The Baltimore Charter for Women in Astronomy
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The Baltimore Charter for Women in Astronomy is a document created by Drs. Meg Urry, Laura Danly, and Ethan Schreier (all STScI) to address the concerns of women as a minority group in the field of astronomy. The document was presented to the American Astronomical Society (the premier professional organization in the field) in June of 1993.
It includes recommendations on affirmative action, family leave, and physical safety.
External link
- News article and full text (http://hubblesite.org/newscenter/newsdesk/archive/releases/1993/12/text/)