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Dr. Charity Woodrum @charitywoodrum.bsky.social · 1d

Spent my day talking to Congress to #SaveNASAScience with Bill Nye and The Planetary Society

Selfie of 5 humans including author of this post on the far left and Bill Nye “the science guy” in the center

Dr. Charity Woodrum @charitywoodrum.bsky.social · 14d

I’m framing this! It’s a rejection letter. I applied to the astronaut program and was not selected. I’ve never been so proud of a rejection. I didn’t get it, but I was qualified to apply, and I’m proud of that.

Screenshot of an email from NASA addressed to Charity Woodrum. It starts by saying “Thank you for applying for the Astronaut Candidate Program. I regret to inform you that you have northern selected. As you may know, over 8,000 applications…”

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Dr. Charity Woodrum @charitywoodrum.bsky.social · 14d

Yay! Congrats prof!

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Sarah Kendrew @sarahkendrew.bsky.social · 23d

The petition link is in the article - if you’re in the local DMV community you can sign for support!

Karl Galle @karlgalle.bsky.social · 23d

The linked article notes that the union for Goddard Space Flight Center employees has asked for signatures on a petition requesting that this decision be reconsidered and the visitor center kept open: hyattsvillewire.com/2025/09/12/g...

Goddard Visitor Center in Greenbelt to Close in October Hyattsville Wire

NASA has announced it intends to close the Goddard Visitor Center, long a favorite spot for families on the Route 1 corridor.

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Dr. Charity Woodrum @charitywoodrum.bsky.social · 25d

My amateur astronomer friends are my favorite. And yes, y’all can’t shut up haha! I can’t either, so maybe I can blame y’all for that? Some of my favorite public talks have been for amateur astronomy groups.

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Dr. Charity Woodrum @charitywoodrum.bsky.social · 26d

As an undergrad, I learned a lot from amateur astronomers, love amateur astronomy!

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Dr. Charity Woodrum @charitywoodrum.bsky.social · 26d

Yeah, we overlapped for a year there then! I’m sure I’ll be back in Tucson eventually and we should all go have tacos together!

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Dr. Charity Woodrum @charitywoodrum.bsky.social · 26d

Ahh! I wish we had met while I was at the University of Arizona! Thank you for listening ✨

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Dr. Tessa Fisher @tessafisher.bsky.social · 26d

Listened to @radiolab.bsky.social's episode on @charitywoodrum.bsky.social's path to astrophysics, and it reminded me a lot of my wife's trajectory--started out as a veterinarian, got completely emotionally burnt out, went back to school, and is now pursuing a PhD in physics on neutrino physics

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Dr. Charity Woodrum @charitywoodrum.bsky.social · 29d

A shirt in the NASA Goddard gift center. I’m sure it was ordered before his nomination was withdrawn

A blue shirt with the quote “NASA was built to do the near impossible” -Jared Isaacman

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Dr. Charity Woodrum @charitywoodrum.bsky.social · Aug 26

I heard folks are using the “showerhead water pressure” executive order for this

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Dr. Charity Woodrum @charitywoodrum.bsky.social · Aug 13

For the last couple weeks, I’ve been thinking I had something due on August 13th but couldn’t figure it out. I realized it’s the one year anniversary of defending my PhD! Here are some photos with my amazing PhD advisor, Professor Marcia Rieke. She got me a cake and some champagne to celebrate.

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Gabriel Bosslet @gbosslet.bsky.social · Aug 13

Holy crap this was a good @radiolab.bsky.social

Kudos to @lutimestwo.bsky.social and @charitywoodrum.bsky.social

Honestly just loved this storytelling

open.spotify.com/episode/560q...

Galaxy Quenching

Radiolab · Episode

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James Ridgers @pmojames.bsky.social · Aug 8

If you listen to just one podcast episode this week, make it this one. Not only is Dr Woodrum’s story an incredible encouragement to persevere through adversity, but is also a poignant reminder that, even in the darkest places, there is light to be found, literally and metaphorically.

Dr. Charity Woodrum @charitywoodrum.bsky.social · Aug 2

I am honored to be on this week’s episode of Radiolab! The host @lutimestwo.bsky.social gets excited about galaxies with me! We talk about finding light in the darkest places, both for my research and my life. Lulu was so kind talking about my personal life and so intelligent discussing my research.

Galaxy Quenching

In the midst of unthinkable grief, an unthinkable discovery.

radiolab.org

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Peter Gao @planetarygao.bsky.social · Aug 8

Carl Sagan: We’re all stardust

Evil Carl Sagan: We’ll all be stardust

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R. Scott Rogers @arrscott.bsky.social · Aug 8

This is a must-listen podcast episode. Dr. Woodrum’s personal story is devastating and inspiring, yes, but her science is at least as compelling. I’m left in total awe and yearning to learn more about quiescent galaxies and late star formation.

Dr. Charity Woodrum @charitywoodrum.bsky.social · Aug 2

I am honored to be on this week’s episode of Radiolab! The host @lutimestwo.bsky.social gets excited about galaxies with me! We talk about finding light in the darkest places, both for my research and my life. Lulu was so kind talking about my personal life and so intelligent discussing my research.

Galaxy Quenching

In the midst of unthinkable grief, an unthinkable discovery.

radiolab.org

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Augusto Carballido @astroabc.bsky.social · Aug 6

Dr. Woodrum’s story is inspirational. It reminded me why space is worth exploring: love.

Dr. Charity Woodrum @charitywoodrum.bsky.social · Aug 2

I am honored to be on this week’s episode of Radiolab! The host @lutimestwo.bsky.social gets excited about galaxies with me! We talk about finding light in the darkest places, both for my research and my life. Lulu was so kind talking about my personal life and so intelligent discussing my research.

Galaxy Quenching

In the midst of unthinkable grief, an unthinkable discovery.

radiolab.org

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Dr. Amber Straughn (she/her) @astraughnomer.bsky.social · Aug 6

Give this a listen for sure. So grateful to work with Charity at NASA Goddard - she is an incredible scientist and amazing human! ❤️

Dr. Charity Woodrum @charitywoodrum.bsky.social · Aug 2

I am honored to be on this week’s episode of Radiolab! The host @lutimestwo.bsky.social gets excited about galaxies with me! We talk about finding light in the darkest places, both for my research and my life. Lulu was so kind talking about my personal life and so intelligent discussing my research.

Galaxy Quenching

In the midst of unthinkable grief, an unthinkable discovery.

radiolab.org

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Dr. Charity Woodrum @charitywoodrum.bsky.social · Aug 6

Thank you, Sanjana ❤️

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sanjana! @sanjanacurtis.bsky.social · Aug 5

There are some people who are a light in this world. When sad things happen around us or to us, and cynicism starts to creep in, we can look to them and still see the best of humanity. Charity is one of those people. Please give this beautiful radiolab episode a listen ❤️

Dr. Charity Woodrum @charitywoodrum.bsky.social · Aug 2

I am honored to be on this week’s episode of Radiolab! The host @lutimestwo.bsky.social gets excited about galaxies with me! We talk about finding light in the darkest places, both for my research and my life. Lulu was so kind talking about my personal life and so intelligent discussing my research.

Galaxy Quenching

In the midst of unthinkable grief, an unthinkable discovery.

radiolab.org

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🧟‍♂️ Sharin’ Zombies 🧟 @sharonz.bsky.social · Aug 4

This episode was so moving in the most beautiful ways but do have many tissues on hand. Thank you so much Dr. Woodrum for sharing your story.

Dr. Charity Woodrum @charitywoodrum.bsky.social · Aug 2

I am honored to be on this week’s episode of Radiolab! The host @lutimestwo.bsky.social gets excited about galaxies with me! We talk about finding light in the darkest places, both for my research and my life. Lulu was so kind talking about my personal life and so intelligent discussing my research.

Galaxy Quenching

In the midst of unthinkable grief, an unthinkable discovery.

radiolab.org

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Dr. Charity Woodrum @charitywoodrum.bsky.social · Aug 2

I was actually on a long walk yesterday to work off some of the nervousness about the podcast going live. I stopped to give my dog a break and read some messages I received about the episode, similar to this one, and I started publicly crying too. Thank you for listening and for the solidarity 💖

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BONBOM @bbonniecrawfordd.bsky.social · Aug 2

I listened to this episode on my walk through herring run yesterday and was full on sobbing ugly tears when I crossed paths with a guy walking his dog and I had to reassure him I was ok, just listening to a very moving podcast. He was cute about it- said he was about to ask if everything was ok 🥴

Dr. Charity Woodrum @charitywoodrum.bsky.social · Aug 2

I am honored to be on this week’s episode of Radiolab! The host @lutimestwo.bsky.social gets excited about galaxies with me! We talk about finding light in the darkest places, both for my research and my life. Lulu was so kind talking about my personal life and so intelligent discussing my research.

Galaxy Quenching

In the midst of unthinkable grief, an unthinkable discovery.

radiolab.org

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Dr. Charity Woodrum @charitywoodrum.bsky.social · Aug 2

Add her to the list, she’s awesome

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Sarah Kendrew @sarahkendrew.bsky.social · Aug 2

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Dr. Charity Woodrum @charitywoodrum.bsky.social · Aug 2

I am honored to be on this week’s episode of Radiolab! The host @lutimestwo.bsky.social gets excited about galaxies with me! We talk about finding light in the darkest places, both for my research and my life. Lulu was so kind talking about my personal life and so intelligent discussing my research.

Galaxy Quenching

In the midst of unthinkable grief, an unthinkable discovery.

radiolab.org

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