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Holy Cow! Sherry Suyu to Receive 2021 Berkeley Prize
30 Jul 2020
Sherry Suyu will receive the 2021 Lancelot M. Berkeley–New York Community Trust Prize for her leadership of the H0LiCOW collaboration, which is measuring the cosmic expansion rate using gravitationally lensed quasars.
AAS Names Paul Demorest as Fred Kavli Plenary Lecturer
28 Jul 2020
At AAS 237 in January 2021, the Fred Kavli Plenary Lecture will be given by Paul B. Demorest (National Radio Astronomy Observatory) on NANOGrav, the North American Nanohertz Observatory for Gravitational Waves.
Astronomy Genealogy Project Launched
27 Jul 2020
The AAS and its Historical Astronomy Division announce the launch of the Astronomy Genealogy Project, which provides information on more than 33,000 astronomers who earned and/or supervised astronomy-related PhD theses.
Image Contest Celebrates VLA 40th Anniversary
27 Jul 2020
As part of its celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Karl G. Jansky Very Large Array (VLA), the National Radio Astronomy Observatory is conducting an image contest with cash prizes.
JWST Launch Date and Proposal Deadline Delayed Again
23 Jul 2020
As a result of ongoing disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the James Webb Space Telescope will not launch before 31 October 2021, and Cycle 1 general observing proposals will not be due until 24 November 2020.
House Appropriations for FY 2021
22 Jul 2020
The House of Representatives Appropriations Subcommittees met to finalize their fiscal year 2021 markups. Here are some details on the funding for NASA and other federal agencies that support the astronomical sciences.
Join the Arecibo Observatory Town Hall
22 Jul 2020
The Arecibo Observatory management team would like to cordially invite you to participate in the virtual town hall on Wednesday, 29 July.
Brian Metzger to Receive Blavatnik National Award for Young Scientists
22 Jul 2020
AAS member Brian Metzger has been named the 2020 Blavatnik National Awards Laureate in Physical Sciences & Engineering for his work on the origin of gold and other heavy elements in the universe.
Highlights from AAS Nova: 5-18 July 2020
21 Jul 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.
National Osterbrock Leadership Program Update
20 Jul 2020
A recording of our informational webinar on the AAS's new leadership program for graduate students is now online, as is a list of real-world examples of creative leadership training in the astronomical sciences.
Help Physics Unlimited Reach Out to High School Students This Summer
20 Jul 2020
Physics Unlimited provides opportunities for students to learn physics or exhibit their problem-solving skills through unique programs. They seek facilitators for their summer school and networking events in August.
AAS Members Share 2020 Viktor Ambartsumian Prize
20 Jul 2020
The 2020 Viktor Ambartsumian International Science Prize in astrophysics and related disciplines will be shared by AAS members Alexander Szalay and Adam Burrows along with UK astronomer Isabelle Baraffe.
New Resource Guide: "Black Lives in Astronomy"
17 Jul 2020
Andrew Fraknoi has prepared a free list of written and video resources about and by 25 Black astronomers, as well as general materials to examine the history and issues facing Black members of the astronomical community.
NSB Welcomes Nominations for 2021 Honorary Awards
16 Jul 2020
The National Science Board (NSB) is now accepting nominations for its 2021 honorary awards — the Vannevar Bush and NSB Public Service awards — through 30 September 2020.
Visa Policy Changes and the AAS
16 Jul 2020
US immigration and visa programs have been experiencing an accelerating crisis these past few weeks, and the AAS public policy team has been working, along with other professional societies, on these issues.