Don't miss our CSWA Cohorts Splinter Session at AAS 248

This spring the Committee on the Status of Women launched our CSWA Cohorts to foster networking and support among our members. Join us at AAS 248 for our Splinter Session: CSWA Cohorts - Accelerating Networking in Astronomy. 

Session information:

Monday, June 15, 2026 | 2:00 PM PT - 4:00 PM PT

Session Title

CSWA Cohorts - Accelerating Networking in Astronomy

Session Type

Splinter

Building/Room

Pasadena Convention Center - Conference Center, 104

Summary

The AAS's Committee on the Status of Women in Astronomy invites members to attend this session on its ongoing CSWA Cohorts program. Drawing inspiration from cohort model peer groups, this networking initiative aims to connect people within and across career stages in astronomy to solve problems and provide support to each other in challenging times and situations. We will report on progress from the 70+ member pilot cohorts, discuss ways to provide deeper connections between members and adjust strategy for virtual networking, and provide opportunities for cohorts to bring in new members and meet in person at the conference. Event is open to all AAS attendees, regardless of gender, status, or background.

Sign up & First Meetings for CSWA Cohorts 2026

At our AAS Phoenix splinter session in January, CSWA kicked off a new networking initiative: the CSWA Cohorts program.  This program aims to connect people within and across career stages in astronomy, to facilitate regular networking opportunities beyond the AAS conference week, and especially to solve problems and provide support to each other in challenging times and situations.  The goal of the CSWA Cohorts program is to establish topical peer groups that will continue these conversations virtually once a month.  

We have 51 participants to date and are in the process of contacting groups to set up their first virtual meetings.  If you were not able to attend the splinter session at AAS Phoenix, there’s still time to sign up or suggest a group at  https://forms.gle/YUQBhEboZjZvvKPJ8

Please feel free to share this information with your networks.  CSWA Cohorts are open to women and allies, regardless of gender, career stage, or background. 

Graphic courtesy of Libby Fenstermacher