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The Submillimeter Array is now accepting proposals for Standard Observing Projects for the 2020B semester, which runs from 16 November 2020 to 15 May 2021. Submissions are due 10 September 2020.

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Lowell Observatory is employing a COVID-19 reopening plan aligned to the criteria established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It can serve as a model for other public observatories and science centers.

Join a free webinar on Tuesday, 1 September, entitled "Measuring and Reducing the Gender Gap in the Mathematical, Computing, and Natural Sciences," a project of the International Science Council. Register today!

The National Academies are undertaking a study about how to increase diversity and inclusion in space-mission leadership and are seeking committee members. Nominations (including self-nominations) are due by 17 August.

The Arecibo Observatory invites proposals for the use of the Arecibo 305-m telescope beginning 1 January 2021. The proposal submission deadline has been extended to 10 September 2020.

If you’re a Graduate or Undergraduate Student Member, please take a few minutes to verify or update your information in our records to confirm your appropriate membership class. Deadline: 10 August.

As part of the career-related content series produced by Alaina G. Levine, this post provides information and tips on how to successfully and succinctly deliver your value statement.

The Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) has recently released two calls for proposals for the Cycle 9 period, with a deadline of 4 September 2020.

Most AAS members receive the magazine Physics Today as a membership benefit. The August issue is now en route to subscribers' mailboxes and can be accessed online.

Our publication partner IOP Publishing has released its 500th ebook, which happens to be part of the AAS-IOP Astronomy Collection: Life with Hubble by David Leckrone. Enter to win one of 50 free copies!

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.

Find out what's in the September 2020 issue of Sky & Telescope, including the last series on volcanism with a look at the end of the life cycle of a volcanic world.

Each month this series from the AAS Historical Astronomy Division highlights an important discovery or memorable event. In this installment we focus on the discovery of Pluto’s moon Charon.