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MS in geology from Rutgers. Certified Moon Nerd. Earth Science and Astronomy professor at Southwestern Illinois College.
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Hello Astrodon! Today is trans day of visibility. I’m a nonbinary planetary geologist working as a professor. I’m very proud to be out at work and to be visible to my students.

#tdov

Crater Rim Campaign: busy rover

#Mars Oct. 25, 2024 (Sol 1309)
Credits Mastcam: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU
Credits Navcam & Hazcam: NASA/JPL-Caltech

#Perseverance #rover #Sol1309 #news #PerseveranceRover #Mastcam #Navcam #Hazcam #Mars2020 #space #Astrodon #science #STEM #geology #rock #rocks #solarocks #STEM #Martian #photography #Jezero #crater #JezeroCrater #RimScience #RimCampaign #butte

I'm excited to start my first semester teaching at #SWIC!
Titan, Europe, Encelade... La Terre n'a pas le privilège d'espèces chimiques en phase liquide🌊
Un article de Daniel Cordier dont je suis coauteur vient de paraître, il traite de la capillarité dans le Système solaire : formation de micro-gouttelettes à la surface des lacs et océans sous-glaciaires, possibilité de trouver des traces de gouttes de pluie fossiles sur Mars...
https://agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1029/2023JE008248#
#science #planetaryscience #Titan #Mars #SolarSystem #Europe #Enceladus #capillarity #raindrop

Save the Chandra X-ray Observatory
https://www.savechandra.org/

> A legendary Great Observatory is proposed for cancellation in the FY25 President’s Budget Request. It’s not too late.

#SaveChandra #Astronomy

Save the Chandra X-ray Observatory

Ask Congress to #SaveChandra! | The Chandra X-ray Observatory, one of NASA's last Great Observatories, has revolutionized our understanding of the Universe and inspired a new generation of explorers. It is now under threat of cancellation for budgetary reasons, even as it delivers best-of-missi

Save the Chandra X-ray Observatory

Best geologic map for a European rover on Mars

A team of European scientists have published the most detailed geologic map of Oxia Planum – the landing site for ESA’s Rosalind Franklin rover on Mars. This thorough look at the #geography and geological history of the area will help the rover scout the once water-rich terrain, in the search for signs of past and present life.

https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Human_and_Robotic_Exploration/Best_geologic_map_for_a_European_rover_on_Mars

#mars #OxiaPlanum #ESA #rosalindfranklin #rover #space #science #news #astrodon #life #geology

Best geologic map for a European rover on Mars

A team of European scientists have published the most detailed geologic map of Oxia Planum – the landing site for ESA’s Rosalind Franklin rover on Mars. This thorough look at the geography and geological history of the area will help the rover scout the once water-rich terrain, in the search for signs of past and present life.

Apparently I never announced it here, but I am proud to announce I will be joining the faculty at Southwestern Illinois College in the Earth Science department!

As ever, I solemnly swear to never take astronomy seriously.... space is too fun to be serious.

But I *DO* take creativity very seriously

Just had so much fun teaching Citizen Science 2024 at Bard College. Truly an amazing experience with amazing students! Teaching students to have confidence in their ability to distinguish fact from fiction when it comes to scientific knowledge, to understand the nuances of scientific research and how that information is given to the public, and how our activism affects people... good stuff!

#CitizenScience #BardCollege #CitSci2024

I passed my Master's Defense! Finishing up the paperwork, but I'm officially a Master of Science now! On to bigger and better things!