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Canada in Space, Diversity in Space, LGBTQ2+, Women in Space

Meet Catheryn Ryan

Indus Space / September 3, 2021

Catheryn, a PhD student in Geology and Planetary Science at University of Western Ontario, shares their journey to their career studying microbial habitability of Mars-analogue volcanic environments. They also discuss the importance of LGBTQ+ representation in leadership positions and share their hobbies of sewing, knitting, and rock climbing. In order to build a welcoming environment for LGBTQ+ community in the Space sector, Catheryn believes that having as many LGBTQ+ people in positions of leadership as possible to act as examples and mentors would make a huge difference.

Canada in Space, Indigenous, Women in Space

Meet Dr. Laurie Rousseau-Nepton

Indus Space / September 3, 2021

“In this talk, Laurie discusses her journey to becoming an astronomer and the fascinating process of observing stars from one of the top observatories in the world. Tune in to learn more about the birth of stars and the tools and techniques used to study them.”

Canada in Space, Diversity in Space, Indigenous

Meet Dr. Hilding Neilson

Indus Space / September 3, 2021

Learn about Dr. Hilding Neilson, an assistant professor at the Dunlap Institute, who conducts research on astrophysics and the intersection of science, astronomy, and Indigenous knowledge. He shares his academic journey and his perspectives on being Indigenous in astronomy, as well as his favorite constellation, Muin and the Seven Bird Hunters.
Internal links: Dunlap Institute, astronomy, Indigenous knowledge, colonization, Western science, constellations