Extended Reality in Astronomy Education/Outreach
Today’s guest post by Lindsey Gordon explores the use of extended reality in astronomy education and outreach.
Earth Week x Astrobites 2022: Interviewing Dr. David Grinspoon
We talk to Dr. David Grinspoon, comparative planetologist, author, the inaugural Chair of Astrobiology at the Library of Congress, and the host of our second event: “Comparative Planetology as a Catalyst for Climate Conversation.” Learn about his diverse experiences and how he uses the climate models of other worlds to understand our own.
Women in Astronomy: Dr. Ann-Marie Madigan
In today’s post, we interviewed Dr. Ann-Marie Madigan, an Assistant Professor at CU Boulder about her accomplishments & her journey in astronomy.
Effective Science Communication
Science communication is vital to any field of research.
It can be tricky, however, to convey a complicated topic to a wide range of audiences in a way that is comprehensible and at the same time retains scientific accuracy. This is a short guide, assembled from experience in public outreach, on effective science communication.
Women’s History Month: Dr. Burçin Mutlu-Pakdil
In today’s post, we interviewed Dr. Burçin Mutlu-Pakdil, a post-doc at UChicago, about her accomplishments & her journey in astronomy.
The Need for Indigenous and Interdisciplinary Perspectives in SETI and Space Sciences
The American Indian Culture and Research Journal’s special issue “Settler Science, Alien Contact, and Searches for Intelligence” explores the importance of indigenous and interdisciplinary perspectives in SETI and space sciences.