Important work to better understand how to communicate the work.

What is a CV? How is this different from a résumé? How do I start building a CV? All of these questions and more await within this guide written by many of our authors! 🔭✨☄️ astrobites.org/2025/09/23/g...

AAS and 57 other science societies sent a letter to Congress today, expressing concern over provisions in the 7 August 2025 Executive Order titled "Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking." aas.org/press/letter... 🔭

#AAS247 Splinter Meeting proposal submission closes on Thursday, 25 September! Don’t miss your chance to organize a session at the 247th AAS meeting (4–8 January 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona). 👉 Submit proposals: aas.org/meetings/aas247/splinter-meetings 🔭

Fun fact: Luka was adopted the day after we onboarded the first cohort for P/A SEA Change. He immediately went to work for us.

We are back to making public updates: mailchi.mp/237c477cc78f... . We did quite a bit in August!

From Samantha Wong: Looking to add a more modern touch to your physics teaching? Check out “Bringing Contemporary Physicists to the Classroom” for resources, slide decks, and more! 🔭✨☄️ astrobites.org/2025/08/22/c...

If you wanted to attend our session at #AAPTSM25 and weren't able to, we compiled this small list of resources to share: docs.google.com/document/d/1... Please feel free to reach out if you're interested in joining cohort 5!

Our friends at @optica.org are posting about International Cat Day. Director @alevickna.bsky.social works with 3 cats. First photo is of Luka, modeling an @aapthq.bsky.social scarf. Next is Penelope Luka, his child. Last is Granddad, who is almost 20. They attend Zoom meetings. Two are physicists.

Awarding at the #AAPTSM25!

And another awardee!

We've been a bit quiet because we've been working. We're excited that Eastern Mich. Physics and Astro earned a Bronze Award- they'll receive at #AAPTSM25. As always, we look forward to continuing the work with them!

Our July update was a bit late, BUT we have been hard at work: mailchi.mp/8350964088b8... Good exciting news is in the forecast!

We've been rather busy, but we will have exciting news in the near future. @alevickna.bsky.social will be at #AAPTSM25, moderating a panel re. SEA Change and the different ways to be involved. As the title states, this is an all hands on deck endeavor.

The American Astronomical Society, bsky.app/profile/seti..., and the NASA Community College Network have teamed up to provide an exciting and impactful program that brings top #astronomy researchers into the classrooms of community colleges around the United States. aas.org/press/new-aa... 🔭

Are you looking to build a community of physics educators in the SoCal region? Join the STEP UP team at the CASE conference Oct 17-19. Early bird registration is ending soon! Register by Jul 31: buff.ly/kr5cdZq #cascience25

AAPT, in partnership with @aacu.org, (AERA), @aaup.bsky.social, (WEPAN), and @uaw.org, has filed a lawsuit challenging DOGE’s unlawful mass terminations of grants at NSF, and the consequent harms to AAPT, many of our members, and America’s scientific research enterprise. ow.ly/mbjA50WegLi

Good article to check out- we are grateful and proud to work with Optica and NSBP, with Stephen Roberson as a rep, on program

Our monthly update: mailchi.mp/4ea915c65bf3...

AAS and 52 other science societies and organizations sent a letter to Congress this morning expressing concern over recent organizational and financial developments at NSF, and urging Congress to exercise its oversight authority to preserve American STEM leadership. aas.org/press/letter... 🔭

Schedule for #BlackSpaceWeek 2025! Links to register coming soon🤭 Which event/panels pique your interest? 👀

Avery Abramson from the University of Texas at Austin shares her experiences from AAS's Congressional Visits Day. aas.org/posts/news/2... 🔭 📷 AAS CVD participants outside the US Capitol Building.

If you are passionate about addressing systemic barriers to STEMM education and are located in West Alabama or Western Pennsylvania, APPLY BY MAY 23 for the AAAS K-12 STEMM Catalyst pilot initiative! Learn more:

The AAS is aware of reports of pending restructuring and more grant cancellations at NSF, and is working to learn more and formulate a response. If you have been directly impacted, please share your story (aas.org/form/share-y...) or contact us at [email protected].

🖋️ Wrap up our #WeekofAction by drafting or submitting an op-ed about why science and space research must remain a national priority and why we should #SaveScience. Sharing your perspective can inspire thousands! Take a look at tips and guidelines here: aas.org/posts/news/2...

#SaveScience #WeekOfAction

AAS CEO Kevin Marvel is calling on YOU to help us save American science from devastating proposed funding cuts. Join our #WeekOfAction today by taking a few minutes to write to your members of Congress using this easy form: aas.org/advocacy/get.... #SaveScience

issues.org/inclusive-sc... Article by David Asai (formerly of HHMI) re. why we need to include everyone in science education and why work to remove unnecessary barriers and fix system is so important.

This past weekend on May 3rd, we met our 4th anniversary of onboarding cohort 1! Since that day, we've awarded 3 departments (so far- anticipate more this year!), have 3 more cohorts, 32 depts across 14 states engaging in the SEA Change process.

Earlier today, AAAS CEO Sudip Parikh testified as a bipartisan witness before the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, warning that without immediate action, the U.S. runs the risk of losing its position as a global leader in biomedical research and innovation.

POTUS released a skinny FY 2026 budget, proposing to drastically cut funding for federal R&D across several agencies. AAAS urges Congress to reject the budget and to reaffirm their long-standing bipartisan support for S&T investments. Read the full statement: www.aaas.org/news/preside...

🚨 The President’s Budget Request for FY2026 is rumored to include a 55% cut to the National Science Foundation. Take two minutes today to ask your members of Congress to join a bipartisan letter calling for $10.18 billion in funding for the NSF. aas.org/urge-nsf-sup...

131 people have asked Congress to support NSF so far. We need more voices! Take 2 minutes & use this easy form to contact your members of Congress. Raise your hands in the comments & repost to your networks if you have taken action! aas.org/urge-nsf-sup...

Thank you for taking action to support the NSF! The DOE Office of Science also needs your voice! Take two minutes today to ask your members of Congress to support the Office of Science and oppose indirect cost caps, using this easy form: aas.org/urge-doe-sup...

Did you know NASA science is facing a 50% budget cut??? Please read this @astrobites.bsky.social post to learn more about it and what you can do astrobites.org/2025/04/15/h...

Join us for the next AAPT Virtual Coffee Hour on "Science Policy and Education in Turbulent Times" with host Mitch Ambrose, AIP Policy on May 6th at 7:30 pm ET. This event is open to the public. ow.ly/5HGY50Vyosc #AAPTCoffeeHour #PhysicsEducation #ITeachPhysics

Happy #WorldQuantumDay! Today, World Quantum Day raises awareness and understanding of #quantum science and #technology globally. Find out how we support quantum science, from the Optica Quantum journal to hosting experts at Optica Quantum 2.0 and more 👉 bit.ly/3E9XFQm

mailchi.mp/17c19dab8112... A little late, but our latest monthly update!

Rachel and Beth also serve on the P/A SEA Change Committee, too! We saw a lot of our P/A SEA Change collaborators, past and present, last week, as well as connected with potential collaborators- departments interested in participating, people interested in reviewing, etc.

Here’s more detail on the $420 million NASA says it has cut in contracts and grants. Oh wait - there is little detail publicly available. spacenews.com/nasa-termina...

At the @aip.bsky.social TEAM-UP together effort. We are happy to discuss P/A SEA Change. Several terrific people from AIP, @aas.org @aapthq.bsky.social and of course, APS, are around at the APS Meeting. Those are a few of our terrific partners/collaborators who are working the program.

We aren't quite ready for reviewer recruitment or for cohort 5 recruitment, BUT we will be shortly. If you might be interested in either one, please fill out this form to be notified when we are recruiting! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

race.usc.edu/coalition/ A new effort from Univ. of Southern California to clarify what diversity, equity, and inclusion work is doing.

Join the next #Physics & #Astronomy SEA Change webinar on "The Importance of Mental Health in STEM" with presenter Jessica Harris, Owner and Founder of Jessica A. Harris, LLC on March 5th at 3:00 pm ET. ow.ly/OIIk50V3zex #SEAChangewebinar

Our next P/A SEA Change webinar is with Jessica Harris! It is on March 5 at 3 PM ET. The title “The Importance of Mental Health in STEM.” Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

educationcounsel.com/our_work/pub... From EducationCounsel, a law firm, re. the Feb. 14 "Dear Colleague" letter from Dept. of Education. Might be useful to better understand things.

Hey students! Have you applied to the Amplify Optics Immersion Program? Each year, this program brings together Black students in #physics and #engineering to explore research and career opportunities in optics. Learn more and apply by 17 March: bit.ly/41vDOE9 💡

Join the next #Physics & #Astronomy SEA Change webinar on "The Importance of Mental Health in STEM" with presenter Jessica Harris, Owner and Founder of Jessica A. Harris, LLC on March 5th at 3:00 pm ET. ow.ly/nqk850V3zey #SEAChangewebinar

The Organization for Physics at Two-Year Colleges (OPTYCs) is currently accepting applications for the Mentoring and Networking program. Learn more and apply at optycs.aapt.org/Mentorship/. #OPTYCs #PhysicsEducation #PhysicsTeachers #ITeachPhysics

This week!