Australian Academy of Science – Karlie Noon

Gamilaraay woman Karlie Noon was recently appointed to the Australian Academy of Science’s National Committee for Astronomy as their first Indigenous consultant.

Karlie is currently completing her Masters of Astronomy and Astrophysics at ANU and is particularly interested in connecting Astronomy with her Aboriginal heritage.

“The sky is a source of much knowledge about our cultures and about our lands. I am proud to advocate for Indigenous rights and interests in an area that impacts us heavily.”

Read the full interview – https://bit.ly/3uVGYkl