Promoting Gender Equity in Astronomy: CAASTRO Initiatives
This presentation highlights the efforts of CAASTRO in addressing gender equity in astronomy through various initiatives such as family-friendly policies, mentoring, and outreach programs. The organization's commitment to diversity is evident in the increase of women representatives in leadership roles and the implementation of gender-inclusive practices like childcare support and part-time options.
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CAASTRO and Gender Equity Presentation to ASA Women in Astronomy Chapter 7 July2015 Elaine M. Sadler /caastro.arc www.caastro.org @caastro_arc
Who we are ARC Centre of Excellence 2011-17 Toronto OxfordDurham Arizona CNRS Caltech Max- Planck Raman Inst Current complement: 175 people 14 Chief Investigators 15 Partner Investigators 7 July 2015 E. Sadler, ASA Women in Astronomy 2 Google Earth
Our vision To address fundamental unsolved questions about the Universe with the dramatic capabilities of next-generation telescopes and advanced instrumentation 7 July 2015 E. Sadler, ASA Women in Astronomy 3
Leadership Prof. Bryan Gaensler FAA Prof. Elaine Sadler FAA CAASTRO Director From 15 Sep 2014 CAASTRO Director 2011 Sep 2014 7 July 2015 E. Sadler, ASA Women in Astronomy 4
Senior researchers Our senior researchers: One Nobel Laureate Eight Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science Seven Directors of major institutes and observatories 7 July 2015 E. Sadler, ASA Women in Astronomy 5
Training and capacity building Educating a new generation of scientists Mentoring session, Annual Retreat CAASTRO students Sarah Reeves and Kitty Lo 7 July 2015 E. Sadler, ASA Women in Astronomy 6
Outreach and media Reaching out to the wider community 7 July 2015 E. Sadler, ASA Women in Astronomy 7
Diversity and gender equity Family-friendly policies, promoting gender action CAASTRO Executive: 2010: 0/5 women 2011: 1/7 women (14%) 2014: 3/8 women (38%) [29% of CIs are women] Women in Astronomy workshop 2014 Childcare room, CAASTRO annual conference 2014 Image credit: Ruth Maddison 7 July 2015 E. Sadler, ASA Women in Astronomy 8
Gender equity initiatives Travel support Part-time options Mentoring Child care CAASTRO Initiatives Nomination for prizes/awards Core meeting times 10am-2pm Science outreach to girls School holidays 7 July 2015 E. Sadler, ASA Women in Astronomy 9
Gender Action committee 7 July 2015 E. Sadler, ASA Women in Astronomy 10
New gender action initiatives New CAASTRO Initiatives Gender Survey Women s Leadership and Networking Supporting Gender B l Balance Policy d New New Initiatives I need support now Family Friendly Fact Sheet Conference and Workshop Gender Statistics Statistics 7 July 2015 E. Sadler, ASA Women in Astronomy 11
Key Performance Indicators % of female Chief Investigators % of female Chief Investigators % of female Invited Speakers at % of female Invited Speakers at Conferences/Workshops % of female Partner Investigators % of female Contributed Speakers at Conferences/Workshops % of female Associate Investigators % of female Associate Investigators % of female Affiliate members % of female Visitors to CAASTRO % of female Post doctoral % of female Post doctoral researchers % of female applicants for CAASTRO jobs % of PhD Students % of female short-listed for % of female short listed for CAASTRO jobs % of Students % of female Scientific Organising C itt M Committee Members at Conferences/Workshops % of females offered CAASTRO jobs b t % of females accepted CAASTRO jobs % of female Local Organising Committee Members at Conferences/Workshops g g % f f % of female travel support l t l t % of female PhD support 7 July 2015 E. Sadler, ASA Women in Astronomy 12
Women in astronomy 2015 ASA Women in Astronomy Workshop 2015 22-23 July, University of Queensland Please come along! http://www.caastro.org/event/2015-wia2015 Image credit: Ruth Maddison 7 July 2015 E. Sadler, ASA Women in Astronomy 13
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