University Daily Kansan / Wednesday, April 1, 1987
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Women scientists still face obstacles
By PEGGY O'BRIEN
Staff writer
Women astronomers have made significant achievements although the status of women scientists still is unclear, a prominent woman astronomer said yesterday.
Sidney Wolff, director of the Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona, is the first woman director of a major observatory. She spoke to about 20 people yesterday in the Watkins Room of the Kansas Union about women in astronomy and the issues facing women scientists.
Her visit, which was sponsored by the departments of women's studies, physics and astronomy, and chemie, has been co-organized colloquium Monday on star formation.
Barbara Anthony-Twarog, assistant professor of physics and astronomy, the only female professor in the department, introduced Wolff at yesterday's Drinks and Dialogues.
Wolff gave her audience a history of women in the field of astronomy, answered questions and led discussion concerning the status of professional women.
Throughout history, men directed astronomical research and women were called upon to carry out the routine work.
"My experience is that people still make blanket statements about women scientists, but that the ones they know are OK. Women are treated as individuals," Wolff said.
Because astronomy is a small discipline, with about 2,000 practicing astronomers in the United States, most astronomers are familiar with each other, at least by reputation, Wolff said.
Wolff said she didn't see any barriers to women wanting to enter astronomy but that they might experience obstacles further along in their careers.
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