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 18, 2025

AASWomen in Astronomy Newsletter, July 18, 2025

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Margaret Burbidge - Image courtesy of Michael Webb. Nov 1971 AAS Committee on the Status of Women Issue of July 18, 2025 eds: Jeremy Baili...
Thursday, July 17, 2025

Astronomy and geophysics "overwhelmingly white" and failing to attract more women

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Women and ethnic minority groups are still significantly underrepresented in astronomy and geophysics despite attempts to bring about change...
Friday, July 11, 2025

AASWomen Newsletter for July 11, 2025

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Dr. Megan Pickett, item 4. AAS Committee on the Status of Women Issue of July 11, 2025 eds: Jeremy Bailin, Sethanne Howard, Ferah Munshi, ...
Thursday, July 10, 2025

Space Archaeology: A New Frontier

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 by Kimberly Mitchell Archaeology often calls to mind dusty dig sites in remote areas on Earth where ancient kingdoms once thrived. While In...
Thursday, July 3, 2025

Cross-post: Annie Walker observed thousands of stars between 1879 and 1903

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By Donna Ferguson A coloured print of Cambridge Observatory circa 1829. Annie Walker began working there in 1879 aged just 15.  Photograph: ...
Friday, June 27, 2025

AASWOMEN Newsletter for June 27, 2025

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Vera Rubin: The Woman Behind the World's Biggest Camera AAS Committee on the Status of Women Issue of June 27, 2025 eds: Jeremy Bailin...
Thursday, June 26, 2025

Women in Astronomy: Space for Students - Part 9: Tatum Umiamaka

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By: Libby Fenstermacher In our popular Career Profile series , the AAS Committee on the Status of Women in Astronomy has compiled dozens o...
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