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AAS Volunteer Opportunity: Service to the Profession
27 May 2022
The AAS Doxsey Travel Prize Committee is seeking two new members to serve for a three-year term. Candidates from traditionally underrepresented groups or in their early career stages are especially encouraged to apply.
AAS Members Elected to the National Academy of Sciences
27 May 2022
The National Academy of Sciences has announced the election of 120 new members, including eight members of the AAS, in recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research.
This Month in Astronomical History: May 2022
26 May 2022
In this column from the AAS Historical Astronomy Division, Rick Fienberg, who recently retired after serving 12 years as AAS Press Officer, writes about the first telescope on the Moon.
Connect with the AAS Solar Eclipse Task Force at AAS 240
23 May 2022
If you're attending AAS 240, join our Splinter Meeting on Wednesday, June 15th, to meet members of the AAS Solar Eclipse Task Force and learn how by working together we can help your community prepare for the American...
Communicating Astronomy with the Public 2022: Sydney & Online
23 May 2022
The world’s largest conference on astronomy communication will be hosted from 12 to 16 September at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia (with provisions to attend in person and online).
She's Back! Meet Bethany Johns: New AAS Deputy Director of Public Policy and Interim Acting Director
18 May 2022
Bethany Johns, a former John Bahcall Public Policy Fellow, joins the AAS as the new Deputy Director of Public Policy and Interim Acting Director.
Using Open Educational Resource Assessments in Astronomy Education
16 May 2022
Here you will find an account of a free-to-use open-source Open Educational Resource assessment tool that you can use in your astronomy classes.
Chambliss Amateur Achievement and Astronomical Writing Awards
16 May 2022
All Society members are encouraged to nominate worthy colleagues for recognition by the AAS. Self-nominations are accepted. Deadline: 30 June.
Coming Soon: Annual Members’ Meeting in Pasadena and Online
16 May 2022
Join us Thursday, 16 June, for the Annual Members' Meeting, either IRL or virtually. Get updates on the state of your Society, an appreciation of volunteer leaders, and other important business.
Highlights from AAS Nova: 1-14 May 2022
16 May 2022
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.
Advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in the Leadership of Competed Space Missions
12 May 2022
Join the public briefing webinar on advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in competed space mission leadership at NASA on Wednesday, 18 May.
K-Band Science with the Green Bank Telescope
12 May 2022
The Green Bank Observatory is planning a workshop on K-band science — past, present and future — covering science that has utilized or will utilize the Green Bank Telescope. The workshop will be held 19–21 September 2022...
Updates on the Federal Budget (FY22 Appropriations and FY23 President's Budget Request)
9 May 2022
This post covers a brief refresher on the federal budget process and a summary of what’s happening with astronomy-related line items in the federal budget.
2023 AAS Prize Nominations Now Open
4 May 2022
All AAS members are invited and encouraged to prepare nominations for themselves or their colleagues to honor important contributions to astronomical research, instrumentation, writing, teaching, and service to the...
STEM Cohort Program for First-Generation/Low-Income Undergrads
4 May 2022
College juniors and seniors looking to connect with other STEM-focused students for professional development and community building are encouraged to apply to join the AL1GN STEM Cohort. Deadline: 15 May.