AAS Committee on the Status of Women
Issue of October 24, 2008
eds. Joan Schmelz, Hannah Jang-Condell & Caroline Simpson
This week's issues:
1. Women Scientists win TED Prize
2. 2009 Alan T. Waterman Award, NSF - Nominations Sought
3. Invitation to NSBP/NSHP Astro Sessions
4. Two tenure-track faculty positions, University of Alabama
*** FOLLOWING POSITIONS WERE TAKEN FROM WIPHYS ***
5. Summer Teaching Positions, Summer Science Program, Michigan State Univer=
sity
6. How to Submit, Subscribe, or Unsubscribe to AASWOMEN
7. Access to Past Issues of AASWOMEN
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1. Women Scientists win TED Prize
From: Jill Tarter [tarter
seti.org]
[Editor's note: Two of the three winners of the 2009 TED Prize are women
scientists, including astronomer Jill Tarter. Congratulations, Jill!]
http://www.tedprize.org/2009-winners/
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2. 2009 Alan T. Waterman Award, NSF - Nominations Sought
From: WIPHYS October 21, 2008
The Alan T. Waterman Award is the highest honor awarded by the
National Science Foundation. Since 1975, when Congress established the
award to honor the agency's first director, the annual award has been
bestowed upon individuals who have demonstrated exceptional individual
achievement in scientific or engineering research of sufficient
quality to place them at the forefront of their peers.
The annual award recognizes an outstanding young researcher in any
field of science or engineering supported by the National Science
Foundation. In addition to a medal, the awardee receives a grant of
$500,000 over a three year period for scientific research or advanced
study in the mathematical, physical, biological, engineering, social
or other sciences at the institution of the recipient's choice.
Eligibility and Selection Criteria
- Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and must be
35 years of age or younger or not more than 7 years beyond receipt
of their Ph.D. degree by December 31 of the year in which they are
nominated.
- Candidates should have demonstrated exceptional individual
achievements in scientific or engineering research of sufficient
quality to place them at the forefront of their peers.
- Criteria include originality, innovation, and significant impact on
the field.
Nominations will be accepted from July 1, 2008 through December 5, 2008
Contact:
Mayra N. Montrose, Program Manager
Phone: 703-292-8040
Fax: 703-292-9040
Email: watermannsf.gov Web: http://www.nsf.gov/od/waterman/waterman.js=
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3. Invitation to NSBP/NSHP Astro Sessions
From: Kevin R. Covey [kcoveycfa.harvard.edu]
We would like to invite you and your students to attend the annual joint
meeting of the National Societies of Black and Hispanic Physicists to be
held Feb. 11-15th in Nashville, Tenn.
Astronomy and astrophysics sessions will be held all day Saturday, Feb. 14th;
for last year's agenda, see http://www.astro.columbia.edu/~marcel/nsbp_new
A prize will be given to the student with the best astronomy/astrophysics
poster, and a networking dinner for astronomy and astrophysics faculty and
students is being planned for the evening of Friday, Feb. 13th.
With all costs for student attendance (travel, lodging, food, etc.) fully
covered by NSBP/NSHP, this meeting represents the best opportunity to support
and recruit U.S. students from diverse backgrounds into summer research and
graduate programs in astronomy and astrophysics.
More information about the meeting is available at
http://www.nsbp.org/conference/
If you would like to attend the meeting as an exhibitor/recruiter, see
http://www.nsbp.org/conference/exhibitors/
Please consider attending to support and meet our future colleagues! If you
or your students would like to attend, let us know and we'll send you more
information about the astronomy and astrophysics sessions as they develop.
Thanks,
Kevin Covey, kcoveycfa.harvard Marcel Agueros, marcel_at_astro.columbia=
Keivan Stassun, keivan.stassunvanderbilt.edu
Andrew West, aawmit.edu
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4. Two tenure-track faculty positions, University of Alabama
From: William Keel [wkeelbama.ua.edu]
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Alabama invites
applications for two tenure-track positions in astronomy or astrophysics at
the rank of assistant professor. We are particularly interested in applicants
in extragalactic observation at all wavelengths, computational astrophysics,
and high-energy astrophysics. The appointments will begin 16 August 2009,
pending final administrative approval. Related research groups at UA are
interested in theoretical particle physics, experimental particle physics
and astroparticle physics; the department intends to establish a theoretical
astroparticle physics program in the near future. More information about the
department can be found on the department's website
http://bama.ua.edu/~physics. The minimum qualifications for this position
are a Ph.D. or equivalent, postdoctoral experience, scholarly publications,
and experience with modern research techniques in astronomy and
astrophysics. Candidates for this position are expected to have an
outstanding research record and exhibit potential for effective teaching
at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate is
expected to develop a high quality, externally funded research program,
as well as teach and mentor at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
We will begin reviewing applications on 15 January 2009 and the review
process will continue until the positions are filled. Applications
should consist of a resume, including descriptions of the applicant's
accomplishments, research interests, teaching credentials and teaching
philosophy, as well as contact information (including phone) for at least
3 references. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.
Applications should be submitted electronically via facultyjobs.ua.edu.
Queries may be directed to the search
committee chair, wkeelbama.ua.edu.The University of Alabama is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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5. Summer Teaching Positions, Summer Science Program, Michigan State Univer=
sity
From: WIPHYS October 21, 2008
Summer Teaching Positions for faculty, graduate students, or senior
undergraduates in physics/astronomy. The Summer Science Program
(SSP), an intensive, six-week residential physics/astronomy enrichment
program for some of the most motivated and academically gifted
high-school students in the world, has several faculty and teaching
assistant positions available for summer 2009. All teaching staff
receive salary, housing, meals, and travel reimbursement. The Summer
Science Program is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse
faculty and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For full
details about the positions and the program, please visit
www.ssp.org/jobs .
Elizabeth H. Simmons, Dean, Lyman Briggs College and Professor of Physics
esimmonsmsu.edu Michigan State University
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