The AAS is now hiring for a Deputy Director of Public Policy. Apply by May 24th for full consideration.

For more information, please see appam.mcjobboard.net/jobs/150659

Looking to get involved in science advocacy and policy? Applications for the John N. Bahcall Public Policy Fellowship are now open! Deadline to apply is July 1st with a flexible start time.

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We interviewed NASA Astrophysics Division Director Mark Clampin on the state of the division given the lean budget for FY24 and FY25. We discuss NASA's goals for the future and the status of ongoing missions such as NASAHubble and Chandra Observatory

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Just days after Congress passed it's first set of FY24 funding bills, the White House released their FY25 budget request. NASA SMD would receive significantly less funds than in previous years, a full $1.5B below FY20 when adjusted for inflation. Our take: aas.org/posts/advocacy…

Applications for the John N. Bahcall Public Policy Fellowship are now open! Come join us this Fall and get involved astronomy advocacy and in space and science policy. Apply by May 1 for full consideration. Learn more:
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We're publishing a series of blog posts on the importance of the Decadal Surveys in guiding US space science. This week guest authors Bethany Ehlmann and Brett Denevi write about the future of Planetary Science, which has been threatened by severe budget cuts.
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Last week Congress finally passed the FY24 appropriations bills for the federal science agencies. In it, the NSF gets significantly less funding, with a lot of the cuts falling to research grants and STEM education. Learn more in our latest blog post:
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Congress is currently considering a new set of funding bills for FY24 that is likely to pass before the end of the week. In it, NASA's Science Mission Directorate would receive a nearly 6% cut from FY23. Learn more in our latest blog post: aas.org/posts/advocacy…

Over the next few weeks the AAS Policy Blog will feature guest posts on the state of the Decadal Recommendations. See our first post on the Solar and Space Physics Decadal here by survey chair Dan Baker here:
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This is a critical moment for the astronomical sciences. Congress needs to pass a bill that provides the necessary support to federal science programs.

Call/email your representatives today to let them know how important federal funding is to you!

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The Dept. of Commerce is calling for more considerations for space sustainability, including protection of the dark & quiet skies for astronomy, examinations of the effects on the atmosphere from launch/burn-up, and Lunar environment protections.

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ACT NOW! Contact your congresspeople to ask for support to fund NASA, NSF & Department of Energy’s Office of Science to protect these agencies from severe budget cuts & let them know how important federal funding is for the astronomical sciences in the US. aas.org/advocacy/get-i…

📣 Last Call for CVD Volunteers!

This year Congressional Visits Day will take place on 15-17 April. Volunteers will be selected in early-mid February, followed by training webinars throughout March. Applications are due TODAY by 11:59 pm ET: aas.org/posts/advocacy…

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Just a few days left to sign up to volunteer at the AAS Congressional Visits Day!

Action Alert: Congress is currently debating federal funding for FY24, which means now is the time to make your voice heard! Help protect funding for the astronomical sciences by calling or emailing your representatives today!

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Volunteer for Congressional Visits Day!

This year CVD will take place on 15-17 April. Volunteers will be selected in early-mid February, followed by training webinars throughout March. Apply by 11:59 pm ET on 2 February: aas.org/posts/advocacy…

Deadline for sign up extended to Feb 2nd. Come to DC to learn about science policy and to chat with your Congressional representatives about astronomy!
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