[ASA] Call for Abstracts and Support Funding Applications: IAUS 358 Astronomy Ffor Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

[Garry Foran]

Dear ASA Members:

I draw your attention to the following updated announcement from the SOC of IAUS 358: Astronomy for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and encourage you all to consider contributing to the Symposium.

Kind regards,

Garry Foran
On behalf of the IAUS358 SOC

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Call for Abstracts and Extension of Deadline for Financial Support Applications 

IAUS 358: Astronomy for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion — A Roadmap for Action within the Framework of the IAU Centennial Anniversary
 
During the 12-15 November 2019, Japan will host the first IAU symposium on Astronomy for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at the Mitaka campus of the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ) in Tokyo. 

With a focus on specific steps leading to change in the field, the symposium aims to be a roadmap to action, highlighting the role that diversity and inclusion play in producing better science, and their contribution to competitiveness and innovation. This symposium is aimed at all astronomy professionals that wish to bring inclusiveness to their research and diversity to their teams and institutions.

Registration and Abstract submission are now open, and the organisers welcome contributions on the following topics:

	• Learning from Best Practices in Disabilities and Establishing a Framework to Address Equity and Equality in Astronomy Organizations, Facilities and Academic Institutions

	• Fostering a climate of inclusivity by Identifying and Addressing Barriers to Access

	• New Technologies for Accessibility: diversity and disability

	• Astronomy for society — Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Empathy in Communicating Astronomy

	• Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): gender equality and empowerment

	• IAU100 Global Perspectives on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Astronomy

	• Diversity in Research: identity, ethnicity and culture in research teams

Find out more about the Key Topics here: 
https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/1Ej7C0YZWVFBgXNEIwYoBQ?domain=iau-oao.nao.ac.jp <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/1Ej7C0YZWVFBgXNEIwYoBQ?domain=iau-oao.nao.ac.jp>

The deadline for preregistration and abstract submission is 15 July 2019. Abstracts can be submitted here:
https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/EJPNCgZowLHyw1EgioRF_P?domain=iau-oao.nao.ac.jp <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/EJPNCgZowLHyw1EgioRF_P?domain=iau-oao.nao.ac.jp>

The deadline for requests for IAU Financial Support has been extended to 30 June 2019. The IAU grants are intended to assist qualified scientists to whom limited means of support are available, e.g., colleagues from economically less privileged communities and young scientists. Grant applications can be submitted at:
https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/Az1DCjZrzqHmG4o6S5o2PM?domain=iau-oao.nao.ac.jp <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/Az1DCjZrzqHmG4o6S5o2PM?domain=iau-oao.nao.ac.jp>

For more information about the meeting, please visit the Symposium website:
https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/XR_KCk8vAZtBXy2LI9IVsi?domain=iau-oao.nao.ac.jp <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/XR_KCk8vAZtBXy2LI9IVsi?domain=iau-oao.nao.ac.jp>

Or contact us at:
 iaus358contact[at]prcml.mtk.nao.ac.jp <https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/l4QlClxwB5CEPwR9H1gMwF?domain=prcml.mtk.nao.ac.jp>.

The IAUS 358 Scientific and Local Organizing Committees look forward to welcoming you in Tokyo in November!
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