I like to talk
about science
Science communication has become a great passion of mine and something I will continue to pursue for my whole career. Astrophysics research is often conducted purely for the sake of advancing the collective knowledge of humanity, but too often the results are only shared in highly technical and jargon-filled papers. A large part of my motivation in my work is to bring more people into this field that I love so much, without needing any sort of advanced degree. Additionally, as a young woman in a male-dominated field I hope to use science communication as a tool to increase representation and inspire students from a variety of backgrounds into a career in science. I have spoken with high schoolers who discovered the field of astrophysics from my videos and people in their 60s who looked at the night sky for the first time in years thanks to me. I am incredibly grateful for the fulfillment and inspiration I have found from the communities I am growing online. Science communication is an essential part of my graduate school journey and career beyond.
Below you will find a portfolio summarizing specifically the written science communication work I do, highlighting my presence on the platform Threads and my articles written for the blog Astrobites.