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Call for Nominations: IUPAP Young Scientist Prizes in Astrophysics
17 March 2017
The Astrophysics Committee of the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics invites nominations for the 2016 and 2017 Young Scientist Prizes. Nominations must be submitted by 15 June.
Afternoon Astronomy Coffee Hangout on 23 March
17 March 2017
Join an online hangout on Thursday, 23 March, at 3:00 pm ET, to hear about the discovery and observation of exoplanet 51 Peg b and how the science team determined the planet likely has water in its atmosphere.
AGU Webinar on Working with the Media
17 March 2017
Join the American Geophysical Union's Sharing Science program on Thursday, 23 March, at 2:00 pm ET to learn how to effectively share your research with the media.
President Trump's FY 2018 Blueprint
16 March 2017
President Trump's Budget Blueprint to Make America Great Again provides a framework for the overall FY 2018 budget, with some detail about several agencies.
AAS Awards Mini-Grants for Solar Eclipse Education & Outreach
16 March 2017
Thirty-one outreach projects in 21 states are receiving mini-grants up to $5,000 to prepare underserved groups in the US for the 21 August 2017 solar eclipse.
AAS Awards 31 Mini-Grants for August 2017 Solar Eclipse
14 Mar 2017
Thirty-one outreach projects in 21 states are receiving mini-grants up to $5,000 from the AAS to prepare the public for this year’s most anticipated celestial spectacle: the first total eclipse of the Sun to touch the US...
Future in Space Hangout 16 March: NASA's TESS Mission
15 March 2017
Join an online hangout on Thursday, 16 March, at 3:00 pm ET to hear about NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite mission and the search for planets.
Space Science Week Lecture: The Search for Life in Oceans Beyond Earth
15 March 2017
If you're in the DC area, check out the the National Academies' Space Science Week Public Lecture with Kevin Hand on 29 March.
Host a Talk on LGBT+ Issues with the SGMA Speakers Bureau
8 March 2017
Do you want learn more about creating a welcome environment for LGBT+ students, staff, and faculty? Host a speaker from the AAS Committee for Sexual-Orientation and Gender Minorities in Astronomy.
Update Your Profile and Preferences for the 2017 Membership Directory
7 March 2017
It's that time of year again! Update your information for the AAS Membership Directory by Wednesday, 29 March, and double check your mailing preferences.
National Academies Committee Seeking Input on Future Opportunities
7 March 2017
The Committee on Astronomy and Astrophysics of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine is looking for your input on future Small Explorer-sized mission opportunities. Deadline: 24 March.
Highlights from AAS Nova: 19 February - 4 March 2017
7 Mar 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.
This Month in Astronomical History: Calendar Reform
6 March 2017
Each month as part of this series from the Historical Astronomy Division, an important discovery or memorable event in the history of astronomy will be highlighted. This month, we look at calendar changes throughout...
Put Your Eclipse Event on the Map!
6 March 2017
Are you hosting an eclipse-viewing party or other public event in connection with the 21 August 2017 solar eclipse? Make sure it's on the AAS's interactive map of eclipse-related events and activities!
Help Your Public Library Do Eclipse Education & Outreach
6 March 2017
Public libraries across the US will receive free solar-eclipse glasses and information packets, but they'll need help from local astronomers to make the best use of them.