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Rica Sirbaugh French #IDIC ᐰ @ricadink.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Financial aid workshop Friday 29th May @3pm Pacific for Fall 2026 #StudyAbroad in #London. tiny.cc/LondonFall2026 🔭⚛️🧪 #AstroEducation #AstroEdu

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Rica Sirbaugh French #IDIC ᐰ @ricadink.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

1/3 #Astronomy on the Prime Meridian: #StudyAbroad #London Fall '26 Geared towards U.S. students but technically, anyone age 18+ who can be admitted to a California community college can participate. Live Zoom info session Thursday, 21st May, 5pm Pacific. tiny.cc/LondonFall26... 🔭⚛️🧪 #astroedu

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Rica Sirbaugh French #IDIC ᐰ @ricadink.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

The historic #ArtemisII mission wraps up tomorrow 10th April as the #Orion crew module (named #Integrity) is currently scheduled to splash down ~60 miles off the coast of San Diego at 5:07 p.m. Pacific time. This is too far offshore to see from the mainland and the exclusion zone (protected

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Rica Sirbaugh French #IDIC ᐰ @ricadink.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

🚀 #ArtemisII the 1st crewed mission to the Moon 🌕 since 1972 is scheduled to launch Wednesday, 1st April (no foolin'!). 2hr launch window opens 15:24 PDT w/backups daily through the 6th. #NASA's official coverage begins 09:50 PDT on 1st here www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tf_U.... Go #Artemis! 🤞🏼

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NASA's Artemis II Crew Launches To The Moon (Official Broadcast)

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Rica Sirbaugh French #IDIC ᐰ @ricadink.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

I have a hot date with an #Embraer 175. 🔥🛫😉 CLD ➡️ PHX for @aas.org meeting. Things are slowly getting back to normal... #AAS247

Selfie in Gate 1 area at Palomar-McClellan Airport.

Inflatable smiling dinosaurs wearing Xmas hats & scarves kissing to make archway with their long necks.

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Rica Sirbaugh French #IDIC ᐰ @ricadink.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

There's still time to join us at the @aas.org @education.aas.org meeting, in our workshop for #astronomy and #physics #educators. Sunday, 04 January, 9am-5pm Mountain time. (There's a discounted registration category for educators, too!) #AAS247 tiny.cc/FTIAAS

Banner for the 247th meeting of the American Astronomical Society.

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Rica Sirbaugh French #IDIC ᐰ @ricadink.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Didn't finish until a few days ago, but not because of the difficulty (it actually wasn't bad at all). It wasn't touched for most of the year. The last 5 months have been the toughest of my 53 years. Will be glad to say goodbye to 2025.

Completed puzzle of the Rosetta Stone, glued to black poster board.

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Rica Sirbaugh French #IDIC ᐰ @ricadink.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

My little #NASA space cadets. 👨‍🚀🚀🐶🐕😂 #puppies #dogs

Two brown dogs sitting and looking at the camera, the left one with medium length foofy hair and beard, the right one with short, smooth hair. They both sport bandanas with embroidered NASA meatball logos. On the floor in front of them are three NASA-branded toys: a bone with rubber tug handle, an astronaut, and a rocket with knotted tug rope.

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Rica Sirbaugh French #IDIC ᐰ @ricadink.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

🖖🏼🖖🏼🖖🏼WE'RE ON THE MAIN STAGE WEDNESDAY AT 11:45! 😱😱😱 (In the Leonard Nimoy Theatre!) ((Right after the #StarTrekTOS guest stars & just before the #StarTrekDiscovery recurring stars!!) www.creationent.com/cal/cemissio...

Banner image for Creation Entertainment's STLV Trek to Vegas, August 6-10, 2025, at the Rio Las Vegas.

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Rica Sirbaugh French #IDIC ᐰ @ricadink.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

🏳️‍🌈🧪⚛🔭USA's 1st woman in space #SallyRide was an inspiration, enduring blatant misogyny & shattering a glass ceiling while hiding a secret: her #LGBTQ+ status. Join @astrosociety.org's livestream Mon, 30 JUN, 17:15 PDT #NatGeo docufilm SALLY + Q&A w/former #NASA #astronaut #CadyColeman. tiny.cc/SALLY

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ASP Event Calendar - Astronomy Public Events and Education Courses

Stay connected to Astronomy Education through the year. Register for free webinars, events, and online presentations as well as gain access to special events.

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Rica Sirbaugh French #IDIC ᐰ @ricadink.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

🧵1/4 Am late to the party but apparently #TaylorSwift is having a direct impact on #astronomy #astrophysics #cosmology. Hilarious & surprisingly interesting. There's a #PopCulture #SciComm talk here. Hmm, how to work it in to #STLV... 🤔😂 Thoughts #Swifties??? @amyimhoff1701.bsky.social

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Rica Sirbaugh French #IDIC ᐰ @ricadink.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

My friend Kevin died last week. Well, his body did. His brain succumbed two months prior. On the 15th of February, Kevin had a heart attack while at the gym. He was resuscitated but never regained consciousness. A couple weeks later he was moved to a long-term care facility while family and friends

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Rica Sirbaugh French #IDIC ᐰ @ricadink.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

The @eissandiego.bsky.social does a phenomenal job of bringing #science to young, curious minds. Was such an honor to visit them. Major props for #KeepingScienceAlive! (especially now, sigh...) (This was SO MUCH FUN! Thank you for having me!) ⚛️🧪🔭 #WomenInSTEM #scicomm

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Ros Taylor @rostaylor.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Are you a US scientist thinking of quitting the States for Europe? Would you be willing to talk about it — anonymity is possible? Send me a DM. (Please reskeet if you have US contacts!)

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Rica Sirbaugh French #IDIC ᐰ @ricadink.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

I love going home to #Murfreesboro but I DID NOT MISS THE TORNADOES. Trained spotters have the suspected touch down FOUR MILES FROM ME. Much closer and that would have been my fourth. And people wonder why I lose my shit in tornado weather. omfg the anxiety...

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Rica Sirbaugh French #IDIC ᐰ @ricadink.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

TOTAL LUNAR #ECLIPSE TONIGHT! USA + most of AK gets whole event, also Canada, Mex, Lat Amer, + most of S America. Rest of Americas, Greenland, & Hawai'i get most. 🔭⚛🧪 Last one visible in USA was Nov '22 & only some got whole event. Next one March '26 but not all parts of USA see whole event.

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Total Lunar Eclipse on March 13–14, 2025 – Where and When to See

Total lunar eclipse on March 13–14, 2025: Where and when is the Blood Moon visible and what will it look like? Visibility map, animation, and local times.

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Rica Sirbaugh French #IDIC ᐰ @ricadink.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Still a chance for #NASA's #SPHEREx & #PUNCH missions to launch at 8:10pm Pacific. If scrubbed next window is same time tomorrow. 🔭⚛🧪 NASA stream www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqBU... SpaceX stream www.spacex.com/launches/mis...

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SPHEREx and PUNCH Launch (Official NASA Broadcast)

YouTube video by NASA

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Rica Sirbaugh French #IDIC ᐰ @ricadink.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Join me 14 FEB @ 4pm PST for "Astro 101: Everyone's Universe." We'll see how well we know our #universe & get jazzed up for more in the Q&A. Bring your #astronomy questions! Children especially welcome! 🖖🏼🔭⚛🧪 www.youtube.com/live/0cbiV1M... #VirtualTrekCon starts tomorrow at 2pm Pacific!

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Rica French - Astro 101 | Live Science Panel | VTC6

YouTube video by Virtual Trek Con

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Rica Sirbaugh French #IDIC ᐰ @ricadink.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Catch me #VirtualTrekCon on Valentine's Day, 4pm Pacific, youtube.com/@VirtualTrek...! Catch other #science talks by super cool folks all throughout the con. Big shout out to @neuroverse-tni.bsky.social for their amazing work supporting us, VTC, & all the special space scientists out there! 🖖🏼🔭⚛🧪

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Diane Duane @diane.dianeduane.com · 10/02/2025

People might want to pass this around if it's not widely known... "Animal shelters, rescues, and veterinarian clinics around the U.S. are ...telling pet owners to check their pets' microchips after learning a major microchip company is no longer providing services." www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/n...

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Microchip company ceases operations, pet owners urged to re-register

The Texas-based company, Save This Life, has ceased operations and that could become an issue for pet owners.

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Rica Sirbaugh French #IDIC ᐰ @ricadink.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Starting the weekend off right @kitp-ucsb.bsky.social with a little particle #physics... ⚛️🧪

Branded folder from the Kavli Institute of Theoretical Physics.

Particle physics "trading cards" used to explore sorting and categorizing elements of the Standard Model.

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Rica Sirbaugh French #IDIC ᐰ @ricadink.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Last Thursday was NASA’s Day of Remembrance honoring #NASA family lost in pursuit of exploration & discovery. 27 January 2025: 58th anniversary of the #Apollo 1 28 January 2025: 39th anniversary of the Space Shuttle #Challenger 01 February 2025: 22nd anniversary of the Space Shuttle #Columbia

Cartoon of Red and Rover in a box labeled "NASA" and "USA" gazing up at the night sky where three distinct groups of stars shine brighter than the rest. "Some stars are just meant to shine brighter than others...to help light our way."
https://www.gocomics.com/redandrover/2003/03/16

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Rica Sirbaugh French #IDIC ᐰ @ricadink.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

#NightcatProductions really knows their audience. They know we scientists appreciate the shout out. I just don't think I'll be using that particular demo in class. 😂👍🏻 #whattheforecast #wtforecast

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Rica Sirbaugh French #IDIC ᐰ @ricadink.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

#Science AND fun (!) discussing Europa and prospects for life with @jesstella.bsky.social and #OliviaGreene this morning at @creationent.bsky.social's ST:SF and promoting @neuroverse-tni.bsky.social. They're just wonderful!

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Rica Sirbaugh French #IDIC ᐰ @ricadink.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

I mean, adjacent to #JeffreyCombs, #BrentSpiner, #ConnorTrinneer, #TawnyNewsome, #SonequaMartinGreen, #MichelleHurd, and #RyanTHusk?!?!?! 🤯🤯🤯 Join us at @creationent.bsky.social's ST:SF today, Saturday, & Sunday! 🖖🏼 #StarTrek

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Rica Sirbaugh French #IDIC ᐰ @ricadink.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

I'll be there, too! Come see me in San Fran this Saturday! I endeavour to leave you wow-ed and energized about your amazing universe! (Oh - and I have free astro swag!) #StarTrek

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Rica Sirbaugh French #IDIC ᐰ @ricadink.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Wow, going to need that extra bag coming home from #AAS245 @aasoffice.bsky.social meeting. I won a prize package from #EurekaScientific! (Suggestions welcomed for ways to utilize them all at once... 😂)

Bottle of red wine, package of Rocket Copters children's toys, Saturn-shaped LED lamp & speaker combo, galaxy star projector, and 10,000 mAh power bank.

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Rica Sirbaugh French #IDIC ᐰ @ricadink.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

It's not too late! Join us tomorrow 9a-5p: "Increasing Student Learning & Inclusion in Your Classroom: Strategies from the Faculty Teaching Institute" for cultivating more active, effective, equitable, & inclusive learning environments. #AAS245 #ExploreAstronomy 🔭⚛🧪 tiny.cc/FTIAAS

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Rica Sirbaugh French #IDIC ᐰ @ricadink.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

In 52 years I've never spent my birthday, Christmas, or New Year's Day alone...until now. This season, the trifecta: all three, just me (well, and the pups). Not bad. Wouldn't want to do it every year. I mean, never once did the kids offer to make *my* dinner... 😂

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Rica Sirbaugh French #IDIC ᐰ @ricadink.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

Look, all I'm saying is...you hear of something called "Love Oil" and "hair care product" is not the first place most people's brains are gonna go. Well played, ⭐️sexyhair, well played.

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Rica Sirbaugh French #IDIC ᐰ @ricadink.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

I need to clean up my [overcooked] dinner stuff but...🐶🐕😴🥰

Two brown dogs lounging on a sofa, one snuggled up against a human's leg.

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Mohamed Noor @mafnoor.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Full-time, 10-week paid summer marketing internship working for Star Trek! Available to students who will be Juniors, Seniors, or Masters students in fall 2025. Hybrid or on-site (NYC, LA). Deadline for applications December 31, 2024-- see careers.paramount.com/job-invite/4...

Star Trek Summer 2025 Student Marketing Internship. Applications due Dec 31, 2024

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Rica Sirbaugh French #IDIC ᐰ @ricadink.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Okay, yeah. This one might take a while... 😬😂😳

Opened box and bag of puzzle pieces for the 800-piece Rosetta Stone puzzle from the British Museum.

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Rica Sirbaugh French #IDIC ᐰ @ricadink.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Fun but a bit frustrating: it's, by FAR, the loosest-fitting wooden puzzle I've ever worked. Many pieces "fit" in "wrong" places & you don't know until you have a problem somewhere else. Also more slightly damaged pieces than other wooden ones. Still, love the novelty. #StarTrek

Completely assembled wooden puzzle of the Enterprise D from Star Trek: The Next Generation.

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Rica Sirbaugh French #IDIC ᐰ @ricadink.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

The delta shield and Vulcan salute pieces are just delightful! But the Enterprise D ones - very nice touch. I've missed you, old friend.

Wooden pieces of a Star Trek puzzle cut in bizarre shapes including delta shields, Vulcan salutes, and the Enterprise D.

Close-up of wooden Star Trek puzzle pieces in crazy shapes including delta shields, Vulcan salutes, and the Enterprise D.

Close-up of wooden puzzle piece in the shape of the Enterprise D from Star Trek: The Next Generation. Includes detail cuts.

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Mike Okuda @mikeokuda.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Just had another reminder that we should hold our friends and loved ones close, and we should look for the joy in each moment, because life is a miracle, and tomorrow is never promised.

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Rica Sirbaugh French #IDIC ᐰ @ricadink.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Not really sure how to go about grading this... 😂😳🙈

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Rica Sirbaugh French #IDIC ᐰ @ricadink.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Here's hoping... (Good lord, I *still* love this so freaking much.) 😂

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Rica Sirbaugh French #IDIC ᐰ @ricadink.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

Please share now! Prices increase this Friday. Want more active, effective, equitable, & inclusive #astronomy classrooms? Join our immersive 1-day #education focused Faculty Teaching Institute, 12 Jan, @aasoffice.bsky.social DC meeting w/support from #AAPT, #APS, & #NSF. #AER #PER 🔭🧪 tiny.cc/FTIAAS

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Rica Sirbaugh French #IDIC ᐰ @ricadink.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

Want to create more active, effective, equitable, & inclusivee #astronomy classrooms? Join our immersive 1-day #education-focused Faculty Teaching Institute 12 Jan @aasoffice.bsky.social DC. Sign up when you register (prices ⬆ after 14 Nov). Hope to see you there! #AER #PER tiny.cc/FTIAAS 🔭🧪

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AAS 245: Workshops | American Astronomical Society

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Rica Sirbaugh French #IDIC ᐰ @ricadink.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

Had such a wonderful time last week at the #StarTrekVoyager documentary premiere by 455 Films! Hope everyone at last night's did, too! Very much looking forward to the 21st! 🥰🖖🏼 #StarTrek

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Rica Sirbaugh French #IDIC ᐰ @ricadink.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

I agreed to #teach 3rd semester #calculus-based #physics (vibrations, waves, sound, optics, special relativity, quantum mechanics, & atomic + nuclear physics) in the spring. We do some of it in #astronomy courses, but it's been ~20 years since I've formally taught the rest. 😂😳

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