Lisa from the Saskatchewan Science Centre talks with Dr. Edward Gomez of the Las Cumbres Observatory in Cardiff, Wales about discovering exoplanets!
Dr. Edward Gomez is the Education Director at the Las Cumbres Observatory in Cardiff, Wales.
Fascinated by astronomy since childhood, he realized that he could use math and computers to do fun things with astronomy. A professional astrophysicist, his role with the observatory is to find novel ways to engage the public in astronomy. This has taken the form of creating citizen science projects like Agent Exoplanet, interactive educational web apps like Star in a Box, and online community events like Show Me Stars. The global education hub for LCO is based in Cardiff University where he is an honorary lecturer/adjunct faculty in the School of Physics and Astronomy.
Dr. Gomez provided science advice to the BBC Wales script writing team for several episodes of Doctor Who (during the time of the Tenth Doctor), including The Sontaran Stratagem and The Sarah Jane Adventures. He regularly appears on the BBC radio wales programms Science Cafe and the Eleri Sion Show. He has served as guest judge for the national Debating Matters competition. Currently he is working at how to make a global telescope network accessible to the general public and what tools are needed to make the most of their potential. He is particularly concerned with using the power of astronomical images to inspire people who would not normally be interested in science.
Learn more about Dr. Gomez here.
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