Dr Zuleyka Zevallos

Study concludes astronomy creates hostile environment with profound impact on junior scholars, White women, & greatest problems for #WOC

"This represents a significant failure in the astronomical community to create safe working conditions for all scientists." #astroSH

Study proposes 4 solutions to workplace race & gender inequity: 1/ code of conduct/education for all trainees and employees at all levels.

2/ Diversity & cultural awareness training on challenges faced by #WOC & URM. 3/ Leaders need to model appropriate behaviour. #marginsci

4/ Swiftly, just & consistent sanctioning for pepetrators of harassment in workplace. Moreover better support networks for #WOC needed.

Study is important b/c it presents primary data showing same patterns prouced in plethora of studies: race & gender impact science careers

There is still a reticence in equity programs in higher education and science sectors to deal with racism ALONGSIDE gender inequity.

Astronomy community, along with other disciplines, deals with sexual harassment & gender inequity in haphazard ways but still ignores racism