Emily Rauscher
@astronemly.bsky.social
Astronomy prof at U Michigan; exoplanet atmospheres in 3D; cares about people more than science; despises chocolate (she/her)
Looking at my triple-booked afternoon tomorrow 😵💫
January 30, 2026 at 1:49 AM
Looking at my triple-booked afternoon tomorrow 😵💫
The mash-up we all need right now
brass solidarity band performing “stand by me” in the streets of whittier next to alex pretti’s memorial. the crowd started chanting “the people united will never be defeated” so they incorporated it into the song. i love minneapolis
January 27, 2026 at 4:07 PM
The mash-up we all need right now
With apologies to Neil Young:
Tin soldiers and Tr$mp is coming,
No cause, not one iota,
This winter I hear the drumming,
Two dead in Minn’sota 🤬
Tin soldiers and Tr$mp is coming,
No cause, not one iota,
This winter I hear the drumming,
Two dead in Minn’sota 🤬
January 24, 2026 at 9:58 PM
With apologies to Neil Young:
Tin soldiers and Tr$mp is coming,
No cause, not one iota,
This winter I hear the drumming,
Two dead in Minn’sota 🤬
Tin soldiers and Tr$mp is coming,
No cause, not one iota,
This winter I hear the drumming,
Two dead in Minn’sota 🤬
I look forward to eventually seeing analyses like these from astro journals bc, anecdotally, myself and others have noticed a seeming correlation between the most annoying referee experiences and the gender of the first author
Cost of being female lead/corresponding author in biomedical sciences: "[T]he median amount of time spent under review is 7.4%–14.6% longer for female-authored articles than for male-authored articles" even in disciplines where women well-represented. #AcademicSky
journals.plos.org/plosbiology/...
journals.plos.org/plosbiology/...
Biomedical and life science articles by female researchers spend longer under review
Women are underrepresented in academia, especially in STEMM fields, at top institutions, and in senior positions. This study analyzes millions of biomedical and life science articles, revealing that f...
journals.plos.org
January 21, 2026 at 8:52 PM
I look forward to eventually seeing analyses like these from astro journals bc, anecdotally, myself and others have noticed a seeming correlation between the most annoying referee experiences and the gender of the first author
This thread was gripping!
I just woke up from a nap and somehow while I was asleep, everyone on the bus has figured out we are not going to the right place
January 20, 2026 at 12:04 PM
This thread was gripping!
Remember when he wouldn’t release his tax records? And wouldn’t divest (or whatever) from his business? The presidency as a money-making venture
His policies are picking winners and losers — and blurring the lines between business and government.
How Trump's 'crony capitalism' has shaken up U.S. business
His policies are picking winners and losers — and blurring the lines between business and government.
n.pr
January 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Remember when he wouldn’t release his tax records? And wouldn’t divest (or whatever) from his business? The presidency as a money-making venture
Edokko. It was a Japanese restaurant a couple blocks from my childhood home. We were regulars, so that they didn’t warn us about the wasabi on the kid’s (my) plate. It’s the reason miso soup is a comfort food for me. It closed and reopened as another Japanese place, but … not the same *wistful sigh*
Sunday night timeline cleanse
please tell me about your favorite lost restaurant (closed for at least 5 years, like I really want you to go back into the vault), why you loved it and what you ate there
please tell me about your favorite lost restaurant (closed for at least 5 years, like I really want you to go back into the vault), why you loved it and what you ate there
January 19, 2026 at 3:03 AM
Edokko. It was a Japanese restaurant a couple blocks from my childhood home. We were regulars, so that they didn’t warn us about the wasabi on the kid’s (my) plate. It’s the reason miso soup is a comfort food for me. It closed and reopened as another Japanese place, but … not the same *wistful sigh*
An amazing example of trying to really listen and converse
realized I forgot to post this not only in July, but also in October.
“We are losing a generation of scientists“
My reflection on a public talk in which an audience member refuted the entire premise through a lens of disinformation.
danny.hellmo.space/posts/speaki...
#academia #highered #stem
“We are losing a generation of scientists“
My reflection on a public talk in which an audience member refuted the entire premise through a lens of disinformation.
danny.hellmo.space/posts/speaki...
#academia #highered #stem
we are losing a generation of scientists: speaking at aot
This was a draft I forgot to post in July
Back in July, I had the chance to speak at a public event hosted by Astronomy on Tap Lansing. I was asked to share my perspective on STEM education, research ...
danny.hellmo.space
January 16, 2026 at 5:42 PM
An amazing example of trying to really listen and converse
You and 24 of your friends (and/or enemies, as you like) can have AAS journal editors come run a workshop on how to be a good referee!
🔭We normally hold these Sunday mornings before the start of AAS meetings, but we are willing to hold them in cooperation with local organizers if we have 25 to 30 people signed up to participate. We did this at IU this Fall and brought in four editors to run the meeting and lead discussion.
January 16, 2026 at 5:19 PM
You and 24 of your friends (and/or enemies, as you like) can have AAS journal editors come run a workshop on how to be a good referee!
Ahem. 🔊 Every automated email requesting a reference letter SHOULD ALSO INCLUDE THE DEADLINE! Thank you for your attention to this matter 🙃
January 14, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Ahem. 🔊 Every automated email requesting a reference letter SHOULD ALSO INCLUDE THE DEADLINE! Thank you for your attention to this matter 🙃
Uuuuugh, hiccups 😫
January 14, 2026 at 1:24 AM
Uuuuugh, hiccups 😫
What do you do to reset your brain? (Bc scrolling social media ain’t it.) Today I took a page from the deep pandemic and just spent some time staring out the window: noticing stuff on buildings, watching the wind blow the trees, appreciating the blue of the sky. 10/10 will do again 🧘♀️
January 12, 2026 at 11:14 PM
What do you do to reset your brain? (Bc scrolling social media ain’t it.) Today I took a page from the deep pandemic and just spent some time staring out the window: noticing stuff on buildings, watching the wind blow the trees, appreciating the blue of the sky. 10/10 will do again 🧘♀️
Kidnapping the president of another nation: also bad
War is bad. Not “war” but still making explosions is also bad
Multiple explosions and fires are being reported around Caracas. It is not immediately clear what is the cause of the blasts. The explosions began at around 2 am local time. n.pr/3YmqbEJ
January 3, 2026 at 11:18 AM
Kidnapping the president of another nation: also bad
War is bad. Not “war” but still making explosions is also bad
Multiple explosions and fires are being reported around Caracas. It is not immediately clear what is the cause of the blasts. The explosions began at around 2 am local time. n.pr/3YmqbEJ
Multiple explosions heard in Venezuela's Capital. Maduro accuses the U.S.
Multiple explosions and fires are being reported around Caracas. It is not immediately clear what is the cause of the blasts. The explosions began at around 2 am local time.
n.pr
January 3, 2026 at 9:24 AM
War is bad. Not “war” but still making explosions is also bad
A teaching evaluation: “She’s not as funny as she thinks she is” 😁
What's an insult you'll never forget?
December 26, 2025 at 6:17 PM
A teaching evaluation: “She’s not as funny as she thinks she is” 😁
The word “utilize” is so annoying when you can just say “use”!
Let’s air those grievances. I want to hear your pettiest gripes on this the holiest of days.
December 24, 2025 at 11:55 AM
The word “utilize” is so annoying when you can just say “use”!
Reposted by Emily Rauscher
The name "Popular Science" doesn't mean we shift our coverage depending on public opinion. It means we cover relevant subjects that are rigorously researched, reliable, and grounded in reality.
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
First-of-a-kind study shows encouraging data for trans kids who socially transition
Ninety-four percent of participants in a new study stood firm in their trans identity after five years, and "detransitioning" is rare.
www.popsci.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The name "Popular Science" doesn't mean we shift our coverage depending on public opinion. It means we cover relevant subjects that are rigorously researched, reliable, and grounded in reality.
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
Reposted by Emily Rauscher
Beth Brown Memorial Award Winners for 2025
Three winners of the AAS-sponsored Beth Brown Memorial Awards announced at the recent joint meeting of the National Society of Black Physicists and National Society of Hispanic Physicists. aas.org/posts/news/2... 🔭
Three winners of the AAS-sponsored Beth Brown Memorial Awards announced at the recent joint meeting of the National Society of Black Physicists and National Society of Hispanic Physicists. aas.org/posts/news/2... 🔭
Beth Brown Memorial Award Winners for 2025 | American Astronomical Society
Three winners of the AAS-sponsored Beth Brown Memorial Awards announced at the recent joint meeting of the National Society of Black Physicists and National Society of Hispanic Physicists.
aas.org
December 19, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Beth Brown Memorial Award Winners for 2025
Three winners of the AAS-sponsored Beth Brown Memorial Awards announced at the recent joint meeting of the National Society of Black Physicists and National Society of Hispanic Physicists. aas.org/posts/news/2... 🔭
Three winners of the AAS-sponsored Beth Brown Memorial Awards announced at the recent joint meeting of the National Society of Black Physicists and National Society of Hispanic Physicists. aas.org/posts/news/2... 🔭
Gender affirming care saves lives
December 18, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Gender affirming care saves lives
Reposted by Emily Rauscher
A lovely new addition to my office, built in little breaks between work
December 5, 2025 at 7:32 PM
A lovely new addition to my office, built in little breaks between work
Introduce yourself with 5 animals you've seen in the wild:
Rattle snake
Sea turtle
Bobcat
Bison
Dolphins
Rattle snake
Sea turtle
Bobcat
Bison
Dolphins
Introduce yourself with 5 animals you've seen in the wild:
Grizzly bear
Wolf
Orca
Moose
Sea otter
Grizzly bear
Wolf
Orca
Moose
Sea otter
Introduce yourself with 5 animals you've seen in the wild:
Moose
Beaver
Black bear
Caribou
Wolf
Moose
Beaver
Black bear
Caribou
Wolf
November 29, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Introduce yourself with 5 animals you've seen in the wild:
Rattle snake
Sea turtle
Bobcat
Bison
Dolphins
Rattle snake
Sea turtle
Bobcat
Bison
Dolphins
Reposted by Emily Rauscher
One of my favorite things is getting to tell friends who are new to NYC that the subway "stand clear of the closing doors please" voice is a trans woman named Bernie Wagenblast and she's amazing.
November 24, 2025 at 6:19 PM
One of my favorite things is getting to tell friends who are new to NYC that the subway "stand clear of the closing doors please" voice is a trans woman named Bernie Wagenblast and she's amazing.
Today I traveled back from attending the annual NSBP-NSHP meeting (wonderful, as always, with excellent astro talks). Started the trip watching sunrise over the beautiful, foggy Bay Area. Ended with the beginning of sunset over Lake Michigan 🤩😍🌞
November 23, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Today I traveled back from attending the annual NSBP-NSHP meeting (wonderful, as always, with excellent astro talks). Started the trip watching sunrise over the beautiful, foggy Bay Area. Ended with the beginning of sunset over Lake Michigan 🤩😍🌞