Policy Blog
The AAS Public Policy team uses the Policy Blog to communicate with the membership about current events in the science policy world. Most policy blog posts are written by the John N. Bahcall Public Policy Fellow.
AAS President’s Statement on Afghanistan
19 Aug 2021
The leadership of the AAS is deeply concerned and saddened by the current situation in Afghanistan and pledges to do what we can to assist and advocate for Afghan scientists and their families.
Remembering Past Decadal Surveys Before the Astro2020 Report Releases
18 Aug 2021
This is the second article in a series where we address how we as a community can and should advocate for our priorities with the policy makers who control the funds that make our science possible.
August 2021 Events in Astronomical Science Policy
28 Jul 2021
Here is a look at astronomy-related policy events on the schedule for August 2021.
House Appropriations for FY 2022
21 Jul 2021
The House of Representatives Appropriations Subcommittees met to finalize their fiscal year 2022 markups. Here are some details on the funding for NASA and other federal agencies that support the astronomical sciences.
Science Education Should Be National Priority, Says New Report
20 Jul 2021
A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine calls on the federal government to encourage focusing resources on high-quality science education for all US students.
National Academies Establish Strategic Council for Research Excellence, Integrity, and Trust
20 Jul 2021
The council will convene stakeholders across the research enterprise to develop ways to promote high-quality research practices and to anticipate and address challenges to research ethics and integrity.
Some Food for Thought as We Await Release of the Astro2020 Report
20 Jul 2021
In this first article in a new series, we address how we as a community can and should advocate for our priorities with the policy makers who control the funds that make our science possible.
July 2021 Events in Astronomical Science Policy
8 Jul 2021
Here is a look at astronomy-related policy events on the schedule for July 2021.
National Academies Webinar: "Call to Action for Science Education"
8 Jul 2021
A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine — Call to Action for Science Education: Building Opportunity for the Future — will be released at a free webinar on 13 July. Register today...
NASA Announces Public Meeting on Mission Equity, Request for Information
6 Jul 2021
A public meeting to discuss NASA's recent request for information, "Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities in NASA Programs, Contracts, and Grants," will take place at 1 pm ET on Tuesday, 13 July...