Shanil Virani
Cosmic Engagement Specialist @The Astro Society
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WORK HISTORY
Cosmic Engagement Specialist @The Astro Society
San Francisco, CA, US
Spearheaded innovative, multimedia science engagement initiatives — including social media campaigns, interactive public webinars, and an educational video series that amplify astronomy’s relevance to contemporary challenges like climate change and light pollution.• Authored and submitted high-impact proposals to federal agencies, foundations, and partner institutions, securing support for cutting-edge STEM education programs, VR/AR experiences, and national-scale outreach efforts.• Designed and led interdisciplinary programming that bridges ancient sky traditions with modern cosmology and modern smart telescopes, empowering diverse learners to explore astronomy through cultural, philosophical, and scientific lenses.• Built and implemented ASP’s digital strategy across platforms including Instagram, X, Bluesky, and YouTube — elevating the organization’s public profile and growing its reach with data-informed storytelling and AI-assisted content creation.• Forged meaningful collaborations with educators, museums, and media creators — from creating Slack-based workshop communities to mentoring students and instructors, always with a mission of democratizing access to the cosmos.
EDUCATION
University of Waterloo
B.Sc.
Yale University
M. Phil.
Yale University
M. Sc.
Yale University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD [ABD]
Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute
Toronto-area high school named after Canada's first astronaut in space
University of Waterloo
B.A.
SKILLS
ABOUT SHANIL VIRANI
Shanil Virani is an award-winning astronomer, passionate science educator, and creator of…
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