Visiting Astronomers

The American Astronomical Society, with the continued support of the National Science Foundation, has recently announced the fourth program of Visiting Professors in Astronomy. Participation in the 1961–62 program is open to interested colleges, junior colleges, and universities, and since one of the purposes of the visits is to stimulate interest in astronomy and to promote college curricula in the subject, the Society feels it to be desirable that the program include institutions which do not already offer astronomy courses. The visiting astronomers are prepared to give general lectures, address astronomy classes, participate in seminars, advise students on advanced study and employment opportunities in astronomy, and discuss teaching and curriculum problems with members of the faculty. Visits normally last two days.