Date: Wed, 05 May 1999 10:14:03 -0500 (EST)
Subject: CSWA Newsletter of 5/5/99
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AAS Committee on the Status of Women
weekly issues of 5/5/99, ed. by Priscilla Benson
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This week's issues:
1. CSWA at Chicago AAS Meeting
2. URL for light pollution from Girl Scouts
3. High School student asks about astrophysics
4. Jobs
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1. CSWA at Chicago AAS Meeting
The CSWA open meeting will be at 1pm on Wednesday, June 2.
The topic will be "Women Faculty in the Sciences: How are
we Doing?" Our speaker, Dr. Carolyn C. Narasimhan, Associate
Dean of DePaul University, will lead off discussion about
the progress of women scientists in academia. Meg Urry will
briefly give the results of the new Space Telescope Survey
of women in selected institutions, and then we will open up
discussion from all in attendance. I hope to see you all
there.
Now the bad news: the babysitting arrangements for the June
AAS meeting in Chicago have been cancelled for lack of
participation. I am very disappointed with this result,
because this is the first time the AAS Office has supported
the child care endeavor. Doug Duncan (on the Local
Organizing Committee) and Alice Monet worked very hard to
make excellent arrangements with a bonded provider in rooms
especially designed and equipped for this purpose, and the
AAS Office agreed to sign the contract and accept
reservations and payment in advance. Readers of this
newsletter have expressed in the past that there is a real
need for good childcare at meetings and the CSWA believed
arranging for this should be a primary concern of the
committee.
Priscilla Benson
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2. URL for light pollution from Girl Scouts
From: "Helen M. Hart" HARTstsci.edu
The URL is
http://www.plugged-in.org/light_pollution/nan1.html
The site has a strong presentation of the problem in story
form, leading into specific discussions and examples. It
includes excellent representations of females understanding
and using technology, including the web.
enjoy!
Helen
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3. High School student asks about astrophysics
From: westpegasus.montclair.edu (Mary Lou West)
Subject: I want to study astrophysics
Tue May 4, 1999
I am sixteen and currently in Grade eleven in South Africa
and will matriculate in the year 2000; At school we write
the JMB examinations. My are all at higher grade level and
are:
Mathematics
Additional Mathematics
English
Science
Biology
Zulu
Drama
My senior school averages are as follows:
Mathematics 90%+
Add Maths 90%+
English 85%+
Science 85%+
Biology 80%+
Zulu 75%+
Drama 80%+
I have represented South Africa in Japan at the Karate World
Championships in 1996 and was placed ninth. In addition, I
have just been selected to the South African under nineteen
rowing team and will compete in Hazewinkel and Amsterdam
at the end of May and early June. I won a gold medal at the
1999 South African Open rowing championships.
I want to study for a degree with Astrophysics as a major.
Please tell me what subject choices do I need to have to
study for a degree with Astrophysics as a major? (Up until
grade ten I took Computer Science in grade 10 and achieved
an average of 98%,; but was advised to drop it in favour of
Drama for grades 11 and 12 by my Drama teacher. If computer
science is a prerequisite I will go back to that and pick up
all that has lost. Please advise.
Do you know of any university that offers academic
scholarships for sports people? I would be most grateful if
you could treat this as an urgent matter.
Claire Gray
clairegray-matters.com"
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4. The Women of NASA
From: IN%"brysoncfht.hawaii.edu" "Liz Bryson"
From 'Mercury', April, 1999:
Features profiles of women who have successful careers at
NASA and discussions on how these women have balanced their
personal lives with their professional careers.
Go to: quest.arc.nasa.gov/women/.
Submitted by Liz Bryson, Astronomy Librarian, Canada-France-
Hawaii Tel. Corp., Kamuela, HI. 96743
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5. Jobs
From: IN%"dpugheuclink4.berkeley.edu" "Debra Pughe"
Editor's Note: This ad has been considerably shortened. If
you are interested, email Debra Pughe for the full ad.
CAREER OPPORTUNITY
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Lawrence Hall of Science, University of California, Berkeley
Lawrence Hall of Science, the public science center and
center for K-12 science and math education, at the
University of California, Berkeley, is seeking a dynamic
leader who will develop and market the Hall's professional
development programs for educators, and build working
partnerships with schools and school systems to effect
significant school change.
Qualifications:
The Professional Development Director must be an inspired
educator, leader and motivator; a good organizer and
manager; and a keen judge of the abilities of others.
Candidates must have a strong belief in the power of
education, and be able to articulate a compelling vision for
the future of science and math education, and the role it
should play in improving the lives of children.
Specifically, candidates must possess:
B.A./B.S. (higher degree preferred) with a strong background
in science, math, and/or education, a strong academic and
management leadership abilities, demonstrated ability to
turn an ambitious vision into a working reality, in-depth
knowledge of (direct experience preferred) the science
and/or math education reform movement at the national level,
demonstrated record managing a large staff and budget
expertise in at least several areas of systemic reform,
experience and insight to assess the needs of diverse
schools and recommend appropriate long term solutions that
fill those needs, experience working in diverse and
underrepresented communities, a productive record seeking
and obtaining grants and extra mural support, excellent
public speaking, communication and writing skills.
Salary & Appointment:
Appointment is subject to annual performance reviews and
available funding. The yearly salary range is between
$59,400-$85,400, depending on experience and qualifications.
Application Procedure:
To apply, submit a letter of application, resume, and names,
phone numbers and addresses of three professional references
to: Chair, Search Committee Professional Development
Director.em, Lawrence Hall of Science, University of
California, Berkeley, CA 94720-5200. Deadline: June 2,
1999. AA/EEO
Debra Pughe
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From: sherirouge.phys.lsu.edu (Office of the AAS Secretary)
An Instructor position is available for the 1999/2000
academic year with the possibility of renewal the following
year. A minimum of a master's degree (or equivalent degree)
in astronomy or in a closely related field such as physics
or mathematics (with an astronomy concentration) is
required. Major responsibilities include teaching
undergraduate courses in astronomy and building up related
departmental lecture demonstration facilities; coordinating
undergraduate astronomy laboratories; and integrating a new
remote-controlled observing facility into laboratory and
departmental outreach programs. Salary level will be
commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the
successful candidate. Send a letter of application,
curriculum vitae, and the names of at least three references
to: William J. Metcalf, Chairman; Department of Physics and
Astronomy; Louisiana State University; Baton Rouge, LA
70803-4001. Application deadline is June 15, 1999 or until
suitable applicant found. LSU is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
(http://www.phys.lsu.edu)
If you have any questions, contact Arlo U. Landolt
(landoltrouge.phys.lsu), who will be at the AAS Meeting in
Chicago.
Sheri Thompson Phone:(225) 388-1160
Physics & Astronomy Fax: (225) 334-1098
Louisiana State University E-mail:
sherirouge.phys.lsu.edu
Baton Rouge, La 70803
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End of CSWA Newsletter of 5/5/99