CSWA Seeks Input on Community Needs in the 2020s

During 2018 the AAS Committee on the Status of Women in Astronomy (CSWA) began an effort to gather information about what are seen by our communities as the areas of key importance beyond scientific research that the AAS, its Divisions, and its relevant Committees (including the CSWA itself) should focus on as we move into the 2020s.

Our goal is to use this information to (1) develop one or more white papers that will be submitted to the Astro2020 decadal survey as a part of the call for community input on activities, projects, and the state of the profession and to (2) develop a new strategic plan for the CSWA for the 2020s.

Please see Cristina Thomas's recent post on the Women in Astronomy blog for more information and to offer your input via a survey we've created around four key areas: (1) harassment and bullying; (2) creating inclusive environments; (3) professional development, hiring, and retention; and (4) professional ethics.

We look forward to hearing from you!