To help build community for first year physics students and highlight the female role models in physics, this event aimed to create awareness of radio astronomy pathways and how CIRA will play a role in their undergraduate studies including astronomy courses and research projects.
Spearheaded by Dr Gemma Anderson, this event welcomed a small group of first year physics and engineering students to CIRA, where they heard from PhD students and staff who work in different roles at CIRA, including astronomy researchers, engineers, laboratory technicians and project managers.
Following a casual afternoon tea meet and greet, presenters showcased their work props such as 3D printed radio telescopes and MWA dipoles. Students were then treated to soldering demonstrations and discussions about the variety of different areas which feed into radio astronomy.
When: 14 Sep 2022
Where: Curtin Institute of Radio Astronomy (CIRA), 1 Turner Avenue Bentley, WA 6102
