by Pamela | Jun 8, 2009 | Astronomy, Meetings
I’m currently at the American Astronomical Society meeting in Pasadena, California. My students are livestreaming all the press conferences, and I’ll be streaming a few special events. Here is our schedule of events: Monday, June 8, 12 Noon: BLACK HOLES...
by Pamela | Jan 4, 2009 | Personal
I know I’ve been silent for a long time, but this week I hope to make up for my wayward ways and blog my brain out. This week is the 213th meeting of the American Astronomical Society in Long Beach, California. I’m here along with many of my friends and...
by Pamela | Jun 10, 2008 | Astronomy
I’d like to start this post by publicly saying I couldn’t be prouder of how well everyone did in the workshops and sessions on new media. From handling random technical messes to giving presentations to remotely, from ad libbing demos to answer questions...
by Pamela | Jun 3, 2008 | Personal
I have been trying to find the time to learn how to use Google Sky for astronomy outreach for the last year. My time is limited, and I have to admit that my early attempts were met with very ugly implementations, and I’ve been dieing to see what others are doing...
by Pamela | Jun 3, 2008 | Personal
Earlier today I was giving a presentation on the IYA new media plans for next year. At one point, on behalf of the wonderful Adrienne Gauthier, I was talking about our plans (funding pending) for IYA in Second Life. After I said that “pending funding”...
