American Astronomical Society

AAS Public Policy Blog

Visit blog.aas.org for the latest news and updates.

Decadal Survey and Information

We have a page set up on the Astro2010 NRC decadal survey.

Planetary Decadal

The Planetary Sciences decadal survey is also underway, with its first meeting July 6-8, 2009.

Science Policy Opportunities

For those interested in pursuing policy as a career, consider the John Bahcall Public Policy Fellowship or this list of other Science Policy Fellowships suitable for AAS members.

FY 2010 Budget

The AAS Public Policy blog is the best place to keep track of developments on the FY 2010 budget and appropriations.  See the FY 2010 tag for all posts on the FY 2010 budget.  Agency releases are at the NASA, NSF, and DOE sites.  You can also find more at the subcommittee pages of the Senate and House appropriations committees.

Science, Health and Related Policies (SHARP) Network

Scientists and Engineers for America SHARP Network

An interactive wiki that tracks the science, engineering, and health policy stances of Congress as well as the presidential and congressional candidates. Adding information to the SHARP Network is the best way to call attention to the science, engineering, and technology issues that you think are important. The site is free to use and edit, all you need to do is register. Join SEA in the effort to bring a science policy debate to every race in the country and uphold the integrity of science in all levels of the government.