AAS Statement on Code of Ethics

Adopted 27 October 2018

Ethical behavior is a central value of the American Astronomical Society. The AAS believes that its members, its leaders, its staff, and all practicing scientists should uphold the highest possible ethical standards. The Code of Ethics of the AAS was adopted by the Board of Trustees to provide clear guidance for the ethical standards that must be followed by those who participate in our conferences, publish in our journals, receive recognition or grants from the Society, or work within or in support of our profession. Therefore, the Board and its Committees, Task Forces, and Working Groups must abide by the AAS Code of Ethics in their operations, in their work on behalf of the AAS, and when they make decisions that involve AAS members or others. All these committees' deliberations should incorporate the ethics record of nominees.