Yale astrophysicist elected head of American Astronomical Society

The first Yale professor elected to the post, Urry will become the 45th president of the 114-year-old American Astronomical Society (AAS) in 2014, the group announced.

Elected by AAS members, Urry will serve as president-elect for a year, beginning in June, then as president for a two-year term beginning June 2014. She will succeed David Helfand of Columbia University...

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