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January 2021 Events in Astronomical Science Policy
5 Jan 2021
Happy New Year! Here is a look at astronomy-related policy events on the schedule for January 2021.
Publish Your AAS 237 Contribution in RNAAS
29 Dec 2020
Research Notes of the AAS (RNAAS) is accepting submissions for a focus issue covering work presented and discussed at the virtual AAS 237 meeting. Submit your work by 31 March 2021.
Highlights from AAS Nova: 6-19 December 2020
22 Dec 2020
AAS Nova provides highlights of recent articles from AJ, ApJ, ApJ Letters, ApJ Supplements, PSJ, and RNAAS to inform you about discoveries you might otherwise overlook.
Join NASA Astrophysics at AAS 237
22 Dec 2020
Get involved with NASA at the upcoming 237th AAS meeting in January! In addition, the Exoplanet Exploration ExoPAG meeting will take place on 5-6 January, outside the AAS meeting program.
This Month in Astronomical History: December 2020
21 Dec 2020
Each month this series from the AAS Historical Astronomy Division highlights an important discovery or memorable event. In this installment we focus on astronomer al-Khwārizmī’s algebra.
Final Weeks! Renew Now to Save on Author Charges in 2021!
21 Dec 2020
The Society’s membership renewal campaign is in its final weeks, and author discounts for papers in the AAS journals slip away starting 1 January 2021!
Free Webinar on COVID-19 Vaccine Communications
18 Dec 2020
How can scientists help build trust in COVID-19 vaccines? On 5 January 2021, the Society Civic Science Initiative will hold a free webinar, COVID-19 Vaccine Communications: Evidence-Based Recommendations. Register to...
Catherine Cesarsky to Receive AIP's 2020 Tate Award for International Leadership in Physics
17 Dec 2020
The American Institute of Physics has announced that French astrophysicist Catherine Cesarsky, an Honorary Member of the AAS, will receive the 2020 John Torrence Tate Award for International Leadership in Physics.
Future of US Science Policy Discussed in New Publication
17 Dec 2020
The National Academy of Sciences has released the proceedings of a symposium that explored whether the modern research architecture that fuels US innovation needs to be reconfigured to meet the challenges of our time.
2021 AAS Election: Candidate Statements
16 Dec 2020
Balloting for the next election of AAS Officers and At-Large Trustees opened on 17 December and will close on 2 February 2021. Here is the slate of candidates.
AIP Foundation Board of Trustees Grows by Five
15 Dec 2020
The AIP Foundation advances the charitable, scientific, and educational mission of the American Institute of Physics. Among its five new Board members are a Nobel laureate and a former NASA administrator.
Nominations Open for 2022 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics
15 Dec 2020
The public nomination period for the $3 million Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics for 2022 is now open. Nominations can be submitted online through 1 April 2021.
AAS Joins Other Physics-Related Societies in Support of Open Access
15 Dec 2020
The AAS and 15 other major physics-related professional societies that publish peer-reviewed journals have joined forces to show their commitment to open access for physics research.
USRA Announces 2020 Distinguished Undergraduate Award Winners
14 Dec 2020
Universities Space Research Association (USRA) has announced the winners of its 2020 Distinguished Undergraduate Awards, and among them are three AAS undergraduate members.
Annual Message to Members of AIP Member Societies
15 Dec 2020
The AAS is a Member Society of the American Institute of Physics (AIP). In this post, CEO Michael Moloney shares the latest news and opportunities for AAS members.