Issue of October 25, 2024
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. Meet your CSWA!
2. Lowell Observatory Welcomes New Executive Director Dr. Amanda Bosh
3. Women stay in science far longer than thought, study of OECD countries suggests
4. Job Opportunities
5. How to Submit to the AASWOMEN newsletter
6. How to Subscribe or Unsubscribe to the AASWOMEN newsletter
7. Access to Past Issues
An online version of this newsletter will be available at http://womeninastronomy.blogspot.com/ at 3:00 PM ET every Friday.
Since 1979, over 100 people have been members of the CSWA and have worked to to recommend to the AAS Board of Trustees practical measures that can be taken to improve the status of women in astronomy and encourage their entry into this field. The CSWA's Resources page and External page have a plethora of information to help women advance in the field.
Read more at
http://womeninastronomy.blogspot.com/2024/10/meet-your-cswa.html
By Kevin Schindler
Lowell Observatory is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Amanda Bosh as its new Executive Director, succeeding Dr. Jeff Hall, who has led the observatory for 14 years. Dr. Bosh will assume her new role on November 8, 2024, and brings with her a wealth of experience in planetary science research, education, and operational leadership, positioning Lowell for continued growth and scientific innovation.
Dr. Bosh’s leadership comes at a pivotal time for the observatory as it prepares for the grand opening of its world-class Marley Foundation Astronomy Discovery Center on November 16, 2024. The Astronomy Discovery Center represents a new era for Lowell, offering immersive experiences and advanced exhibits that bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and public engagement. As part of this monumental occasion, Dr. Bosh will be welcoming the community to the celebration as well as outlining the observatory’s next plans, marking the beginning of an exciting chapter in the observatory’s rich history.
Read more at
https://lowell.edu/lowell-observatory-welcomes-new-executive-director-dr-amanda-bosh/
By Julia Robinson
In the past, studies have observed that women tend to leave science earlier, and in greater numbers, than men do, but a longitudinal study of 375,000 people has concluded the attrition rate may not be as great as once thought.
The phrase ‘leaky pipeline’ is used to illustrate the loss of female talent at every stage of the academic career pipeline due to systemic barriers that have historically prevented or discourage women from progressing in their careers. The researchers from Poland were keen to explore how researchers leave academic science and how attrition – defined as ceasing to publish – differs between men and women, academic disciplines and over time.
Read more at
Read the original paper at
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10734-024-01284-0
For those interested in increasing excellence and diversity in their organizations, a list of resources and advice is here:
https://aas.org/comms/cswa/resources/Diversity#howtoincrease
- Postdoctoral Fellow in Stellar Halo Simulations, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
https://aas.org/jobregister/ad/b8dc1b0a
- Tenure track teaching position in astronomy open at Green River College in Auburn, Washington
https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/greenriveredu/jobs/4694584/astronomy-tenure-track?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
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