
I believe that absolutely anyone can understand science.
That’s right. Anyone.
There are no exceptions in my book. And that’s why this blog exists.
My goal is to write tons and tons of science posts. Over the next ten years, I plan to publish 200+ posts each on 12+ fields of science.
By the time this blog is complete, it will be a concentrated place for anything you want to learn about science. If you want to research a topic without a million unnecessary trips to the dictionary, chances are it will be here!
So who the heck am I, you ask?
My name is Emma, and I’m a college undergrad studying astronomy and physics at Northern Arizona University. Although my passion is astronomy, I have a broader interest in science in general and love to research as much as I can.
I have a love of knowledge, science, and especially teaching. I’ve found that I don’t enjoy science half as much when I’m researching it for my own benefit. It’s most rewarding when I’m sharing it with others—which is what this blog is for.
I’m nowhere near certified yet. But I have experience. I attend as many of my astronomy club’s outreach events as I can, and I delight in aiming my telescopes at faraway objects in the sky for other people to see.
People like you.
Out in the field, at these stargazing events, I don’t limit my presentation to what people can see through the telescope. I also usually tell them a few fun facts about it. If they’re interested, I go into more depth about why those facts are true.
And explaining the why isn’t just something I do at star parties. I’ve been doing that for years. I used to write a monthly column for my astronomy club’s newsletter, and I’ve published an article in the Reflector magazine.
That article was called “Today is a Gift,” and encourages youth to get active in astronomy.
Encouraging youth to get active in astronomy leads to encouraging parents to doing the same, and that leads to encouraging the general public. And from there, I can expand beyond astronomy to science in general—because everyone has different interests.
That’s what I do back in California with the Temecula Valley Astronomers (part of the Astronomical League), as well as with the NAU Astronomy Club, and I hope to get active with the Coconino Astronomical Society soon as well.
It’s my mission for Science at Your Doorstep, too. I’ll be writing posts on anything and everything to do with science, as fast as I can research it myself.
Thanks for reading, and I hope to see you around my blog!
~Emma
P.S. Want to get in touch? Scroll all the way down this page to find a comment form, or you can head over to my contact page to send an email! (Or find me on Facebook.)
Dedication
For my grandma
Who gave so much
And asked so little.
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Hi Perse – hope all is well – I was MIA for most of July – very sorry to hear about your horse. It’s kind of like walking away from your best friend for no reason at all.
I’ve nominated you for the Blogger Recognition Award (no strange questions to answer) – my post is here ==> https://timeformythoughts.wordpress.com
As always, feel free to disregard if you haven’t got the time or inclination.
Carol
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Well, I’ll certainly give it a place of honor on my to-do list! Thanks for the thought! And yeah, about the horse…it wasn’t easy to let her go, but it’s the best decision. My life is taking on a new track (I’m majoring in Creative Writing and minoring in Astronomy) and where I’m going, I won’t be able to give Munchie the care she deserves. Oh well. It’s a shame but it’s for the best.
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Best of luck with the new track – creative writing suits you! 🙂
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That’s exactly why I chose it!
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I’ve nominated you for the Liebster Award – have fun with it (or ignore it 🙂 )
https://timeformythoughts.wordpress.com/2015/06/21/liebster-award-redux/
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Thank you!
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I’ve nominated you for an award: https://amommasview.wordpress.com/2015/06/18/the-versatile-blogger-award-2/
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Whaaatttt?????!!!!!!! Seriously? Thank you!!!!!!
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Of course 🙂
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Momma, you are the best. I mean that.
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😳😘
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And now, stay tuned for an influx of Chronicles… (which means I’d better quit commenting and get writing lol 🙂 )
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I need to get back reading them! It’s been so busy here and on Sunday we have friends visiting for a week. But I’ll get there! I promise!
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Honestly, I can’t blame you. I have a life too and I’m sure so does everyone. Well, most people, that is. 😉
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Hahaha… Yep 🙂
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Betcha can’t wait to read about the Doppler effect…
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Doppler effect sounds interesting 🙂
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It is. It’s one of my favorite subjects in astronomy…also very foundational for further discovery. Now enough talk…we can talk more about the Doppler effect when you have time to read the post! And that means after I write and publish it! lol
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Lol
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#39 The Doppler Effect is now ready and waiting! (for whenever you have time)
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Congratulations on your Liebster Award! Thanks for linking to my site, too.
I wanted to you know that there are some free social follow buttons you can use, seeing as how your site is a WordPress site. They are the ones from about.me and you can learn more about them at http://wordingwell.com/about-me-benefits/.
They are super-easy to install (it’s simply a widget!) and you’ll grow your following in no time!
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Thanks for the tip, Lorraine! I’m following your blog now 🙂 I’ll check out this link as soon as I have time.
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Just nominated you for the Liebster Award. https://authorsbmazing.wordpress.com/2015/02/03/the-liebster-award/
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Yeah, I saw the post…I’m honored! But I don’t have the fainest idea what Liebster is…
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Just take it 😉
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Oh, if you insist. (jk lol)
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I finally found time to accept your nomination. Hope it’s not too late. The post is scheduled for Saturday.
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I’ve just nominated you for the Sisterhood of the World Award: https://authorsbmazing.wordpress.com/2015/01/24/sisterhood-of-the-world-award/
I don’t think you got that one already? Happy weekend, my friend 🙂
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You. Are. Kidding. Me. I’m overwhelmed…do I even deserve that one??
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Sure you do!
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Wow…I’m honored! I’ll go through the procedure later.
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Accepted this one as well, again I hope it’s not too late. The post is scheduled for Saturday.
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Hello Perse! I’ve decided to read and follow 15 interesting and new blogs a day every day for the first month of 2015, and yours is today’s #10! Feel free to come visit me when you can at http://www.thatssojacob.wordpress.com, and follow if you like what you read. Happy new year and happy blogging!
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Glad to have you along for the ride! 🙂
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I’ve nominated you for the Real Neat Blog Award—no link yet because I scheduled the post for tomorrow morning (EST) while I’ll be at work. Do not feel obligated to accept or pass it on unless you have the time & the inclination.
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Thank you! I hope you’ll let me know of the link when you have the post ready. I’ll accept and participate then. I’m honored!
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Definitely—but it will probably be later in the day. The post is scheduled for early a.m. though.
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I can be patient. Thank you again. This is my first award!
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Here’s the link to my blog post about the award:
https://timeformythoughts.wordpress.com/2015/01/15/part-1-real-neat-blog-award/
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Thank you again! I’ll check it out! (Have I thanked you yet? 😉 )
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Yes, you have—but that’s okay—awards can be pretty cool—and validating 🙂
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I just have a tendency to get overexcited. I read your post on the award. I will be participating shortly 🙂
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Enjoy!
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I don’t think there’s any doubt that I will!
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Hi Perse. Wanted to write an email, but couldn’t find it…I would really like it, if you would guest blog for me. I was hoping to have 4 guest bloggers who would do a guest post each and I would post it over the next couple of weeks. Kind of every week or every two weeks a guest post. If you are happy to write a guest post every month for me that would work. If it is too much, we can make it every two months or so. If you would rather have a one time guest post, that is fine too. Or if you just want to write when you feel like it: Fine with me too. I am so new to this, that I don’t mind really…Open for everything 😉
I was hoping that you could either write something astronomy (moon?) related OR maybe in relation to your horse. If you rather write a story, let me know. As I said: I am totally open. Feedback and ideas are appreciated.
I thought, once we figure out what topics you guys will write about and how on what a frequency, I will post an introduction of you guys and your blogs in which I ask you a couple of questions as well. I will have a new page for the guest blogs. Kind of what I did with the “Your Stories” feature in Couples. Each of you will have his/her own page. Let me know your take on it: amommasview@gmail.com
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An interesting variety of topics, I like that. As you have probably noticed, I found your blog through Blogging 201. I am now a new follower. Do feel warmly invited to visit my blog, too, and maybe follow it back if you find something there to interest you. 🙂
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Thanks for the follow and the comment, Angie. I will visit your blog when I have time. What do you think you’ll be reading/viewing most on my blog? 🙂
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I think the astronomy and sci fi posts. 🙂 I am a huge fan of stuff like the X Files, Ancient Aliens and the likes. 😉
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Wonderful. Those are my favorite too. What about DS9? It’s sci-fi, but I’m not sure if it counts in your book, being mostly fan fiction…
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I haven’t had a chance to read it yet, but when I do, I’ll let you know. 😉
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I’ll look forward to hearing from you. 🙂
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🙂
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Hey Perse, how goes the story writing?
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It’s going well. I’ve been busy with other things, but I’ve made headway with my current novel. It’s a Star Trek fan fiction novel, unfortunately, but I’m planning on rewriting several of my non-fan fiction ones when I have time. Thanks for asking! 🙂
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Hi Perse,
I’d like to link back to your blog as an appreciation but don’t know how. Could you give me a tip?
Thank you,
Hope.
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Type in my url starting with http://. In your editing screen, it won’t look like an active link, but trust me, it’ll work. Thanks for letting me know, Hope.
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I love the new format for your work. I haven’t read your stories yet. But I plan to. You are very organized. I’ll let you know what I liked best about the books I’ll read. Jane
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Thanks, Jane! I’m finished updating and editing my site, so next up is more writing! Would you consider following my site?
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Hmm, looks like I had more updating and editing to do than I thought…I just keep getting ideas for this site! Oh well…keep reading, there’s more to come!
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