Qiana Hunt

Newly-minted Astro PhD, X-ray explorer. I follow to learn. (She/her)

[Qiana Hunt @QosmicQi]

These days I only sign in to share art. Here's my latest on my art account. If things go according to plan, you may be seeing more of me around here 😉

[Qosmic Qii @QosmicQiQreates]

Finally finished the second piece of a long-term project I've been working on. I started shortly after the launch of JWST, then put it off for a couple of years, but now I hope to get back into it. 4+ more to go!

[Black In Astro ™ @BlackInAstro]

Don’t forget to cast your vote for your favourite art piece! Voting closes at 12pm EDT today

[Qiana Hunt @QosmicQi]

@CapricePhillips Thank you! 😊

[Qiana Hunt @QosmicQi]

I'm back to drop some new art for Black in Astro Week! Check out the contestants in this thread.

[Black In Astro ™ @BlackInAstro]

This piece from Qiana @QosmicQi, "Ascension," is a celebration of personal triumph.

“I play with the themes of creation and self-determination, inspired by my journey through grad school.”

[Seven Rasmussen @toomanyspectra]

22 months, 66,700 words, 1,000+ citations, and one career change later…

✨ LIFE IN SEVEN NUMBERS: A JOURNEY INTO ASTROBIOLOGY AND THE DRAKE EQUATION 🌎

is finally a real, complete, 265-page book. Astrobiology at the grade school level—coming to a bookstore near you Dec. 2024

[Dr./Prof. Renée Hložek @reneehlozek]

Does anyone have ideas about the possibility of advising remote PhD students? Asking for a friend…

[Qiana Hunt @QosmicQi]

@toomanyspectra Yesssss

[Qiana Hunt @QosmicQi]

@toomanyspectra Please do it!

[Grad Employees' Org UMich @geo3550]

It’s that time of year again! As apartments turn over in Ann Arbor, many tenants are undoubtedly facing a problem: how to pry our damage deposits out of our landlord's greedy hands. Fortunately, you have more rights than you think! Learn how from this thread. 1/10
#TenantsRights

[Black In Astro ™ @BlackInAstro]

Applications open for the Virgin Galactic Black Leaders in Aerospace Scholarship and Training (BLAST) Program - $5,000 scholarships to Black/African American undergrads pursuing STEM degrees with a focus on aerospace!

Deadline - August 22nd! Apply! 📣📣

https://t.co/xw0BkFpzqd

[Eli Savit @EliNSavit]

🚨This is HUGE. Here’s the story.🚨

In ‘18, Michiganders collected enough signatures to put on the ballot an initiative to raise minimum wage & provide paid sick leave.

As is its right, the Legislature “adopted” that initiative as law before voters could vote on it. BUT…/1

[Dr. Tanya Harrison @tanyaofmars]

Release #2: The first spectrum of an exoplanet atmosphere in the IR from #JWST, named WASP-96b. There's water, clouds, and hazes in the atmosphere! #UnfoldTheUniverse

#UnfoldTheUniverse

[Qiana Hunt @QosmicQi]

@toomanyspectra I'll be there in less than a week, but I presume you'll be gone by then 😅

[☄️Ashley🔭Lindalía☄️ @That_Astro_Chic]

It's happening right now!!!

[Qiana Hunt @QosmicQi]

@BlackInAstro Thank you! 😊

[Qiana Hunt @QosmicQi]

Popping back on Twitter for a second to share the release of my newest paper. Thank you @eblur27 for the shout out!

[Qiana Hunt @QosmicQi]

Hey everyone, I have some sad news. On 12/27, I had to put down my beloved Liam. His health had deteriorated suddenly, and the vet discovered he was diabetic and suffering severe complications. He was the bravest, stubbornest, cuddliest cat I've ever known, and I miss him dearly.

[Black In Astro ™ @BlackInAstro]

This is not a drill! Deadline to register is tomorrow! Register to present your research for the chance to win a cash prize!

🥇1st place - US$600
🥈2nd place - US$400
🥉3rd place - US$200