Outreach for Astronomers: Letters to a Pre-Scientist and MIT Astrogazers
In our new series on outreach, we highlight activities you can do at any stage of your career – first up, Letters to a Pre-Scientist and MIT Astrogazers!
Fixing academic posters: the #BetterPoster approach
How can we make academic posters clear, concise, and quick without sacrificing information?
You should get Twitter…for science!
If you’ve been to a conference, you’ve probably seen a Twitter handle on someone’s poster. Come find out why that is, and learn about other ways we can use Twitter in astro!
Experiencing a dark tour of the universe
Astronomy is known for its beautiful images. Join me on a tour to discover how we can communicate astronomy without relying on vision.
Get those monkeys off your back!
Many of us are familiar with that feeling of panic after we’ve procrastinated too long on completing a task. In this post, we discuss some strategies to move past those mental blocks and get work done.
Distance Learning Can Make Astronomy Education More Accessible
Are you struggling to fit studying around your life? Guest author Laura Martin tells us about her experiences with distance learning in astronomy.