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Chambliss Astronomy Achievement Student Awards Update
30 Jan 2014
Winners of the Chambliss student poster awards for the 223rd AAS meeting in Washington, DC, in early January will be announced next week, so stay tuned!
Obama Calls for Re-Investment in Basic Research & Focus on STEM Education
29 January 2014
In his 2014 State of the Union address, President Obama identified basic research and STEM education objectives for his proposed "year of action," two issues close to our hearts here at the AAS Executive Office.
Astrophysics Code Sharing II: The Sequel
27 Jan 2014
At the 223rd AAS meeting, the Working Group on Astronomical Software and the Astrophysics Source Code Library sponsored a special session on code sharing as a follow-up to a meeting held a year earlier. Here's a brief...
Answers and Updates Available for "Solar Astrophysics"
28 Jan 2014
Solutions to problem sets in Peter Foukal's book Solar Astrophysics, along with some corrections to the text, are now available for free to instructors.
2013 AAS Biennial Demographics Survey Released
27 January 2014
This new survey establishes a baseline for tracking changes in the composition, backgrounds, and job histories of AAS members, in what types of work they do, and in the perceived hurdles to working in astronomy and...
Arecibo Call for Proposals, Fall 2014 Semester
27 Jan 2014
The 305-meter William E. Gordon Arecibo radio telescope is the largest single-dish radio telescope on our planet. Proposals to use it for observations between 1 July and 31 December 2014 are due by 3 March.
AAS Seeks Volunteers for Congressional Visits Day
24 January 2014
This year CVD actually lasts two days: 25-26 March. The AAS aims to select 10 to 12 volunteers to come to Washington, DC to raise visibility and support for science. Sign-up deadline: 11 February.
News from the NSF Division of Astronomical Sciences
24 Jan 2014
Jim Ulvestad, director of the National Science Foundation's Division of Astronomical Sciences, reviews the NSF budget and looks ahead to what we can expect in 2014.
Overblown Statements in Press Releases Undermine Science
22 January 2014
In this letter, Scott Tremaine argues that press releases touting results that “turn theory upside down” are damaging to public perceptions of scientific research.
Reminder: REU Deadlines Are Approaching!
20 January 2014
The National Science Foundation's Research Experiences for Undergraduates program supports summer research at institutions throughout the U.S. Applications are due in late January and early February.
Henny Lamers Is Our Newest Honorary Member
20 January 2014
In early January the AAS named astronomer Henny J.G.L.M. Lamers, best known for his work on stellar populations, as an honorary member of the Society.
Former AAS President Bob Kirshner Awarded Watson Medal
17 January 2014
Harvard professor Robert P. Kirshner, who led the AAS from 2004 to 2006, has received the National Academy of Sciences' prestigious James C. Watson Medal for contributions to astronomy.
365 Days of Astronomy Seeks Podcasts for 2014
16 January 2014
This award-winning project, a legacy of the International Year of Astronomy, is looking for 10- to 60-minute podcasts on all manner of interesting topics, including history, the latest research news, and observing tips.
Thanks to All Who Helped Make Our DC Meeting a Huge Success!
16 January 2014
The AAS leadership and Executive Office staff thank our 3,000+ attendees, the venue staff, our logistics contractor, our audiovisual contractor, our speaker-ready contractor, our volunteers, and especially our exhibitors...
Prestigious Summer Program Offers Prizes for Innovative Science Curricula
15 January 2014
The Summer Science Program (SSP) is seeking to fund innovative curricula to expand its residential program for talented high-school students. Deadline for proposal summaries: 31 May 2014.