A little #Astrodon #introduction!

I'm a postbac astrophysicist who recently graduated from Haverford College! There, I observationally studied how interactions between #galaxies affect their evolution. My current #research at the American Museum of Natural History focuses on nova remnants and extragalactic cataclysmic variables.

When I'm not futzing with my code or getting my scaling in ds9 just right, I'm probably thinking about #scicomm, #astrophotography, music, and jewelry making!

I won't learn how to use Mastodon if I don't practice, and I've had a recent career change, so an #introduction seems appropriate!

I am Megan Tannock, and I am a professional #astronomer. I am a former academic turned video game programmer, currently working on the game #SpaceEngine. My role involves implementing new #physics and #chemistry in the game, and acting as an #astronomy consultant for the team!

I am Canadian and I love #dogs, #rockclimbing, #hiking, and all things #science.

#introduction posts make me self-conscious so I'll be quick:

I'm a grad student! (final-year)
I study the most nearby low-mass stars and the things that orbit them -- stars, brown dwarfs, #exoplanets. My favorite things are their dynamics and fundamental parameters!

I'm also a #transgender #astronomer, with a spouse and two #cat roommates. ❤️
My main hobby lately is #sewing -- er, I mean, being totally unfair and withholding tasty string from two perfect kitties.

#astronomy #astrophysics