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2026 LAD Laboratory Astrophysics Prize Goes to Daniel W. Savin
3 Dec 2025
Daniel W. Savin will receive the Laboratory Astrophysics Division's highest honor in recognition of his contributions to studies in X-ray astrophysics and early universe star formation and his extensive service to the...
Brian Jackson Selected as Editor for the Planetary Science Journal
3 Dec 2025
Brian Jackson, Professor of Physics at Boise State University and Director of the Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve STEM Network, will serve as the next Editor of the Planetary Science Journal.
There's Still Time to Register for an Education Workshop at AAS 247
3 Dec 2025
There's still time to add a workshop to your registration at AAS 247 this January! Consider signing up for one of five workshops sponsored by the AAS Education Committee.
Read the December 2025 Issue of Physics Today
2 Dec 2025
Most AAS members receive Physics Today, published by the American Institute of Physics, as a membership benefit. The December 2025 issue is now en route to subscribers' mailboxes and is also available online.
Policy Update (2 December 2025)
2 Dec 2025
Congress is working to pass the remaining FY2026 appropriations bills, and House members are voicing concerns about recent reports from NASA Goddard. Urge your members of Congress to support the STEM workforce.
Highlights from AAS Nova: 9–29 November 2025
1 Dec 2025
New from AAS Nova: the shared origins of stellar-mass black hole systems, evidence for the universe's first stars, and more info on Betelgeuse's stellar companion.
AAS Seeks Volunteer to Join the APS Science Trust Project Ambassadors
12 Nov 2025
We are seeking an AAS member with a demonstrated interest in outreach and public engagement to participate in the APS Science Trust Project Ambassadors. Apply by 1 December!
Policy Update (12 November 2025)
12 Nov 2025
The Senate has moved forward on a bill to reopen the government. Jared Isaacman has been renominated to serve as NASA Administrator. Take action today to support the US STEM workforce and our federal science agencies.
Webinar for Faculty and Department Administrators in Graduate Admissions
12 Nov 2025
The Working Group on Graduate Admissions will host a webinar on Friday, 5 December, for astronomy faculty and administrative staff involved with admissions this year.
Highlights from AAS Nova: 26 October – 8 November 2025
10 Nov 2025
New from AAS Nova: tangled black hole family trees, expanding supernova remnants, and an exploration of magma oceans on exoplanets.
Read the November 2025 Issue of Physics Today
6 Nov 2025
Most AAS members receive Physics Today, published by the American Institute of Physics, as a membership benefit. The November 2025 issue is now en route to subscribers' mailboxes and is also available online.
AAS Announces the Resignation of Chief Executive Officer Dr. Kevin B. Marvel
4 Nov 2025
The American Astronomical Society today announced that Dr. Kevin B. Marvel, the Society’s Chief Executive Officer, will step down from his position effective 9 January 2026.
Astronomy and Physics Departments Invited to Apply to P&A SEA Change
31 Oct 2025
Physics and astronomy (P&A) postsecondary education departments are invited to apply to join the departmental STEMM Equity Achievement (SEA) Change program. Apply by 30 November!
Check Your AAS Membership Status and Renew Online
30 Oct 2025
Not sure if your AAS membership is renewed for 2026? You can quickly check your status and renew online.
Interactive Live Scripts for Astronomy and Physics Education
28 Oct 2025
In this Education Committee Blog post, Duncan Carlsmith describes MATLAB Interactive Live Scripts that can be used in an introductory physics course to jump-start students' active participation in research.