Lisa Harvey-Smith
Australian Government's Women in STEM Ambassador
Astronomer, Author & Broadcaster
Lisa Harvey-Smith
Australian Government's Women in STEM Ambassador
Astronomer, Author & Broadcaster
my New Children's book
Under the Stars: Astrophysics for Bedtime Lisa Harvey-Smith, Mel Matthews (illustrator)
Under the Stars: Astrophysics for Bedtime transports curious kids and inquisitive adults on an incredible journey through the night sky. Explore our solar system from the comfort of your cosy bedroom. Find out why the sky is blue. Fly around a black hole and peer inside! Learn why Jupiter has stripes. When astrophysicist Lisa Harvey-Smith isn't looking skyward, she is answering the smart questions of school kids. Her engaging storytelling in this colourfully illustrated book brings the night sky to life, giving amazing new perspectives to young explorers who are always asking, 'Why?'
When Galaxies Collide
You'll never look up at the night sky in the same way
Humans are the only known astronomers in the universe. When we look up at the night sky, we are linked to our ancestors. Away from city lights, we can see what generations of people before us have wondered at and weaved stories around.
But all that will change. The Andromeda Galaxy is rushing towards us at 400,000 kilometres an hour.
When Galaxies Collide will guide you to look at the night sky afresh. It peers 5.86 billion years into the future to consider the fate of Earth and its inhabitants. Will the solution be to live in space without a planet to call home? Will one of the other 100 billion planets spawn life?
Learn how to watch this space.
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About
Astronomer and Australian Government Women in STEM Ambassador
Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith is an award-winning astrophysicist with a talent for making the secrets of the universe accessible to all. She has spent 15 years conducting astrophysics research at universities and research institutes across the world. She was recently appointed to the advisory group to the Australian Space Agency. In 2018, Lisa was appointed as a Professor of Practice at UNSW Sydney and the inaugural Australian Government Women in STEM Ambassador. The Ambassador’s role is to increase the participation of women and girls in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) studies and careers by building visibility and driving change towards gender equity in STEM.
Public Understanding of Science
In November 2018 Lisa toured Australia with her spectacular live event 'When Galaxies Collide', with 10 shows in major venues across the nation. Lisa is a presenter of the popular ABC television show Stargazing Live, author of When Galaxies Collide and a formidable speaker. She has performed in sold-out theatres across Australia with Apollo Moon walking astronauts Buzz Aldrin, Gene Cernan and Charlie Duke.
Her first book: When Galaxies Collide, launched in 2018. Recent speaking events include TEDx Melbourne and a keynote at Sydney Science Festival. For details of Lisa's upcoming live events, see the event calendar below.
Astronomy Distance Learning Course
Are you an amateur astronomer or just fascinated by the night sky? Challenge yourself and learn new skills by taking part in a unique astronomy research course with Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith. Use data from professional telescopes to research the physical properties of our Galaxy. No equipment is needed except a computer with access to the internet. You can start and finish your course whenever you choose, so you have the freedom to study at your own pace. Enter the online store for further details on the course.
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