Support for Participation in the International Astronomical Union (IAU): for U.S. Participants in the 1988 General Assembly of the IAU

美国天文学家有意义地参加国际天文学联合会的会议是很重要的。超过四分之一的活跃的美国研究天文学家正在与外国科学家合作开展项目。美国天文学家经常使用一些具有独特功能的大型外国仪器。最大和最重要的国际会议是国际天文学联合会（IAU）大会。1988年，大会将在美国举行；为年轻的美国天文学家提供了与外国同行会面并发展工作关系的绝佳机会。与许多其他国际科学联合会不同，国际天文学联合会强调科学会议和研究成果的展示。国际天文学联合会还强调年轻科学家的出席和充分参与。美国科学家能够参加这些会议，对美国天文学的持续健康发展至关重要。美国天文学会（AAS）将组织一项资助计划，用于参加国际天文学联合会大会的旅行。参加大会的旅行申请将由AAS接受，奖项将由美国国际天文学联合会全国委员会选出的评选委员会决定。旅行补助计划将由AAS在其会议上公布，并通过AAS通讯的持续公告。

Meaningful participation by U.S. astronomers in the meetings of the International Astronomical Union is important. Over one- quarter of the active U.S. research astronomers are working on projects in collaboration with foreign scientists. Several large foreign instruments which have unique capabilities are routinely used by U.S. astronomers. The largest and most important international meeting is the General Assembly of the International Astronomical Union (IAU). In 1988 the General Assembly will be held in the United States; providing an unparalleled opportunity for young U.S. astronomers to meet and develop working relationships with their counterparts from foreign countries. Unlike many other international scientific unions, the IAU emphasizes scientific sessions and presentation of research results. The IAU also stresses attendance and full participation by young scientists. It is important for the continued health of astronomy in the U.S. that American scientists be able to participate in these meetings. The American Astronomical Society (AAS) will organize a program of grants for travel to attend the IAU General Assembly. Applications for travel to the General Assembly will be accepted by the AAS, and awards will be decided by a selection committee chosen by the U.S. National Committee for the IAU. The travel grant program will be publicized by the AAS at its meetings and through continuing announcements in the AAS Newsletter.