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Volunteer for Congressional Visits Day 2019
2 January 2019
Are you an AAS member interested in advocating for your science with policymakers? If yes, then you should volunteer for Congressional Visits Day (11-13 March 2019)! Deadline: 25 January 2019.
This Month in Astronomical History: November
2 Jan 2018
In this column from the AAS Historical Astronomy Division, we focus on the popular iconography of November’s meteor showers.
Highlights from AAS Nova: 9-29 December 2018
31 December 2018
AAS Nova provides highlights of recent articles from AJ, ApJ, ApJ Letters, and ApJ Supplements to inform you about discoveries you might otherwise overlook.
AAS WorldWide Telescope at AAS 233
31 December 2018
The WorldWide Telescope team has been working hard this year to enable more researchers to use WWT in their work. We’re looking forward to sharing the fruits of our labors with you at the upcoming Seattle meeting!
Applications Now Open for the 2019 Bahcall Public Policy Fellowship
31 December 2018
Do you love writing, giving talks, and meeting new people? Are you interested in a career in science policy? Then you should apply to be the AAS's next John Bahcall Public Policy Fellow! Deadline: 1 March.
Software Activities at AAS 233 in Seattle
28 December 2018
It’s that time of year again when software folks — users and authors alike — dream of all the software activities at the AAS winter meeting. Be sure to check out these software activities at AAS 233.
The 2019 AAS Doxsey Travel Prize Results Are In!
26 December 2018
Ten winners and five honorable mentions will receive support to present their dissertation talks at the 233rd AAS meeting in Seattle, WA, in January. Congratulations to all!
New Horizons Flyby of Ultima Thule
26 December 2018
On 31 December and 1 January, NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft will fly by a Kuiper Belt object, 2014 MU69 — nicknamed Ultima Thule (closest approach at 12:33 am EST on 1 January 2019).
Investments Needed for Future Extraterrestrial Sample Analyses
20 December 2018
A new report from the National Academies says that new investments are needed to sustain NASA's instrumentation and facilities for future extraterrestrial sample analyses.
Vote in the 2019 AAS Election!
18 December 2018
The AAS election of Officers and At-Large Trustees for terms beginning in 2019 is now underway. The best way to ensure that your voice is heard is to vote! Deadline: 31 January 2019.
Minority-Serving Institutions and the STEM Workforce
16 December 2018
The National Academies report that minority-serving colleges and universities could serve as a greater resource for meeting US STEM workforce needs, but only with increased attention and investments.
Personalized Support at the Gemini Booth at AAS 233
12 Dec 2018
Gemini Observatory is offering users and potential users personalized help at the Gemini booth in the Exhibit Hall at the 233rd AAS meeting in Seattle, WA, in January.
Greetings from Your New “Innovation Scientist”
11 December 2018
Peter K. G. Williams introduces himself and his new role as AAS Innovation Scientist and Director of the WorldWide Telescope project. Peter can help you hone your research-related technical skills!
LSSTCorp 2019 Enabling Science Call for Proposals
11 Dec 2018
The Large Synoptic Survey Telescope Corporation's 2019 Enabling Science call for proposals is now open. Deadline: 6 January 2019.
Final Call: Voice Your Opinion on Public Engagement
11 Dec 2018
ScienceCounts, in partnership with the Alda Center for Communicating Science, is conducting an online survey to assess scientists’ attitudes towards science communication and engagement with the general public.