Virginia Trimble is professor of physics and astronomy at the University of California, Irvine. An award-winning astronomer, she earned her PhD at Caltech in 1968, when some leading universities did not admit women. David A. Weintraub is professor of astronomy, history, and the communication of science and technology at Vanderbilt University. His books include Life on Mars: What to Know Before We Go (Princeton).
"A Choice Outstanding Academic Title of the Year"
"An inspiring anthology of writings by trailblazing female
astronomers from 1960 to today."---Simon Ings, New Scientist
"The particulars of each woman’s experience are unique, which is
part of what makes their stories compelling. . . . As I read
through the book, no single essay stood out to me. Instead, I was
affected (sometimes deeply) by each woman’s story in a different
way, and I often felt compelled to take note of some phrase or
piece of sage advice."---Nicolle Zellner, American Scientist
"Trimble and Weintraub bring together essays by women who reached
for the stars in this uplifting anthology. . . . Filled with moving
testimonies and awe-inspiring discoveries, this is a wonderful
tribute to the joys of science and the tough road many women had on
the way to forging their careers."
*Publishers Weekly*
"The essays in The Sky Is for Everyone illustrate the progress
women have made in the field, although that push to equality is not
complete."---Jeff Foust, Space Review
"This anthology of 37 short autobiographies covers more than six
decades of astronomy and shows the varied paths of female
astronomers and the roadblocks that can slow or sideline their
success."---Ashley Yeager, Science News
"These stories will absolutely inspire our next generation of
female scientists. . . . [The Sky Is for Everyone] is an absolute
must-read for any young lady who is thinking of starting a career
in astronomy. The same applies to anybody who is interested in the
history of women in astronomy."---Mary McIntyre, Journal of
the British Astronomical Association
"[These autobiographical essays] provide a rich portrait of the
experiences, ranging from triumphs to heartbreaks, that constitute
the lives of women in contemporary astronomy. . . .They demonstrate
that a rewarding career in astronomy is possible for anyone who
gives it a try and succeeds at overcoming the many hurdles that
confront us all regardless of gender."---David H. DeVorkin,
Quest
"A communal love letter to astronomy and the broader sciences. . .
. The Sky Is for Everyone is a valuable read for astronomers and
those interested in the status of women in science, but also for
department heads and policymakers who should take note of how
institutional barriers can be broken down and accommodations made
to improve the astronomy community."---Joanna Behrman, Physics
Today
"[The] essays are universally well written."---H.D. Wong, Choice
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