Katie Mack (she/her)
Career Profiles
Hawking Chair in Cosmology and Science Communication
Let's Talk Space Exploration Resources
Backgrounders
Discover a set of resources to develop background knowledge on the topic of space exploration.
What would happen if a meteor hit Earth?
Hands-on Activities
Explore the effects of asteroid impacts in this hands on activity.
The Life and Death of Stars
STEM Explained
The life and death of stars form the chemical elements that make up Earth, making stars critical to life as we know it.
The Milky Way
STEM Explained
In 2019, scientists discovered that our galaxy, the Milky Way, is not the shape they thought it was. How do astronomers use astronomical distance to understand the shapes of galaxies?
The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence - and How You Can Help!
STEM Explained
When astronomers search for extraterrestrial life, they often have to listen for radio waves coming from deep space. If you’re interested, you can help!
Searching for exoplanets around the star next door
STEM Explained
In planetary science, astronomers have found planets that orbit other stars, just like Earth orbits the Sun. Some of them might even be able to support life.
How can I tell which way is north at night?
Hands-on Activities
Do you like to look at the stars? What can you identify in the night sky? Try finding some important constellations tonight!
What are Cosmic Rays?
Backgrounders
This backgrounder has information about both cosmic & neutron radiation.