by Pamela | Aug 10, 2012 | Astronomy, Observing, Politics
The 2012 meeting of the International Astronomical Union is about to begin in Beijing, China. I’ll be attending the second week of the meeting, and talking on the very last day (yikes!) The 2 constant questions about IAU are “Will Pluto get back its...
by Pamela | Aug 5, 2012 | Planets, Politics
The month of August is named after Augustus Ceasar, the Roman Emperor who oversaw the expansion of the Roman Empire in the years after Julius Ceasar’s death on the Ides of March, and even Jesus Christ is said historically to have reminded people to render unto...
by Pamela | Jul 17, 2012 | Personal
Over the weekend I gave a talk at TAM2012 that discussed as one part of the talk the issues of harassment and discrimination that minority groups to often face. In order to call attention this issue I had printed (with personal funds) a set of t-shirts that simply...
by Pamela | Jul 15, 2012 | Personal
Yesterday at TAM2012 in Las Vegas I gave the hardest talk I’ve ever given. I present it annotated below. The out pouring of love I’ve received has been truly overwhelming, and I thank all of you for the strength you have given me. update 08/17/2012 My talk...
by Pamela | Mar 21, 2012 | Planets
Here at the Lunar and Planertary Sciences’ Conference, I think it is safe to say that Cassini is in the house. From weather on Titan, to seasonal variations on Enceladus, to cracking of Dione, you can’t throw an iPad (those are also in the house) without...
