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I am always interested in finding new ways to connect with the community, especially through science. Feel free to contact me for speaking requests or for potential opportunities to collaborate.
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The first cohort of Cal-URSA interns and their mentors after their final presentations in December 2021.

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Colors of Nature

Colors of Nature is a program designed by scientists to blend aspects of art and science to engage and retain interest in science among youth. I was an instructor for a week long camp held at the Desert Museum in the summer of 2017 and for two camps in 2018, one at the Desert Museum and one held on Kitt Peak for Tohono O'odham girls.

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NOAO Teen Astronomy Cafe

The Teen Astronomy Cafe is an out-of-school program for high school students that allows them to interact with astronomers working on cutting-edge science. During each cafe, students listen to a presentation, work through a computer activity designed by the speaker, and have conversations about a day in the life of an astronomer. I was an invited speaker during the 2018 and 2019 series.

Astronomy on Tap (AoT)

I have had the pleasure of speaking at two AoT events in 2024. One was for the Salt Lake City chapter while I was a postdoc at the University of Utah, and the other was in September 2024 in Pasadena, CA. If you like science and beer, find an event near you! My talk from Pasadena is here.

INTERVIEWS AND PROFILES

Active Galactic, a student-run group at the University of Arizona's Steward Observatory interviewed me about my research for their Women of Discovery series. 

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The STEAM Squad! featured me in their citizen science workbook curriculum for students in grades 5-7. See Book 2: STEAM Squad Blasts Off, Activity 2.

© 2025 Ekta Patel

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