Stella Kafka

Stella Kafka

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
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I approach my profession the same way I approach my life: with integrity, passion…

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Volunteer Experience

  • 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

  • American Astronomical Society Graphic

    Chambliss Award Committee

    American Astronomical Society

    - 3 years 1 month

  • IAU Office of Astronomy for Development Graphic

    TF1 reviewer

    IAU Office of Astronomy for Development

    - 7 years 1 month

    http://www.astro4dev.org/task-forces/

  • Scientific Advisory Board

    BOYCE-Astro educational foundation

    - Present 8 years 8 months

  • User Panel for the NASA/IPAC Infrared Science Archive (IRSA)

    IPAC/Caltech

    - 3 years 1 month

  • American Astronomical Society Graphic

    Nominating Committee

    American Astronomical Society

    - 3 years

    https://aas.org/content/aas-news-digest-11-february-2016

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    Instructor/mentor

    Nepris Inc.

    - Present 7 years 8 months

  • 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.

    https://iau.org/science/scientific_bodies/working_groups/259/members/

  • American Astronomical Society (AAS) Graphic

    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."

    https://cswa.aas.org/

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    Co-chair of Integrity, Diversity and Equity

    Citizen Science Association

    - 3 years 1 month

  • 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

  • Commission G1 elected member

    International Astronomical Union

    - Present 3 years 3 months

    Science and Technology

    G1 - Binary and Multiple Star Systems:
    https://www.iau.org/news/announcements/detail/ann21041/#g1

  • American Institute of Physics Graphic

    Board Member

    American Institute of Physics

    - Present 1 year 11 months

    Science and Technology

Publications

Courses

  • "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

  • Mentor for ALILLONnet

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Honors & Awards

  • 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."
    https://www.reinventedmagazine.com/post/recognizing-reinventors-2021-award-announcements

  • International Astronomical Union - Elected Lifelong Member

    International Astronomical Union

    https://www.iau.org/auth/profile/

Languages

  • English (fluent) - Greek (fluent) - Spanish (working)

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