3 papers
astro-ph.IM2025
Picture an Astronomer: Best Practices for Retaining Talent in Astrophysics
Ava Polzin, Katherine E. Whitaker, C. Megan Urry +85
Women are consistently underrepresented in astrophysics yet are simultaneously subject to disproportionate attrition at every career stage. This disparity between demonstrated effi…
physics.ed-ph2022
Redefining Astronomy Summer Camps in the Age of the Pandemic: a Break from the IAYC's 50-Year History
Eva-Maria Ahrer, Melanie Archipley, Hannah S. Dalgleish +1
The International Astronomical Youth Camp (IAYC) is a 50-year old summer camp, where participants work independently on astronomy projects. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, th…
astro-ph.IM2021
Reaching Diverse Groups in Long-Term Astronomy Public Engagement Efforts
Melanie Archipley, Hannah S. Dalgleish, Eva-Maria Ahrer +1
Professional astronomy is historically not an environment of diverse identities. In recognizing that public outreach efforts affect career outcomes for young people, it is importan…