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Sunday, 21 February 2021 01:00

SAASST Women Astronomy Workforce

SAASST Women Astronomy Workforce

As part of its participation in the IAU "Women and Girls in Astronomy" project, the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology organized a lecture on "SAASST Women Astronomy Workforce" on Feb. 15, 2021. All of SAASST female researchers participated in the lecture: Aisha Al-Owais (Meteorite Center), Maryam Esa Sharif (Meteorite Center), Noora- Al Ameri (High Energy Astrophysics), Maryam Al Qasemi (High Energy Astrophysics), Asmaa AlHameed (Radio Astronomy Lab), Salma Subhi (Meteorite Center), Tarifa Al-Kaabi (CubeSat Laboratory), and Fatima Al-Khateri

(Planetarium Unit).

 

The lecture highlighted the personal experience of each female researcher and how each one was driven into astronomy. SAASST is an equal opportunity for all to start a career in astronomy. 

 

The Women and Girls in Astronomy project support events that recognize women's role in advancing science and encourage girls to consider astronomy careers. The International Astronomical Union (IAU) strongly encourages activities throughout the year, with a particular focus between two International Days adopted by the United Nations: the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on Feb. 11 and International Women's Day on Mar. 8. The IAU program is a legacy of the IAU centenary.

 

The online workshop was attended by many students, faculty members, and the general public. This special lecture can be checked online through the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aW3Jf6EdaM

 

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