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了 国际天文学联合会很重要。 超过一个- 美国四分之一的活跃研究天文学家正在进行 与外国科学家合作。 几家大型 具有独特能力的外国仪器通常 美国天文学家使用的。 最大和最重要的 国际会议是国际大会 天文学联合会（IAU）。 1988年，大会将 在美国举行;提供了一个无与伦比的机会 让年轻的美国天文学家见面， 与外国同行的关系。 与许多其他国际科学联盟不同，IAU 强调科学会议和研究报告 结果 国际天文学联合会还强调出席和充分参与 年轻的科学家。 这对持续的健康至关重要。 天文学在美国，美国科学家能够 参加这些会议。 美国天文学会（AAS）将组织一个项目， 为出席天文学联盟大会提供旅费赠款。 将接受出席大会的旅行申请 由AAS颁发，奖项将由评选委员会决定 由IAU美国国家委员会选出。 旅行 补助金计划将由AAS在其会议上公布， 通过AAS通讯中的持续公告。

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.