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News from the Astronomical Society of the Pacific (ASP)
19 Nov 2012
STEMing the Tide
I would be preaching to this particular choir to talk about the value and importance of having an education system, workforce and electorate literate in the disciplines of Science, Technology...
Partnerships with APL for NASA Astrophysics SMEX Exoplanet Missions
4 Mar 2024
The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab (APL) is beginning an Innovation Call process to identify novel science mission concepts in anticipation of NASA's Small Explorer (SMEX) opportunity. Deadline: 10 May.
Register Today for Interactive Virtual Workshop on Equitable and Inclusive Classrooms
23 Apr 2024
Are you interested in designing more equitable courses? Join leaders of the Physics & Astronomy Faculty Teaching Institute for a virtual workshop on equitable and inclusive classrooms on 3 May.
Learn How to Peer Review at AAS 244
26 Mar 2024
If you’d like to feel more confident the next time you’re asked by an editor to peer review a paper, consider applying to attend the upcoming AAS Peer Review Training Workshop in Madison on 9 June.
Bok Awards for Astronomy Presented to High-School Students at Intel Science Fair
22 Jun 2012
Two high school students from Texas and Louisiana are the winners of the 2012 Priscilla and Bart Bok Awards for their astronomy projects presented at the Intel Science and Engineering Fair in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in...
AAS Trustee Jane Rigby Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
3 May 2024
Dr. Jane Rigby, AAS member and elected At-Large Trustee, is being awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Joe Biden.
Realizing Decadal Priorities in Astronomy
14 Feb 2024
AAS President Kelsey Johnson shares her perspective on the importance of advancing decadal priorities in the astronomical sciences and urges the community to help the AAS in its advocacy efforts.
[Workshops Postponed] Register Today for Two Virtual Workshops on Equity in Graduate Admissions
27 Mar 2024
Join AAS and the NSF INCLUDES Alliance: Inclusive Graduate Education Network for a two-part online workshop series on Equity in Graduate Admissions.
An Interview with Mark Clampin, Director of NASA's Astrophysics Division
12 Apr 2024
We talked with Mark Clampin, Director of NASA's Astrophysics Division, about the status of the Astrophysics Division budget and how the Division is managing current and upcoming missions.
The FY25 Presidential Budget Request for NASA
25 Mar 2024
On 11 March, the White House released its President's Budget Request (PBR) for FY25, which includes detailed funding priorities for NASA. In this post, we dig into what the PBR has in store for NASA's Science Mission...
Shaping the Future — Planetary Decadals Driving Scientific Discovery
7 Mar 2024
In a new feature, the AAS Policy Blog hosts a series of posts written by guest authors who assess our progress on decadal priorities and identify new opportunities and challenges for the coming decade. This week, Bethany...
Science for a Technological Society
26 Feb 2024
The AAS Policy Blog will have a series of posts written by guest authors who will assess our progress on the decadal priorities and identify new opportunities and challenges for the coming decade. This week, Daniel Baker...
Report on the National AAS Department Chairs Meeting
1 Jan 2013
The biennial AAS Department Chairs Meeting was held in Chicago on Saturday, 3 November 2012, with about 35 chairs attending from around the nation. The meeting was sponsored by the AAS and organized by Jerry Sellwood...