Stella Kafka
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
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About
I approach my profession the same way I approach my life: with integrity, passion…
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Three things I like about the AAVSO meetings
Three things I like about the AAVSO meetings
By Stella Kafka
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This is a great read for those of you in the aerospace sector. Useful historical context and a wonderful narrative.
This is a great read for those of you in the aerospace sector. Useful historical context and a wonderful narrative.
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Live link of my #podcase with Marshall Shepherd, here 👇
Live link of my #podcase with Marshall Shepherd, here 👇
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You don't have to be a meteorologist to be involved in the AMS, and like our guest this week, you could even help run the place! Listen to our…
You don't have to be a meteorologist to be involved in the AMS, and like our guest this week, you could even help run the place! Listen to our…
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Experience
Education
Licenses & Certifications
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Interpersonal Communication: Strategies for Executives
MIT Sloan School of Management
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ISC 2023 Speaker Appreciation
Altair Enterprises Ltd
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Women's Leadership Program
Yale School of Management Executive Education
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Volunteer Experience
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Mentor
ALLILONnet
http://allilonnet.gr/index.php/el/2015-03-04-15-52-17/2015-02-28-22-31-08/greece-grece/2017-03-07-14-00-08/2093-dr-stella-kafka-free-mentoring-in-astronomy
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TF1 reviewer
IAU Office of Astronomy for Development
- 7 years 1 month
http://www.astro4dev.org/task-forces/
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Scientific Advisory Board
BOYCE-Astro educational foundation
- Present 8 years 8 months
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User Panel for the NASA/IPAC Infrared Science Archive (IRSA)
IPAC/Caltech
- 3 years 1 month
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Nominating Committee
American Astronomical Society
- 3 years
https://aas.org/content/aas-news-digest-11-february-2016
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Member of the Executive Committee in Astronomy for Equity and Inclusion
International Astronomical Union
- Present 5 years 2 months
The main goal of the committee is to achieve higher levels of Equity and Inclusion in the field of Astronomy, helping to fulfill Goal 2 ( The IAU promotes the inclusive development of the field of astronomy in every country) on its 2020-2030 Strategic Plan.
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Member of Committee on the Status of Women in Astronomy
American Astronomical Society (AAS)
- Present 5 years 1 month
"The Committee on the Status of Women in Astronomy was established in 1979 and now consists of eleven members who serve staggered 3-year terms. Our charge is to recommend to the AAS Board of Trustees practical measures that can be taken to improve the status of women in astronomy and encourage their entry into this field. We have several electronic publications: AASWomen, a weekly newsletter; the Women in Astronomy Blog, and Status, a semiannual magazine. We organize special sessions and Town…
"The Committee on the Status of Women in Astronomy was established in 1979 and now consists of eleven members who serve staggered 3-year terms. Our charge is to recommend to the AAS Board of Trustees practical measures that can be taken to improve the status of women in astronomy and encourage their entry into this field. We have several electronic publications: AASWomen, a weekly newsletter; the Women in Astronomy Blog, and Status, a semiannual magazine. We organize special sessions and Town Halls at each AAS meeting, and our members have contributed extensively to the organization of international meetings on the status of women in astronomy."
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Committee member, representing the American Astronomical Society
SEA Change in Physics and Astronomy
- Present 5 years 1 month
STEM Equity Achievement (SEA) Change in Physics and Astronomy seeks to support post-secondary institutions in creating systemic, structural change regarding equity, diversity, and inclusion. For more information: https://www.aapt.org/Programs/Sea_Change/index.cfm
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Commission G1 elected member
International Astronomical Union
- Present 3 years 3 months
Science and Technology
G1 - Binary and Multiple Star Systems:
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Publications
Courses
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"Collaborative Leadership: Building the Organization of the Future", Harvard Extension School, June 2018
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"Negotiation Skills: Strategies for Increased Effectiveness"; Harvard Division of Continuing Education; February 19–20, 2020
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Projects
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Mentor for ALILLONnet
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Honors & Awards
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Ally of the Year
Reinvented Magazine
"Ally of the Year is an award for an ally who is an advocate for women in STEM and has worked towards increasing diversity in STEM fields. This award is for all age ranges and will be based on impact, accomplishments, as well as passion for creating a more accepting and inclusive STEM community."
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International Astronomical Union - Elected Lifelong Member
International Astronomical Union
https://www.iau.org/auth/profile/
Languages
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English (fluent) - Greek (fluent) - Spanish (working)
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