ANNA FREBEL
Astrophysicist, Speaker & Author
ANNA FREBEL
Astrophysicist, Speaker & Author
Speaking & Lectures
Below is a recent list of public (in-person) lectures and talks on a variety of topics such as astronomy, old stars and the formation of the chemical elements, or the importance of mentoring and role modeling, and how to practice good STEM leadership:
2023 // Technology Open Air Festival, Berlin, Germany
2023 // MIT Alumni Club of Boston, Cambridge MA
2023 // Duncan Lecture, Auburn University, Auburg AL
2018 // MIT Secular Society, Cambridge MA
2018 // Cambridge Science Festival, Cambridge MA
2017 // SciTech, Perth , Australia
2017 // NerdNite, Washington DC
2017 // Speaker, March for Science, Boston
2016 // Hayden Planetarium, New York City
2016 // Public Lecture, Clemson University, Clemson SC
2016 // North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, Raleigh NC
If you are looking for a speaker on topics such as astronomy, stars & STEAM leadership, please get in touch here!
Podcasts, Videos & Media
Theatrical & Interactive Media
Pursuit of Discovery:
Lise Meitner & Nuclear Fission
In collaboration with STEM on Stage, I have created, performed and co-written a living history portrayal of physicist Lise Meitner as part of a science talk exploring the origins of nuclear fission in the field of astrophysics. Preview theatrical performances of “Pursuit of Discovery: Lise Meitner & Nuclear Fission” were held at Auburn University, Cambridge Science Festival, SciTech (Perth, Australia), NerdNite (Washington, DC), Girl’s Angle Math club (Cambridge, MA)
POP! Astronomy
Eaten a Mars candy bar lately? Were you thinking about the red planet while taking a bite?
If not, check out our POP! Astronomy educational video series and online
science communications campaign.
It featuring scientific presentations made by undergraduate students at MIT about astronomy terms found in popular consumer items.
Enjoy!
