Women* in Physics to Meet Women* in Astro - Mon 6th June

Published in the Research School of Physics Event Horizon
Vol47 Issue19 16–20 May 2022

This is an opportunity to network with your peers and visit one of the great observatories of the world, the Mount Stromlo observatory. It's history includes designing optical munitions during the Second World War, weathering two devastating bushfires, and earning one Nobel Prize. Come along to meet women, learn about their work and share your career and life experience in Physics. 

This event is open to all those identifying as women working in the RSAA or Research School of Physics (RSPhy) at the ANU. PhD students are particularly encouraged to participate. 

Participants will be offered to have their photograph taken for professional use (CV, seminars, etc.,) during the event.

As most of the observatory tour is outdoors, we recommend bringing a sun hat and water as well as a warm jacket. A parents’ room will be accessible. 

Date: Monday, the 6th of June 2022 
Time: 10:00am – 2:30pm 
Venue: Mount Stromlo Observatory 
(Transportation provided to and from the Acton campus) 

Please RSVP by 23/05/2022 via email to julie.tournet@anu.edu.au (RSPhys) or noelia.martinezrey@anu.edu.au (RSAA). 

*All those who identify as a woman 

Programme: 
10:00am Departure from Acton campus 
10:30am – 12:00pm Round tables 
12:00pm – 1:00pm Lunch break and optional photography 
1:00pm – 2:00pm Tour of the RSAA facilities 
2:00pm Departure from Mount Stromlo Observatory 

For further information on this excursion or any specific request (e.g. dietary restrictions, parent room use), please email julie.tournet@anu.edu.au (RSPhy) or noelia.martinezrey@anu.edu.au (RSAA).