BP Blakley
they/them | PhD Student in Planetary Science at Johns Hopkins University (JHU) | Curriculum Vitae
In the Hörst laboratory at JHU, I simulate and study organic and cryogenic radiation products in planetary atmospheres and surfaces. My research has implications for the origin(s) of life in our Solar System.
Selected Publications & Presentations
Projects
Guide to Becoming a Planetary Scientist
A Crowdsourced Resource for Students and Early Career Scientists . The Guide is an open-source document with career advice and guidance for aspiring planetary scientists from undergrads to post-doctoral scholars.
Science Zine Workshop
Combining my background in visual narratives with science communication, I run a workshop for scientists on how to make single-topic, self-published zines (pronounced “zeen”) made for public consumption, which can be distributed for free at local bookstores. Participants learn how to distill their research into an approachable story, using accessible language for a broad audience, and how to use imagery to convey complex ideas.
Science Advocacy
As a member of The Planetary Society, I advocate for planetary science funding and science-based policy. I’ve met with elected representatives in D.C. and at their local offices. If you’re interested in talking to your representatives about funding for NASA, NSF, NIH, DOE, or any other federal funding body—or any issue that is important to you—but you don’t know how to get started, feel free to contact me. Interacting with your elected officials is an important part of democracy, and doesn’t need to be scary. It can even be a lot of fun!
Open Source Software
As a past participant and TA for Code/Astro, I’m committed to releasing any software that I write as a well-documented open-source project. See my past projects on Github.