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Call for Letters of Intent for 2024 IAU Scientific Meetings
25 Aug 2022
Prospective meeting organizers should inform the Internal Astronomical Union (IAU) by sending a Letter of Intent via the IAU Proposal Web Server. Deadline: 15 September.
New AAAS SEA Change Course Launches 1 September
19 Aug 2022
This four-part learning series will feature climate assessment experts who will guide learning sessions that focus on strategies to ensure that assessment results lead to change.
This Month in Astronomical History: August 2022
25 Aug 2022
In this column from the AAS Historical Astronomy Division, Michael E. Marotta of the Austin Astronomical Society writes about the historiography of Caroline Herschel.
A New Stewardship Paradigm for Maunakea
22 Aug 2022
In this guest blog post, Chief Scientist of W.M. Keck Observatory John O'Meara explains recently passed legislation in Hawaiʻi establishing a new governance body for Maunakea.
Highlights from AAS Nova: 7-20 August 2022
22 Aug 2022
AAS Nova provides highlights of recent articles from AJ, ApJ, ApJ Letters, ApJ Supplements, PSJ, and RNAAS to inform you about discoveries you might otherwise overlook.
I'm a Member, Now What?! — Webinar Series for ORCID Members
19 Aug 2022
The second session in ORCID's I’m a Member, Now What?! webinar series is all about the ORCID member portal. View upcoming webinar sessions and register online.
Serve on ESA’s NewAthena Science Redefinition Team
19 Aug 2022
NASA is soliciting applications and nominations for individuals affiliated with US institutions to participate in a European Space Agency (ESA)-led NewAthena Science Re-definition Team. Deadline: 16 September.
Special Message on Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization
18 Aug 2022
AAS President Kelsey Johnson recognizes the deep impact on the AAS's membership of the US Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization and assures that the safety of our members and staff must...
Become An AAS Book Author — Send Us Your Ideas!
17 Aug 2022
Interested in publishing with us or learning more about the AAS-IOP Astronomy eBook series? Please contact us at aas.ebooks@ioppublishing.org.
"Science Happens Here" — Share Your NSF-Powered Stories
10 Aug 2022
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is inviting you to participate in showcasing the amazing science, engineering, innovation, STEM education, cutting-edge research facilities, and more initiatives powered by the NSF.
AAS WorldWide Telescope Brings JWST Images to Millions
9 Aug 2022
The AAS WWT released a special web app for exploring the first images from the JWST telescope. This and other apps received more than 500,000 hits and powered social media posts that got millions of views.
Making the Case for the Future of Astronomy
8 Aug 2022
AAS member Yaswant Devarakonda shares his experiences meeting with the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and others as part of an advocacy day based on the JWST image release celebrations.
Bursting the Monocultural Bubble
8 Aug 2022
A group of faculty members at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley are expanding the offerings of bilingual and Spanish courses, aiming at changing the monocultural and monolingual approach to education.
Highlights from AAS Nova: 23 July - 6 August 2022
8 Aug 2022
AAS Nova provides highlights of recent articles from AJ, ApJ, ApJ Letters, ApJ Supplements, PSJ, and RNAAS to inform you about discoveries you might otherwise overlook.
SPICE Community Workshop
5 Aug 2022
Join a community workshop on Wednesday, 14 September, to help plan for the Space Interferometer for Cosmic Evolution (SPICE), a Far-Infrared Probe mission concept. Registration is required.