Beth Willman

SETI Live record button logo. Text: Rubin Observatory First Look with Beth Johnson and Beth Willman. Background: Detailed image of the Trifid and Lagoon nebulae in oranges and pinks. Inset: Photos of Beth Johnson and Beth Willman.

Next #SETILive: Rubin Observatory First Look
TODAY, 1 July, 2:30 pm PDT

Last week, @vrubinobs.bsky.social released its First Look images. Join @planetarypan.bsky.social and @bethwillman.bsky.social in a special SETI Live event about those images and the LSST. 🧪 🔭 👩‍🔬

WATCH LIVE: buff.ly/G5azGPJ

Trans kids deserve to live

I think that you are spreading disinformation.

100k strong here in Philly.

Rapid Response Bridge Funding Program In the face of recent abrupt shifts in federal funding for education research, including large-scale terminations of National Science Foundation (NSF) research grant awards, we have developed a rap...

The Spencer Foundation is offering rapid response bridge funding for those who lost NSF research grants.

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Tomorrow Will Be Different by Sarah McBride: 9781524761486 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books “A brave, powerful memoir” (People) that will change the way we look at identity and equality in this country, from the activist elected as the first openly transgender member of Congress...

I encourage you to buy Congresswoman Sarah McBride’s inspiring and heartbreaking 2019 memoir “Tomorrow Will Be Different”. As a Delawarean, I was so proud to cast my vote for her last year.

Two smiling people holding signs at a rally in support of science.

A crowd of people attending a science rally.

A crowd of people attending a science rally.

Excellent speakers and excellent turnout at the Philadelphia #standupforscience2025 rally today.

Two chalkboard-like signs saying “this is my evidence-based outrage” and “I can’t believe I need to protest in support of facts.”

#standupforscience Philadelphia

I've collated some ideas for the @standupforscience.bsky.social signs!
Your favorites?

1. Science does not give a fuck what you believe
2. Got Polio? Me Neither, Thanks Science
3. Science: It's like Magic, but REAL
4. This is my EVIDENCE BASED OUTRAGE
5. Fund Science, Not Billionaires

Holy hell.

Disgusting for the White House to post this deportation content as ASMR.

We all seem like we could use some capybaras to help you vibe.

Hiring a Director for Strategic Engagement | LSST Discovery Alliance Posted Date: January 19, 2024

Do you have a (social) scientific or technical background and are you excited to support scientific innovation and inclusion in a unique way? Do you enjoy meeting new people and building new relationships? Come work with me at LSST Discovery Alliance! lsstdiscoveryalliance.org/director-for...

The 2024 IAU GA will be in Africa for the first time. The IAU LOC and African Astronomical Society are partnering with LSST Discovery Alliance to raise funds for African astronomers to attend the GA in their own continent. Please consider donating and spread the word to others! bit.ly/3PwEkdI

IAU Travel Fund for African Astronomers - LSST Discovery Alliance Help us make the IAU General Assembly in South Africa a truly inclusive event.

We're partnering with the African Astronomical Society and the IAU National Organizing committee to fundraise to support African Astronomer attendance at the IAU GA in South Africa 2024. Check it out!

First post here... I'm excited about our new LSST Discovery Alliance website! Visit to learn about our work to maximize the impact of Rubin Observatory’s Legacy Survey of Space and Time through bold programs that foster innovation, inclusion, and interdisciplinary collaboration.