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Dec 2023
45m 1s

S05 - Full STEAM Ahead #4 - Karlie Noon

SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE
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Recommended for ages 9+

Karlie Noon is a Gamilaroi astronomer and science communicator. For the last ten years she has been working in promoting Indigenous astronomical knowledge systems and advocating for women in STEM. During this insightful conversation, Karlie shares her story and explains some of the principles of Indigenous Astronomy.


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