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This Month in Astronomical History: October 2020
29 Oct 2020
Each month this series from the AAS Historical Astronomy Division highlights an important discovery or memorable event. In this installment we focus on the first published Hertzsprung-Russell diagram.
Inspired by Nobel Prize Winners
28 Oct 2020
AAS President Paula Szkody applauds this year’s Nobel Prize recipients, especially Andrea Ghez, as an inspiration for all scientists, and women in particular.
Support Yourself and Your AAS Colleagues in 2021
27 Oct 2020
Starting in November, several membership classes will receive renewal reminders, invoices, and return envelopes in their mailboxes. Members overseas and those in the remaining membership classes will receive emails with...
Latest Enrollment and Degree Data in Physics and Astronomy
27 Oct 2020
The American Institute of Physics Statistical Research Center has published its 2019 data on enrollments and numbers of degrees conferred in the 2018-19 academic year for each degree-granting physics and astronomy...
AIP Showcases #BlackinPhysics Week
26 Oct 2020
The American Institute of Physics, of which the AAS is a member society, is celebrating and supporting #BlackinPhysics Week through 31 October via the publication of a series of essays, oral histories, illustrations, and...
New Prize to Recognize Achievements By Mid-Career Planetary Scientists
26 Oct 2020
The AAS Division for Planetary Sciences has created a new prize to recognize mid-career researchers who have made outstanding contributions advancing our knowledge of planetary systems. It is named for the late Claudia J...
Highlights from AAS Nova: 11-24 October 2020
26 Oct 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.
AAS to Suspend Its Press-Release-Forwarding Service
23 Oct 2020
The American Astronomical Society has decided to discontinue its press-release-forwarding service by year’s end. Launched more than 30 years ago, the service has become unsustainable.
Action Alert: Take a Stand on Proposed Regulation to Limit Duration of International Student Visas
22 Oct 2020
We ask you to take a stand on the proposed regulation to limit the duration of international student visas and make your voice heard by 26 October. And remember to vote on 3 November.
Education Professional Development Mini-Grant Opportunity Now Open
21 Oct 2020
The AAS Education Committee supports US-based AAS members in providing education-related mentoring and professional-development experiences for fellow members. Apply for the mini-grant program by 5 January 2021.
A Summary of the COVID-19 Job Search Effects Survey
20 Oct 2020
We sent out a short survey in May to the email addresses associated with job postings from the AAS Job Register from June 2019 through March 2020. Here's a look at how the pandemic affected hiring during that period.
You're Invited to the IDA's 2020 Global Conference
20 Oct 2020
The International Dark-Sky Association's 2020 conference, held virtually 13-14 November, will emphasize stories and voices often underrepresented in the dark-sky community. Registration is free but required.
Apply for the 2020 Robert L. Brown Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award
16 Oct 2020
Applications for the 2020 Brown Award are now being accepted from recent PhD recipients whose thesis is based on radio data from any facility operated by Associated Universities, Inc. Deadline: 31 December.
Apply to Write for Astrobites
15 Oct 2020
Are you a current graduate student enthusiastic about science communication? Join the Astrobites team!
Teaching Astro 101 Online: Tips, Tricks, and Lessons Learned
14 Oct 2020
The Astronomical Society of the Pacific's upcoming meeting will feature a series of panels and short talks on the challenges of teaching Astro 101 virtually. You're invited to attend and/or share your knowledge.