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New AIP Report on Astronomy Enrollments & Degrees
7 July 2014
Based on a recent survey, the latest offering from the American Institute of Physics Statistical Research Center summarizes US astronomy enrollment and degree data at the bachelor's, master's, and doctorate levels.
Christopher Impey Appointed as HHMI Professor
1 Jul 2014
AAS member Chris Impey is the first astronomer to be named a Howard Hughes Medical Institute professor in recognition of his excellence in both scientific research and science education.
IAU OAD Issues 2014 Call for Proposals
30 Jun 2014
The International Astronomical Union (IAU) Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD) seeks proposals to stimulate education and development. Deadline: 31 August 2014.
Appropriations on Hold, Future Uncertain
27 June 2014
Consideration of the appropriations bill that funds NASA, NSF, and a host of other agencies broke down amid disagreements over potential amendments.
Wanted: Deadlines & Sponsors for the 2015 AAS Wall Calendar
21 Mar 2013
Provided free to all members, the annual AAS Wall Calendar highlights important astronomical events month by month. The AAS is now seeking sponsors and key dates and deadlines for the 2015 edition.
Last Call! AAS 2015 Prize Nominations Are Due 30 June
21 Mar 2014
The AAS needs your help in getting due recognition for our most outstanding colleagues. Nominations and letters of support for the AAS prizes for 2015 must arrive in the Secretary's office by Monday, 30 June 2014.
Nominations Accepted for New COPAG Members
25 Jun 2014
Nominations (including self-nominations) are invited for new members of the Executive Committee of NASA's Cosmic Origins Program Analysis Group (COPAG). Terms are three years. Deadline: 18 August 2014.
New Deadline for Proposals to Operate KPNO 2.1-meter Telescope
24 June 2014
The National Optical Astronomy Observatory seeks proposals for the operation of Kitt Peak National Observatory's 2.1-meter and Coudé feed telescopes. Letters of intent are due 1 August 2014.
DASCH Data Release 3 Now Available
23 June 2014
The third data release for the Digital Access to a Sky Century @ Harvard is now online. DASCH provides images, astrometry, and photometry from the digitized Harvard plates for the period 1885 to 1992.
IAU Issues Call for Proposals for Commissions
23 June 2014
The International Astronomical Union invites proposals from the global astronomical community to renew existing IAU Commissions or to create new ones. Letters of intent are due by 15 October 2014.
Nominations Sought for Vannevar Bush & Public Service Awards
20 June 2014
Every year the National Science Board salutes leaders with remarkable contributions and public service in science and engineering through its honorary awards. Nominations for 2015 are due by 1 October 2014.
Planning for the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse in the US
19 June 2014
A solar eclipse crosses the US on 21 August 2017. Anyone interested in doing science and/or public outreach for this event are invited to the 2nd Eclipse Planning Workshop in Columbia, Missouri, in August 2014.
(Past) President’s Column: A Valediction
16 June 2014
David J. Helfand offers a valedictory column in which he channels Charles Dickens to describe the best of times and worst of times, that is, his two years as AAS President.
Conference on Industrial Physics in Emerging Economies II
16 June 2014
Travel support is available for graduate students, postdocs, and early-career scientists who wish to attend the Industrial Physics Forum that will be held 29 Sept. to 3 Oct. 2014 in Brazil.
US Senate Set to Consider NASA and NSF Appropriations
13 June 2014
The House of Representatives passed their bill funding NASA and NSF on 30 May, with strong increases for research at both agencies. The Senate now looks to take up its version of the bill, which passed out of committee...