Reaching Gender Equity

We would like to invite you to a panel discussion on gender equity, diversity and inclusion in astronomical organisations. This special event is being held during the European Southern Observatory (ESO) Delegation visit to Australia in February 2018. Ms Michèle Péron, ESO Director of Engineering, is very active in this area at ESO and will participate as a panel member in this discussion.

During the event, panel members will sharing insights and perspectives on their organisation's current initiatives on gender equity, inclusion and diversity. Each panel member will speak for 5 minutes, followed by two personal stories.

The event will be facilitated by Mrs Jane Urquhart, AAO Director and Head of Science and Commercialisation Policy Division in the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science. Following the panel discussion, Jane will lead a group discussion looking to the future and the next steps for our organisations.

The full panel includes:

· Ms Michèle Péron ESO, Director of Engineering
· Prof Lisa Kewley, RSAA ANU, Director ASTRO 3D Centre of Excellence
· Prof Anna Moore RSAA ANU, Director AITC (Advanced Instrumentation and Technology Centre)
· A/Prof Dan Zucker MU, Chair of the Astronomical Society of Australia IDEA Chapter (Inclusion, Diversity and Equity in Astronomy)
· Dr Jill Rathborne, SAGE (Science in Australia Gender Equity)
· Dr Katrina Sealey AAO, AAO Transition Leader - People and Culture and Head of Information/Data Central

Personal stories will be shared by Dr Jo Dawson, MU and Dr Tayyaba Zafar, AAO.

Venue: National Arboretum Canberra
Tickets: There are only 60 places so a booking is essential
Date: 15th February 2018
Booking link:
RSVP: 9th February 2018
Time: 2.00-4.30pm

Facilitated panel discussion for 1.5-2 hours followed by a networking afternoon tea.