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• The Astronomical Society of the Pacific (ASP) is accepting nominations for the organization’s national annual awards which recognize special achievements in astronomy research, technology, education, and public outreach. Nominations are welcome in seven categories, online or in writing until January 1, 2014. Honorees receive a cash award and engraved plaque, as well as travel and lodging to accept the award at a banquet which takes place as part of the ASP’s Annual Meeting next summer. The awards for which nominations are accepted are as follows: The Maria and Eric Muhlmann Award recognizes recent significant observational results made possible by innovative advances in astronomical instrumentation, software, or observational infrastructure. The Robert J. Trumpler Award is presented each year to a recent recipient of the PhD degree in North America whose research is considered unusually important to astronomy. The Klumpke-Roberts Award recognizes those who have made outstanding contributions to the public understanding and appreciation of astronomy. The Richard A. Emmons Award celebrates outstanding achievement in the teaching of college-level introductory astronomy for non-science majors. The Thomas J. Brennan Award is given for excellence in the teaching of astronomy at the high school level in North America. The Amateur Achievement Award recognizes significant observational or technological contributions to astronomy or amateur astronomy by an individual not employed in the field of astronomy in a professional capacity. The Las Cumbres Amateur Outreach Award honors outstanding educational outreach by an amateur astronomer to K-12 youth and the interested lay public. The nominations deadline is January 1, 2014. Submission guidelines, lists of past recipients and additional information may be found here: www.astrosociety.org/about-us/awards About the ASP Founded in 1889 in San Francisco, the ASP’s mission is to increase the understanding and appreciation of astronomy--by engaging scientists, educators, enthusiasts and the public--to advance science and science literacy. The ASP publishes scholarly and educational materials, conducts professional development programs for formal and informal educators, and holds conferences, symposia, and workshops for astronomers and educators specializing in education and public outreach. More information may be found at www.astrosociety.org

• The Astronomical Society of the Pacific (ASP) is seeking interested applicants for its Executive Director position. The ASP, headquartered in San Francisco, is a nonprofit organization founded in 1889. The ASP seeks an experienced and dynamic leader who shares our passion for astronomy, and our goal to use astronomy to advance science and science literacy. The ASP works with professional astronomers, teachers, outreach professionals, and amateur astronomers creating approaches to teach astronomy that ignite student and public interest in astronomy and science. The ASP also publishes two highly regarded professional publications serving the astronomy research community. We offer competitive compensation and benefits. Information about the ASP can be found at www.astrosociety.org. For a full position profile, interested applicants may email search {at} astrosociety.org. Announcement: Astronomical Society of the Pacific Executive Director Announces Plans to Depart

• James Manning, ASP Executive Director, has announced plans to resign from the position effective February 7, 2014—the 125th birthday of the ASP. Manning has served as Executive Director since 2007. “I’m very proud of the work the staff and I have accomplished during my tenure,” Manning said. “We established a firm financial, operational and programmatic foundation for the Society during an ongoing period of economic challenges in both the nonprofit and public sectors. We’ve taken the ASP in new strategic directions, grown and expanded existing programs and created new ones, grown our digital presence via social and mobile media, and developed sustainable partnerships with other organizations. We have also increased the ASP’s visibility and engagement on the national stage. “But it’s time for me to pursue other interests, and to support and encourage new leadership to build on our accomplishments to carry the ASP into the next 125 years. I look forward to assisting in the transition to a new executive director.” ASP Board President Gordon Myers thanked Manning for his hard work and dedication to ASP. “His work put ASP in a sound financial position and made it a leader in the astronomy education and public outreach community.” The search for a new executive director will begin shortly.