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Apply for IAU Membership in 2024 by 15 December
24 Oct 2023
The International Astronomical Union (IAU) encourages applications for new Individual and Junior members to be admitted in 2024. Apply by 15 December 2023.
Register for the IAU Symposium #385 on Astronomy and Satellite Constellations
29 Aug 2023
This symposium on the impact of satellite constellations on astronomy will take place 2-6 October 2023 online and in person on La Palma in the Canary Islands. The online registration deadline is 17 September 2023.
Apply Now for IAU Membership in 2023
18 Oct 2022
The International Astronomical Union (IAU) encourages applications for new Individual and Junior members to be admitted in 2023. Apply by 15 December 2022.
Results of the AAS Special Election
11 Aug 2021
Sarah Gibson (National Center for Atmospheric Research/High Altitude Observatory) is the AAS's newest representative to the US National Committee for the International Astronomical Union.
Special Election: US National Committee for the International Astronomical Union
8 Jul 2021
The National Academy of Sciences' US National Committee for the IAU normally includes three elected AAS members, but we currently have only two. To fill the vacancy, the AAS will hold a special election this summer.
IAU Kickstarts Action on Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity
19 Jan 2021
The International Astronomical Union has published Springboard to Action outlining concrete actions that can be taken by individuals and organizations to improve equity, inclusion, and diversity in astronomy.
IAU General Assembly Postponed, IAU Membership Applications Due
3 Dec 2020
Due to uncertainties related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Astronomical Union has decided to postpone the XXXI General Assembly in Busan, South Korea, one year to August 2022.
Survey on the Research Culture in Astronomy
30 Oct 2020
AAS members, especially early career astronomers, are invited to participate in a study of the research culture in astronomy. This includes aspirations in research, experience of the publication culture, and perceptions...
Apply Now for IAU Membership in 2021
8 Oct 2020
The International Astronomical Union encourages applications for new Individual and Junior members to be admitted in 2021. Apply by 15 December 2020.
Communicating Astronomy with the Public 2020 Conference Invites Abstracts
6 Feb 2020
The International Astronomical Union's CAP 2020 Conference will be held 21-25 September at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia, and the organizers invite proposals for talks, posters, and workshops. Deadline: 15...