AAS Committee on the Status of Women
Issue of September 21, 2007
eds. Joan Schmelz, Hannah Jang-Condell & Caroline Simpson
This week's issues:
1. Two-body problem: links to institutional policies and other resources
2. Tenure Track Astronomy Position at Haverford College
3. Vera Rubin Article in Physics Today
4. theWoman Astronomer
5. How to Submit, Subscribe, or Unsubscribe to AASWOMEN
6. Access to Past Issues of AASWOMEN
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1. Two-body problem: links to institutional policies and other resources
From: Eric Jensen [ejensen1
swarthmore.edu]
Thanks for your recent series of posts on the two-body problem. As a
resource for people facing this issue, I've been maintaining a list of
academic institutions that have some sort of explicit policy regarding how
they deal with couples in the hiring process, as well as links to other
resources related to this issue. The page is at
http://astro.swarthmore.edu/~jensen/couples.html. If any AASWOMEN readers
have additions for this page, or suggestions for how it could be improved, I
encourage them to contact me.
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2. Tenure Track Astronomy Position at Haverford College
From: Steve Boughn [sboughnhaverford.edu]
Haverford College seeks to fill a tenure-track position in astronomy
at the assistant professor level, beginning September 2008.
Candidates must have a strong commitment to teaching and establishing
a vigorous research program involving undergraduate students in
astronomy. Ph.D. required; post-doctoral experience highly desirable.
The candidate will teach astronomy at all levels, contribute to the
physics program, and support the observational component of our
astronomy program. Applicants should submit c.v., a list of graduate
courses taken, a statement of research plans, a brief statement of
teaching philosophy, and three letters of recommendation to: Merleen
MacDonald, Search Secretary, Haverford College, 370 Lancaster Ave.,
Haverford, PA 19041-1392. Questions to: Dr. Walter Smith, Chair,
(wsmithhaverford.edu). First priority will be given to applications
received before November 15, 2007. Haverford College
(http://www.haverford.edu), a liberal arts college with a strong
record of faculty and student research, is located 12 miles northwest
of Philadelphia.
Haverford is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
employer, committed to excellence through diversity, and strongly
encourages applications and nominations of persons of color, women,
and members of other under-represented groups
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3. Vera Rubin Article in Physics Today
From: Pat Knezek [pknezeknoao.edu]
Vera Rubin has written a really interesting and fun article entitled
"A two-way galaxy" that appears on page 8 of the September 8 issue of
Physics Today. I particularly appreciated her entertaining mix of
science and life! Check it out.
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4. theWoman Astronomer
From: Debra L Davis [saturna2earthlink.net]
Hello!
This past July, theWoman Astronomer celebrated its 10-year anniversary. To
commemorate this milestone, I have begun publishing a free monthly ezine and
would like to invite you to subscribe. You may do so by visiting
http://www.womanastronomer.com/newsletter.htm and entering your email
address. There are also links on this page to the July and August issues,
and the next issue will be out shortly.
The mission of theWoman Astronomer is to promote astronomy as a hobby and
science, to encourage women and girls interested in astronomy, and to be a
resource to the astronomy community and the public at large.
I believe in this mission and know that theWoman Astronomer is one more way
to make a difference in the issues that CSWA is so diligently working to
address.
Recently I watched a report on the evening news about the newfound success
of young women in business. The reason for this success was largely
attributed to a strong network these women are involved with. I believe this
is a model that would also be successful for women and girls interested in
astronomy. With nearly 104K visitors to www.womanastronomer.com in the past
12 months, I know their interest is strong and they are looking for a place
that addresses their needs.
But I can't do it alone, and I am requesting your help. There are five ways
in which you may get involved:
1. Send me a link to your web site. I will add the link to your page on the
Links page (http://www.womanastronomer.com/links.htm) under current
professional women astronomers.
2. Give me your input on theWoman Astronomer. How can it be improved? What
do you like? Dislike? What is missing? Please email me with any suggestions
and/or ideas you may have or give me a call at 520.203.4412.
3. Make a literary contribution. I am completely open to subjects of
articles. They might include biographies of women astronomers, a day in your
life as an astronomer, outreach on your research, words of encouragement to
women and girls, a book review, etc. The sky is the limit! Your articles on
theWoman Astronomer will reach the audience you are seeking to help.
4. Help theWoman Astronomer grow by advertising your job positions on the
site. I have been posting the jobs listed in the CSWA newsletter, but if
your department has advertising dollars to spend, you can help support
theWoman Astronomer and reach the candidates you are looking for.
I offer you the opportunity to really reach out to a wide audience of women
and girls interested in astronomy, to create our own network, and to address
the issues that are most important to the CSWA and theWoman Astronomer. I
hope you will join me in this important work to create a strong network of
women astronomers.
Thank you for your time, and your continued support.
Clear skies!
Debra L. Davis
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theWoman Astronomer
www.womanastronomer.com
Where women are the stars!
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6. Access to Past Issues of AASWOMEN
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Each annual summary includes an index of topics covered.
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