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Another Strong Showing for AAS Journal Metrics
8 Jul 2020
The American Astronomical Society's peer-reviewed journals remain among the highest-ranked publications in the astronomical sciences according to several key metrics, including impact factor.
AAS President's Message on Visa Suspensions
8 Jul 2020
President Trump's 22 June proclamation that suspends various entry visas is devastating to many early career scientists, and the sentiment behind the order is deeply unsettling for all of us, writes Paula Szkody.
The People of Color in Astronomy Listing You Should Know About
8 Jul 2020
The AAS Committee on the Status of Minorities in Astronomy (CSMA) has been sponsoring a compilation of demographic information for all People of Color in the astronomical sciences since 2018. Here's where to find it.
Highlights from AAS Nova: 21 June - 4 July 2020
8 Jul 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.
New Report on Faculty Job Market in Physics and Astronomy Departments
7 Jul 2020
A new report from the American Institute of Physics Statistical Research Center describes the number of faculty member departures, retirements, recruitments, and new hires in physics and astronomy from 2016 to 2018.
NYCT Fund for Astrophysical Research Invites Small Grant Proposals
2 Jul 2020
The Fund for Astrophysical Research in the New York Community Trust (NYCT) invites applications for small research grants in astronomy and astrophysics. Deadline: 30 September 2020.
July 2020 Issue of Physics Today Now Available
1 Jul 2020
Most AAS members receive the magazine Physics Today as a membership benefit. The July issue is now en route to subscribers' mailboxes and can be accessed online.
MeerKAT Radio Telescope Call for Observing Proposals
1 Jul 2020
The South African Radio Astronomy Observatory is now welcoming observing proposals for MeerKAT. The call is open for imaging projects only, and the deadline for submission is Tuesday, 1 September.
AAS-IOP eBooks Available on IOP Publishing Bookstore — at a Discount!
1 Jul 2020
Individual titles in the AAS-IOP Astronomy eBooks Collection are now available for purchase as printed books and/or ebooks in the IOP Publishing Bookstore. AAS members get a 30% discount!
Advanced Textbooks Deserve Recognition Too
1 Jul 2020
You still have time to nominate your favorite astronomy-related textbook — the one you wrote or the one you’re using in your upper-level undergraduate or graduate course — for the Chambliss Astronomical Writing Award.
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1 Jul 2020
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Get Your 2020 Edition of Annual Review of Earth and Planetary Sciences
29 Jun 2020
AAS members can now purchase the 2020 edition, Vol. 48, of Annual Review of Earth and Planetary Sciences at a 30% discount.
AAS Prize Nomination Deadline Extended Until Tuesday, 14 July 2020
26 Jun 2020
‘Tis the season to nominate a deserving colleague — or yourself — for an AAS honor, prize, or award. Due to delays related to the coronavirus pandemic, we've extended the nomination deadline until Tuesday, 14 July.
NASA Names Headquarters After "Hidden Figure" Mary W. Jackson
24 Jun 2020
Mary Winston Jackson (1921–2005) successfully overcame the barriers of segregation and gender bias to become a professional aerospace engineer and leader in ensuring equal opportunities for future generations.
New National Science Foundation Director Confirmed by Congress
23 Jun 2020
Sethuraman Panchanathan has been officially confirmed as NSF's 15th director. He commits to a continued push for inclusiveness in science and engineering and to the advancement of world-leading fundamental research.