Astronomers are bad at naming things (including this talk)
Ever heard a scientist use a word and think, ‘I don’t think this means what you think it means’? Astronomers are particularly guilty of misappropriating terms, or using words that change meaning over time, sometimes creating barriers to understanding.
Astronomer Dr Laura Driessen will break down the barriers in science communication to reveal the meaning behind complex terms in a language we can all understand. You’ll learn more about the latest innovations in Australian astronomy technology, and get to know the tools contemporary scientists use to search for evidence of life beyond Earth.
Bio
Dr Laura Driessen is a radio astronomer and science communicator. Laura loves searching for elusive objects in deluges of radio telescopic data, especially data produced by Australian telescopes. Laura is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Sydney and joint Project Scientist of the Variables and Slow Transients (VAST) survey with ASKAP.
Event
Thursday 3 April, 6:15 – 7:00 PM @Hermann's Bar, Wentworth Building, Butlin Ave, Camperdown NSW 2050
The other talk at this location is Breaking the canvas ceiling: how we can champion refugees in the workforce at 7:30 – 8:15 PM
Hermann's features a sunlit beer garden, cosy lounge area and a stage that hosts live bands and DJs.
