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, October 9, 2026

Crosspost: Anna Quider advises the STEM community on federal policy

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Today's crosspost comes from Physics Today and was originally posted July 30, 2026 and written by senior editor Toni Feder. Q&A: Ann...
Friday, October 2, 2026

AASWomen Newsletter for October 2, 2026

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Maria Mitchell spotting the comet through her family's 2-inch reflecting telescope. Credit: H. Dassell/ Public domain via Wikimedia Comm...
Thursday, October 1, 2026

Spotlight on Astronomer Laurie Rousseau-Nepton

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Dr. Laurie Rousseau-Nepton made history when she became the first Indigenous woman in Canada to obtain her PhD in astrophysics. Since Rousse...
Friday, September 25, 2026

AASWomen Newsletter for September 25, 2026

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Henrietta Swan Leavitt, illustration by Olivia Angelozzi, item 6. AAS Committee on the Status of Women Issue of September 25, 2026 eds: Je...

Science grant funding continues to fall in 2026

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Grant funding across the sciences continues to fall in 2026, as noted by several in the scientific community. On August 31, AAS reported ...
Friday, September 18, 2026

AASWomen Newsletter for September 18, 2026

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 AUI 2026 Women and Girls in Astronomy Program mini-grant awards announced AAS Committee on the Status of Women Issue of September 18, 202...
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 ...
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