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New Programs to Train Astronomy Graduate Students in Scientific Leadership
13 Jan 2021
Thanks to the National Osterbrock Leadership Program, graduate students in astronomy at Columbia University and the University of California, Irvine, will get real-world training in scientific leadership and management.
AAS Names Recipients of 2021 Awards & Prizes
12 Jan 2021
At its 237th semiannual meeting, held virtually in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the AAS announced the recipients of its 2021 prizes for outstanding achievements in research and education.
Applications Now Open for the 2021 Bahcall Public Policy Fellowship
7 Jan 2021
Do you love writing, giving talks, and meeting new people? Are you interested in a career in science policy? Then you should apply to be the AAS's next John Bahcall Public Policy Fellow! Deadline: 1 March.
ALMA Science Sustainability: Cycle 9 Call for NA Development Project Proposals
7 Jan 2021
The schedule for the Cycle 9 Call for North American (NA) ALMA Development Projects was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The call is expected to open on 15 January and close on 9 April 2021.
Call for Proposals: NRAO Semester 2021B
7 Jan 2021
The National Radio Astronomy Observatory seeks proposals for use of the Very Large Array, Very Long Baseline Array, High Sensitivity Array, and Global 3mm VLBI Array. Proposals are due on 1 February 2021.
On Society Governance
6 Jan 2021
If you're not directly involved in AAS governance or operation, how the Society works can seem mysterious. Here AAS Executive Officer Kevin Marvel provides some practical information about the Society’s operations.
AAS Strategic Assembly to Seek Input on Draft Strategic Goals
6 Jan 2021
A draft version of the Society’s Vision, Mission, Values, and Goals will be ready for review and comment from our membership at the upcoming AAS winter meeting. We look forward to your input!
AAS Press Conferences: Not Just for Reporters
6 January 2021
News briefings at AAS meetings are open to all attendees — no press badge required. Is a colleague or student of yours participating in a press conference? Come show your support!
Career Services and Sessions at AAS 237
6 Jan 2021
Don't miss the career happenings at AAS 237! We'll have a bit of everything, from career workshops to drop-ins at the AAS Career Center, plus a CV Collection for job seekers to post and for hiring managers to peruse.
Highlights from AAS Nova: 20 December 2020 - 2 January 2021
5 Jan 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.
January 2021 Issue of Physics Today Now Available
4 Jan 2021
Most AAS members receive the magazine Physics Today as a membership benefit. The January issue is now en route to subscribers' mailboxes and can be accessed online.
January 2021 Events in Astronomical Science Policy
5 Jan 2021
Happy New Year! Here is a look at astronomy-related policy events on the schedule for January 2021.
Publish Your AAS 237 Contribution in RNAAS
29 Dec 2020
Research Notes of the AAS (RNAAS) is accepting submissions for a focus issue covering work presented and discussed at the virtual AAS 237 meeting. Submit your work by 31 March 2021.
Highlights from AAS Nova: 6-19 December 2020
22 Dec 2020
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.
Join NASA Astrophysics at AAS 237
22 Dec 2020
Get involved with NASA at the upcoming 237th AAS meeting in January! In addition, the Exoplanet Exploration ExoPAG meeting will take place on 5-6 January, outside the AAS meeting program.