Women In Astronomy

The AAS Committee on the Status of Women in Astronomy maintains this blog to disseminate information relevant to astronomers who identify as women and share the perspectives of astronomers from varied backgrounds. If you have an idea for a blog post or topic, please submit a short pitch (less than 300 words). The views expressed on this site are not necessarily the views of the CSWA, the AAS, its Board of Trustees, or its membership.

Friday, July 31, 2026

AASWomen Newsletter for July 31, 2026

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Dr. Gay Jane Perez, item 2. Credit: Rappler. AAS Committee on the Status of Women Issue of July 31, 2026 eds: Jeremy Bailin, Ferah Munshi,...
Thursday, July 30, 2026

Women In STEM Podcasts for Summer (or anytime!)

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Find a new podcast this summer, or revisit some old favorites. Many of the following feature women in STEM and astronomy (with some hosted b...
Friday, July 24, 2026

AASWomen Newsletter for Juy 24, 2026

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Maria Mitchell, America’s first professional female astronomer, is celebrating her birthday on August 1. AAS Committee on the Status of Wome...
Thursday, July 23, 2026

Crosspost: Upward trend in percentage of women physics and astronomy faculty in US

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Today's crosspost highlights the upward trend in percentage of women physics and astronomy faculty in the US, according to a survey cond...
Monday, July 20, 2026

AASWomen Newsletter for July 17, 2026

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Adelaide Ames worked at the Harvard College Observatory from 1924-1932. She was co-author of the Shapley-Ames catalogue of bright galaxies. ...
Thursday, July 16, 2026

Crosspost: Q&A: Kate Marvel on the physics and emotions of climate change

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Today's crosspost was originally published on Physics Today on November 19, 2025. In this interview by Jessica Duncombe, astrophysicist ...
Friday, July 10, 2026

AASWomen Newsletter for July 10, 2026

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Isobel Romero-Shaw, item 4. Credit: Cardiff University AAS Committee on the Status of Women Issue of July 10, 2026 eds: Jeremy Bailin, Fer...
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