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With launch still on track for early 2021, the JWST Cycle 1 call for proposals has been reopened, with up to 6,000 hours available for general observers. Proposals are due by 8:00 pm Eastern time on 1 May 2020.

The Astrophysics Division invites nominations for service on the Astrophysics Advisory Committee that advises the Astrophysics Division Director. Nomination deadline: 31 March.

AAS CVD 2020 is happening 23-25 March. We will select volunteers to come to Washington, DC, to raise visibility and support for science. Sign-up deadline: 25 January.

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.

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!

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...

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.

Nearly 800 ballots have been cast thus far, but do we have yours?

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.

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 has published summaries of many of the plenary talks and press briefings from throughout the 235th AAS meeting.

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.

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.

Happy New Year! Here is a look at astronomy-related policy events on the schedule for January 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.