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Nominations Solicited for the 2017 Lecar Prize
22 July 2016
The Lecar Prize recognizes exceptional contributions to the study of extrasolar planets in particular and theoretical astrophysics in general. Nominations are now welcome. Deadline: 1 September 2016.
Call for Proposals: Arecibo Observatory, 2017
22 July 2016
The 305-meter William E. Gordon Arecibo telescope in Puerto Rico is the world's largest single-dish radio telescope. Proposals for observations beginning in January 2017 are due by 1 September 2016.
AAS President Christine Jones Testifies Before Congress
13 July 2016
On 12 July Society President Christine Jones testified before the House Space and Research & Technology Subcommittees at a hearing titled "Astronomy, Astrophysics, and Astrobiology."
LSST Project & Community Workshop 2016
13 July 2016
The Large Synoptic Survey Telescope Project & Community Workshop 2016 will take place in Tucson, Arizona, the week of 15 August. Registration Deadline: 22 July
Highlights from AAS Nova: 26 June - 9 July 2016
12 July 2016
AAS Nova provides highlights of recent articles from AJ, ApJ, ApJ Letters, and ApJ Supplements to inform you about discoveries you might otherwise overlook.
NSF Astronomy & Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellowships Award Increase
12 July 2016
The National Science Foundation has announced an 11% increase in the award amount for Astronomy and Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellowships beginning in FY2017. Proposal deadline: 12 October 2016
"Cosmic Birth and Living Earths" Hangout on 15 July
12 July 2016
Join this interactive online hangout on Friday, 15 July, at 3:00 pm ET to hear about the Large UV/optical/IR (LUVOIR) Surveyor, one of NASA's concepts for a future space observatory.
President’s Message: Supporting Our Colleagues
9 July 2016
In light of recent events, Christine Jones reiterates the AAS's commitment to ensuring a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all astronomers.
From the Executive Office
8 July 2016
"Enough is enough," says Kevin Marvel, who is distraught over the damage done by harassment at AAS meetings and wants us all to work together to make it stop.
Invitation to Join the X-ray Surveyor Science Working Groups
8 July 2016
The X-ray Surveyor Science and Technology Definition Team has formed its science working groups and is inviting applications for active participation and membership. The deadline to apply is 25 July 2016.
Notice of Intent to Initiate Environmental Review for Sacramento Peak Observatory
8 July 2016
NSF has issued an NOI to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for proposed changes to Sacramento Peak Observatory and is inviting public comments through 5 August via email, mail, and at a public meeting.
Silicon Valley Astronomy Lectures Pass 1 Million Views on YouTube
7 July 2016
Since 1999 this series of popular lectures at Foothill College in Los Altos, California, has featured noted astronomers explaining the latest celestial discoveries and ideas in everyday language.
NAS Accepting Nominations for Henry Draper Medal
7 July 2016
The National Academy of Sciences is soliciting nominations for the 2017 Henry Draper Medal, awarded for recent astrophysics research. The nomination deadline is 3 October 2016.
AAS Receives Sloan Foundation Grant to Advance Scientific Software
5 July 2016
The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation has awarded the AAS a grant of $450,000 to enable researchers to discover and cite scientific software, track its use and impact, and preserve it for reuse and posterity.
July 2016 Issue of Physics Today Is Online & in the Mail
1 July 2016
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.