2A - Astronomy, Social Media and Increasing Representation

Thursday, August 22, 2024

11:00 AM – 11:50 AM US PDT

Moderator(s)

Theresa Summer

Astronomy Educator / Diversity & Inclusion Specialist
ASP
San Francisco, California, United States

Panelist(s)

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Kihana Wilson
Jessica Harris

Jessica A. Harris, LLC
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Katherine Troche

Astronomical Society of the Pacific
Katy Rodriguez Wimberly (she/her/hers)

Astrophysics Postdoc, NSF MPS Ascend Fellow
UC Riverside
San Bernardino, California, United States

Abstract: How can we attract young diverse audiences to our field? Using social media can welcome underrepresented groups, and provide models for seeing it leading to being it. Come join us in discussion with four astronomers who use different platforms to share astronomy. How do they engage with their audience? What kind of feedback have they received? What tips would they recommend for someone just starting out? How can we retain and celebrate women of color in astronomy? We will hear from each of the panelists, have polls and a question and answer period.

Our Panelists:
Kihana Wilson (https://www.instagram.com/the_astro_stud/ )
Jessica Harris (https://www.jessicaaharris.com/auntiejessmentoring)
Katherine Troche (https://www.kuiperkat.org/)
Katy Rodriquez Wimberly (https://www.instagram.com/astronomouse/)
Moderator: Theresa Summer