Equity, diversity, and inclusion are core components of the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the University of Chicago. Students, postdocs, and faculty are working together to build a culture within the department where all groups of people, including under-represented groups, can thrive. View our community values statement.
Here you will find information about
- The Climate Committee: The Climate Committee is a formal committee of students, postdocs, faculty and staff from the Astronomy and Astrophysics (A&A) department and the Kavli Institute for Cosmological Physics (KICP). The primary goal for the group is to continuously improve on the climate in A&A and KICP.
- The Inclusion, Diversity and Equity in Astronomy (IDEA) group: An independent, self-organized, student-led group of early-career astronomers and physicists in the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics and Kavli Institute for Cosmological Physics promoting inclusion, diversity and equity in STEM.
- Community Engagement Working Group: The Community Engagement Working Group is an independent group composed of graduate students, postdocs, staff, and faculty from A&A and KICP. They are working to attain a diverse, inclusive and welcoming environment in our department for all current and incoming members. They also aim to build relationships with community members and organizations in the neighborhoods surrounding the University.
- A&A/KICP Conflict Resolution Flowchart: Developed by the A&A Community Engagement Working Group.
- Department Ombudsperson: The Department Ombudspersons are available to provide private, independent, impartial, and informal assistance for anyone in the department community, which includes students, postdocs, faculty, staff, and visitors.
- Other University Resources: Other resources and initiatives across the University.