First IAU Symposium on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Richard Fienberg Running Hare Observatory
This announcement is posted on behalf of the International Astronomical Union (IAU) Office of Astronomy for Development in Cape Town, South Africa:
First IAU Symposium on Astronomy for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
12-15 November 2019, Tokyo, Japan
The aim of the symposium is to be a roadmap to action within the framework of the IAU centennial, highlighting the role that diversity and inclusion plays in producing better science and contributing to competitiveness and innovation.
This meeting is organized by the IAU and the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ). The symposium offers the opportunity to present best practices for identifying and addressing barriers to equal participation, expand our knowledge of diverse workplace policies, present new assistive technologies, and demonstrate the advantages of diverse environments for research.