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International Travel Grant Deadline Extended
16 Jan 2018
Individuals at US institutions are welcome to apply for support to attend the August 2018 General Assembly of the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in Vienna, Austria. Deadline: 28 February.
IAU General Assembly & Membership Application Deadlines
15 January 2018
Register to attend the August 2018 General Assembly of the International Astronomical Union (IAU) by 31 January, and apply to join the IAU as a regular or junior member by 2 February.
Answers to Questions About Joining the IAU
25 September 2017
David Soderblom, a member of the IAU Membership Committee, responds to frequently asked questions and comments about joining the International Astronomical Union.
IAU Individual Membership Application Period Now Open
8 September 2017
The US National Committee for the International Astronomical Union is accepting applications through 2 February 2018 for individual IAU membership.
IAU Calls for Consistency in Use of Polarization Angle
18 December 2015
The International Astronomical Union recommends that all astronomers, including those working on the cosmic microwave background, follow the IAU resolution for the polarization angle in all their publications.
IAU Members: Sign Up for Post-GA Commissions
30 April 2015
After the recent approval of Commissions by the IAU Executive Committee, to take effect at the end of the August 2015 General Assembly in Honolulu, now is the time to sign up for these Commissions if you wish.
Why You Should Attend the IAU General Assembly
5 March 2015
This summer's International Astronomical Union meeting in Honolulu will be a truly universal gathering. You won't want to miss out on the science, the collaboration, and the opportunity to shape the future of our...
Cast Your Vote for IAU Commission Reform
5 November 2014
Members of the International Astronomical Union are encouraged to weigh in on which of the proposed Commissions — some old, some new — they're most interested in joining. Deadline: 31 December.
From the Executive Office
22 Apr 2014
AAS Executive Officer Kevin Marvel looks forward to the IAU General Assembly, 3-14 August 2015, in beautiful Honolulu, Hawaii.
IAU Symposia & Focus Meetings at the 2015 GA in Hawaii
18 October 2013
The International Astronomical Union invites proposals for symposia and focus meetings at the August 2015 General Assembly in Honolulu. Deadline: 15 December 2013.