Things I'm working on now, in the descending order of how much time I spend on them:
- PhD in quantum information at the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics— due to finish in 2021/22.
- Freelance work as a science and technology communicator and consultant.
- Steadily increasing German skills.
- Part-time MSc in politics & technology at the Bavarian School of Public Policy.
- Coleading the Science Policy — Communication & Advocacy subgroup at EuroScience — a non-profit grassroots association of researchers in Europe.
- Taking care of pets and plants.
— Deimos, my asthmatic and entirely too energetic cat
— beautiful beetles
— carnivorous plants, which I constantly recommend to everyone - Geocaching — see above. 😉
Things I've consciously put on hiatus:
- Presenting planetarium shows at the ESO Supernova — taking a break due to the pandemic.
- Running Munich Shut Up & Write! meetups — writing sessions and peer support/pressure for any type of writing you can imagine.
Some old stuff:
- Full-time job as a senior consultant at SpaceTec Partners.
— communications consulting and project management in the public sector
— focus on space technologies and cutting-edge intergovernmental projects
— resigned in October 2021 - Technical writing and Tool & Library Qualification podcast at Validas AG — a deep dive into safety standards for software development.
— moderating and producing podcast episodes on a part-time basis
— advising on public relations strategies for the English-speaking market