Women

Two AAS members have been awarded the STEM Ambassador Recognition Award Medal from the International Astronomical Union (IAU) Women in Astronomy Working Group.

Thanks to an NSF award, the AAS Solar Eclipse Task Force is offering small grants to fund programs, activities, and events that will engage the public with the 8 April 2024 solar eclipse across North America.

Here we provide a detailed update on the Committee on the Status of Women in Astronomy and its many initiatives.

The leadership of the AAS is deeply concerned and saddened by the current situation in Afghanistan and pledges to do what we can to assist and advocate for Afghan scientists and their families.

A public meeting to discuss NASA's recent request for information, "Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities in NASA Programs, Contracts, and Grants," will take place at 1 pm ET on Tuesday, 13 July...

1400 Degrees, built by the Heising-Simons Foundation, is a thriving community of scientists, academics, and funders dedicated to advancing women and marginalized genders in the fields of physics and astronomy.

The AAS Committee on the Status of Women in Astronomy seeks new members to help build an inclusive and self-sustaining community that supports gender equity and the success of women in astronomy. Apply by May 1st.

The Astronomical Society of the Pacific (ASP) has established the Nancy Grace Roman Award to celebrate contributions in promoting gender equity and inclusion in astronomy and related fields.

The International Astronomical Union has published Springboard to Action outlining concrete actions that can be taken by individuals and organizations to improve equity, inclusion, and diversity in astronomy.

The executive leadership of the American Institute of Physics and seven of its Member Societies, including the American Astronomical Society, have joined more than 1,500 other leaders in signing the CEO Action for...