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Highlights from AAS Nova: 24 December 2017 - 6 January 2018
16 Jan 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.
Astrobites Coverage of the 231st AAS Meeting
16 January 2018
Miss something at AAS 231? Astrobites has published summaries of many of the plenary talks and press briefings from throughout the winter meeting.
You're Invited to Join the APS Division of Astrophysics
16 January 2018
The American Physical Society is a “big tent” organization with many topical divisions that span the breadth of physics research, education, and policy, of which the Division of Astrophysics is but one.
International Travel Grant Deadline Extended
16 Jan 2018
Individuals at US institutions are welcome to apply for support to attend the August 2018 General Assembly of the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in Vienna, Austria. Deadline: 28 February.
Seventh AAS Member Joins Ranks of TED Fellows
16 January 2018
With her selection as a 2018 TED Fellow, Burçin Mutlu-Pakdil joins Carrie Nugent, Aomawa Shields, Jedidah Isler, Renée Hlozek, Hakeem Oluseyi, and Lucianne Walkowicz as a TED "rising star."
Call for Proposals: NRAO Semester 2018B
16 Jan 2018
The National Radio Astronomy Observatory seeks proposals for use of the Karl G. Jansky Very Large Array during the period 4 October 2018 through 7 January 2019. Deadline: 1 February 2018.
IAU General Assembly & Membership Application Deadlines
15 January 2018
Register to attend the August 2018 General Assembly of the International Astronomical Union (IAU) by 31 January, and apply to join the IAU as a regular or junior member by 2 February.
2018 Laboratory Astrophysics Prize Goes to Michael Wiescher
13 January 2018
Contributing to the experimental foundation of nuclear astrophysics and building bridges between experiment and theory earn the AAS Laboratory Astrophysics Division's highest honor.
AAS Names Recipients of 2018 Awards and Prizes
13 January 2018
At its 231st meeting near Washington, DC, the AAS named the recipients of its 2018 prizes for outstanding achievements in scientific research, instrument development, and writing.
AAS Names Recipients of 2018 Awards and Prizes
10 Jan 2018
At its 231st semiannual meeting near Washington, DC, the American Astronomical Society named the recipients of its 2018 prizes for outstanding achievements in scientific research, instrument development, and writing.
Session Proposals Welcome for AAS 232 in Denver
7 January 2018
The AAS seeks proposals for Special Sessions, Town Halls, and Workshops to be held at the 232nd AAS meeting in Denver, Colorado, 3-7 June 2018. Deadlines are just around the corner!
AAS 231 for the Policy Crowd
5 January 2018
Your guide to items at the January 2018 AAS meeting that relate to informing and/or developing the public policy that governs federally funded research in the astronomical sciences.
Volunteer for Congressional Visits Day 2018
5 January 2018
Are you an AAS member interested in advocating for your science with policymakers? If yes, then you should volunteer for Congressional Visits Day (12-14 March 2018)! Deadline: 26 January 2018.
This Month in Astronomical History: The Discovery of Ceres
5 January 2018
Each month in this series from the Historical Astronomy Division, an important event in the history of astronomy will be highlighted. This month, we look at the discovery of Ceres.
Introducing Kerrin Hensley, Our First AAS Media Fellow
5 January 2018
Boston University graduate student Kerry Hensley is the AAS's quarter-time Media Fellow. She'll work with the AAS Press Officer and the Editor of AAS Nova to cultivate her science-communication skills.