Dr. Emily Moravec 📡
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Dr. Emily Moravec 📡
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Assistant Scientist at Green Bank Observatory, radio astronomer, studies radio galaxies and galaxy clusters, paragliding pilot, triathlete, traveler.
https://www.emilymoravec.com
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August 5, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Calling American astronomers: I highly recommend participating in the AAS CVD!
🔭 Every year the AAS brings volunteers to DC to advocate for their science and the priorities of the astronomical science community with members of Congress.

Be an advocate and sign up for Congressional Visits Day (CVD) on 14–15 September. Deadline: 5 July by 11:59 pm ET aas.org/applications...
June 25, 2026 at 1:28 PM
Are you a radio astronomer looking for a job? The NSF Green Bank Observatory is seeking a qualified scientist to join the GBT team. 75% functional duties/supporting Observatory services; 25% independent research in your specialty. Apply now: jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/aui/CA...
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May 8, 2026 at 6:05 PM
I really enjoyed attending and presenting my work on comparing radio-AGN to X-ray binaries at BlackHolistic 2026 (blackholesoxford2026.web.ox.ac.uk/scientific-r...) which was held at Oxford, March 23-27, 2026! What a unique and excellent meeting!
April 7, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Do you want to become more proficient in radio astronomy? The NSF NRAO will be hosting the 21st Synthesis Imaging Summer Workshop in Socorro, New Mexico, from May 26th to June 3rd, 2026.

Register and see more details here: whova.com/web/Hs49eW8Z....
21st NRAO Synthesis Imaging Workshop hosted on Whova
May 26 – June 4, 2026, Socorro, NM
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March 5, 2026 at 7:35 PM
The AAS Committee on the Status of Women in Astronomy has kicked off a new networking initiative: the CSWA Cohorts program.
January 30, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Do you know a high school student who is interested in astrophysics? Here is a list of 10 Astrophysics Summer Programs for High School Students! See horizoninspires.com/blog/astroph... for more details.
10 Astrophysics Summer Programs for High School Student...
This blog includes 10 great astrophysics summer programs for high school students, including internships, pre-college programs, and research programs in the field.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Hey astronomy postdoctoral researchers, senior graduate students, and early career researchers, are you interested in expanding your ALMA/radio interferometry expertise and sharing that knowledge with your home (or other) institutions? Apply to be an ALMA Ambassador! science.nrao.edu/facilities/a...
ALMA Ambassadors Program
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October 3, 2025 at 1:12 PM
🔭✨Happy National Woman Astronomers Day! I am grateful for those that came before me and look forward to continuing to contribute to the field. In celebration of this day, here is a picture of a few of the fantastic women I work with at Green Bank Observatory! 🌌 📡
August 1, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Letters to a Pre-Scientist is recruiting STEM pen pal volunteers for the upcoming school year! STEM professionals send and receive 4 rounds of letters throughout a school year with a curious middle school student. prescientist.org/volunteers/
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July 17, 2025 at 11:40 AM
I had a fantastic time at Tracing Cosmic Evolution with Galaxy Clusters V in Sesto, Italy last week! It was really great to connect with others (previous and new colleagues) who are excited about and working in the field of galaxy clusters 🌌
July 13, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Extra Extra: Paper day! 🚨📄 In our recently published paper, Mary Rickel and I and collaborators investigated whether the merging galaxy cluster environment affects the morphology of radio-AGN, and we find that it does!👇Thread. iopscience.iop.org/article/10.3...
The Merging Galaxy Cluster Environment Affects the Morphology of Radio Active Galactic Nuclei - IOPscienceSearchopens in new tab
The Merging Galaxy Cluster Environment Affects the Morphology of Radio Active Galactic Nuclei, Rickel, Mary, Moravec, Emily, Gordon, Yjan A., Hardcastle, Martin J., Pierce, Jonathon C. S., Bilton, Lawrence E., Roberts, Ian D.
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April 21, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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April 17, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Had a great week at #AAS245! Great to attend great talks, make new connections, and reconnect.
January 17, 2025 at 9:48 PM