The North American Regional Office of Astronomy for Development (NA-ROAD) is pleased to announce the selection of 10 astronomy for development projects as part of the 2024 cohort. These projects will receive funding as part of the Women and Girls in Astronomy Program (WGAP). This is the second year that NA-ROAD has offered funding for […]
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The Women and Girls in Astronomy Program makes strides at the 243rd American Astronomical Society Meeting
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The WGAP team at the conclusion of the Theater presentation. From left to right: Karla Sofia Garcia, Thara Caba, Liliana Rivera, Shaniya Jarrett, Kriscia Ramkissoon, Ava Polzin, Debra Elmegreen, and Yasmin Catricheo. Credit: IAU/NA-ROAD/S. Lifson By Karla Sofia Garcia The Women and Girls in Astronomy Program’s participation at the American Astronomical Society’s 243rd meeting at […]
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Astronomy for a Better World Special Session at the January 2024 American Astronomical Society Meeting
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Panel participants at the January AAS Special Session, Astronomy for a better World. Credit: IAU/NA-ROAD/S. Lifson By Laura Trouille The opening question we asked the panel was: Why is astronomy such a powerful context for these efforts striving to make the world a better place? To have a sense for the discussion that followed, check […]
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**UPDATE: Deadline for applications is now extended to August 31, 2023. NA-ROAD is looking for a short-term consultant that can assist with the development of funding proposals to support the NA-ROAD vision and mission. Details of the award responsibilities are below, along with the requirements for creating and submitting a proposal. Applications are due to […]
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Today, the North American Regional Office of Astronomy for Development (NA-ROAD) announced the selection of ten astronomy for development projects to receive funding as part of the Women and Girls in Astronomy Program (WGAP). WGAP aims to inspire and support women, girls, and underrepresented genders in the field of astronomy. These 10 WGAP projects were […]