Policy Blog
The AAS Public Policy team uses the Policy Blog to communicate with the membership about current events in the science policy world. Most policy blog posts are written by the John N. Bahcall Public Policy Fellow.
National Space Council Users' Advisory Group Seeks Members
18 December 2017
Nominations now are being accepted from US citizens and organizations for membership on an advisory group that will share its perspectives, interests, and expertise with the government.
Of Caps and Continuing Resolutions
15 December 2017
We take a look at the stopgap funding measure known as a Continuing Resolution (CR) that passed on Thursday, 7 December, but that keeps the government open only through 22 December 2017.
AAS Action Alert: Stop the Graduate Student Tuition Tax
6 Dec 2017
This week, ask your Senators and Representative to strongly oppose the repeal of the income exclusion for graduate tuition waivers in the final version of the tax reform bill.
December Events in Astronomical Science Policy
30 Nov 2017
In this monthly feature of the AAS Policy Blog, we share a calendar of upcoming events in science policy that may be of interest to our members.
NSF Announces Selection of Path Forward for Arecibo Observatory
16 Nov 2017
The National Science Foundation announces the selection of a plan to collaborate with interested parties to maintain science-focused operations at Arecibo Observatory with reduced agency funding.
AAS Policy Alert: Tax Reform Consequences for Higher Education
7 November 2017
This Policy Alert shares time-sensitive information on the potential consequences of the current federal tax reform proposal on higher education, with particular implications for graduate students.
A Post-Hearing Status Update on the NASA Adminstrator
7 November 2017
We take a look at last week's Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation public hearing, during which the potential next administrator of NASA, Rep. James Bridenstine (R-OK), responded to questions.
November Events in Astronomical Science Policy
31 October 2017
Enjoy this new feature of the AAS Policy Blog, in which we share a list of upcoming events that fall under the realm of astronomical science policy.
NASA Responds to WFIRST Review
20 October 2017
NASA officials have reviewed and responded to the independent review of the Wide-Field Infrared Survey Telescope (WFIRST) mission, currently in Phase A and managed by NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.
NSF Requests Concepts for Mid-Scale Research Infrastructure Projects
17 October 2017
The National Science Foundation is seeking community input on existing and future needs for mid-scale ($20-$100 million) research infrastructure projects. The deadline to respond is 8 December 2017.