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Highlights from AAS Nova: 13-26 September 2015
29 September 2015
AAS Nova provides highlights of recent articles from AJ, ApJ, ApJ Letters, and ApJ Supplements to inform you about discoveries you might otherwise overlook.
Judges Needed for 2016 Rodger Doxsey Travel Prizes
29 September 2015
With the abstract deadline for the 227th AAS meeting now upon us, it’s time to choose our Doxsey Prize winners. We seek help from full members willing to review and rank dissertation abstracts. Sign-up deadline: 9...
Nominations Open for National Science Board Candidates
24 September 2015
The NSB oversees the activities of and establishes the policies for the National Science Foundation. It is also an advisory body to Congress and the president on science policy. Deadline: 30 October 2015.
Webinar: Engaging Scientists and Engineers in Policy
24 September 2015
Do you care about science and policy? Want to do something about it? Tune in to a new webinar series by the Engaging Scientists and Engineers in Policy Coalition, beginning Tuesday, 29 September, at 4 pm EDT.
AIP Seeks Applicants for State Department Fellowship
16 September 2015
If you're interested in the intersection of science, policy, and international affairs, the American Institute of Physics encourages you to apply for an AIP State Department fellowship for 2016-17. Deadline: 1 November...
Highlights from AAS Nova: 30 August - 12 September 2015
16 Sep 2015
AAS Nova provides highlights of recent articles from AJ, ApJ, ApJ Letters, and ApJ Supplements to inform you about discoveries you might otherwise overlook.
Renew Your AAS Membership Today!
15 Sep 2015
The kids are back in school, and football season has kicked off, so it must be time for the Society’s online membership renewal drive!
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Gemini's Green Energy Initiatives: A Key to Leaner Operations
14 Sep 2015
The AAS Sustainability Committee reviews efforts to reduce energy use and save money at Gemini Observatory, including the installation of new solar panels on Maunakea.
Nominations Sought for Waterman Award for Early-Career Research
14 September 2015
The National Science Foundation seeks nominations for its 2016 Alan T. Waterman Award to recognize the talent, creativity, and influence of a singular young researcher. Nomination deadline: 23 October 2015.
AAS Issues Statement on OIR System Study Report
14 September 2015
By a vote of the Executive Committee, the AAS has strongly endorsed the recent National Research Council report Optimizing the U.S. Ground-Based Optical and Infrared Astronomy System.
An Update on the FY 2016 Budget Cycle
11 Sep 2015
President Obama released his FY 2016 budget request in February. Here's where things stand as of September, now that Congress is back in session and the presidential campaign is in full swing.
NASA's IRTF Calls for Proposals for Semester 2016A
10 Sep 2015
The Infrared Telescope Facility is a 3-meter telescope optimized for infrared observations and located atop Maunakea, Hawaii. Proposals for observations beginning in February 2016 are due by 1 October 2015.
Decadal Surveys: Lessons Learned and Best Practices
9 September 2015
A new report from the National Academies considers lessons learned from previous decadal surveys and presents options for possible changes and improvements to the decadal-survey process.
The Effect of Realizing My Changing Goals
9 September 2015
The AAS's new John Bahcall Public Policy Fellow, Heather Bloemhard, introduces herself and describes her path from graduate school to a PhD in physics and, ultimately, a career in science policy.
FAMOUS Travel Grants to Promote Diversity at AAS Meetings
9 Sep 2015
The Society's FAMOUS (Funds for Astronomical Meetings: Outreach to Underrepresented Scientists) Travel Grants Program helps members from historically underrepresented groups attend AAS meetings.