Womeninastronomy

Issue of June 26, 2026
eds: Jeremy Bailin, Ferah Munshi, Sethanne Howard, Ben Keller and Stella Kafka

[We hope you all are taking care of yourselves and each other. --eds.]

This week's issues:

1. Last Chance to Nominate Textbook Authors, Amateur Astronomers, Early Career A...

Summer vacation may be all you're thinking about this week, but an important deadline is just four days away! The nomination period for numerous AAS and other awards closes June 30. Take a moment from summer to nominate some worthy astronomers (perhaps even you) for these awards. All awards posts were originally posted on AAS.org.
The AAS prizes include three that are designe...

Amina Diop, item 4AAS Committee on the Status of Women
Issue of June 19, 2026
eds: Jeremy Bailin, Sethanne Howard, Ferah Muns...

The AAS Committee on the Status of Women in Astronomy has compiled dozens of interviews highlighting the diversity of career trajectories available to astronomers, planetary scientists, and enthusiasts. These interviews share advice and lessons learned from individuals who have navigated both traditional and non-traditional paths in the field.
When Sarah Lipscy attends an AAS...