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Andrew Fullard

@astrofullard.bsky.social
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ICER research consultant at Michigan State U, TARDIS, SNe Ia, massive stars, binaries, polarization, Python, tabletop gaming, Lego, he/him. Personal account.

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Andrew Fullard @astrofullard.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Hooray! Congrats Brandon!
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Andrew Fullard @astrofullard.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Thankfully my Co-I has provided insightful comments instead
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Andrew Fullard @astrofullard.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
2 whole models! I can't wait to see if they end up preferentially choosing AI-written proposals.
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Flatiron Institute @flatironinstitute.org · 17/09/2026
We're #hiring for postdoctoral research positions at our Center for Computational Astrophysics (CCA)! Come do independent research in areas that have strong synergy with CCA or other Flatiron Institute centers. Applications due by October 31st: bit.ly/4iya02C #science #astrophysics
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Mike Boylan-Kolchin @mbkplus.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Come be my colleague! We're hiring for two faculty positions — 1 open & 1 focusing on astrophysical instrumentation — in Astronomy at UT Austin. The Physics department will also be hiring a cosmologist. Feel free to be in touch if you have questions. aas.org/jobregister/... aas.org/jobregister/...
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Prof Anna Watts @profannawatts.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Join us! We are advertising not one but TWO new observation-oriented tenure track faculty positions, in the areas of massive stars/compact binaries and exoplanets. Links in thread! [Genuine footage from our staff meetings, seen below]
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Avengers Assemble with Thor
Alt: Avengers Assemble - camera pans around the Avengers on a New York (?) street. Thor chairs the staff meeting.
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Michael Merrifield @astromikemerri.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
A large study showing that distributed peer review is an effective way to allocate telescope time, leading to a predictable outpouring of contempt from the remaining minority who don’t like it. 🧪🔭 iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1...
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Distributed Peer Review at ALMA: An Empirical Comparison with Panel-Based Review
Distributed Peer Review at ALMA: An Empirical Comparison with Panel-Based Review, Carpenter, John M., Corvillón, Andrea
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Space Telescope Science Institute @stsci.edu · 17/08/2026
OPPORTUNITY: The Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore, MD, is seeking astronomers for the European Space Agency office. These astronomer positions are three-year term contracts, renewable, with salaries and benefits commensurate with those of AURA employees at STScI: bit.ly/4bUlEAE
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Andrew Fullard @astrofullard.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
I love Blender, it's a great piece of software!
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Andrew Fullard @astrofullard.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
can confirm
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Andrew Fullard @astrofullard.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
I'll start when the feds are willing to pay for it in grants
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Andrew Fullard @astrofullard.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
But watch this space, colleagues in metascience are working on this.
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Andrew Fullard @astrofullard.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Too busy doing that with the current code I work on!
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Brett Morris @brettmorr.is · 27/07/2026
Become a full stack engineer for @stsci.edu. 🧪 🔭 #astrocode Must be US citizen or permanent resident. Due Aug 24! apply.workable.com/stsci/j/2194...
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Full Stack Software Engineer II - Space Telescope Science Institute
Full Stack Software EngineerThe Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI), operated by the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA), is NASA’s science operations center for mission...
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Nancy Drew Speedathon @ndspeedathon.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
UPDATED SCHEDULE!!! The schedule for the 2026 #NancyDrew Speedathon has dropped! All times are in EDT. Make sure to mark it all on your calendar, and we'll see you then! #NancyDrewGames #NancyDrewPCGames
The Nancy Drew Speedathon is a charity event where we speedrun the Nancy Drew PC games to raise money for a cause.  Our current cause is Immigration Equality.

Immigration Equality works to secure safe haven, freedom, and equality for the LGBTQ and HIV-positive communities. Through direct legal services, policy advocacy, and impact litigation, they support immigrants who face discrimination based on who they are and whom they love.

Friday, July 24th:

7pm Introduction - Carol & Rissa
7:20 Curse of Blackmoor Manor - Jcat
8:30 Danger By Design - Camilla
9:55 The Haunted Carousel - JessJo
11:00 Secret Incentive - Tomomodachi

Saturday, July 25th:
11:00am Welcome back! - Carol & Rissa
11:20 The Silent Spy - AustenUnsolved
12:40pm Ghost Dogs of Moon Lake - Magpiebee
1:30 Shadow at the Water’s Edge - Athena
3:50 The Phantom of Venice - fakeDanielScott          
5:50 Danger on Deception Island - Gudetamia
7:00 Dinner Break
7:40 Secret Incentive - Gemstoned/twoee
9:10 Nancy Drew Trivia Party!

Sunday, July 26th
11:00am Welcome back! - Carol & Rissa
11:20 Ghost of Thornton Hall - August
12:05pm The Deadly Device - Dawn
1:20 Last Train to Blue Moon Canyon - Friday
2:35 Sea of Darkness - Panda
3:50 The Captive Curse - Ducky
5:10 Secret of Shadow Ranch - ErinCaseyGamers
7:10 Dinner Break
7:50 Secret of the Scarlet Hand - Rissa
9:15 Secret Incentive - Bud Windchimes
9:35 Secret Incentive - TheLetterEm
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Andrew Fullard @astrofullard.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Cool stuff! @toomanyspectra.bsky.social you should check this out if you haven't already...
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Lansing Facts @lansingmifacts.com · 24/06/2026
Lansing Batmobile implies the existence of Lansing Batman
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Andrew Fullard @astrofullard.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Outlook the email client? ;)
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Dr. Jessie Christiansen @aussiastronomer.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
We're hiring a software developer! Help bring the next generation of coding practices and tools to the NASA Exoplanet Science Institute, and work with my team in sunny SoCal! Applications are due July 6th, please let me know if you have any questions! phf.tbe.taleo.net/phf03/ats/ca...
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Hiring Application Developer, IPAC - Pasadena, CA
View job details and apply now
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Michael Zingale @michaelzingale.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
The NASA FINESST call is finally out: nspires.nasaprs.com/external/sol... Somehow I missed this when it was originally posted, but it's due in a month #astro
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NSPIRES - Solicitations Summary
NASA and U.S. Government policies address research and personal misconduct, and provide avenues for reporting potential violations.
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Jonathan Fortney @jjfplanet.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Hello! We have a very-off-cycle postdoc fellowship at UC Santa Cruz. Open to any area of Astronomy and Astrophysics. Applications are due July 15th. It is funded by the Moore Foundation. Looking for someone to start Oct 1, 2026 (!, approx), see details below. aas.org/jobregister/...
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Postdoctoral Fellow in Astronomy & Astrophysics, UC Santa Cruz | American Astronomical Society
The Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics invites applications for a two-year Postdoctoral Fellowship position at the University of California, Santa Cruz, funded by the Moore Foundation. The searc...
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Andrew Fullard @astrofullard.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
I'll have to ask my parents! Sadly I'm in the US now so not very helpful.
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SciPy Conference 2026 @scipyconf.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
📖 Talk Spotlight: Ever wonder why README files exist? @dbouquin.bsky.social traces their surprisingly human history from 1970s punch cards to today's code culture. Why a file called "Read Me" matters more than you think 🐰 #SciPy2026 🔗 scipy2026.scipy.org
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Daina Bouquin @dbouquin.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
In 24 hours I'll be hosting #NumericallySpeakingLIVE and talking about why your Python is so slow with @circuitswan.bsky.social. We'll write some terrible code and use profiling tools to figure out where it falls apart. Friday, June 12th 11a PT / 1p CT / 7p GMT www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwU1...
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Why Is My Python So Slow? Let's Profile It Live : Numerically Speaking LIVE
YouTube video by Anaconda, Inc.
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Andrew Fullard @astrofullard.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
The campus does have some nice green spaces! That area is right behind where I work, though sadly I don't have windows onto it. I recommend the botanic gardens.
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Andrew Fullard @astrofullard.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Welcome to MSU! I hope you enjoy it here, dodging construction :P
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sanjana! @sanjanacurtis.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
This is why I always check who they’ve awarded in the past. If no one at a state school has received a fellowship in the past 100 years that’s important information and you get to choose if this is worth your time
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Rissa @rissalikelisa.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Hey I wrote a book rissalikelisa.gumroad.com/l/fmyuf
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“Surprisingly Well-Adjusted” and Other Things Therapists Have Called Me
This book is a compilation of art, essays, poetry, and comics that I have made as vent art. This is about my feelings and my life, and covers some very difficult topics. The content warnings are: suic...
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Michael Zingale @michaelzingale.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Stony Brook is hiring a (senior) research scientist as part of a new NSF supercomputing center here: stonybrooku.taleo.net/careersectio... #astro #hpc
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Research Scientist / Senior Research Scientist
Click the link provided to see the complete job description.
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Andrew Fullard @astrofullard.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Pick any episode of "The Sky at Night"! It's BBC so I dunno how easy it is to find in the US (I haven't looked recently).
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Michigan State University Observatory @msu-observatory.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Please consider joining us for Statewide Astronomy Night at the MSU Observatory this Saturday, April 25th! We will be open rain or shine for trivia, science activities, and a star talk, and will be hosting public observing, weather permitting. ✨
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Adrian Price-Whelan @adrian.pw · 20/04/2026
Reminder: we are hiring a Research Software Engineer @flatironinstitute.org !
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Andrew Fullard @astrofullard.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Interesting piece, Natalie. As somebody who sees software as a science in itself, I don't entirely agree with your views, but I can appreciate them. As you say, we care about the things we are good at. I wonder where it all leads.
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Andrew Fullard @astrofullard.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Oh yeah me too
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Adrian Price-Whelan @adrian.pw · 10/04/2026
The Center for Computational Astrophysics @flatironinstitute.org is hiring a new Research Software Engineer to work on @astropy.org and to support the software and computing efforts within the CCA. Apply by May 22! apply.interfolio.com/184639 🔭 🧪 ☄️
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Rissa @rissalikelisa.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
I put another article up on my substack! open.substack.com/pub/theearly...
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I Was a Victim of Unschooling
How unschooling has affected my past, present, and future.
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The Register @theregister.com · 02/04/2026
One of our favourite Register reader comments on this story: "So NASA can still talk to Voyager 1 & 2 at over 13 billion miles away and nearly 50 years after launch, but get Microsoft involved and you lose your comms in less than a day." Quite www.theregister.com/2026/04/02/a...
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NASA sends Outlook around Moon, immediately needs IT help
: In space no one can you scream, at Microsoft
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Julianne Dalcanton @dalcantonjd.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Please spread the word! In addition to becoming an important part of the MESA project, the person in this role would have opportunities to collaborate on scientific software across CCA, which has a vibrant, interactive community of scientists and code developers.
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Andrew Fullard @astrofullard.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
RR Slugger is great
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Michael Merrifield @astromikemerri.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
It turns out that, while students think that AI is helping them learn, it is actually doing the opposite, or, at best, nothing at all. (papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....)
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Andrew Fullard @astrofullard.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Okay I feel better about mistaking you for a grad student now
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Michigan State University Observatory @msu-observatory.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Our 2026 Public Outreach schedule!
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Andrew Fullard @astrofullard.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Nice Mimas model you have there!
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Trent Dupuy @trentdupuy.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
4-Year Elizabeth Gardner Fellowship in Physics/Astro @ Edinburgh! - early career - personal background currently under-represented in the School - Pay Grade: Lecturer (~Assoc. Prof.) - ***Deadline 20 April 2026*** 🔭🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🧪 elxw.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...
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Elizabeth Gardner Fellowship
The School of Physics and Astronomy is pleased to invite applications for the 2026 Elizabeth Gardner Fellowship. This four-year Fellowship specifically supports early-career, postdoctoral researchers ...
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Dr Ryan MacDonald @distantworlds.space · 12/03/2026
🚨 Job vacancy! We are recruiting a Computing Officer for the School of Physics and Astronomy at St Andrews ⚛️🔭 High-Performance Computing is critical to our work on understanding the Universe, including the search for life on other planets. 🪐🧑‍💻🖥️ www.vacancies.st-andrews.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/...
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Computing Officer (Academic Computing) - AD2860
Computing Officer (Academic Computing) - AD2860, IT Services Salary: Grade 6 / £38,784-£46,049pa Start date: 1 June 2026 Full time Permanent, <p style="color: #212529; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0...
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Andrew Fullard @astrofullard.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Please boxelder bugs, find a different place to chill
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Chris Lintott @chrislintott.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Five year Astro career development fellowship in Oxford open for applications, broadly in survey astronomy including transients and cosmology. College teaching and research. Do think about joining us. Happy to answer questions! 🔭
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Adrian Price-Whelan @adrian.pw · 02/03/2026
Applications are open for our visiting grad student pre-doctoral program at the CCA @flatironinstitute.org ! More info here: www.simonsfoundation.org/2023-flatiro...
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2026 Flatiron Institute Center for Computational Astrophysics Pre-Doctoral Program How to Apply
2026 Flatiron Institute Center for Computational Astrophysics Pre-Doctoral Program How to Apply on Simons Foundation
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Michael Zingale @michaelzingale.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
computational science postdoc fellowship here at Stony Brook, through the SUNY Promoting Recruitment, Opportunity, Diversity, Inclusion and Growth Plus (PRODiG Plus) apply.interfolio.com/179315
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