Dr. Bhairavi Shankar

Welcome! I’m a Space Scientist, Planetary Geologist, public speaker, science communicator, and founder of Indus Space Inc.

Media

CBC Fresh Air

Bhairavi discussed about the public’s fascination with the dwarf planet Pluto on its discovery anniversary and about the New Horizons mission with host Nana aba Duncan!
Featured Woman Entrepreneur

Bhairavi shared her experiences as part of a women-focused entrepreneurship program.
Deciphering Mars

Bhairavi gave a virtual talk about how Mars Exploration has led to many discoveries and continued excitement. This talk was provided for the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada – Toronto Centre.
Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Bhairavi gave an interview with “The Medium”, student newspaper at the University of Toronto – Mississauga about the value in engaging girls in STEM content!
GIS Ambassador Feature

Read this interview feature where Bhairavi describes her love for GIS maps and processes. Interviewed by ESRI Canada
Toronto Organizations Connecting Girls with STEM

Bhairavi shares her reasons starting Indus Space as part of a compilation feature celebrating several Toronto based organizations.
Virtual Star Party

Bhairavi participated with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada – Toronto Centre and the Ontario Science Centre in this virtual event. Description goes here
DDO Grand Opening

In her role as Subcommittee Chairperson at the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada – Toronto Centre, she coordinated the teams initiatives to welcome the general public back to the David Dunlap Observatory in Richmond Hill Ontario.

Image credit: Steve Somerville/Metrolandoes