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12 Nov 2019
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Library of Congress Invites Applications for Blumberg Astrobiology Chair
11 Nov 2019
The US Library of Congress seeks applications for the Baruch S. Blumberg NASA/Library of Congress Chair in Astrobiology, Exploration, and Scientific Innovation. Deadline: 1 January 2020.
AIP Seeks Nominations for 2020 Gemant Award
11 Nov 2019
The Andrew Gemant Award, given annually by the American Institute of Physics, recognizes significant contributions to the cultural, artistic, or humanistic dimension of physics. Nominations are due 31 January 2020.
November 2019 Events in Astronomical Science Policy
8 Nov 2019
Here is a look at events on the schedule for November 2019.
New NASA Postdoctoral Program Policy Helps Level Playing Field
6 Nov 2019
The NASA Postdoctoral Program has a new policy that will allow Fellows to continue receiving stipends during time away from work.
Highlights from AAS Nova: 20 October - 2 November 2019
5 Nov 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.
Last Call for AAS 235 Outreach Workshop!
5 Nov 2019
The AAS is sponsoring a free skill-building workshop at AAS 235 to support early career astronomers in doing effective outreach to schools, families, and the public. Application deadline extended to 19 November!
Arriving Soon: 2020 Membership Renewal Mailing
5 Nov 2019
It's membership renewal time! Don't let time-sensitive opportunities like our author discounts pass you by. Deadline: 31 December 2019.
Yerkes Observatory Gets a New Lease on Life
5 Nov 2019
The University of Chicago has agreed in principle to transfer ownership of Yerkes Observatory to the Yerkes Future Foundation, which plans to restore and refurbish the facility and keep it open for research and education...
November 2019 Issue of Physics Today Is Online & in the Mail
4 Nov 2019
Most AAS members receive the magazine Physics Today as a membership benefit. The November issue is now en route to subscribers' mailboxes and can be accessed online.
National Academies Issue Recommendations on Mentoring to Improve Diversity & Inclusion
30 Oct 2019
Colleges and universities should take a more intentional, inclusive, and evidence-based approach to mentoring students in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine, says the National Academies of...
Request for Information: Application of AI/ML Tools to NASA Science
30 Oct 2019
NASA's Science Mission Directorate (SMD) seeks suggestions for topics relevant to SMD's science plan amenable to the application of artificial intelligence/machine learning tools for the Frontier Development Laboratory.
This Month in Astronomical History: 50 Years of CCDs
29 Oct 2019
Each month this series from the AAS Historical Astronomy Division highlights an important discovery or memorable event. In October 2019 we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the charge-coupled device (CCD).
Second Chandra X-ray Source Catalog (CSC 2.0) Released
26 Oct 2019
The second major release of data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory features 317,167 unique X-ray sources and is now available for queries and downloads.
Come to the Dedication of the Carlson R. Chambliss Observatory
26 Oct 2019
AAS members within striking distance of Kutztown, Pennsylvania, are invited to attend the 15 November dedication of the on-campus observatory in honor of longtime AAS member and supporter Carlson Chambliss.