AAS Committee on the Status of Women
Issue of October 5, 2007
eds. Joan Schmelz, Hannah Jang-Condell & Caroline Simpson
This week's issues:
1. Vassiliki Kalogera is 2008 MGM Award Winner
2. The Woman Astronomer Ezine
3. 2008 National Medal of Science Call for Nominations
4. New Book on Women in Astronomy (in French)
5. CITA Faculty Position: Canada Research Chair, Asst/Assoc Professor
6. Tenure-Track Appointment, Physics Department, Williams College
7. Faculty Position in Theoretical Particle Physics and Cosmology
8. Tenure Track Positions, Department of Physics & Astronomy,
9. How to Submit, Subscribe, or Unsubscribe to AASWOMEN
10. Access to Past Issues of AASWOMEN
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1. Vassiliki Kalogera is 2008 MGM Award Winner
From: WIPHYS October 5, 2007
Congratulations to Vassiliki Kalogera, Associate Professor at
Northwestern University, who has been named the 2008 winner of the Maria
Goeppert Mayer Award for her fundamental contributions to the study of
the evolution and fate of compact objects in binary systems, focusing on
their observations via X-rays and on their importance for gravitational
wave detectors.
The MGM Award was established to recognized and enhance outstanding
achievement by a woman physicist in the early years of her career, and
to provide opportunities for her to present these achievements to others
through public lectures in the spirit of Maria Goeppert Mayer. The award
consists of $2,500 plus a $4,000 travel allowance to provide
opportunities for the recipient to give lectures in her field of physics
at four institutions and at the meeting of the APS at which the award is
bestowed and a certificate citing the contributions made by the
recipient. More information at
http://www.aps.org/programs/honors/awards/goeppert-mayer.cfm
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2. The Woman Astronomer Ezine
From: Debra L Davis [saturna2
earthlink.net]
The October issue of theWoman Astronomer ezine has been posted and is
available for viewing at
http://www.womanastronomer.com/newsletter0710.htm
The feature article in this issue is an "Interview with Dr. Debra
Fischer, Planet-Hunter" and in the "Ask Urania" section, the muse of
astronomy answers the question, "What is astronomy?" There is also a
short review of the new book, "Math Doesn't Suck: how to survive middle
school math without losing your mind or breaking a nail" by Danica
McKellar and much more which I hope you will find of interest.
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3. 2008 National Medal of Science Call for Nominations
From: WIPHYS October 5, 2007
The National Science Foundation is accepting nominations for the 2008
National Medal of Science through December 7, 2007. For detailed
nomination information, please go to
www.fastlane.nsf.gov/honawards/
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4. New Book on Women in Astronomy (in French)
From: Yael Naze (nazeastro.ulg.ac.be)
A new book on women in astronomy (in French) is available at
http://www.vuibert.com/livre12779.html
It has received several awards, especially for raising awareness about
the gender issue in astronomy.
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5. CITA Faculty Position: Canada Research Chair
From: Nina Ladocha
CITA, a national centre for theoretical astrophysics hosted by the
University of Toronto, invites applications for a tenure track faculty
position. The search is open to candidates at the Assistant or Associate
Professor level. Appointment to commence July 1, 2008.
Applicants from any area of theoretical astrophysics are encouraged to
apply; we seek candidates with exceptionally strong and internationally
recognized research records, and outstanding promise of future research
accomplishments.
Additional selection criteria include demonstrated ability in teaching,
in particular working with research fellows and graduate students, and
to assume a leadership role in administering CITA's active postdoctoral
and visitor programs. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications
and experience. The successful candidate will be nominated for a Tier 2
Canada Research Chair
www.chairs.gc.ca .
CITA is an institute within the Faculty of Arts and Science, University
of Toronto. The present complement of research staff includes six
faculty and over 25 research fellows. The unique research environment at
CITA is enhanced by close ties to the Departments of Astronomy and
Astrophysics, the Department of Physics, and the Canadian Institute for
Advanced Research Cosmology and Gravity Program. We invite prospective
candidates to visit our home page at
www.cita.utoronto.ca .
Applicants should send: a curriculum vitae, a bibliography, a statement
of research interests, and arrange for three letters of recommendation
to be sent to:
Prof. Norman Murray, Director
CITA, University of Toronto
60 St. George Street
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5S 3H8
All materials should reach CITA by December 1, 2007.
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its
community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority
group members, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of
sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further
diversification of ideas. This is an international search. All qualified
candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent
residents will be given priority.
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6. Tenure-Track Appointment, Physics Department, Williams College
From: WIPHYS October 5, 2007
The Williams College Physics Department invites applications for a
tenure-track appointment at the assistant professor level (a senior
appointment is possible in exceptional circumstances) with teaching
duties to start September 2008. We seek an energetic individual with a
strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, including the development
of a productive on-campus research program involving undergraduates.
Startup funds will be available. Ph.D. required; postdoctoral research
experience desirable. Williams is a highly selective, private,
coeducational liberal arts college, with eight physics and two astronomy
faculty. We have about 15 physics and astrophysics majors per class, and
more than half go on to graduate programs. A typical teaching assignment
is one lecture and two laboratory sections per semester. The College is
actively working to increase the ethnic and gender diversity of its
science majors and seeks an individual who can help us meet these goals.
Williams College is an EO/AA employer.
Mail CV, statements on teaching philosophy and research plans, and three
letters of recommendation to: Professor Sarah Bolton, Chair, Department
of Physics, Williams College, Williamstown, MA 01267.
Applications received by December 1, 2007 will receive full
consideration. For additional information about the Physics Department,
please visit our website at
http://www.williams.edu/ .
Electronic applications will not be accepted.
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7. Faculty Position in Theoretical Particle Physics and Cosmology
From: WIPHYS October 3, 2007
The Department of Physics at Syracuse University
http://physics.syr.edu
invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in
theoretical particle physics, focused on beyond the standard model
physics and its connections to cosmology. The department currently has
strong programs both in cosmology and particle physics with broad
interests. We expect the successful applicant to have interests that
overlap with and complement ongoing research efforts.
Applicants should have a clear record of research accomplishments and a
strong interest and ability to teach effectively at both the graduate
and undergraduate levels. Please send (preferably as attachments in an
e-mail to ppcosmosearchphysics.syr.edu ) a letter of application, a
curriculum vitae, and statements of research and teaching interests, and
arrange for three or more letters of reference to: Faculty Search
Committee, Dept. of Physics, Syracuse University, Syracuse NY 13244-1130
USA. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2007, and will
continue until the position is filled. Syracuse University is an
affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Members of minority
groups and women are especially encouraged to apply.
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8. Tenure Track Positions, Department of Physics & Astronomy
From: WIPHYS October 3, 2007
The Department of Physics & Astronomy at Bucknell University
www.bucknell.edu/physics
seeks candidates for two tenure-track positions. The positions are at
the level of Assistant Professor (entry-level preferred) and will begin
in August 2008. Candidates are expected to have a Ph.D. in physics or
astronomy (ABD candidates will be considered) and demonstrate a
potential for excellence in teaching, with the capability of teaching at
all levels of the curriculum. Candidates are also expected to develop
and maintain a research program capable of involving undergraduate
students. Bucknell is a highly selective, private university with
approximately 3400 students enrolled in the Colleges of Arts & Sciences
and Engineering. Bucknell values a diverse college community and is
committed to excellence through diversity in its faculty, staff, and
students. The Department of Physics & Astronomy currently has 10
permanent faculty members and two staff technicians that maintain an
electronics and machine shop. The Department also maintains a teaching
observatory. Application materials include a curriculum vita, statements
that address the candidate's potential as a teacher and scholarly
interests, and three letters of recommendation. For additional
information and to apply, please consult
www.bucknell.edu/jobs .
Review of applications will begin December 1, 2007.
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