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233rd AAS Meeting Photos Now Online
11 Jan 2019
Hundreds of snapshots from the January 2019 AAS meeting in Seattle, Washington, have been posted in our online gallery.
February 2019 Issue of Physics Today Is Online & in the Mail
11 February 2019
Most AAS members receive the magazine Physics Today as a membership benefit. The latest issue is now en route to subscribers' mailboxes and can be accessed online.
Scientists Call for Creation of Research Policy Board
11 February 2019
National Academy of Sciences President Marcia K. McNutt and several colleagues make the case for the creation of a US advisory board for research integrity and quality.
NASA-Industry Partnerships Can Support Lunar Exploration
7 February 2019
Two new reports from the National Academies suggest that partnerships between commercial companies and NASA’s Science Mission Directorate could benefit lunar science greatly.
AAS Member Anniversaries in 2019
30 Jan 2018
For their commitment and service to the Society, we annually acknowledge and thank our members reaching their 25th, 30th, 35th, etc. anniversaries. Please let us know if your name is missing from this year's list.
This Month in Astronomical History: February
7 Feb 2019
In this column from the AAS Historical Astronomy Division, we focus on the 400th anniversary of Kepler's third (or harmonic) law of planetary motion.
Request for Input: Science Requirements for Gemini North AO System
6 Feb 2019
Gemini Observatory is seeking input to establish scientific requirements for the Gemini North Adaptive Optics project. Input by the end of February would be the most helpful.
Early Career Survey
4 Feb 2019
The American Institute of Physics invites you to take the Early Career Survey to help understand what services and benefits you would like professional societies to provide.
AAS Establishes Membership Emergency Fund
1 February 2019
The AAS Board of Trustees has launched a new fund to offer low-interest, short-term loans to members and affiliates experiencing financial hardship due to the partial government shutdown.
February Events in Astronomical Science Policy
30 Jan 2019
In this monthly feature of the AAS Policy Blog, we share a calendar of upcoming events in science and space policy that may be of interest to our members.
Membership Renewal Grace Period Extended to 31 March
30 Jan 2019
It’s not too late to renew for 2019! You have more time this quarter to recommit to the AAS before incurring a $10 penalty.
AAS 233 NSF Town Hall Rescheduled for 15 February Webinar
30 Jan 2019
The NSF Town Hall at AAS 233 in Seattle wasn't held as planned due to the partial government shutdown. The AAS will host a virtual NSF Town Hall from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm ET on Friday, 15 February 2019. Register at bit.ly...
AAS 233 NASA Town Hall Rescheduled for 12 February Webinar
29 Jan 2019
The NASA Town Hall at AAS 233 in Seattle wasn't held as planned due to the partial government shutdown. The AAS will host a virtual NASA Town Hall from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm ET on Tuesday, 12 February 2019. Register at bit...
Highlights from AAS Nova: 14-26 January 2019
29 Jan 2019
AAS Nova provides highlights of recent articles from AJ, ApJ, ApJ Letters, and ApJ Supplements to inform you about discoveries you might otherwise overlook.
Congratulations to the AAS 233 Chambliss Student Award Winners
28 Jan 2019
Congratulations to the 66 winners of the Chambliss Astronomy Achievement Student Awards poster competition from the latest AAS meeting in Seattle!