Dr. Kumiko Usuda Sato: Building Networks and Best Practices for Inclusive Astronomy Around the World скачать в хорошем качестве

Dr. Kumiko Usuda Sato: Building Networks and Best Practices for Inclusive Astronomy Around the World

Everyone has the right to enjoy and experience the universe. However, even with this "motto" currently being echoed by many science outreach groups across the globe, there are still many people that don’t have the opportunity to engage with astronomy because communicators often struggle to find a community or lack resources. During this presentation, Dr. Usado-Sato will share recent progress that has been made addressing these struggles both generally around the world and specifically within Japan by building a domestic community of inclusive astronomy. The presenter will review the history of positive collaborative growth, starting with the Universal Design (UD) Working Group in Astronomy in 2006, then a series of three UD symposia (in 2010, 2013, and 2016) at NAOJ Mitaka headquarters, followed by building further international bridges between scientific communities in 2016. Later this year, from November 12 to 15, 2019, the NAOJ will host the first IAU symposium on Astronomy for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. This symposium is a natural extension of the actions begun with past UD symposia and intends to be a roadmap to action, highlighting the role diversity and inclusion play in producing better science, improving competitiveness, and innovation. This symposium is aimed at all astronomy professionals who wish to bring inclusion to their research and diversity to their teams. One of the symposium’s satellite events is the project Inspiring Stars: an itinerant international exhibition promoted by the IAU to highlight world initiatives that address the concept of inclusion and outreach. Resources related to astronomy research and education will be collected via an open call around the world and combined in a unique, interactive display. Learn more about an international community that is providing a network of encouragement and support to better communicate and teach astronomy.