Prepping for Comic Con and Attempting to Predict the Artemis III Crew
What I did as a science communicator in June and STEAM opportunities you should know about
June was the calm before the storm. My last month without work travel for a while. July I’ll be in California for a bunch of work and then it’s off the sea again in August. So this month was all about setting the ground work for what’s to come.
What did I do in June working as a full-time science communicator?
🚀 I made two longform videos for YouTube this month, both focused on predicting the crew Artemis III. This was a lot of work because I really wanted to provide the research on how I came to these predictions. Its been a big goal of mine to make more time for YouTube videos and I was happy to see these were both received well! You can watch one below.
🤳 Continued making some short form videos for my own platforms as well. My best performing videos this month were related to Artemis III and today’s NASA spacewalk.
🦸♀️ I put a lot of effort into planning for San Diego Comic Con. I’m doing an experiment trying to treat this year’s comic con trip more like a business trip, focusing more on networking and business opportunities. So I sent a lot of reach out emails and worked on a new Ms. Frizzle cosplay I’m super excited about.
🎞️ I made and posted 1 sponsored video this month, this time in partnership with a space subscription box, GalaxyBox. I tried to make it a good mix of educational and promotional. I also signed on for one sponsored video next month.
🌕 Continued my ongoing social media work with Astrolab. It was a calmer month after some big news for them in recent months as we regrouped and did some longer term planning.
⚙️ A video I made for the USA Science and Engineering Festival on mechanical engineering jobs posted this month.
🔭 Participated in an interview for a PhD student writing a dissertation on science communication on Instagram.
✍️ Applied for a bunch of small programs and grants. Here’s hoping something comes out of the applications!
🎥 Created 1 new social media video for CBS Mission Unstoppable.
🥇 Was excited for ASME (The American Society of Mechanical Engineers) to select me for their 2026 Mechanical Engineering Watchlist! When you work for yourself there’s a lot less award opportunities, so it was super great to get this recognition. You can read their full article on me here.
🛫 I also took a small amount of time off for 2 family trips, one to a wedding where I did sport some space fashion!
10 STEAM Opportunities You Should Know About
Lots of scicomm jobs this month!
Have a class or organization that would like to talk with me while I’m at sea aboard E/V Nautilus August 20-September 18? Sign ups for ship to shores are now open!
The lunar rover company I work with, Astrolab, is looking for a Marketing Manager.
Scripps Oceanography is hiring a part time science writer!
Space company Vast is looking for a Communications Manager in Long Beach.
The Association of Science Communicators is hiring a part-time coordinator for the SCIENCE TALK '27 conference.
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is hiring a Senior Communications Specialist for the Earth for Life (EFL) team.
The Federation of American Scientists is hiring a Senior Advisor for Strategic Science Communications. (Part-time, 6 month contract, remote).
The Transmitter is looking for a Science Reporting Intern for fall 2026 in New York.
You all know I also love pinball, so I have to share this super unique pinball engineering job. American Pinball is hiring a Junior Pinball Designer!
Ever wanted to see NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab up close? They’ll be hosting an open house in October! Tickets will be available in August and will go fast.
Thanks for reading. See you all next month here and on social media in the meantime.
Erin 👩🚀
@erinwinick