From star parties to observatories: an astronomer’s journey
Zili Shen reflects on observatory trips and what she loves about observing.
Organizing an Online Conference: A Grad Student’s Experience and Advice
This Summer I was part of the organizing committee for an online conference for early-career SETI researchers. Here’s what the process was like.
The Audible Universe
Astronomy has traditionally been a very visual science, but it doesn’t have to stay this way. Learn how the organizers of the Audible Universe, a conference on sonification in astronomy, are paving the way for more inclusive and accessible data in astronomy by making the stars sing.
Understanding the Rent Burden in Astronomy
Is your rent astronomical??
Moving conferences online: tips from the organisers of Cosmology from Home
Conferences have had to change a lot due to Covid-19, how can we design effective online spaces for collaboration? I sat down with the organisers of Cosmology from Home to find out!
Queer Astronomy, Part 2: Building a more inclusive community
Making astronomy truly safe for queer folks will take a lot of effort. Here’s where we can start.