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.

Thursday, September 17, 2026

Crosspost: Dara Norman to Receive 2026 Arthur B.C. Walker II Award

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Today's crosspost is from the AAS and announces Dara Norman's selection as the 2026 Arthur B.C. Walker II award winner. Dara Norman ...
Thursday, September 10, 2026

Crosspost: We All Share the Same Sky (as told by Amina Helmi)

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Last week, astronomer Amina Helmi was awarded the 2026 Kavli Prize, which honors scientists for breakthroughs in astrophysics, neuroscience,...
Friday, September 4, 2026

AASWomen Newsletter for September 4, 2026

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Dr. Nancy Grace Roman, item 3. Credit: NASA AAS Committee on the Status of Women Issue of September 4, 2026 eds: Jeremy Bailin, Ferah Muns...
Thursday, September 3, 2026

Meet the Women Behind the Nancy Grace Roman Telescope

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This week the Nancy Grace Roman Telescope launched perfectly and is now on its journey to Lagrange Point 2 (L2). A million miles from Earth,...
Friday, August 28, 2026

AASWomen Newsletter for August 28, 2026

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Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin, author of one of the most influential doctoral theses in the history of astronomy. Smithsonian Institution Archive...

Crosspost: Stemming the leaky pipeline-completing a PhD with a hidden disability

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Today's crosspost from Lancaster University spotlights the challenges of completing a PhD with a hidden disability in an academic cultur...
Friday, August 21, 2026

AASWomen Newsletter for August 21, 2026

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NASA astronaut Anil Menon (sideways, just below the dish) and ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot work to remove a failed Space-To-Ground antenna at...
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