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Arecibo Call for Proposals: Spring 2016 Semester
5 Feb 2016
The 305-meter William E. Gordon Arecibo telescope in Puerto Rico is the world's largest single-dish radio telescope. Proposals for observations beginning in July 2016 are due by 3 March 2016.
New from AIP: Physics Doctorates One Year After Degree
4 February 2016
A new report from the American Institute of Physics Statistical Research Center examines what new physics PhDs from the classes of 2013 and 2014 are doing the year after receiving their degrees.
NSB Science and Engineering Indicators Report of 2016
4 February 2016
The National Science Board recently published Science and Engineering Indicators 2016, which presents data on STEM education, the STEM workforce, federal investment, and public opinions.
2016 Federal Budget Analysis from AIP
3 February 2016
The American Institute of Physics has published an analysis of the fiscal year 2016 federal budget focusing on the outcome for the physical sciences and what we might expect for FY 2017.
Results of the 2016 AAS Election
3 February 2016
Voting in the AAS election of officers and councilors for terms beginning in 2016 closed on 31 January, and the ballots have been counted. The envelopes, please...
Get Your Copy of the AAS 2014 Annual Report
3 Feb 2016
The Society’s annual report for calendar year 2014 is now available to download as a PDF file. It includes a financial report and summarizes our membership, meetings, and other activities.
Beyond Einstein's Anniversary
2 February 2016
Celebrating the centennial of general relativity in 2015 told the story of Einstein to the world. What's next for those wishing to communicate Einstein's vision for education, research, and applications?
February 2016 Issue of Physics Today Is Online & in the Mail
15 Jan 2016
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.
Applications Are Now Open for ComSciCon 2016
1 February 2016
Graduate students at US institutions are invited to apply for the 2016 Communicating Science Workshop, to be held 9-11 June 2016 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Applications are due 1 March.
AAS Member Anniversaries in 2016
29 Jan 2016
For their commitment and service to the Society, we annually acknowledge and thank our members reaching their 25th, 30th, 35th, etc. anniversaries. Please let us know if your name is missing from this year's list.
President's Column: Council Actions at the 227th AAS Meeting
28 January 2016
At their gathering in Kissimmee, the AAS's elected leaders approved budgets, appointed committees, and took other actions to guide the activities of the Society.
Chambliss Student Poster Awards for AAS 227
28 Jan 2016
Congratulations to the winners of the latest Chambliss Astronomy Achievement Student Award poster competition from the 227th AAS meeting!
New Data from the Dark Energy Survey (DES) Collaboration
28 Jan 2016
The Dark Energy Survey (DES) Collaboration announces the public release of catalogs and other data products from its Science Verification data.
Last Chance to Vote in the 2016 AAS Election!
27 Jan 2015
Voting for the AAS election of officers and councilors will close at 11:59 pm EST on Sunday, 31 January 2016. The best way to ensure that your voice is heard is to vote!
Feedback Request for AAS 227 Professional Development Activities
26 January 2016
The AAS Employment Committee requests your feedback on the career guidance and professional development events during the 227th AAS meeting.