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AAS Announces New Topical Conference Series The AAS is pleased to announce a new Topical Conference Series that will begin in late July and August of 2013, with proposals for possible conferences due June 1, 2012. The AAS vice presidents will competitively select three proposals for conferences in 2013 and may select more for future years. The AAS Topical Conference Series, or AASTCS, (pronounced "aztecs"), will be composed of cutting-edge topical meetings representing frontier research in astronomy and astrophysics, planetary science, heliophysics or related scientific areas and provide an enjoyable venue to interact at depth with colleagues and fellow researchers. Attractive locations will be a feature of these conferences and we anticipate the first conferences will be held in a comfortable mountain setting with ample opportunity for recreation outside of the set meeting times. See AASTCS page for further details. |
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Participating in the Undergraduate Orientation is a great way to increase your exposure at the AAS Summer Meeting. The cost for sponsorship is $250; the event will be held on Sunday, 10 June 2012 from 6:00pm-7:00pm. As a sponsor, you have the unique opportunity to highlight your REU program, graduate school program and recruit new students. We will provide a table to display your materials. Your organization will be acknowledged at the event, on the meeting website and in the meeting program. Deadline: 1 May 2012 |
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Space Junk 3DWednesday, 13 June 2012 - 7:15pmThe American Astronomical Society and K2 Communications bring you the screening of Space Junk 3D at the Regal Tikahtnu Stadium 16 IMAX Theater in Anchorage. Space Junk 3D marks the third stereoscopic film from Melrae Picture’s Production team. It tells the story of how we have reached the tipping point in Earth’s Low Earth Orbit – potentially jeopardizing space exploration for future generations. Other credits include the award-winning science documentary, 3D Sun, and Mars 3D by Twist Films. In addition to the screening, the AAS' Committee on Light Pollution, Radio Interference and Space Debris will present a discussion lead by Chair, Dr. Patrick Seitzer of the University of Michigan. There is no fee for this screening, but space is limited. Please use this form to make your reservation. View the trailer at www.spacejunk3d.com |
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6-10 January, 2013Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center300 E. Ocean Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90802 Submit a Special Session or Town Hall Proposal for Long Beach, CA! |
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President Debra Elmegreen presented oral testimony on behalf of all AAS members at a House Appropriations Subcommittee hearing on March 22, 2012. The text of her oral testimony is presented below. You may also download the written version of Dr. Debra M. Elmegreen's testimony as a PDF. Testimony of Dr. Debra M. Elmegreen President of the American Astronomical Society Before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies On Astronomy and Astrophysics in the FY 2013 Budget March 22, 2012 Chairman Wolf and Ranking Member Fattah, thank you for the opportunity to comment on astronomy in the FY13 budget. I’m Debra Elmegreen, President of the American Astronomical Society and Maria Mitchell Professor of Astronomy at Vassar College. The AAS, the world’s largest organization for professional astronomers, supports the NSF and NASA astronomy budget requests while noting concern for NASA’s planetary science division. |
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Click here for more information about The 2011 Campaign "There are people in our community who in various ways quietly help others to succeed. One way that I like to recognize people who have been particularly helpful or supportive in my career is to make a donation to the AAS in their honor or their memory." - Lee Anne Willson Join the ranks of Givers and donate to The Power of Giving. If you donate $250 to any AAS program, you will have access to the Donors Lounge at the winter and summer meeting. Members who donate $50 or more will receive an invitation to our 4th Annual Donor's Reception at the 2012 Austin meeting. |
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When astronomer John P. Huchra passed away in October 2010, his friends and colleagues at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics (CfA), where he was an esteemed professor, and the American Astronomical Society (AAS), where he was past-president, sought a way to honor his research and teaching legacies. One way has been the creation of a new interactive WorldWide Telescope (WWT) tour, “John Huchra’s Universe,” which was unveiled at the 217th AAS meeting in Seattle, Washington, on January 11, 2011, and is now available online. WWT is a free and very powerful interactive astronomy program from Microsoft Research. |
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