Laura-May Abron

  • Astronomer Tornado-Chaser, Griffith Observatory

Laura-May has a multidisciplinary career in astrophysics, music, art, and photography. Currently an astronomer and presenter at Griffith Observatory, Laura-May is also involved in science communication and writing. She even hosts a YouTube and TikTok channel providing astrophysics content to the public!

Sessions

  • How the Sun Paints the Sky: the Science of the Northern Lights

    The northern lights aren’t just beautiful, they are a conversation between the Sun and the Earth. One that can affect human technology. Come discover the incredible science behind one of Earth’s most magical natural phenomena, and how you might observe it, even from Los Angeles. Recommended grade levels: 9th-12th

  • From City to Chile: How to Find the Universe!

    Astronomers go to special places like Chile to find planets, comets and galaxies. Can you do this in a city? What’s happening in Chile? Come learn about the special ingredient that makes all this possible! Recommended grade levels for this talk: 9th-12th