Ferah M.
@ferahm.bsky.social
she/hers; all things galaxy formation, dark matter & pug related.
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*Women receive substantially lower "potential" ratings despite receiving higher performance ratings
*Differences in potential ratings account for half of the gender promotion gap
*Women’s lower potential ratings do not reflect future performance: women subsequently outperform male colleagues
*Differences in potential ratings account for half of the gender promotion gap
*Women’s lower potential ratings do not reflect future performance: women subsequently outperform male colleagues
Forthcoming in the AER: "“Potential” and the Gender Promotion Gap" by Alan Benson, Danielle Li, and Kelly Shue. www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=...
“Potential” and the Gender Promotion Gap
(Forthcoming Article) - We show that subjective assessments of employee “potential” contribute to gender gaps
in promotion and pay. Using data on 29,809 management-track employees from a
large retail ...
www.aeaweb.org
November 10, 2025 at 2:54 PM
*Women receive substantially lower "potential" ratings despite receiving higher performance ratings
*Differences in potential ratings account for half of the gender promotion gap
*Women’s lower potential ratings do not reflect future performance: women subsequently outperform male colleagues
*Differences in potential ratings account for half of the gender promotion gap
*Women’s lower potential ratings do not reflect future performance: women subsequently outperform male colleagues
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We are releasing seven new science publications today, based on our Q1 data release earlier this year. All revolve around galaxies, from dust to interactions to active centers.These are accompanied by two new image collages drawn from the same release.
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🔭 #astronomy #space #ESA
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🔭 #astronomy #space #ESA
November 5, 2025 at 9:15 AM
We are releasing seven new science publications today, based on our Q1 data release earlier this year. All revolve around galaxies, from dust to interactions to active centers.These are accompanied by two new image collages drawn from the same release.
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🔭 #astronomy #space #ESA
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🔭 #astronomy #space #ESA
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What we know, final edition of the night:
[Now in 3 parts]
—Prop 50 wins
—VA Dems flip Gov, LG, AG
—Dems gain leg seats in VA, NJ, & MS
—Dems defend NJ-Gov
—Dems win NJ+VA trifectas
—Mamdani wins
—PA Dems win state supreme court
—ME anti-mail voting measure loses
—GA Dems flip 2 statewide offices
[Now in 3 parts]
—Prop 50 wins
—VA Dems flip Gov, LG, AG
—Dems gain leg seats in VA, NJ, & MS
—Dems defend NJ-Gov
—Dems win NJ+VA trifectas
—Mamdani wins
—PA Dems win state supreme court
—ME anti-mail voting measure loses
—GA Dems flip 2 statewide offices
November 5, 2025 at 6:48 AM
What we know, final edition of the night:
[Now in 3 parts]
—Prop 50 wins
—VA Dems flip Gov, LG, AG
—Dems gain leg seats in VA, NJ, & MS
—Dems defend NJ-Gov
—Dems win NJ+VA trifectas
—Mamdani wins
—PA Dems win state supreme court
—ME anti-mail voting measure loses
—GA Dems flip 2 statewide offices
[Now in 3 parts]
—Prop 50 wins
—VA Dems flip Gov, LG, AG
—Dems gain leg seats in VA, NJ, & MS
—Dems defend NJ-Gov
—Dems win NJ+VA trifectas
—Mamdani wins
—PA Dems win state supreme court
—ME anti-mail voting measure loses
—GA Dems flip 2 statewide offices
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Warning. ⚠️ If you are writing an NSF GRFP, new this year, you need official transcripts to apply. Beware. They will not review applications without official transcripts. ‼️
November 4, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Warning. ⚠️ If you are writing an NSF GRFP, new this year, you need official transcripts to apply. Beware. They will not review applications without official transcripts. ‼️
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Much of Virginia: anxiously watching not the Gov or Lt Gov race because we all know the fracking AG is what we need to worry about at this point.
November 5, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Much of Virginia: anxiously watching not the Gov or Lt Gov race because we all know the fracking AG is what we need to worry about at this point.
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As a theoretical cosmologist, I'm frequently asked "what is the benefit of the work you're doing for people's lives?" Nothing I work on makes money or cures disease.
There are a few different answers one can give, at various levels of "convincing" / "actually relevant to why the work is done."
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There are a few different answers one can give, at various levels of "convincing" / "actually relevant to why the work is done."
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October 3, 2025 at 7:32 PM
As a theoretical cosmologist, I'm frequently asked "what is the benefit of the work you're doing for people's lives?" Nothing I work on makes money or cures disease.
There are a few different answers one can give, at various levels of "convincing" / "actually relevant to why the work is done."
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There are a few different answers one can give, at various levels of "convincing" / "actually relevant to why the work is done."
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If any of you fine folks are planetarians in (or want to be in) mid-Michigan, the Abrams Planetarium is hiring a full-time-staff position for the first time in 11 years!! Come work with the astro, scicomm, and informal ed folks at MSU!! 🔭 🧪 (reskeets welcome) careers.msu.edu/jobs/educati...
Educational Program Coordinator II - East Lansing, Michigan, United States
Position Summary
The program coordinator will maintain the planetarium, present live shows, and create new planetarium visualizations. In addition, this position will assist customers, assist in educa...
careers.msu.edu
September 29, 2025 at 4:21 PM
If any of you fine folks are planetarians in (or want to be in) mid-Michigan, the Abrams Planetarium is hiring a full-time-staff position for the first time in 11 years!! Come work with the astro, scicomm, and informal ed folks at MSU!! 🔭 🧪 (reskeets welcome) careers.msu.edu/jobs/educati...
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I'm hiring at Haverford - a 2 year NASA funded postdoc to work on Galaxy Zoo with Roman Space Telescope Data: www.haverford.edu/human-resour... 👩🔬🔭
Postdoctoral Researcher in Extragalactic Astrophysics
Haverford College invites applications for our full-time (37.5 hours per week), fixed-term (2 year appointment), exempt, benefits-eligible Postdoctoral Research in Extragalactic Astrophysics opportuni...
www.haverford.edu
September 24, 2025 at 9:32 PM
I'm hiring at Haverford - a 2 year NASA funded postdoc to work on Galaxy Zoo with Roman Space Telescope Data: www.haverford.edu/human-resour... 👩🔬🔭
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Today, our EDGE simulations are in Nature with the brilliant @astroeth.bsky.social paper on the formation of globular clusters, the clumps of ancient stars that have puzzled astronomers for centuries. Turns out to happen all by itself when you crank up the resolution. www.nature.com/articles/s41...
September 10, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Today, our EDGE simulations are in Nature with the brilliant @astroeth.bsky.social paper on the formation of globular clusters, the clumps of ancient stars that have puzzled astronomers for centuries. Turns out to happen all by itself when you crank up the resolution. www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Great article from the Simons Foundation about the open source MESA stellar evolution code, which has a had a huge impact on astrophysics over the past 15 years.
I had not heard that the code's architect, software guru Bill Paxton, had passed away in July.
www.simonsfoundation.org/2025/08/12/a...
I had not heard that the code's architect, software guru Bill Paxton, had passed away in July.
www.simonsfoundation.org/2025/08/12/a...
A Stellar Revolution: How Open-Source Tool MESA Changed the Way We Study Stars
A Stellar Revolution: How Open-Source Tool MESA Changed the Way We Study Stars on Simons Foundation
www.simonsfoundation.org
September 10, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Great article from the Simons Foundation about the open source MESA stellar evolution code, which has a had a huge impact on astrophysics over the past 15 years.
I had not heard that the code's architect, software guru Bill Paxton, had passed away in July.
www.simonsfoundation.org/2025/08/12/a...
I had not heard that the code's architect, software guru Bill Paxton, had passed away in July.
www.simonsfoundation.org/2025/08/12/a...
Oh look! Another Nbody Shop paper has hit the arxiv! 🔭🧪 arxiv.org/pdf/2508.19396 — this paper re-explores the simulated dwarf galaxy sample “the Seven Dwarfs” but this time includes on-the-fly radiative transfer (RT)
arxiv.org
August 28, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Oh look! Another Nbody Shop paper has hit the arxiv! 🔭🧪 arxiv.org/pdf/2508.19396 — this paper re-explores the simulated dwarf galaxy sample “the Seven Dwarfs” but this time includes on-the-fly radiative transfer (RT)
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This is how a real leader acts. A real leader does not quit and run.
www.chronicle.com/article/gmu-...
www.chronicle.com/article/gmu-...
GMU President Refuses to Apologize for Diversity Efforts, Lawyer Calls Ed. Dept. Claims ‘Absurd’
In a 10-page letter, Gregory Washington’s lawyer says the Trump administration conducted an incomplete and haphazard investigation full of “gross mischaracterizations.”
www.chronicle.com
August 25, 2025 at 11:57 PM
This is how a real leader acts. A real leader does not quit and run.
www.chronicle.com/article/gmu-...
www.chronicle.com/article/gmu-...
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The Destruction of NASA Would Be a Blow to Our Collective Imagination www.wired.com/story/the-de...
The Destruction of NASA Would Be a Blow to Our Collective Imagination
As NASA grapples with major proposed budget cuts and losing some of its most brilliant minds, America’s willingness to look outward is also at risk.
www.wired.com
August 21, 2025 at 11:51 AM
The Destruction of NASA Would Be a Blow to Our Collective Imagination www.wired.com/story/the-de...
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Trust me, y'all need to watch this video
August 18, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Trust me, y'all need to watch this video
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Call for Astronomy, astrophysics and space science Editors at the Journal of Open Source Software (JOSS) blog.joss.theoj.org/2025/08/call...
Call for editors | Journal of Open Source Software Blog
Blog for the Journal of Open Source Software • <a href='https://joss.theoj.org'>https://joss.theoj.org</a>
blog.joss.theoj.org
August 5, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Call for Astronomy, astrophysics and space science Editors at the Journal of Open Source Software (JOSS) blog.joss.theoj.org/2025/08/call...
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New Publication at the Open Journal of Astrophysics: "Spectroscopic Analysis of Pictor II: a very low metallicity ultra-faint dwarf galaxy bound to the Large Magellanic Cloud" by Andrew Pace (U. Virginia, USA) and 32 others based in the USA, UK, Canada, Chile and Spain
doi.org/10.33232/001...
doi.org/10.33232/001...
Spectroscopic Analysis of Pictor II: a very low metallicity ultra-faint dwarf galaxy bound to the Large Magellanic Cloud | Published in The Open Journal of Astrophysics
By Andrew B Pace, T. S. Li & 31 more. Magellan/IMACS and Magellan/MIKE spectroscopy of the ultra-faint dwarf (UFD) galaxy Pictor II, which is located only 12 kpc from the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC).
doi.org
August 5, 2025 at 7:55 AM
New Publication at the Open Journal of Astrophysics: "Spectroscopic Analysis of Pictor II: a very low metallicity ultra-faint dwarf galaxy bound to the Large Magellanic Cloud" by Andrew Pace (U. Virginia, USA) and 32 others based in the USA, UK, Canada, Chile and Spain
doi.org/10.33232/001...
doi.org/10.33232/001...
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Via a friend who has been in touch with this family for a year: www.gofundme.com/f/help-ameer...
Donate to Help me Evacuate my Kids from Gaza war, organized by Duha Latif
"Nothing is more precious to a person than their homeland, but when your country bec… Duha Latif needs your support for Help me Evacuate my Kids from Gaza war
www.gofundme.com
July 31, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Via a friend who has been in touch with this family for a year: www.gofundme.com/f/help-ameer...
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New Romulus paper just dropped, led by Anna Wright!
New paper from the always fabulous Nbody Shop: arxiv.org/abs/2507.21231 🧪🔭
The Merger-Driven Formation of Classical Low Surface Brightness Galaxies in Romulus25
We use the Romulus25 cosmological simulation volume to study a large sample of late-type gas-rich galaxies with low central surface brightnesses known as classical low surface brightness (LSB) galaxie...
arxiv.org
July 30, 2025 at 4:04 PM
New Romulus paper just dropped, led by Anna Wright!
New paper from the always fabulous Nbody Shop: arxiv.org/abs/2507.21231 🧪🔭
The Merger-Driven Formation of Classical Low Surface Brightness Galaxies in Romulus25
We use the Romulus25 cosmological simulation volume to study a large sample of late-type gas-rich galaxies with low central surface brightnesses known as classical low surface brightness (LSB) galaxie...
arxiv.org
July 30, 2025 at 2:26 PM
New paper from the always fabulous Nbody Shop: arxiv.org/abs/2507.21231 🧪🔭
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While I have everyone's attention, the genocide happening in Palestine -- in Gaza AND the West Bank -- is a crime against humanity.
Please raise your voice in defense of Palestinian lives. They are depending on us to remind those with power that they have a right to live.
Please raise your voice in defense of Palestinian lives. They are depending on us to remind those with power that they have a right to live.
July 28, 2025 at 8:41 PM
While I have everyone's attention, the genocide happening in Palestine -- in Gaza AND the West Bank -- is a crime against humanity.
Please raise your voice in defense of Palestinian lives. They are depending on us to remind those with power that they have a right to live.
Please raise your voice in defense of Palestinian lives. They are depending on us to remind those with power that they have a right to live.
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This is utterly, utterly horrible. We have barely a few years to contain this in any meaningful way. Weather patterns are changing and eco systems are already straining.
Everyone who voted for Trump or sat out, this is on you. I don’t care what your reason is.
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/22/c...
Everyone who voted for Trump or sat out, this is on you. I don’t care what your reason is.
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/22/c...
E.P.A. Is Said to Draft a Plan to End Its Ability to Fight Climate Change
www.nytimes.com
July 23, 2025 at 6:54 AM
This is utterly, utterly horrible. We have barely a few years to contain this in any meaningful way. Weather patterns are changing and eco systems are already straining.
Everyone who voted for Trump or sat out, this is on you. I don’t care what your reason is.
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/22/c...
Everyone who voted for Trump or sat out, this is on you. I don’t care what your reason is.
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/22/c...
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I think this is the most horrifying post I have ever read.
July 19, 2025 at 4:17 AM
I think this is the most horrifying post I have ever read.
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Virginia residents!! Tell Virginia Senate Democrats to say NO to six more extremists Gov Youngkin has nominated to GMU's Board of Visitors. Send your letter using this link: actionnetwork.org/letters/no-m...
No more political operatives on George Mason University's Board of Visitors!
Dear Senator, Thank you for your continued leadership in protecting Virginia’s public universities from political interference. Your actions have been critical in safeguarding the integrity and indep...
actionnetwork.org
July 18, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Virginia residents!! Tell Virginia Senate Democrats to say NO to six more extremists Gov Youngkin has nominated to GMU's Board of Visitors. Send your letter using this link: actionnetwork.org/letters/no-m...
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Letters to a Pre-Scientist is recruiting STEM pen pal volunteers for the upcoming school year! STEM professionals send and receive 4 rounds of letters throughout a school year with a curious middle school student. prescientist.org/volunteers/
For STEM Professionals - Letters to a Pre-Scientist
Pen Pal Program Overview We encourage STEM Professionals of all kinds to get involved with Letters to a Pre-Scientist! STEM professionals send and receive letters throughout a school year from ...
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July 17, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Letters to a Pre-Scientist is recruiting STEM pen pal volunteers for the upcoming school year! STEM professionals send and receive 4 rounds of letters throughout a school year with a curious middle school student. prescientist.org/volunteers/
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Emmy Noether created the future of physics while forbidden to teach.
#Science: “Phillips’ writing shines…everyone will learn something new from this book.”
#Physics #Education: “Fascinating”
Learn her story:
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#Science: “Phillips’ writing shines…everyone will learn something new from this book.”
#Physics #Education: “Fascinating”
Learn her story:
amzn.to/3YZZB4W
Einstein's Tutor: The Story of Emmy Noether and the Invention of Modern Physics
Einstein's Tutor: The Story of Emmy Noether and the Invention of Modern Physics [Phillips, Lee] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Einstein's Tutor: The Story of Emmy Noether and the Invention of Modern Physics
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July 7, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Emmy Noether created the future of physics while forbidden to teach.
#Science: “Phillips’ writing shines…everyone will learn something new from this book.”
#Physics #Education: “Fascinating”
Learn her story:
amzn.to/3YZZB4W
#Science: “Phillips’ writing shines…everyone will learn something new from this book.”
#Physics #Education: “Fascinating”
Learn her story:
amzn.to/3YZZB4W