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AIP Reports on Women Among Physics and Astronomy Faculty
22 Jan 2020
The representation of women among physics and astronomy faculty members continues to grow, according to a new report from the American Institute of Physics (AIP) Statistical Research Center.
You're Invited to NSF's 70th Anniversary Symposium
22 Jan 2020
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is holding a free two-day symposium in Alexandria, Virginia, to commemorate its 70th anniversary. Join the celebration on 6-7 February 2020!
Applications Open for ComSciCon 2020!
21 Jan 2020
At ComSciCon's Flagship Workshop, participants build communication skills that scientists and other technical professionals need to express ideas to their peers, experts in other fields, and the general public. The...
2020 LAD Laboratory Astrophysics Prize Goes to James Truran
17 Jan 2020
Truran is being honored for his theoretical work on early star formation and the nucleosynthesis history of the universe, as well as for his seminal contributions in several other areas of astrophysics.
Have You Voted in the 2020 AAS Election?
15 Jan 2020
Nearly 800 ballots have been cast thus far, but do we have yours?
Inside Sky & Telescope's February 2020 Issue
15 Jan 2020
Find out what's in the February 2020 issue of Sky & Telescope magazine, including how to hunt down meteorites, capture incredible nightscapes, discover exoplanets, and build your own spectrograph.
This Month in Astronomical History: November
15 Jan 2020
Each month this series from the AAS Historical Astronomy Division highlights an important discovery or memorable event. In this installment we reflect on Arthur Eddington's role in the 1919 solar eclipse that made Albert...
Astrobites Coverage of the 235th AAS Meeting
15 January 2020
Astrobites has published summaries of many of the plenary talks and press briefings from throughout the 235th AAS meeting.
Highlights from AAS Nova: 29 December - 11 January 2020
15 Jan 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.
Apply for the AAAS Catalyzing Advocacy in Science and Engineering Workshop
15 Jan 2020
The AAS is now accepting applications from students for Society sponsorship to attend the American Association for the Advancement of Science's 2020 Catalyzing Advocacy in Science and Engineering (CASE) Workshop.
January 2020 Events in Astronomical Science Policy
15 Jan 2020
Happy New Year! Here is a look at astronomy-related policy events on the schedule for January 2020.
NASA Hubble Fellowship Program Update
14 Jan 2020
The Space Telescope Science Institute and NASA Headquarters are proposing a change to the requirements for NHFP host institutions. Please submit your questions or comments on the new policy by 18 March.
Sloan Digital Sky Survey Offers New Membership Incentive: TESS, eROSITA, and More
14 Jan 2020
SDSS-V Plus offers full access to the proprietary data that will be collected in the coming years as well as immediate access to proprietary data already in hand for tens of thousands of TESS and eROSITA sources.
January 2020 Issue of Physics Today Now Available
2 Jan 2020
Most AAS members receive the magazine Physics Today as a membership benefit. The January issue is now en route to subscribers' mailboxes and can be accessed online.
Apply for AAS Congressional Visits Day 2020
31 Dec 2019
The AAS Public Policy Department is now accepting applications for our annual Congressional Visits Day.