Interview with… Pedro Russo, Coordinator of the International Year of Astronomy 2009
Though I think he needs no introduction, Pedro Russo was the Global Coordinator for the International Year of Astronomy 2009. Below you can find his bio for more details on his impressive experience in outreach and science communication. I’ve met Pedro during IYA2009 initially by e-mails about the many activities that happened that year. I … Continue reading
How to Media Relate
Talking to the media about a particular expertise or passion might seem easy, but not knowing certain details of the media interaction process often prevents science communicators from sharing their knowledge and expressing their enthusiasm to journalists and, through them, to their final audience, the public. My first article in Communicating Astronomy with the Public … Continue reading
10 Reasons Why Your Science Center Should Open a Twitter Account
The other day I was talking with Edward Mather from ESERO, the European Space Education Resource Office – and among the topics that came up, was the question if opening a Twitter account is worthwhile, along with other several questions regarding this social media channel. I added some more questions of my own and compile … Continue reading









