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NASA Astrophysics Strategic Implementation Plan

14 December 2012

The Astrophysics Division at NASA Headquarters has prepared a Strategic Implementation Plan to describe the activities currently being undertaken in response to the decadal survey recommendations within the current budgetary constraints. The plan is available at

Astrophysics Documents

During the upcoming AAS meeting in Long Beach, Astrophysics Division Director Dr. Paul Hertz will present an overview of the plan and hold a question and answer session at the NASA Town Hall (Tuesday, January 8, 2013, during 12:45pm - 1:45pm).

Visiting Astrophysics Scientist Positions at NASA HQ

The Astrophysics Division seeks one or more experienced scientists to fill visiting scientist positions within the Division at NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC. These are two-year positions, extendible to six years, filled by scientists who take leave from their home institution. Positions are available in all areas of astrophysics research, technology, and missions.

A curriculum vitae and cover letter must be provided by January 31, 2013.

American Astronomical Society

The 221st Meeting of the AAS

The 221st AAS Meeting will be held 6-10 January 2013 in Long Beach, California, at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center.

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