Announcements
The Government Shutdown and You
9 October 2013
The federal government remains shut down. We are sorting out its effects on our astronomical sciences, and we're asking you for your stories, which we'll collect for a letter to Congressional leaders.
F. Richard Stephenson to Receive HAD's 2014 Doggett Prize
4 October 2013
The Historical Astronomy Division's biennial LeRoy E. Doggett Prize will be presented in January to the founder of the field of applied historical astronomy.
Career Profile: Astronomer to Tenure Track Faculty and Observatory Project Scientist
3 Oct 2013
In this installment from the AAS Career Profiles series, cosponsored by the Committee on the Status of Women in Astronomy and the Committee on Employment, an astronomer describes the long road to becoming a tenure-track...
ALMA Cycle 2 Notices of Intent Are Encouraged
3 October 2013
If you think you might submit a proposal for the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array by the December deadline, please submit a non-binding notice of intent by 10 October.
Call for White Papers for the VLA Sky Survey (VLASS)
1 Oct 2013
The National Radio Astronomy Observatory announces an open call for community white papers concerning the science goals, techniques, development areas, and overall design of the VLASS. Deadline: 1 December 2013.
Call for Nominations to the Science Organizing Committee for the VLA Sky Survey
1 Oct 2013
The National Radio Astronomy Observatory announces an open call for nominations of individuals to serve on the VLASS Science Organizing Committee. Deadline: 11 October 2013.
AIP Seeks Applicants for State Department Fellowship
2 October 2013
The American Institute of Physics invites applications for its 2014-2015 State Department Science Fellowship, which is cosponsored by the AAS. Deadline: 1 November 2013.
Judges Needed for Rodger Doxsey Travel Prizes
2 Oct 2013
With the regular abstract deadline for the 223rd AAS meeting now behind us, it’s time to choose this year’s Doxsey Prize winners. We seek help from full members willing to review and rank dissertation abstracts. Sign-up...
President's Column — Fall: A Time for Renewal
2 October 2013
Just past the equinox, AAS President David Helfand reflects on some of the things that make this season special and on some of the special challenges we face this season.
Cryogenic Testing of JWST’s Instruments Under Way
1 October 2013
The science instrument payload of the James Webb Space Telescope has begun the first of three space-simulation tests in a giant thermal vacuum chamber at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center.
New Benefits for Renewing AAS Members
1 October 2013
For the first time ever, the Society is offering a two-year membership-renewal option, locking in the 2014 rate for 2015 as well! Also, you'll receive a 15% discount off your share of the author charges for one paper in...
Register Now for the Fall Session of Adopt-a-Physicist!
30 September 2013
If you have a degree in physics at any level and enjoy sharing your story with students, consider participating in Adopt-a-Physicist, a free program for high-school physics classes hosted by the physics honor society...
AAS 223: A Stimulus Package for Astronomy in the Nation’s Capital
30 September 2013
The 223rd AAS meeting in January 2014 will be our first in a new venue, the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor. Highlights include HEAD and HAD special sessions, a record number of Town Hall...
Status Report on NSF's Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Grants (AAG) Program
26 Sep 2013
Jim Ulvestad, director of the National Science Foundation's Division of Astronomical Sciences, reviews the AAG program's FY 2013 results and looks ahead to what we can expect in FY 2014. The FY 2014 deadline for receipt...
Get Your Copy of the AAS 2012 Annual Report
26 September 2013
The Society’s annual report for calendar year 2012 is now available for downloading as a PDF file. It includes a financial report and summarizes our membership, meetings, and other activities.