Networking Groups

The Department has several identity-based networking groups. Each operates independently and chooses how to best help each other deal with the problems uniquely faced by members of those groups. All serve to help members of each group feel welcome and less alone in the Department and University as well as to remind others that people of these identities exist. Please get in touch with the group contact to see how you can be involved.

  • Astro-MENA

    • People of Middle Eastern / North African descent.

    • Contact: Prof. Kayhan Gültekin kayhan@umich.edu

  • Astronomía en español

    • Spanish-speaking members of the department.

    • Contact: Prof. Nuria Calvet ncalvet@umich.edu

  • Chinese Astronomers

    • Chinese and Chinese-American members.

    • Contact: Yingtian (Bill) Chen ybchen@umich.edu

  • Inter-Gay-Lactic

  • International Astronomers

    • Broadly defined people who are international.

    • Contact: Dr. Merel van ‘t Hoff mervth@umich.edu

  • Maze in Blue

    • For those who feel they do not know how to navigate institutions or the field, from the perspective of first-generation college students, transfer students from community colleges, current/former Pell grant holders, or any who feel that their lack of familiarity with expectations and the culture of the University make it challenging to feel comfortable in the environment. This is a place for folks at all levels to share and learn from each other.

    • Contact: Prof. Michael Meyer mrmeyer@umich.edu

  • Order of Marginalized Genders (OMG)

    • For those who identify as a marginalized gender in astronomy.

    • Contact: Kate Napier kanapier@umich.edu