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2020-03-08T05:00:10.000Z
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Video Title:
How to Be a Scientist: Careers in Astronomy
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Space exploration produces immense amounts of data: how does that become knowledge that anyone can understand, and why does it matter? Smithsonian expert Kimberly Arcand offers a glimpse into her career in “data visualization” - translating bits and bytes into pictures and stories that bring astrophysical phenomena to life. She and her students also discuss diversity and inclusion in science careers. To learn more, visit: https://s.si.edu/supernova This project received support from the Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative. To learn more, visit: https://womenshistory.si.edu/ Many thanks to: Tom Sgouros, Elaine Jiang and Alex Stewart, Brown University/CCV Francine Jackson, Ladd Observatory Trae Winter, Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian Bianca Vasquez, Society of Women in Space Exploration Tracey Delaney, West Virginia Wesleyan College Megan Watzke, Chandra X-ray Observatory
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4 min 29 sec
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