[ASA] Call for Nominations – IDEA Chapter Steering Committee Election 2025

[Tayyaba Zafar]

Dear ASA Members,
We are still seeking enthusiastic and committed individuals to join the ASA’s Inclusion, Diversity and Equity in Astronomy (IDEA) Chapter Steering Committee for the 2025–2026 term.
Extended deadline: Monday, 13 October 2025 (COB)
We welcome nominations for the following positions:

  *   1 Deputy Chair
  *   1 Student Member
  *   5 Committee Members (open to all levels, academic and professional)

This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape the future of equity, diversity, and inclusion in Australian astronomy. We especially encourage ECRs and individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.
How to Apply:
Please submit your Expression of Interest to asa.ideastronomy at gmail.com<mailto:asa.ideastronomy at gmail.com> including:

  1.
Brief biography (approx. 200 words)
  2.
Statement (max. two pages) addressing:
     *
Your perspective on equity, diversity, and inclusion (please indicate if you identify as a member of an underrepresented group)
     *
Your aspirations and objectives as a committee member, and your vision of success
     *
Relevant committee, board, and/or EDI experience (if applicable)
     *
Year you joined ASA (if applicable)
     *
Your organisation

Before applying, please review the Terms of Reference<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/9QJ3CJyBrGfABjpOOiVfLuyn9iN?domain=asa-idea.org> for the Steering Committee and the aims of the IDEA Chapter<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/qlSzCK1DvKTMDR8KKUvh1u5w8iL?domain=asa-idea.org>. The committee meets monthly (occasionally fortnightly, depending on activities) for 60 minutes, and more frequently every second year to evaluate Pleiades Award applications.
We encourage you to share this call widely and support colleagues who may be interested in applying.
Warm regards,
Tayyaba Zafar
On behalf of the IDEA Chapter Steering Committee

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Dr. Tayyaba Zafar

Senior Lecturer
School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Faculty of Science and Engineering
Level 5, Room 505, 12 Wally's Walk
Macquarie University, NSW 2109, Australia

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From: Tayyaba Zafar
Sent: Thursday, 21 August 2025 12:57 PM
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Subject: Call for Nominations – IDEA Chapter Steering Committee Election 2025

Dear ASA Members,
The ASA’s Inclusion, Diversity and Equity in Astronomy (IDEA) Chapter is seeking enthusiastic and committed candidates to join our Steering Committee for a two-year term starting in 2025. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of equity, diversity, and inclusion within the Australian astronomy community.
We are inviting nominations for the following positions:

  *
1 Deputy Chair
  *
1 Student Member
  *
5 Committee Members (open to all levels, academic and professionals)

We welcome nominations from across the community, and we particularly encourage Early Career Researchers to apply. Candidates may be from either professional or academic backgrounds and should be a member of, or employed by, an ASA member organisation.
We strongly encourage participation from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from diverse faith, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ identified professionals.
We also encourage nominations that reflect the geographical diversity of astronomy across Australia.
Nomination deadline: COB Tuesday, 30 September 2025
Election period (if required): 13–17 October 2025
How to Apply:
Please submit your Expression of Interest to asa.ideastronomy at gmail.com<mailto:asa.ideastronomy at gmail.com> including:

  1.
Brief biography (approx. 200 words)
  2.
Statement (max. two pages) addressing:
     *
Your perspective on equity, diversity, and inclusion (please indicate if you identify as a member of an underrepresented group)
     *
Your aspirations and objectives as a committee member, and your vision of success
     *
Relevant committee, board, and/or EDI experience (if applicable)
     *
Year you joined ASA (if applicable)
     *
Your organisation

Before applying, please review the Terms of Reference<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/9QJ3CJyBrGfABjpOOiVfLuyn9iN?domain=asa-idea.org/> for the Steering Committee and the aims of the IDEA Chapter<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/qlSzCK1DvKTMDR8KKUvh1u5w8iL?domain=asa-idea.org/>. The committee meets monthly (occasionally fortnightly, depending on activities) for 60 minutes, and more frequently every second year to evaluate Pleiades Award applications.
For questions, please contact me or any current member of the IDEA Chapter Steering Committee.
We look forward to your nominations and to achieving strong representation from across the ASA community.
Kind regards,
Tayyaba Zafar
On behalf of IDEA Chapter Steering Committee

The IDEA Chapter Steering Committee
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