American Astronomical Society (AAS)
Adam Burgasser is a Professor of Astronomy & Astrophysics and Physics at UC San Diego, where their tenure has spanned from 2009 to the present, including roles as Assistant, Associate, and full Professor of Physics. In addition to their academic responsibilities, Adam serves as a Vice President of the American Astronomical Society since June 2021, responsible for organizing national conferences. Adam's experience includes positions as a Visiting Professor at the University of Bern and University of Exeter in 2019, and previous roles at the American Astronomical Society as Chair of the Committee on the Status of Minorities in Astronomy from 2013 to 2016. Adam has also held visiting positions at Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias and served as Affiliate Graduate Faculty at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Education includes a BS in Physics from UC San Diego and both an MS and PhD in Physics from Caltech.
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American Astronomical Society (AAS)
The American Astronomical Society (AAS), established in 1899, is a major international organization of professional astronomers, astronomy educators, and amateur astronomers. Its membership of approximately 8,000 also includes physicists, geologists, engineers, and others whose interests lie within the broad spectrum of subjects now comprising the astronomical sciences. The mission of the AAS is to enhance and share humanity’s scientific understanding of the universe as a diverse and inclusive astronomical community, which it achieves through publishing, meetings, science advocacy, education and outreach, and training and professional development.