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The House's Version of FY 2018: NASA, NSF, and DOE
19 July 2017
The House Appropriations Committee recently passed the Commerce, Justice, Science and Energy & Water FY 2018 Appropriations bills. We summarize the House's funding levels for NASA, NSF, and DOE.
Revive Yourself with Some Afternoon Astronomy Coffee!
17 July 2017
Join scientists and the public on the second and fourth Thursday of every month for an online hangout highlighting the amazing research being done by our colleagues in the astronomical community.
Call for Applications: Far-Infrared Science Interest Group Leadership Council
14 July 2017
The FIRSIG-LC invites applications to fill up to four council vacancies, to begin 1 September. Terms are flexible depending on availability. Applications are due 18 August by 5:00 pm PT.
Hurry, the SPD 48 Regular Registration Deadline Is Here!
12 July 2017
The regular registration deadline for the 48th meeting of the AAS Solar Physics Division is Thursday, 13 July. Register today to avoid higher rates!
How to Cast Your Vote for Bylaws & Articles of Incorporation
12 July 2017
If you want to cast your ballot for the AAS Council-adopted new Articles of Incorporation and new Bylaws, but aren’t sure how, we have a video for you!
Attend the 49th DPS Meeting in Provo, Utah, 15-20 October
11 July 2017
Registration is now open for the 49th meeting of the AAS Division for Planetary Sciences. The regular abstract deadline is 26 July, and the regular registration deadline is 31 July.
Register for the HEAD 16 Meeting by 28 July!
11 July 2017
The regular registration deadline for the 16th meeting of the AAS High Energy Astrophysics Division (HEAD) is Friday, 28 July, so register soon to avoid higher rates.
AASTCS 5 Recap: Radio Exploration of Planetary Habitability
11 July 2017
The fifth meeting in the AAS Topical Conference Series, held in May in Palm Springs, California, addressed the interdisciplinary topic of star-planet interactions from a variety of perspectives.
Junior Members: It’s Time to Verify Your Membership Class
11 July 2017
If you're a Junior Member of the AAS, please take a few minutes to verify or update your information in our records to confirm your appropriate membership class.
Highlights from AAS Nova: 25 June - 8 July 2017
11 July 2017
AAS Nova provides highlights of recent articles from AJ, ApJ, ApJ Letters, and ApJ Supplements to inform you about discoveries you might otherwise overlook.
AAS Action Alert: End the Sequestor
11 July 2017
If your representative is on the House Budget Committee, then contact them by 13 July and ask them to support a bicameral, bipartisan agreement to stop sequestration and raise the spending caps for FY 2018.
National Space Council Reestablished
11 July 2017
The National Space Council, a presidential advisory group, was reestablished. The Council is expected to meet by the end of the summer.
"The Farthest — Voyager in Space" Premieres on PBS in August
11 July 2017
A two-hour special about NASA’s historic Voyager mission will premiere nationally on 23 August at 9:00 pm ET on PBS stations, celebrating the 40th anniversary of the first Voyager launch.
New Survey Highlights Gender, Racial Harassment in Astronomy
10 July 2017
Women of color working in astronomy and planetary science report more gender and racial harassment than any other group in the field, according to a new study.
New Survey Highlights Gender, Racial Harassment in Astronomy
10 Jul 2017
Women of color working in astronomy and planetary science report more gender and racial harassment than any other group in the field, according to a new study revealing widespread harassment in these scientific...