Issue of February 24, 2023
eds: Jeremy Bailin, Nicolle Zellner, Sethanne Howard, and Hannah Jang-Condell
[We hope you all are taking care of yourselves and each other. --eds.]
This week's issues:
1. NASA documentary: The Color of Space
2. NASA names moon mountain after pioneering mathematician
3. Despite progress, fieldwork remains a stumbling block for Indian women in science
4. Female scholars more likely than male counterparts to be elected to prestigious US scientific societies, finds study
5. Inclusive astronomy in Guatemala
6. Inspiring Women in Science Awards applications open
7. How to Submit to the AASWOMEN newsletter
8. How to Subscribe or Unsubscribe to the AASWOMEN newsletter
9. Access to Past Issues
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As NASA prepares to return humans to the Moon, the Artemis generation is looking forward to seeing the first woman and the first person of color set foot there. In June 2022, NASA published a documentary, The Color of Space, that focuses on the lives and careers of seven current and former Black astronauts. Stephanie Wilson, Victor Glover, Jeanette Epps, Leland Melvin, Bernard Harris, Robert Curbeam, and Bobby Satcher each spoke about their path to selection as members of NASA's astronaut corps, as well as their training and mission experiences. The panel discussion was hosted by Vanessa Wyche, NASA Johnson Space Center Director and the first Black woman to lead a NASA center.
Read more at
https://womeninastronomy.blogspot.com/2023/02/nasa-documentary-color-of-space.html
By CNN Newsource staff
"A mountain on the moon now has a name that celebrates Black History Month in a special way.
Scientists named a lunar mountain near the satellite’s South Pole Mons Mouton."
Read more at
https://www.wsaz.com/2023/02/17/nasa-names-moon-mountain-after-pioneering-mathematician/
By Sharmila Vaidyanathan
Fieldwork is a vital part of scientific research in many disciplines like evolutionary biology, herpetology, palaeontology, marine biology, and environmental studies. But for female researchers and students, fieldwork continues to pose several challenges. Apart from safety concerns, lack of sanitary facilities, the need to balance family commitments, and dearth of support from authorities come in the way of completing their projects.
Furthermore, issues surrounding fieldwork are not specific to rural or remote areas either. Dr Harini Nagendra, Director, Research Centre & Lead, at the Centre for Climate Change at Azim Premji University, says women in the industry face safety concerns in urban settings, as well. As a precautionary measure, her team members never function alone, especially when conducting door-to-door assessments or exploring peri-urban and less-frequented parts of cities.
Read more at
By Natasha Gilbert
Female researchers in mathematics, psychology and economics are 3–15 times more likely to be elected as members of the US National Academy of Sciences (NAS) or the American Academy of Arts and Sciences than are male counterparts who have similar publication and citation records, a study finds.
The paper finds that since 2019, female researchers have comprised around 40% of new members in both prestigious academies1. Historically, across disciplines in each academy, there have been substantially fewer female researchers than male ones. Before the 1980s, female members comprised less than 10% of total academy membership across all scientific fields.
Read more at
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-00501-7
Read the peer-reviewed study at
https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2212421120
By IAU Office for Astronomy Development
"Inclusive astronomy in Guatemala will produce astro educational materials in Mayan languages, Spanish, braille, sign language and 3D astronomical models. It will target girls and persons with visual and hearing disabilities in remote areas of the country."
Read more at
https://www.astro4dev.org/overview-inclusive-astronomy-in-guatemala/
Applications for the Inspiring Women in Science Awards 2023 are now open. Deadline: May 8, 2023.
Read more at
https://opportunitydesk.org/2023/02/23/inspiring-women-in-science-awards-2023
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