COLLOQUIUM: Dr. Francesca Primas, ESO
Wann: Mi, 10.04.2024, 14:00 Uhr bis 15:30 Uhr
Wo: Hamburger Sternwarte, Gojenbergsweg 112, 21029 Hamburg, Bibliothek
HEroes and SHEroes: fostering equity, diversity and inclusion in Astronomy
Abstract: A diverse workforce is key to ensure balanced views, inclusive approaches and in the long run larger economical benefits worldwide. Among the different aspects that make-up diversity, the gender dimension of science and technology has become one of the most debated issues in our professional communities, worldwide. Achieving gender equality is one of the eight United Nations Millennium Development Goals, which clearly call for action related to science, technology and gender balance.
Despite many recent efforts and improvements achieved on the status of women in astronomy, most studies continue to show the same patterns of gender (and also other) disadvantages, both horizontally (per discipline) and vertically (per seniority level). How far are we then? How successful our actions have been so far? Are our goals too ambitious or maybe unrealistic? Or have we not found yet the right solution?
Considering the timescales required for any measurable change, the challenge is for all of us to be taken up, not only at the (intern)national/corporate level in terms of supporting laws and policies, but also at the individual level. Each of us can make a difference and have a tangible impact on the young generations.
Talk in presence and on Zoom:
Zoom:
https://uni-hamburg.zoom.us/j/66006535328?pwd=aGkrSjJIYmZjK0VpYlpGL0ZrdHg2UT09
Meeting ID: 660 0653 5328
Passcode: 20658852