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Calling All 40-Year-Plus and Emeritus Members!
9 September 2013
The AAS is reaching out to its emeritus members and those who have belonged to the Society for at least 40 years to recognize them for their long-term support and to explore how better to serve them.
Needed: Judges for Student Posters at the Winter AAS Meeting
5 September 2013
The AAS Executive Office seeks volunteers to judge posters for the Chambliss Astronomy Achievement Student Awards at the 223rd AAS meeting in Washington, DC, in January 2014. You can sign up when you register or submit...
NOAO Proposals for Semester 2014A Due Soon
5 Sep 2013
The National Optical Astronomy Observatory invites observing proposals for the period 1 February - 31 July 2014. Time is available on telescopes at Kitt Peak, Cerro Tololo, Mauna Kea, and other observatories. Deadline...
Applications Invited for the APS/AIP Science & Technology Postdoc
4 September 2013
The American Physical Society and American Institute of Physics will jointly sponsor a science policy fellowship at the US Dept. of Education. The selected fellow will spend up to two years working on science, technology...
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...