Dr. Caprice Phillips
@capricephillips.bsky.social
NHFP Sagan Fellow@UCSC 🍌🐌| brown dwarfs & exoplanets| Black In Astro VP|plan(e)t mom 🪴/🪐|she/her/hers
Website: https://capricephillips.space
Website: https://capricephillips.space
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I successfully defended my thesis and am now Dr. Caprice Phillips (its got a nice ring to it!). So thankful for my advisors and mentors including Jackie Faherty and @ohdearz.bsky.social and friends who were here to support me. Im the 2nd Black women to get a PhD from my department. Full of joy.
Interesting
January 1, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Interesting
He is working hard.
January 1, 2026 at 4:54 PM
He is working hard.
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lol I am still very flabbergasted that this happened like what the helly
December 30, 2025 at 10:11 PM
lol I am still very flabbergasted that this happened like what the helly
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Cat’s Paw Nebula in visible light (greyscale) and infrared (colorful rectangles) is looking awesome! Started adding in details today before my untimely demise to my horrible gremlin posture lol
December 31, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Cat’s Paw Nebula in visible light (greyscale) and infrared (colorful rectangles) is looking awesome! Started adding in details today before my untimely demise to my horrible gremlin posture lol
My nephew made this hangman so cute. His spelling is off lol but it says “Auntie Caprice is awesome she like space”. My heart 💜!!! 🥰🥰🥰
December 30, 2025 at 5:40 PM
My nephew made this hangman so cute. His spelling is off lol but it says “Auntie Caprice is awesome she like space”. My heart 💜!!! 🥰🥰🥰
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Dropped my crystal paintings off today to be scanned for. Looking at end of January for prints. I might have art available every month of 2026 😮 look at me go!
December 30, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Dropped my crystal paintings off today to be scanned for. Looking at end of January for prints. I might have art available every month of 2026 😮 look at me go!
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Black In Astro and CSMA are hosting a free networking dinner at the 247th AAS Meeting in Phoenix, AZ! Come connect with fellow community members, explore research collaborations, grad/postdoc opportunities, and more. Let’s grow and support each other!
#AAS247
#AAS247
December 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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December 28, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Please consider signing up. Myself and several @stewardobservatory.bsky.social faculty will be in attendance.
There’s still space available to sign up for our FREE dinner at the 247th AAS! Deadline to apply has been extended until Dec 29, we hope to see you there ☺️
Black In Astro and CSMA are hosting a free networking dinner at the 247th AAS Meeting in Phoenix, AZ! Come connect with fellow community members, explore research collaborations, grad/postdoc opportunities, and more. Let’s grow and support each other!
#AAS247
#AAS247
December 27, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Please consider signing up. Myself and several @stewardobservatory.bsky.social faculty will be in attendance.
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There’s still space available to sign up for our FREE dinner at the 247th AAS! Deadline to apply has been extended until Dec 29, we hope to see you there ☺️
Black In Astro and CSMA are hosting a free networking dinner at the 247th AAS Meeting in Phoenix, AZ! Come connect with fellow community members, explore research collaborations, grad/postdoc opportunities, and more. Let’s grow and support each other!
#AAS247
#AAS247
December 27, 2025 at 3:54 AM
There’s still space available to sign up for our FREE dinner at the 247th AAS! Deadline to apply has been extended until Dec 29, we hope to see you there ☺️
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Merry Christmas! ✨
December 25, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Merry Christmas! ✨
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Adventure with your cat through the depths of the universe 🌌
December 22, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Adventure with your cat through the depths of the universe 🌌
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on the longest night of the year, residents of the world’s first dark sky city have even more time to spend under the milky way & hundreds of stars, visible even from downtown 🌌
www.nytimes.com/card/2025/12...
www.nytimes.com/card/2025/12...
This City’s Best Winter Show Is in Its Pitch-Dark Skies
A heritage of dark sky preservation means residents of Flagstaff welcome the season’s longer nights with prolonged views of the stars.
www.nytimes.com
December 22, 2025 at 2:53 AM
on the longest night of the year, residents of the world’s first dark sky city have even more time to spend under the milky way & hundreds of stars, visible even from downtown 🌌
www.nytimes.com/card/2025/12...
www.nytimes.com/card/2025/12...
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Front row seat to the stars ✨
December 21, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Front row seat to the stars ✨
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Lately I’m exploring my artistic side as a separate entity from my scientist side. Most of my paintings combine both, and sometimes there is pressure that my art needs to teach. I’m having a great time creating space art that’s just…fun! First layer on the star candy today (took about ~3 hours).
December 21, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Lately I’m exploring my artistic side as a separate entity from my scientist side. Most of my paintings combine both, and sometimes there is pressure that my art needs to teach. I’m having a great time creating space art that’s just…fun! First layer on the star candy today (took about ~3 hours).
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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... 🔭
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WE HAVE A TELESCOPE 🚀 The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has been fully assembled here in the cleanroom at NASA Goddard 😀🚀 and is on track to launch next fall!
December 18, 2025 at 7:42 PM
WE HAVE A TELESCOPE 🚀 The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has been fully assembled here in the cleanroom at NASA Goddard 😀🚀 and is on track to launch next fall!
Holiday sadness is hitting me hard. I wish my mom was here.
December 18, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Holiday sadness is hitting me hard. I wish my mom was here.
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Mini pinball game update. Today I added the first layer on the scoopy things (idk what they’re called). Tomorrow I’ll add the scoring numbers. Only a few things left + the background. Almost finished! #ArtAdventCalendar
December 18, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Mini pinball game update. Today I added the first layer on the scoopy things (idk what they’re called). Tomorrow I’ll add the scoring numbers. Only a few things left + the background. Almost finished! #ArtAdventCalendar
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final grades: posted! it’s been so inspiring working with our AMAZING senior undergraduate students this semester in my theoretical astro (stars) class @stewardobservatory.bsky.social.
looking forward to hear about all the great things they go on to accomplish — admit them to your grad programs! 💥
looking forward to hear about all the great things they go on to accomplish — admit them to your grad programs! 💥
December 17, 2025 at 8:13 PM
final grades: posted! it’s been so inspiring working with our AMAZING senior undergraduate students this semester in my theoretical astro (stars) class @stewardobservatory.bsky.social.
looking forward to hear about all the great things they go on to accomplish — admit them to your grad programs! 💥
looking forward to hear about all the great things they go on to accomplish — admit them to your grad programs! 💥
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Furry friend in the stars ✨
December 16, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Furry friend in the stars ✨
My nephew told my sister this. My heart! Can't wait to see them.
"Chris said we have 6 more pm’s until auntie caprice gets here"
"Chris said we have 6 more pm’s until auntie caprice gets here"
a red heart with the words `` my heart '' on it .
ALT: a red heart with the words `` my heart '' on it .
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December 16, 2025 at 6:06 PM
My nephew told my sister this. My heart! Can't wait to see them.
"Chris said we have 6 more pm’s until auntie caprice gets here"
"Chris said we have 6 more pm’s until auntie caprice gets here"
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Don’t miss the abstract deadline — Wednesday, December 19!
Abstract submission and registration are open for the 11th AAS Topical Conference Series (AASTCS 11): Exoplanet Atmospheres 2026, taking place 16–20 March 2026 in Denver, Colorado. aas.org/meetings/exo... 🔭
Abstract submission and registration are open for the 11th AAS Topical Conference Series (AASTCS 11): Exoplanet Atmospheres 2026, taking place 16–20 March 2026 in Denver, Colorado. aas.org/meetings/exo... 🔭
December 16, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Don’t miss the abstract deadline — Wednesday, December 19!
Abstract submission and registration are open for the 11th AAS Topical Conference Series (AASTCS 11): Exoplanet Atmospheres 2026, taking place 16–20 March 2026 in Denver, Colorado. aas.org/meetings/exo... 🔭
Abstract submission and registration are open for the 11th AAS Topical Conference Series (AASTCS 11): Exoplanet Atmospheres 2026, taking place 16–20 March 2026 in Denver, Colorado. aas.org/meetings/exo... 🔭
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Interested in joining the Flatiron Institute for an extended visit? Applications for our Idea Scholar program are due in just under a month! Learn more and apply: https://www.simonsfoundation.org/flatiron/idea_scholar_program/ #science #math #computationalscience
Idea Scholar Program
The Flatiron Institute’s Idea Scholar program invites distinguished scientists for extended visits to develop scientific talent and foster collaboration.
www.simonsfoundation.org
December 16, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Interested in joining the Flatiron Institute for an extended visit? Applications for our Idea Scholar program are due in just under a month! Learn more and apply: https://www.simonsfoundation.org/flatiron/idea_scholar_program/ #science #math #computationalscience
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Be an advocate for science. Applications for the AAS 2026 Congressional Visits Day are now open. In partnership with AAPT, we are bringing scientists to DC April 13–15 to meet with legislators. Training is provided—no policy experience required. Apply by Feb 1: aas.org/applications...
Applications Now Open for Congressional Visits Day 2026 | American Astronomical Society
Advocating for science comes down to effective communication. The main steps here are determining your message, developing a communication strategy, and identifying your member of Congress.
aas.org
December 15, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Be an advocate for science. Applications for the AAS 2026 Congressional Visits Day are now open. In partnership with AAPT, we are bringing scientists to DC April 13–15 to meet with legislators. Training is provided—no policy experience required. Apply by Feb 1: aas.org/applications...