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Interested in developing your science-writing skills? Consider attending the "Science Communication Through the Lens of Astrobites" workshop at the winter AAS meeting in Honolulu.

AAS Nova provides highlights of recent articles from AJ, ApJ, ApJ Letters, and ApJ Supplements to inform you about discoveries you might otherwise overlook.

The AAS is a Member Society of the American Institute of Physics (AIP). In this post, CEO Michael Moloney shares the latest news and opportunities for AAS members.

Find out what's in the January 2020 issue of Sky & Telescope magazine, including when to look for meteor showers and two bright asteroids, 5 Astraea and 511 Davida.

The first public release of Gemini's new Python-based data-reduction platform, DRAGONS (Data Reduction for Astronomy from Gemini Observatory North and South), is now available for download, installation, and use.

The Board of Directors of the American Institute of Physics, of which the AAS is a Member Society, has adopted a statement promoting increased diversity, equity, and inclusion in the physical sciences.

Several AAS student members are among the winners of the Universities Space Research Association's 2019 Distinguished Undergraduate Awards honoring outstanding college students in space science and engineering.

Applications for the 2019 Brown Award are now being accepted from recent PhD recipients whose thesis is based on radio data from any facility operated by Associated Universities, Inc. Deadline: 31 December.

The USNC-IAU is accepting applications for IAU Individual and Junior Membership until 15 December 2019. In addition, recent PhDs are eligible to apply for an IAU Divison prize.

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The US Library of Congress seeks applications for the Baruch S. Blumberg NASA/Library of Congress Chair in Astrobiology, Exploration, and Scientific Innovation. Deadline: 1 January 2020.

The Andrew Gemant Award, given annually by the American Institute of Physics, recognizes significant contributions to the cultural, artistic, or humanistic dimension of physics. Nominations are due 31 January 2020.

Here is a look at events on the schedule for November 2019.

The NASA Postdoctoral Program has a new policy that will allow Fellows to continue receiving stipends during time away from work.