AAS Committee on the Status of Women in Astronomy
Issue of July 1 & 8, 2005
eds. Patricia Knezek, Jim Ulvestad, & Lisa Frattare
This week's issues:
1. Interesting show on Ruby Payne-Scott
2. Workshop Call for Proposals - Women, Gender, and Science
3. Gender Equity Conference, Australia, April 2006
4. Two new positions at the NSF
5. Cosmology job in Oxford (England)
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6. How to submit, subscribe, or unsubscribe to AASWOMEN
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1. Interesting show on Ruby Payne-Scott
From: Amy Simon-Miller Amy.Simon
gsfc.nasa.gov
[This program, "The Science Show", originally was recorded February 14, 2005.
It is an interview with Fiona Hall, Dr. Elizabeth Hall, Dr. Richard McGee,
Carolyn Little, Dr. Claire Hooker, and Dr. Miller Goss. -- Eds.]
http://www.abc.net.au/rn/science/ss/stories/s1010849.htm
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2. Workshop Call for Proposals - Women, Gender, and Science
From: WIPHYS of June 27, 2005
CALL FOR PROPOSALS
Women, Gender and Science
The 26th Women's Studies Conference SUNY New Paltz, October 22
This year's conference will examine the ways that gender relations affect
the world of science, a topic recently highlighted by the controversy
surrounding the comments of Lawrence Summers, President of Harvard
University, that suggested genetic roots for the under representation of
women in scientific fields. To bring to bear on this controversy the
experience of women in scientific careers and recent research about the
gender politics of science, we invite proposals that explore a variety of
questions including but not limited to the following: What has been the
experience of women as scientists, students and subjects of research?.
Is science gendered? Is there a male model of scientific research? What
impact are women having on scientific research? What are the barriers to
women's participation in science, technology and engineering? What does
history have to teach us about the experience of women in scientific
careers? What has been the experience of women scientists in various parts
of the world? How does popular culture represent women scientists? Has
science education changed to encourage girls to think scientifically and
consider careers in science? To what extent does the full participation of
women in science and technology require systemic change? How have women
intervened in the processes that inhibit women's full participation in
science at school, at work and in the laboratory? How has social science
research reflected the gender politics of our culture? How has contemporary
politics affected scientific and medical research? How has the ascendancy
of religious conservatism affected the gender politics of scientific and
medical research?
We invite proposals exploring these and other questions for individual
presentations or workshops, panels and performance pieces. We encourage
complete workshop proposals but will accept individual presentations that
can be grouped with others. Sessions are usually one and a half hours long,
but we will try to accommodate various formats. Our conference audiences
include students, faculty and community members from a wide variety of
backgrounds. Presentations should be accessible and allow ample time for
audience participation.
Workshop proposals should include:
1) One to three page description of presentation: how it relates to the
conference theme, the specific issues it will address and the activities
it will include to address these issues
2) Name and a description of the relevant experience of each presenter.
3) Name, address, phone and e-mail address of contact person.
Send proposals to: Conference Program Committee: Women's Studies Program,
SUNY New Paltz, New Paltz, N.Y. 12561 or email to Chandlecnewpaltz.edu.
Proposals can also be faxed to (845)257-2798. For more information call or
to discuss workshop plans call (845) 257-2977 or 257-297. Deadline: June 22,
2005 [NOTE: Though the deadline is listed as June 22nd, the organizers
indicated they would welcome more proposals for workshop sessions. Please
check directly with them.]
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3. Gender Equity Conference, Australia, April 2006
From: WIPHYS of July 7, 2005
GENDER EQUITY CONFERENCE, AUSTRALIA
2006 ATN WEXDEV International Conference, "Change in Climate: Prospects
for Gender Equity in Universities". Adelaide, South Australia,
11-13 April 2006
The Australian Technology Network is an influential alliance of five
distinctive and prominent Australian universities located in each mainland
state. We submission of abstracts to be presented at a 2006 International
Conference on Gender Equity in Universities, sponsored by the Australian
Technology Network (ATN) Women's Executive Development Program (WEXDEV). It
is designed for academics, administrators, equity practitioners and
researchers.
The 2006 conference, Change in Climate, will provide an opportunity to
consider the current issues facing women working in higher education
throughout the world. It will enable participants to report on findings from
recent research and to exchange information and ideas from successful
programs around the world.
For further information please visit www.uts.edu.au/oth/wexdev for call for
abstracts and link to the conference secretariat www.sapmea.asn.au/wexdev2006 .
SAPMEA will update their website with conference information as it becomes
available.
Call for Abstracts Deadline: Monday 24th October. Contributions are invited
for abstracts addressing one or more of the conference themes:
1 - Current Strategic Issues in Higher Education and their Impact on Gender
2 - Innovative Institutional Initiatives for Gender Equity
3 - Challenges and Opportunities facing Individuals
Details on themes and how to submit an abstract can be found at
http://www.uts.edu.au/oth/wexdev/ . Costs - Conference registration is
available on line. Contact www.sapmea.asn.au .
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4. Two new positions at the NSF
From: Eileen D. Friel efrielnsf.gov
The Division of Astronomical Sciences at NSF is currently seeking qualified
applicants for two new positions.
The Program Director, Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Grants program,
will have primary responsibility for coordination of the merit review of
proposals, formulation of recommendations for funding, management of program
budgets, and award administration for the grants program, particularly in
the area of unrestricted research grants. Although all areas of
astronomical expertise will be considered, the Division is particularly
interested in candidates with knowledge and experience in the area of
extragalactic astronomy and cosmology and with a broad interdisciplinary
perspective.
The Program Manager, Astronomical Facilities will have primary
responsibility for the oversight and management of one or more major
astronomical observational facilities supported by the Division.
Responsibilities involve planning and budgeting for the facility; reviewing
and approving program plans, budgets, contracts, etc; monitoring the
performance of the managing organization; and serving as the principal
contact for administrative and programmatic matters concerning the
facilities. Final programmatic and management responsibility will depend on
the expertise and qualifications of the candidate, but the Division is
particularly interested in applicants with experience in optical and
infrared astronomy.
Program directors are expected to bring their scientific expertise to the
activities of the Division, and to serve as a liaison between the
astronomical community and NSF, disseminating information about NSF and
Division activities and opportunities. They are also encouraged to
participate in ongoing long-range and strategic planning and program
development within the Astronomy Division. There are opportunities to
participate in Foundation or Directorate-wide activities in areas of
education, facilities management, strategic planning and program
development.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent experience in astronomy,
astrophysics, or a closely related field, plus six or more years of
successful research, research administration, and/or managerial experience
beyond the Ph.D. The AAG program director position will be filled on a one
or two year Visiting Scientist Appointment. The Program Manager,
Facilities, position is a permanent position. Both would commence in the
fall of 2005. The salary range, which includes locality pay adjustment, is
from $88,369 to $137,713 per annum, depending on qualifications and
experience.
For information on position requirements and application procedures, see
the full descriptions at
http://www.nsf.gov/publications/vacancy.jsp?org=AST&nsf_org=AST. Both
positions close on 1 September 2005. When applying, applicants should refer
to vacancy announcement number E20050084-Rotator or E20050083, as
appropriate. For more information, contact Dr. Eileen Friel, Executive
Officer, 703-292-4895.
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5. Cosmology job in Oxford (England)
From: Jocelyn Bell Burnell jocelynastro.ox.ac.uk
There's a Lectureship in Astrophysics currently advertised at the University
of Oxford in England. It is for a theoretical cosmologist. Closing date 31st
August. See http://www-astro.physics.ox.ac.uk
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