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Shining a Spotlight on Some of NASA Goddard’s Brightest Stars
18 Aug 2021
The Early Career Scientist Spotlight series showcases the research interests, science motivations, and achievements of early careers scientists working at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.
Preparing for Astrophysics with the Vera C. Rubin Observatory
18 Aug 2021
Thanks to generous support from the Heising-Simons Foundation, members of the Rubin Science Collaborations will be able to apply for kickstarter grants. A call for grant proposals will be released on 31 August.
Remembering Past Decadal Surveys Before the Astro2020 Report Releases
18 Aug 2021
This is the second article in a series where we address how we as a community can and should advocate for our priorities with the policy makers who control the funds that make our science possible.
New Graduate Program in Astrobiology at Tokyo Tech
17 Aug 2021
Japan's Earth-Life Science Institute will launch a new Masters-PhD course on origin-of-life science and astrobiology at the Tokyo Institute of Technology. Learn more at an orientation webinar on 9 September.
Highlights from AAS Nova: 1-14 August 2021
16 Aug 2021
AAS Nova provides highlights of recent articles from AJ, ApJ, ApJ Letters, ApJ Supplements, PSJ, and RNAAS to inform you about discoveries you might otherwise overlook.
Unified Astronomy Thesaurus Wins Award
14 Aug 2021
The Unified Astronomy Thesaurus, an open and community-supported thesaurus of astronomy concepts, has been recognized this year with the Special Library Association’s Physics-Astronomy-Math Division Award.
Results of the AAS Special Election
11 Aug 2021
Sarah Gibson (National Center for Atmospheric Research/High Altitude Observatory) is the AAS's newest representative to the US National Committee for the International Astronomical Union.
Highlights from AAS Nova: 18-31 July 2021
3 Aug 2021
AAS Nova provides highlights of recent articles from AJ, ApJ, ApJ Letters, ApJ Supplements, PSJ, and RNAAS to inform you about discoveries you might otherwise overlook.
Online Immersive Technologies and Virtual Worlds for Astronomy Outreach
3 Aug 2021
In this Education Committee blog, guest authors report on the use of online immersive technologies for science outreach and invite you to an AAS-EPD Mini-Grant funded workshop that will develop skills in this area.
August 2021 Issue of Physics Today Now Available
2 Aug 2021
Most AAS members receive the magazine Physics Today as a membership benefit. The August issue is now en route to subscribers' mailboxes and can be accessed online.
This Month in Astronomical History: August 2021
30 Jul 2021
In this column from the AAS Historical Astronomy Division, Clifford J. Cunningham writes about two events in the skies of July-August 1596: the comet and the red star.
Always Be on Alert for Phishing Attacks
29 Jul 2021
Some AAS members are receiving phishing emails spoofing messages from Society leaders or other members but actually coming from scammers. Here's how to spot them.
Call for Community "Science Pitches" for Roman-Rubin Synergies
29 Jul 2021
A joint working group is soliciting input from the community for bold and creative ideas for using the Vera C. Rubin Observatory and Nancy G. Roman Space Telescope synergistically. Deadline: 31 August.
August 2021 Events in Astronomical Science Policy
28 Jul 2021
Here is a look at astronomy-related policy events on the schedule for August 2021.
House Appropriations for FY 2022
21 Jul 2021
The House of Representatives Appropriations Subcommittees met to finalize their fiscal year 2022 markups. Here are some details on the funding for NASA and other federal agencies that support the astronomical sciences.