Radio astronomer at the University of Sydney investigating radio stars. Die-hard Dees supporter. she/her (views are my own) #SuperstarsOfSTEM

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Just hit 1000 followers 🥳 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

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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
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🎶 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…
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I'm more active over on the other app, so find me there for more astro myth busting! bsky.app/profile/astrolaura.…

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December is astronomy wreath time! 🎄📡🌟
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Should you wish upon the Sun? Or at least a nearby star?
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Dr Laura Driessen retweeted
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
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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

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Dr Laura Driessen retweeted
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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Meet the Little Book of Cosmic Catastrophes!
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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
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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…
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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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Dr Laura Driessen retweeted
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
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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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Dr Laura Driessen retweeted
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
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