Benefits of ASA Membership

Benefits to the Profession

You join with other members of your professional society and help the ASA represent our collective interests. The ASA represents you on the:
- National Committee for Astronomy (NCA) of the Australian Academy of Science (AAS). The AAS is Australia's link with the International Council for Science (ICSU) and its constituent bodies and committees, in particular the International Astronomical Union (IAU). The NCA is the standing committee of the AAS which advises on astronomical matters including international relationships.
- Australian Gemini Steering Committee that oversees the operation of the Australian Gemini Office
- Standards Australia committees LG2 (Road Lighting) and LG10 (Obtrusive Lighting)
- Donovan Astronomical Trust
- Federation of Scientific and Technological Societies (FASTS) which aims to represent the interests of scientists and technologists throughout Australia.
- International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) which aims to to preserve and protect the nighttime environment.
The Annual Scientific Meeting, building the community by bringing together Australian astronomers from all branches of astronomy, and allowing host institutions to exhibit themselves to colleagues and prospective students.
Publication of a refereed scientific journal Publications of the Astronomical Society of Australia (PASA)
Public outreach activities via the:

Collective response to community challenges b e.g. NCRIS funding, Stromlo bushfires

Membership is an important addition to the CV, with recognised 'Member' (MASA) and 'Fellow' (FASA) status.
Communication via the ASA exploder, giving news, notices of meetings, job etc.
Access to membership of special interest 'chapters' - ANITA and EPOC.
Discounted registration at the Annual Scientific Meeting.
Discounted (10%) ASA membership for AIP members.
Discounted (10%) AIP membership for ASA members.
Personal access to PASA.
'Open Access' for the world to your PASA papers.
Discounted subscription to Annual Reviews of Astronomy & Astrophysics
Prizes:
- David Allen Prize for outreach publications
- Ellery Lectureship for outstanding contributions in astronomy or related fields.
Factsheets on items of public interest

Harley Wood Winter School, bringing together postgraduate students from across Australia.
ANITA summer school for theoretical astrophysics.
Awards:
- Bok Prize for fourth year (honours) students.
- Charlene Heisler Prize for PhD graduates.
Access to travel grants (Student members only):
- One international travel grant of up to $1000
- Support of attendance at the attendance at the Harley Wood Winter School


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