Archive for the ‘Announcements’ Category
AFM SkyGuide Appointed Committee Chair
Saturday, March 24th, 2012
One of Astronomy.FM’s own SkyGuides – John Schroer of Friday night’s Event^Horizon – has been appointed Planetarium Committee Chair of the Astronomy Foundation. John’s enthusiasm for outreach and his planetarium experience with the Detroit Science Center make him a fine choice for the position. Congratulations to the Astronomy Foundation and Kudos to John! (Read more about John and the new appointment, here.)
AFM*Radio Announces New Program!
Monday, February 27th, 2012
Astronomy.FM is proud to announce the debut of our newest weekly program, Western Worlds, on Monday, February 27, at 10pm EST!*
Produced by Western University’s Centre for Planetary Science and Exploration (CPSX), Western Worlds will feature weekly interviews and round-table discussions in a focused examination of the latest news in planetary exploration. On Monday’s premiere episode, How Lucky We Are, co-host Raymond Francis will visit with Planetary Geologist and CPSX Acting Director, Gordon Osinski, for a discussion on asteroids and impacts! The interview will be followed by a round-table discussion with co-hosts Raymond Francis, Alyssa Gilbert, and John Moores.
Western Worlds is hosted by CPSX post-doctoral fellow, Dr. John Moores, and is co-produced by CPSX Outreach Coordinator, Dr. Alyssa Gilbert, and Astronomy.FM’s Program Director, Dr. Michael Foerster.
*Monday 7pm PST / Tuesday 0300 GMT
AFM Welcomes New Team Member!
Monday, February 6th, 2012
Astronomy.FM is pleased to announce the addition of John Moran (aka @JohnMantra) to our Social Media Team. John, who is from the United Kingdom, will serve as one of our three FaceBook Managers. You can read more about John on our Social Media Team page, here.
Welcome, John – we are thrilled to have you on the team!
Thank You for Your Support!
Sunday, February 5th, 2012
THANK YOU to everyone who supported our 2012 Fundraiser. Whether you donated funds or spread the word, your efforts are exactly what will keep us on the air for another year, and we appreciate that more than words can express. Moving forward, we will continue to grow AFM*Radio, bringing you even more programs, continued website development, and greater communication. Together, with your support and our team, we are sharing the wonders of the Universe all around the world – and that is a beautiful thing!
Welcome to Spaceflight Observer!
Saturday, February 4th, 2012
Astronomy.FM is proud to announce the addition of Spaceflight Observer, a brand new program by Gene Mikulka, to our lineup. Watch our daily schedule and twitter for upcoming broadcast times!
AFM Welcomes New SkyGuide!
Monday, December 19th, 2011
Astronomy.FM welcomes Jenny Winder (@astrojenny) to the AFM SkyGuide team, as the newest member of the Under British Skies crew. Jenny is an amateur astronomer, a music lover, a bookworm, and a science writer for Urban Times. You can hear her, here, every third Sunday of the month, at 2000 GMT / 3pm EST!
