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Emma C. Smith
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Project Manager for DARA (Development in Africa with Radio Astronomy) @ University of Leeds, UK.

Science Education 🤓 | Glaciology 🧊 | Geophysics 🫨

Cycle tourist 🚴 | Climber 🧗| Runner🏃 | Podcast addict 🎙️| (she/they) 🏳️‍🌈

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Emma C. Smith @emma-c-smith.bsky.social · Jan 13
Hi people new and old 👋

I'm Emma, formerly a Polar Scientist, but since May 2024 I have been trying something new. I am now managing the DARA project - a science development project working with Astrophysics education in Africa!

www.linkedin.com/company/dara...
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ptfretwell.bsky.social
Bedmap3 is now out
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March 10, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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ncas-uk.bsky.social
In scientific research, underrepresentation and discrimination of people from sexual and gender minorities raises significant concerns over equality, damages innovation, and threatens the wellbeing of staff.

Let’s recognise, empower and celebrate LGBTQ+ communities in science and beyond 🏳️‍🌈
A person carries a large Pride flag. The sky is bright blue, and the person is surrounded by some greenery. On a yellow background, text says: ‘Science professionals who are lesbian, gay, transgender, bisexual, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQ+) are more likely to experience career limitations, harassment, and professional devaluation than their peers. In scientific research, underrepresentation and discrimination of people from sexual and gender minorities casts a shadow over our future.’ In an indistinguishable crowd of people, a hand is raised in the air, holding a small Pride flag. The scenery is urban, with tall brown buildings all around. On a yellow background, text says: ‘People who are LGBTQ+ may also have intersectional identities – where they belong to more than one minority group or have more than one protected characteristic. They may be dealing with intersectional issues, such as transphobia and racism, ableism and sexism, and so on. There is no place in science, or outside of it, for prejudice. But there is plenty of space for recognition and support.’ On a yellow background, text says: ‘5 ways to support LGBTQ+ scientists: Diversify your social media feed. Your activity on social media can help foster a more inclusive research environment. / Actively seek out LGTBQ+ voices to help understand new concepts, perspectives and ideas. / Embrace inclusive language and gender pronouns. If you make a mistake, apologise, correct it, learn from it and move on. / Get involved with community events as an ally. / Recognise and champion diverse role models where you can.’
February 18, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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connieharpur.bsky.social
Ice-marginal lakes across #Greenland- why do they matter?! 🇬🇱🧊 🌊

Our article in Geography introduces the importance of these chilly lakes and their impact on ice sheet change.

Read on for an IML crash-course plus some cool classroom tips ❄️💻✏️

@joemallalieu.bsky.social

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February 3, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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harriettrichardson.bsky.social
Don't miss this! If you know any PhD students and early career researchers who'd love the chance to learn how to do atmospheric measurements in the field and then use the data collected in models with @ncas-uk.bsky.social, please pass this on.

Deadline 3 Feb!

ncas.ac.uk/study-with-u...
Atmospheric Measurement & Modelling Summer School - NCAS
Dates: Lunchtime Monday 12th May – Friday 23rd May 2025 Location: Blencathra Field Studies Council Centre, Cumbria Applications open until 10am Monday February 3 The Atmospheric Measurement &
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January 24, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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edhawkins.org
If you are in New York, you can now see the warming stripes at a special exhibition at MoMA!
climateofgavin.bsky.social Gavin Schmidt @climateofgavin.bsky.social · Jan 23
The warming stripes are now officially art!

@edhawkins.org
Stripes visible from 54th St. outside MOMA.
January 23, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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carolineclason.bsky.social
Join us at @geogdurham.bsky.social on 20th Feb for the @geolsoc.bsky.social #OffTheRails series. I'll be talking about the role of glaciers for resource security followed by Q&A with @geogeordie.bsky.social @mikebentley.bsky.social & Rachel Oien. Register to attend in person/online: t.co/cvfnPB2fEx
January 23, 2025 at 1:39 PM
emma-c-smith.bsky.social
Well done @universityofleeds.bsky.social 👏
andytattersall.bsky.social Andy Tattersall @andytattersall.bsky.social · Jan 23
@universityofleeds.bsky.social are the latest university to cease posting on X. They are the first one I have seen to have made a formal statement about it.
University of Leeds Tweet about leaving X
January 23, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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iceybethan.bsky.social
Organising an academic conference in 2025? See our reflections here from the @quaternaryra.bsky.social Annual Discussion meeting: www.antarcticglaciers.org/2025/01/how-...
How to organise a conference: advice and reflections from the 2025 Quaternary Research Association (QRA) Annual Discussion Meeting - AntarcticGlaciers.org
By Christine Batchelor, Louise Callard, Becky Sanderson and Bethan Davies 1. Introduction Together with other colleagues from Newcastle University, we organised the Quaternary Research Association (QR...
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January 20, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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celestelabedz.bsky.social
Hey. Look at your fingernails. They're growing. Tectonic plates move relative to each other at about the same speed. Have a nice day.
January 18, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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edhawkins.org
In 2018, @blkahn.bsky.social said that the warming stripes graphic 'belongs in a damn museum', even suggesting that it was 'fit for the Museum of Modern Art' (see gizmodo.com/this-climate...).

Well...

Later this month, they will appear in the Museum of Modern Art: press.moma.org/exhibition/p...
This Climate Visualization Belongs in a Damn Museum
January 15, 2025 at 10:00 PM
emma-c-smith.bsky.social
Hi people new and old 👋

I'm Emma, formerly a Polar Scientist, but since May 2024 I have been trying something new. I am now managing the DARA project - a science development project working with Astrophysics education in Africa!

www.linkedin.com/company/dara...
January 13, 2025 at 3:54 PM
emma-c-smith.bsky.social
Goodbye Twitter - Hello Bsky 😀👋

I've finally made the leap across here, looking forward to seeing lots of friendly faces and meeting some new ones too!
January 13, 2025 at 3:48 PM