Participants at the 2016 American Astronomical Association meeting had signed a code of conduct that warned against sexual harassment. At the registration desk they also were met by a five-foot sign reminding them of the problem. Then at that very meeting an undergraduate student standing beside her research presentation was asked, “What’s...
To all AUI employees, Washington D.C. December 13, 2017 In the last several weeks, there have been numerous high-profile media reports related to sexual harassment complaints, and these are continuing to come out in the news almost daily. It is, therefore, timely to remind everyone of our policies and the mechanisms we have in place for reporting...
In recent years AUI has worked with other stakeholders to advance astronomy education, outreach, and engagement in Chile, as well as between Chile and its international partners.
Dr. Adam Cohen to be President – Associated Universities, Inc. Associated Universities Inc. (AUI) is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Adam Cohen as the new President of AUI, effective 1 November 2017. Dr. Cohen’s appointment is the culmination of an extensive search conducted by the AUI Board of Trustees. He will succeed Dr. Ethan...