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Policy Blog
The AAS Public Policy team uses the Policy Blog to communicate with the membership about current events in the science policy world. The blog is written by the John Bahcall Public Policy Fellow.
March Events in Astronomical Science Policy
28 Feb 2019
In this monthly feature of the AAS Policy Blog, we share a calendar of upcoming events in science and space policy that may be of interest to our members.
Astronomical Sciences in the Final FY 2019 Spending Agreement
22 Feb 2019
AAS’s John Bahcall Public Policy Fellow Ashlee Wilkins highlights the particular spending provisions and implications for astronomy, planetary science, and solar physics at NASA and the NSF for FY 2019.
NSF Big Ideas Announcements: Webinars, Deadline Changes
NSF announces deadline extensions and a webinar tomorrow (Friday) for those interested in submitting to the Harnessing the Data Revolution Big Idea solicitation.
NASA & NSF Virtual Town Halls Rescheduled from AAS 233
Virtual NASA and NSF Town Halls, postponed from AAS 233 in Seattle, were rescheduled for 12 pm ET on Tuesday and Friday, 12 and 15 February, respectively. Here's where to find them online.
Scientists Call for Creation of Research Policy Board
National Academy of Sciences President Marcia K. McNutt and several colleagues make the case for the creation of a US advisory board for research integrity and quality.
February Events in Astronomical Science Policy
30 Jan 2019
In this monthly feature of the AAS Policy Blog, we share a calendar of upcoming events in science and space policy that may be of interest to our members.
AAS 233 NSF Town Hall Rescheduled for 15 February Webinar
30 Jan 2019
The NSF Town Hall at AAS 233 in Seattle wasn't held as planned due to the partial government shutdown. The AAS will host a virtual NSF Town Hall from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm ET on Friday, 15 February 2019. Register at bit.ly...
AAS 233 NASA Town Hall Rescheduled for 12 February Webinar
29 Jan 2019
The NASA Town Hall at AAS 233 in Seattle wasn't held as planned due to the partial government shutdown. The AAS will host a virtual NASA Town Hall from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm ET on Tuesday, 12 February 2019. Register at bit...
Students: Want to Learn About Science Policy?
The AAS seeks applications from upper-level undergraduate and graduate student AAS members for the Catalyzing Advocacy in Science and Engineering Workshop. Deadline: 8 February.
ACTION ALERT: End the Shutdown
This Action Alert asks you to call your Members of Congress today to end the partial government shutdown and pass bipartisan, bicameral legislation to fund and reopen federal agencies like NASA, NSF, and Smithsonian.