Announcements
Lucy Ziurys and Brett McGuire Named LAD Prizewinners
6 December 2018
The AAS Laboratory Astrophysics Division has announced the recipients of its 2019 Laboratory Astrophysics Prize (Prof. Lucy Ziurys) and Early Career Award (Dr. Brett McGuire).
Nominations Open for 2020 Breakthrough Prize in Physics
4 December 2018
The public nomination period for the $3 million 2020 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics is now open. Nominations may be submitted online through 1 April 2019.
Submillimeter Array Call for Observing Proposals
4 Dec 2018
The SMA is now accepting proposals for Large Scale and Standard Observing Projects for the 2019A semester, which runs from 16 May to 15 November 2019. Notice of Intent is due 10 January.
December 2018 Issue of Physics Today Is Online & in the Mail
3 December 2018
Most AAS members receive the magazine Physics Today as a membership benefit. The latest issue is now en route to subscribers' mailboxes and can be accessed online.
December Events in Astronomical Science Policy
2 December 2018
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 Press Officer Receives NASA Medal for Eclipse Work
28 November 2018
AAS Press Officer Rick Fienberg recently received the NASA Exceptional Public Achievement Medal for his "tireless efforts for the public’s safe solar viewing of the 2017 total solar eclipse.”
Fiona Harrison & Robert Kennicutt Jr. to Co-Chair Astro2020
28 November 2018
The National Academy of Sciences has appointed two leading scientists to co-chair the next Decadal Survey of Astronomy and Astrophysics, which will set community priorities for the 2020s.
Beth Brown Memorial Award Winners for 2018
28 November 2018
At its recent meeting in Columbus, Ohio, the National Society of Black Physicists chose the winners of the AAS-sponsored Beth Brown Memorial Awards for oral and poster presentations.
AAS Members, Including ApJL Editor, Named AAAS Fellows
28 November 2018
Eight AAS members, including ApJ Letters editor Fred Rasio, are among the 416 distinguished scientists newly elected as Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Astro2020 Science White Paper Submission Window Extended
27 November 2018
Anyone wishing to provide scientific input to the next Decadal Survey in Astronomy and Astrophysics (Astro2020) will have an extra month to do so. White papers will be accepted from 7 January to 19 February.
Learn How to Preserve Dark Skies in the LED Era
27 November 2018
The AAS Committee on Light Pollution, Radio Interference, and Space Debris will host a dark-sky LED workshop from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm PST on Monday, 7 January, at AAS 233 in Seattle.
AAS Publishing Unveils New Journals Website
27 November 2018
AAS Publishing has launched a new, sleeker AAS Journals website at https://journals.aas.org. Among its many enhancements, it features a cleaner layout, easier navigation, and improved compatibility with smartphones and...
Highlights from AAS Nova: 11-24 November 2018
27 November 2018
AAS Nova provides highlights of recent articles from AJ, ApJ, ApJ Letters, and ApJ Supplements to inform you about discoveries you might otherwise overlook.
#GivingTuesday: Make an Impact
26 November 2018
Help us create a world informed and enhanced by the astronomical sciences by making a donation to the AAS and Division funds that mean the most to you.
2019 AAS Election: Candidate Statements
26 Nov 2018
Balloting for the next election of AAS Officers and Trustees opens in mid-December 2018 and closes at the end of January 2019. Here is the slate of candidates.