013
AAS members will elect new officers and councilors in early 2014. The final slate of candidates is now set; candidate bios and statements will be coming soon.
Inaugural AAS Award for Public Service to the Astronomical Sciences Goes to Sen. Mikulski
24 September 2013
Sen. Barbara A. Mikulski (D-MD) is the inaugural recipient of the new AAS Award for Public Service to the Astronomical Sciences, recently approved by the AAS Executive Committee.
AWB to Distribute Solar Eclipse Viewing Glasses in Africa
24 September 2013
With help from amateur and professional astronomers worldwide, Astronomers Without Borders will donate thousands of safe viewing glasses to schools in Africa for the solar eclipse on 3 November 2013.