Arecibo Observatory's iconic 305-meter radio/radar telescope collapsed this week — a devastating loss for the scientific community and the people of Puerto Rico.
The AAS Public Policy Department is now accepting applications for our annual Congressional Visits Day (CVD). Sign up for the virtual CVD by Friday 22 January 2021.
An executive order issued on 22 Sep. to prevent and punish diversity training for federal agencies, federal contractors, and federal grant recipients is expected to be rescinded during the incoming Biden administration.
The Senate Appropriations Subcommittees have finalized their fiscal year 2021 appropriations. Here are some details on the funding for NASA and other federal agencies that support the astronomical sciences.
AAS member Jedidah Isler (Dartmouth College) has been named to the Biden-Harris NASA review team, which will work to understand the operations of the agency and help ensure a smooth transition to the new administration.
NASA’s Science Mission Directorate will hold a community town hall with Thomas Zurbuchen and his leadership team on 17 November to discuss updates to NASA’s science programs and share the current status of activities.
We ask you to take a stand on the proposed regulation to limit the duration of international student visas and make your voice heard by 26 October. And remember to vote on 3 November.
Colleges and universities should embrace sustainability education as a vital field that requires tailored educational experiences delivered through courses, majors, minors, and research and graduate degrees.
The AAS's Committee on Astronomy and Public Policy issued a survey to the AAS membership to evaluate impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic in May. We now have a second round of the survey as the pandemic continues to spread...