AAS Committee on the Status of Women
Issue of December 29, 2006 & January 5, 2007
eds. Patricia Knezek, Joan Schmelz, Geoffrey Clayton, & Hannah Jang-Condell
This week's issues:
1. CSWA Session at the Seattle AAS Meeting
2. Workshop For Women In Industry/Labs, April 13, 2007
3. Special Events at APS March Meeting, Denver
4. SURVEY: Harvard Study of Women's Persistence in Science Needs Your Help
5. Tenure-track position at Chicago State University
********** The following positions were taken from WIPHYS **********
6. APS/IBM Research Internship for Undergraduate Women
7. Associate Dean in the College of Science and Health, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
8. How to submit, subscribe, or unsubscribe to AASWOMEN
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1. CSWA Session at the Seattle AAS Meeting
From: Pat Knezek (pknezek
noao.edu)
The CSWA will be holding a session at the Seattle AAS meeting on
Sunday, January 7 from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. in Room 613. This
session will be devoted to two aspects of the Pasadena
Recommendations, as discussed below. We are also beginning a new
procedure with this session. CSWA members are often asked to
recommend people to serve on committees, contact for job openings or
talks, and so on. To broaden the pool of people we can recommend, we
will have a sign up sheet at the session which will also have columns
for the attendees to indicate if they are willing to serve on
committees, give talks, etc.
The focus for the first half of the session will be the recommendation
that the AAS begin a longitudinal study of young women in astronomy.
Meg Urry will give an introductory talk on previous statistical
studies, their conclusions, and the need for a longitudinal study.
Rachel Ivie will then report on the status of the longitudinal study,
with a focus on the a first survey targeted at graduate students.
This survey is in its final form, and will be released soon.
The focus for the second half of the session will be family leave
policies. Hannah Jang-Condell will give a presentation on legal
requirements, policy guidelines, and how they are implemented. She
will present some of the problems particular to astronomers on an
academic track as well as some recommendations for how to improve
current practice. She will also be taking a straw poll to gain
feedback from session attendees, to help us guide our next steps.
There will be time for questions and discussion. We hope that you
will join us for what is sure to be a lively session!
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2. APRIL PROFESSIONAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS
From: WIPHYS of December 28, 2006
The American Physical Society will offer a one-day workshop for senior
women physicists in industry and government labs on April 13
(Jacksonville, FL) prior to the APS meeting (deadline to apply is
January 12). This workshop will be limited to 15 participants. The
workshop will offer professional training on effective negotiation,
communication and leadership skills, as well as a special opportunity
for networking. Participants may receive a stipend of up to $800
towards hotel and travel expenses. For more information, please go to
www.womeninphysics.org and click on Professional Skills Development.
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3. SPECIAL EVENTS AT APS MARCH MEETING
From: WIPHYS of December 28, 2006
The Committee on the Status of Women in Physics (CSWP) and the Forum
on Industrial and Applied Physics (FIAP) will co-sponsor a networking
breakfast from 7:30-9:30 am on Tuesday, March 6, 2007 at the APS
meeting in Denver. Both men and women are welcome to attend. Enjoy a
delicious full buffet breakfast and hear an informal speaker. Cost:
$15. $5 for physics students, thanks to FIAP's generosity. Please
pre-register at
http://www.aps.org/meetings/march/special.cfm
as there may be only limited space for walk-ins. The breakfast will be
held in the Convention Center to allow those who wish to attend
invited sessions.
On Tuesday evening, March 6, CSWP and the Committee on Minorities in
Physics (COM) will co-host a dessert buffet reception in the Adams
Mark Hotel. Come learn about the work of these two active committees,
network with colleagues, and unwind after a long day of sessions.
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4. HARVARD STUDY OF WOMEN'S PERSISTENCE IN SCIENCE NEEDS YOUR HELP
From: WIPHYS of January 4, 2007
Why do relatively few women show an interest in science (outside of
biology and the social sciences), math, or engineering at the college
level? Why are women turned off, and what could be done in high
school to boost their numbers among science majors in college? Our
research addresses these questions, and you can support it by filling
out a very brief web survey.
On the path toward science careers, a critical transition point lies
between high school and college where disproportionate numbers of
young women abandon an initial interest in science, mathematics,
engineering, or technology. The Science Education Department at the
Harvard Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, Cambridge, MA, recently
received a grant from the National Science Foundation to study this
important issue in a systematic way. A 3-year project, titled
'Persistence Research in Science and Engineering (PRiSE)' and headed
by Dr. Philip Sadler, will collect and analyze data from approximately
4,000 college freshmen at 20 institutions, with the goal of
identifying the factors that strengthen the interest in pursuing
science in college, particularly for female students.
In the initial phase of the project-where we generate testable
hypotheses about factors influencing young women's persistence in the
sciences-we wish to look beyond the hypotheses that we find in the
scholarly literature. We believe that practicing scientists,
especially those who teach at the college level, have a tremendous
amount of insight into this issue. Hence we turn to you, asking you to
respond to our web-based survey, which will take only a few minutes of
your time:
http://mo-www.cfa.harvard.edu/prise/scientistssurvey.html.
Thanking you very much for your consideration and help,
Sincerely yours,
Gerhard Sonnert, Ph.D., Project Manager
Zahra Hazari, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Fellow
Harvard Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
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5. Tenure-track position at Chicago State University
From: Kim Coble (cobleoddjob.uchicago.edu)
The Department of Chemistry and Physics seeks candidates for a
full-time, tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in
the Physical Sciences beginning August 2007.
Responsibilities: Responsibilities include overseeing the physical
science courses (earth science, astronomy, chemistry, physics) for
non-majors in the department, implementing modern pedagogical
techniques that promote inquiry-based learning, assessing the general
education outcomes in these courses, participating in departmental
governance and contributing to departmental community service and
outreach efforts. The successful candidate will be expected to
develop a research program that involves undergraduates and pursue
external support for their efforts. Areas of research that will be
considered include, but are not limited to, chemistry, physics, earth
science, astronomy, geology, and science education.
The Chemistry and Physics Department seeks individuals that share our
commitment to providing the best possible learning environment for our
students by implementing innovative teaching practices in the
classroom while developing a strong research program that involves
undergraduates.
Qualifications: All applicants must have a Ph.D. in chemistry,
physics, geology, astronomy, planetary science, science education, or
related discipline at the time of application. Experience in
curriculum development and assessment of learning is desirable.
Experience in mentoring undergraduate research students, experience in
teaching undergraduates, and/or experience in working with students
from diverse backgrounds is preferred.
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Starting Date: August 13, 2007
Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately. Apply by Jan
19, 2007 for initial consideration (thereafter every two week interval
until position is filled).
Application Process: Send a cover letter, resume, statement of teaching
interests, statement of research interests and list of references by
electronic submission to Dr. David Kanis, Chairman, Department of
Chemistry and Physics, at dkaniscsu.edu.
Do not send letters of reference at this time.
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6. APS/IBM Research Internship for Undergraduate Women
From: WIPHYS of December 28, 2006
Information on the 2007 APS/IBM Research Internship for Undergraduate
Women is now available! These summer internships are salaried
positions typically 10 weeks long, and include in addition a $2,500
grant, plus the opportunity to work with a mentor at one of three IBM
research locations. Applications must be submitted by February 1,
2007. Complete details on the program and how to apply are available
at
http://www.aps.org/programs/women/scholarships/index.cfm
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7. Associate Dean in the College of Science and Health, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
From: WIPHYS of January 4, 2007
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse invites nominations and
applications for the position of Associate Dean in the College of
Science and Health. The College is comprised of 11 departments À
Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Exercise and Sport Science,
Geography and Earth Science, Health Education and Health Promotion,
Health Professions, Mathematics, Microbiology, Physics, Recreation
Management and Therapeutic Recreation.
Primary Responsibilities: The successful candidate will provide
leadership and vision in the promotion and advancement of
undergraduate and graduate programs in the College. The Associate Dean
reports to the Dean of the College of Science and Health and works
closely with department chairs, faculty, administrators, staff, and
students in facilitating the development of innovative programs and
curricula and in fostering collaborative partnerships with other
academic units and external agencies. The Associate Dean must be
dedicated to academic excellence, the promotion of scholarly/creative
activities, the pursuit of external funding, diversity and equity
including the recruitment of diverse faculty and students, active
collaboration with faculty and administrators, and serving as an
effective ambassador for the College.
Qualifications: Applicants must possess an earned doctorate or
appropriate terminal degree from a regionally accredited
institution. The applicant should demonstrate achievements as a
teacher and scholar warranting tenure and the rank of full professor
within the College. Applicants should have a demonstrated record of
outstanding leadership, professional accomplishment and administrative
effectiveness.
A successful candidate will be expected to provide evidence or show
potential for:
successful administrative experience that includes team leadership,
partnership building, program development, implementation and
assessment, managerial ability, communication and organizational
skills; distinguished scholarly achievements in his/her discipline and
the development (authorship, facilitation and support) of extramural
funding; visionary, innovative and enthusiastic academic leadership;
working with student, faculty, and staff cultures other than one's own
with an administrative style that fosters cooperation among
departments and programs; excellent interpersonal and communication
skills needed to bring together diverse perspectives and maintain
close relationships with external agencies/institutions; leadership in
the development of and support for innovative programming as well as
Faculty/Staff, Department, College and University initiatives (in such
areas as teaching, scholarship, service, advising, etc.); skills in
personnel management, budget planning and analysis; strong commitment
to the integral relationship between liberal arts education and
professional programs; working with Departments and College committees
to develop College priorities, planning documents, and policies; and
commitment to the principles of shared administrative/faculty
governance.
Applicants should also have an understanding of issues facing public
universities.
Appointment and Salary: 100% annual (12-month) appointment with a
competitive salary and excellent insurance/fringe benefits programs.
Starting Date: The preferred starting date is July 1, 2007.
Application Procedure: Inquiries, nominations and applications are
invited. Interested individuals should provide a letter describing
their interest in and qualification for the position, a curriculum
vitae, and the names and contact information (name, address, telephone
number, e-mail address and professional association) of at least five
professional references. This packet should be sent either
electronically via e-mail (PDF or Microsoft Word attachments) to
csahadsearchuwlax.edu or CSAH Office, Attn: Kathy Hollon, Rm. 105
Graff Main Hall, 1725 State St., La Crosse, WI 54601. Electronic
submissions are strongly preferred.
The University reserves the right to check additional references with
the permission of the candidate at the appropriate time in the
process. Nominations and questions concerning this search may be
directed to Michael Jackson at jackson.mic2uwlax.edu .
Application Deadline:
Preference will be given to candidates who submit complete
applications by February 28, 2007. Review of applications will
continue until the position is filled.
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse: Founded in 1909, the University
of Wisconsin-La Crosse is a vibrant learning community rich with
multi-talented students, faculty and staff. The enrollment of 9,400
students includes 1,264 graduate students. Academic programs of study
fall into three colleges: the College of Business Administration, the
College of Science and Health, and the College of Liberal Studies
which includes a School of Arts and Communication and a School of
Education. UW-L offers 85 undergraduate majors, 21 graduate programs
and a doctor of physical therapy offered collaboratively with
UW-Milwaukee. The University is accredited by the North Central
Association of Schools and Colleges with many of its individual
programs receiving accreditation.
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