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New Report on Women Among Physics & Astronomy Faculty
26 Aug 2013
The AIP Statistical Research Center's latest publication shows that the representation of women among physics faculty members continues to grow, reaching 14% in 2010. In astronomy-only departments, women account for 19%...
Call for Nominations: 2014 Vannevar Bush & Public Service Awards
2 September 2013
The National Science Board seeks nominations for its 2014 awards honoring exemplary science leadership and public service. Deadline: 30 October 2013.
Observe with the NASA Infrared Telescope Facility
29 Aug 2013
NASA invites observing proposals for the Infrared Telescope Facility on Mauna Kea, Hawaii, for the 2014A semester. Deadline: 1 October 2013.
Preliminary Slate for the 2014 AAS Election & Call for More Nominations
27 Aug 2013
AAS members will elect new officers and councilors in early 2014. A preliminary slate of candidates is now in hand, and additional nominations are welcome. Deadline: 16 September.
From the Executive Office
29 Aug 2013
With Executive Officer Kevin Marvel on sabbatical, other managers on the AAS staff are taking turns writing this column. In this installment, Kim Earle, Director of Meeting Services, reports on the inaugural events in...
Apply Now for Sigma Xi Grants-in-Aid of Research
27 Aug 2013
Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society, invites applications from undergraduates and graduate students for grants up to $5,000. Deadline: 15 October 2013.
Cycle 4 Call for Proposals: LWA1 Radio Observatory
27 Aug 2013
The Long Wavelength Array invites applications for observing time between 1 March and 1 December 2014. Deadline: 1 November 2013.
Applications Invited for OSTP Internship Program
27 Aug 2013
The Office of Science and Technology Policy seeks applications for its Spring 2014 Internship Program from college and university students who are U.S. citizens. Deadline: 4 October 2013.
Report on the 2012 IAU XXVIII General Assembly
26 August 2013
Ed Guinan and Kathie Bailey-Mathae review highlights from the triennial IAU General Assembly held in Beijing, China, in August 2012. The next such gathering will be in Honolulu, Hawaii, in August 2015.
NASA Seeks Nominations for COPAG Executive Committee
26 Aug 2013
NASA's Astrophysics Division invites nominations for new Cosmic Origins Program Analysis Group (COPAG) Executive Committee members. Self nominations are welcome. Deadline: 20 September.
NASA ExoPAG Convenes in Conjunction with 45th DPS Meeting
26 Aug 2013
NASA's Exoplanet Exploration Program Analysis Group holds its 8th meeting just prior to, and at the same venue as, the upcoming DPS meeting in Denver. ExoPAG meetings offer an opportunity to discuss scientific and...
New Statistics on Physics & Astronomy Degrees
26 Aug 2013
The AIP Statistical Research Center has published two new reports that provide a detailed, department-by-department listing of Fall 2012 enrollment and 2011-12 degree data for every degree-granting physics and astronomy...
Kavli Prize Nominations Open 1 September
21 Aug 2013
The Kavli Prize recognizes scientists for their seminal advances in three research areas: astrophysics, nanoscience, and neuroscience.
Call for Observations in Support of the New Horizons Mission to Pluto
19 August 2013
New Horizons will fly past Pluto and its moons in July 2015, and as Richard Binzel (MIT) explains, mission scientists seek Earth-based observers to monitor the system for at least a year pre- and post-flyby.
Invitation to Host NRAO Community Days
13 Aug 2013
The National Radio Astronomy Observatory invites astronomical institutions to host NRAO Community Days (CDs) to inform the community of the capabilities of NRAO telescopes and help enable users to carry out cutting-edge...