2026-11-04 –, Seminar Room 4
It seems that at every conference time is set aside for discussions on diversity and inclusion. Many departments have a diversity committee and a diversity policy.
Why are we still devoting time to this? Shouldn't we be discussing algorithms, data transport, AI, and the current roadblocks to technical and scientific progress?
If you've been silently nodding, this BoF is for you.
If you are horrified at what you've just read, this BoF is for you.
If you think much of the DEIB effort is box ticking and virtue signalling, this BoF is for you.
If you believe that collaboration is the path to better science, please join us. Because the roadblocks to collaboration and diversity in our teams, are roadblocks to excellence in science and technology.
I am the lead of the Data Central Science Platform and am currently co-Head of Research Data & Software at Australian Astronomical Optics, Macquarie University.
I specialise in building platforms, teams, and strategies that give research communities real ownership of their data.
Nuria Lorente is joint Head of Research Data & Software at Australian Astronomical Optics (AAO) at Macquarie University.
With wide experience in algorithms and software for optical and radio astronomy, Nuria specialises in data processing, object and path finding, data simulation and modelling, intelligent instrument monitoring, and fostering collaborative engineering and research communities.
Her current project interests include Data Central, MAVIS, Dust Rover, LSST and ADACS.
Previous projects include contributions to ALMA telescope’s systems, James Webb Space Telescope data simulations, and leading Australia's data processing pipelines project for the ESO VLT telescopes.
Nuria's active involvement in the international astronomy instrumentation, software and data engineering community includes a career history in Australia, the UK, Germany, and USA. Nuria champions collaborative and inclusive teams, and is committed to shaping organisations to support diverse perspectives to advance scientific discovery.