Survey of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Canadian Astronomical Society

April 16, 2025

Dear Member of Astronomy Community in Canada,

The Canadian Astronomical Society (CASCA) is prioritizing the improvement of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in spaces of work and study. CASCA’s graduate student, post-doc, and equity and inclusion (EIC) committees invite Canadian astronomers of all career stages to complete this survey. The survey is intended to measure the demographics and climate of the field of astronomy in Canada for career stages beginning at the undergraduate student level and beyond. The survey may take approximately 15-30 minutes to complete and includes questions about demographics, education, work, and personal experiences. You may access the survey here: .

Please find additional information about participating in this survey in the Letter of Information and Consent Form on the first page of the survey. If you have any questions about participating in this survey, please contact the principal investigator, Dr. Kristine Spekkens, at kristine.spekkens@queensu.ca. This study has received ethical approval from the Queen’s University General Research Ethics Board.

Thank you for your interest and support of EDI improvement in the Canadian Astronomical Society.

Sincerely,

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion Committee, Graduate Student Committee, and Post-Doctoral Committee

Canadian Astronomical Society