News
News from the Astronomical Society of the Pacific
26 Apr 2014
The ASP’s new executive director, Linda Shore, introduces herself and offers some thoughts on using astronomy to enhance scientific literacy among students and the public.
Get Ready for Your Close-up at the 224th AAS Meeting
24 April 2014
Learn how to communicate effectively with the press and public by attending our science-communication workshop on Sunday afternoon, 1 June, in Boston.
KICP Education & Outreach Summer School for Graduate Students
25 Apr 2014
The Kavli Institute for Cosmological Physics invites applications from students seeking an immersive experience in science education and public outreach. Deadline: 13 May 2014.
Astronomers Elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciences
23 April 2014
AAS members Neta Bahcall and Fiona Harrison are among the 204 highly accomplished individuals newly elected to one of the US's most prestigious honorary societies.
Two Reasons to Update Your AAS Member Profile
23 Apr 2014
Have you obtained your ORCID iD yet? We tell you how to get one and how to add it to your AAS member profile, which can now accept your cell-phone number too.
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 30 June 2014.
From the Executive Office
22 Apr 2014
AAS Executive Officer Kevin Marvel looks forward to the IAU General Assembly, 3-14 August 2015, in beautiful Honolulu, Hawaii.
Ecuador Establishes Division of Solar Physics Phenomena
19 April 2014
As part of the United Nations Basic Space Science Initiative and International Space Weather Initiative, a new solar-physics station has been set up at Quito Astronomical Observatory.
The Appropriations Process: Proceeding Under Regular Order...So Far
26 Apr 2014
The Congress’ two week recess—time lawmakers spend at home in their states/districts—comes to an end on Monday (28 April 2014). When we last left off in this space (much too long ago) we were discussing how the President...
The Heartbleed Bug and Your AAS Account
14 April 2014
The recent Internet security vulnerability doesn't appear to have compromised any AAS member data, but we nevertheless recommend that you change all your online passwords.
Proposals Sought for Operation of KPNO 2.1-meter Telescope
11 April 2014
The National Optical Astronomy Observatory seeks proposals for the operation of the Kitt Peak National Observatory 2.1-meter and Coudé feed telescopes. Deadline: 7 July 2014.
AAS Members Win 2014 Guggenheim Fellowships
10 Apr 2014
Astronomers Ray Jayawardhana (University of Toronto) and Sylvain Veilleux (University of Maryland) are among the latest recipients of Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowships.
Uwingu Invites Applications for Graduate-Student Travel Grants
8 April 2014
Doctoral students needing funds to report their solar-system or exoplanet research results at scientific meetings may apply to Uwingu for travel grants. Deadline: 30 April 2014.
Reviewers Wanted for European Union Grant Proposals
7 Apr 2014
The EU seeks astronomers and physicists from all over the world to review proposals for its Horizon 2020 program. Reviewers will be paid and will have travel expenses reimbursed.
A New Resource Guide for Education & Outreach
6 April 2014
The Menu of Outreach Opportunities in Science Education (MOOSE) was assembled for the AAS Astronomy Ambassadors program and is now available to the entire astronomical community.