As a leader in the astronomical community, AURA believes that it bears a responsibility to that community to develop and support outreach and educational programs which will not only advance our organizational commitment to diversity but broadens participation and encourages the advancement of diversity throughout the astronomical scientific workforce.

AURA is deeply committed to the human resources that support our mission to advance astronomy and related sciences, and is deeply invested in continually developing and improving its policies and practices for the purpose of providing a welcoming and fruitful work environment for all employees. AURA believes that a diverse workforce, particularly one that includes women and individuals from under-represented minority groups, contributes best to the achievement of excellence in both our organization and the scientific community as a whole.
 AURA's EEO Policy
 AURA Recruitment Guide
 AURA Unconscious Bias Brochure

Diversity Advocates

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AURA has established at each of its managed centers a Diversity Advocate reporting to the Director. This person will be involved in both Human Relations and outreach and educational activities to focus on workforce development. We envision that this person will encourage inclusion of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities in candidate pools and will coordinate other activities that have potential to broaden participation.

Neil Barker - Gemini

Sheryl Bruff - STScI

Katy Garmany - NOAO

Mark Giampapa - NSO

Dara Norman - NOAO