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Call for Letters of Intent for Las Cumbres Observatory
27 October 2016
NOAO would like to remind US astronomical community members to participate in the next round of key project proposals to Las Cumbres Observatory.
Upcoming Future in Space and Afternoon Science Coffee Hangouts
20 October 2016
Join an online hangout today at 3:00 pm ET, to learn about research ballooning using high-altitude balloons. Tune in the following Thursday, 27 October, at 3:00 pm ET to hear the latest from the New Horizons mission.
Upcoming Opportunities for Science-Communication Training
19 October 2016
We still have a few spaces left in our AAS 229 workshop on effective outreach for early-career scientists, and AGU is offering a communication workshop for space scientists at all levels in Washington, DC, on 31 October.
Support the Astronomical Sciences: Introducing the AAS Fall 2016 Campaign
19 October 2016
Contribute to any of the more than 50 Society and Division funds, prizes, programs, and activities that are important to you during the AAS Fall 2016 Campaign.
Notice of Intent to Initiate Environmental Review for Green Bank Observatory
19 October 2016
The National Science Foundation has issued a Notice of Intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for proposed changes to the Green Bank Observatory. Comments are being accepted through 19 November.
The AAS Education Task Force Needs Your Help
19 October 2016
The AAS Education Task Force asks you to participate in a short survey about the education, outreach, and/or mentoring activities in which you are involved. Both AAS members and nonmembers are welcome to participate.
Celebrate 10 years of STEREO with the National Air and Space Museum
19 October 2016
Join the National Air and Space Museum on Tuesday, 25 October, from 1:00–2:30 pm ET, online or in person in Washington, DC, for the special event "SUN 360: Our Solar System's Space Weather Watchdog."
Highlights from AAS Nova: 2-15 October 2016
18 Oct 2016
AAS Nova provides highlights of recent articles from AJ, ApJ, ApJ Letters, and ApJ Supplements to inform you about discoveries you might otherwise overlook.
Call for Proposals for ALMA Science Capability Upgrades
17 October 2016
The National Radio Astronomy Observatory invites proposals from interested parties in the North American ALMA partnership for "Development Projects for Upgrades of the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array."
Applications Invited for AAS Astronomy Ambassadors Workshop
14 October 2016
Our fifth annual AAS Astronomy Ambassadors workshop on effective outreach for early-career scientists will be held at the 229th AAS meeting in Grapevine, Texas, in January. Applications are due by 17 October 2016.
Sexual Harassment Workshop: Highlights and Outcomes
11 October 2016
AAS President Christine Jones, Past President Meg Urry, Treasurer Nancy Morrison, and Deputy Executive Officer Joel Parriott attended an NSF workshop on sexual harassment in the sciences. Here's what they learned.
NSF Releases Dear Colleague Letter on Arecibo Observatory
10 October 2016
The National Science Foundation has released a Dear Colleague Letter announcing its intent to release a Solicitation in the first quarter of FY 2017 regarding future operations of Arecibo Observatory.
Upcoming Webinars from AWIS
6 October 2016
Join the Association for Women in Science this Friday, 7 October, for a webinar with past AWIS presidents, then again next Thursday, 13 October, for the first in a series of webinars on broadening participation in STEM.
Travel Grants Available for ASP Meeting on 2017 Solar Eclipse
5 October 2016
The AAS Solar Eclipse Task Force is offering travel grants to STEM leaders working with underserved communities to attend the upcoming Astronomical Society of the Pacific meeting. Deadline: 21 October.
Check Your AAS Membership Status and Renew Online
4 October 2016
Can’t remember if you’ve renewed your AAS membership for 2017? You can check your membership status and renew online.