BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Talks.cam//talks.cam.ac.uk//
X-WR-CALNAME:Talks.cam
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Viewing the Universe - Dr Carolin Crawford\, University of Cambrid
 ge
DTSTART:20190222T173000Z
DTEND:20190222T183000Z
UID:TALK102883@talks.cam.ac.uk
CONTACT:Janet Gibson
DESCRIPTION:Astronomers depend on light for their understanding of the cos
 mos beyond the confines of the Solar System. Many of the most exciting dis
 coveries over the last couple of decades were made possible by new generat
 ions of cameras and telescopes\, both on the ground and in space. The resu
 lting observations captured the imagination not just of the scientists but
  also of the general public. Dr Crawford will discuss the new facilities a
 nticipated coming online over the next ten years or so - how they’ll not
  only change our view of the Universe\, but also alter the way we do Astro
 nomy. \n\nCarolin Crawford is the Public Astronomer at the Institute of As
 tronomy at the University of Cambridge. She received her PhD from Cambridg
 e University\, and for many years she used X-ray\, optical\, and near-infr
 ared observations to investigate both the environments of some of the larg
 est galaxies in the Universe. Her research was carried out alongside — a
 nd later eclipsed by — a growing role in the public communication of sci
 ence. Carolin now gives many talks every year communicating the excitement
  of astronomy to as wide an audience as possible\; she also makes regular 
 appearances on local and national radio. Her efforts were recognized by a 
 Woman of Outstanding Achievement award from the UK Resource Centre for Wom
 en in Science\, Engineering and Technology for “communication of SET wit
 h a contribution to society” in 2009\, and her appointment as the Profes
 sor of Astronomy at Gresham College 2011– 2015. Carolin is also a Colleg
 e Lecturer\, Fellow\, and Admissions Tutor at Emmanuel College where she t
 eaches mathematics.
LOCATION:LMH\, Lady Mitchell Hall
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR