Radio astronomer at the University of Sydney investigating radio stars. Die-hard Dees supporter. she/her (views are my own) #SuperstarsOfSTEM
Sydney, New South Wales
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But... I've pretty much left this app... so follow me on insta instead 😆 instagram.com/astrolaurad/
I post short and sweet astronomy/space related reels
Vote now for the best @NatureAstronomy cover! I'm not biased at all, but you should totally vote for @ManishaCaleb's September cover 📡 😎
ROUND 3 VOTE: choose your favourite from the options below to progress one to the final of the Nature Astronomy cover of the year competition! #NAstroCoverComp
🎶 when you wish a upon a star 🎶 is it already dead (like your dreams)? Find out the answer in my latest @ConversationEDU article 👀🌟 I even give you a few options of safe stars to wish upon ✨️
theconversation.com/when-you…
I'm more active over on the other app, so find me there for more astro myth busting! bsky.app/profile/astrolaura.…
December is astronomy wreath time! 🎄📡🌟
ALT A dark green wreath hangs on a door. The wreath has small, shiny stars on it and 6 circular astronomy images. The images are: a JWST image of a galaxy, a MeerKAT image of the Galactic Centre, the Hubblr Ultra Deep Field, the EHT image of the black hole at the centre of our Galaxy, a Juno image of Jupiter, and an ASKAP image of a supernova remnant
The Secrets in the Stars... Listen to me chat about black holes, telescopes, stars and more on ABC Conversations now
abc.net.au/listen/programs/c…
Or on Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/7ET…
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Imagine this: a @sydney_uni scientist has $1B to spend on research for species survival.
Join us at the Alumni Festival as @AstroLauraD @dieterhochuli and @taylorszyszka battle for $1B🔭🐝🌿
Register: tinyurl.com/2bfyy6up
Nov 30, 11:30 - 12:30pm
Did you know that our days are 2.3 milliseconds longer than days were 100 years ago? Learn more in my latest @ConversationEDU article! theconversation.com/daylight… @ScienceAU #SuperstarsOfSTEM
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#PaperDay: I'm thrilled to finally be able to share our investigation into using the Australian SKA Pathfinder radio telescope to study the evolution of supernovae.
arxiv.org/abs/2410.01375
Earth is gonna have a mini-moon for 57 days from the 29th of September. But did you know that this isn't our first mini-moon? Read my article to find out more!
theconversation.com/earth-is…
#SuperstarsOfSTEM @ScienceAU
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The September issue of Nature Astronomy is now available to read! nature.com/natastron/volumes…
The amazing cover image (which features @CSIRO_ATNF 's ASKAP radio telescope) is connected to the Caleb et al. paper within the issue.
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Applications are now open for Stargirls+ STEM Camp! Stargirls+ is a free day camp for girls and gender diverse students in high school. You'll meet astronomers, data scientists and engineers, learn to use telescopes and make friends along the way. Apply at icrar.org/stargirls
Applications are now open for the @ScienceAU #SuperstarsOfSTEM program! I can't recommend it enough! Applications close on the 1st of September, so get applying 🌟 scienceandtechnologyaustrali…
Tonight! At the Great Hall of the University of Sydney 😎
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Today! Come down to Dancer's Alley, Darling Harbour (Sydney), to have a chat to a bunch of fabulous scientists! Sydney Soapbox Science 2024 starts at 2pm (and goes til 5pm) 😄
Dr Laura Driessen @AstroLauraD, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Sydney, will speak at Sydney Soapbox Science 2024 on stars, planetary habitability, and advocating for diversity in STEM. #stemsisters #stemwomen #stemcareers #Soapboxscience2024 #sydney
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A nation-wide search has kicked off to bust one of the biggest myths in science. It's about changing perceptions of what a scientist looks like by turning a new generation of women into the superstars of STEM. 7NEWS.com.au @frankrusso85 #7NEWS
Truly the most supportive community of bad arse scientists that I've been part of! Now's your chance to apply to join the next cohort of #SuperstarsOfSTEM 🌟 applications close on the 1st of September
An Australia-wide search is on for the next stellar Superstars of STEM – and you could be one of them! Apply before 1 September for your chance to inspire the next generation, raise your profile, build a powerful voice in your field, and boost your career. scienceandtechnologyaustrali…
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This #NationalScienceWeek 6 @Sydney_Uni scientists will go head-to-head in The Species Showdown!
The Battles 🥊
Earth v Space
Tasmanian Tiger v Tasmanian Devil
Humans v AI
🗓️Wednesday, 14 August
⏰6:30pm - 8pm
📍The Great Hall
Register now: tinyurl.com/bp4tf4vk
ALT From left to right: Prof Tanya Latty, Dr Laura Driessen, Prof Dieter Hochuli. Prof Carolyn Hogg, Dr Taylor Szyszka and Dr Reuben Rideaux