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Universities Space Research Association (USRA) has announced the winners of its 2020 Distinguished Undergraduate Awards, and among them are three AAS undergraduate members.

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.

Here is a look at astronomy-related policy events on the schedule for December 2020.

AAS Executive Officer Kevin Marvel compares the costs of hosting virtual meetings versus in-person ones. Yes, virtual meetings cost less, but not as much less as you might think.

Don't let the lack of a postage stamp, a forgotten password, or a missing invoice get in the way of renewing your AAS membership for 2021.

Find out what's in the January 2021 issue of Sky & Telescope, including our annual Skygazer's Almanac and three new columns: Evenings with the Stars, Suburban Stargazer, and Pro-Am Conjunction.

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.

Due to uncertainties related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Astronomical Union has decided to postpone the XXXI General Assembly in Busan, South Korea, one year to August 2022.

Arecibo Observatory's iconic 305-meter radio/radar telescope collapsed this week — a devastating loss for the scientific community and the people of Puerto Rico.

Astronomy Education Journal (AEJ), from International Astronomical Union Commission C1, Astronomy Education and Development, is a new online publication for researchers and practitioners in astronomy education.

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

The AAS Public Policy Department is now accepting applications for our annual Congressional Visits Day (CVD). Sign up for the virtual CVD by Friday 22 January 2021.

This year's virtual meeting of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific (3-5 December) gives everyone working in astronomy education and outreach a chance to share information, tips, and tools at this complex time.

An executive order issued on 22 Sep. to prevent and punish diversity training for federal agencies, federal contractors, and federal grant recipients is expected to be rescinded during the incoming Biden administration.