Recently I saw a blog, This Is What A Scientist Looks Like, which posts photos and brief bios of scientists with the aim of challenging the “lab coat” stereotype of scientists. While I haven’t submitted a photo (yet), I thought it might be fun to do a short photo-essay about a day in the life of an astronomer (me) at UVa. I picked a slightly special day, it being our department’s annual formal dinner. But I think the contrast of the morning’s activity (hiking in the snow) makes it a well-rounded depiction!
David hiking up The Priest on the AT in Central Virginia.
The view along the Trail.
Snowing during the hike back down to the cars.
Sweeping my living room in preparation for the post-dinner party.
Getting dressed for the Astronomy Deparment’s annual “Kovalenko Dinner”.
The traditional (and hilarious) post-dinner speech by our department chair, John Hawley.
