1. Kirsten Alexandra Banks is an Indigenous Australian astrophysicist and science communicator of the Wiradjuri people, known for her work in promoting mainstream and Aboriginal astronomy.
10 Facts About Kirsten Banks
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Kirsten Banks earned a Bachelor of Science in Physics from the University of New South Wales in 2018, and worked at the Sydney Observatory.
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Kirsten Banks received a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from University of New South Wales in 2018 and started working as an Astronomy Guide at the Sydney Observatory.
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Kirsten Banks then began researching more about Indigenous astronomy, learning about celestial emus that indicate when eggs are available.
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Kirsten Banks wrote, "I kept looking and thinking, and I realised that there was one planet missing".
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Kirsten Banks had been nominated by Brungle Public School student, Kobe Burnes.
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Kirsten Banks has worked as a science communicator and is astronomer in residence on 2SER's weekend breakfast shows and Triple M's Night Shift.
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Kirsten Banks has promoted astrophysics and Indigenous science in the media.
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Kirsten Banks discussed astronomy and the role of planetary movement on ABC News, in July 2019.
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Kirsten Banks is passionate about increasing the representation and prominence of women and girls in science.