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Brianne Angell is the Social Media Specialist for the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) and Green Bank Observatory (GBO). She leads content creation and strategy across NRAO and GBO social media platforms, helping connect global audiences to groundbreaking radio astronomy. Brianne earned her Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations from The University of Akron (Akron, Ohio). With prior experience in higher education and non-profit organizations, she brings a versatile approach to digital storytelling and community management. She is passionate about making complex science accessible and engaging to the layperson.

NSF NRAO EPO Team Joins Global Astronomy Communicators at CAP2026

Posted on July 17, 2026July 17, 2026 | By Brianne Angell

Seven members of the Education and Public Outreach (EPO) team of the U.S. National Science Foundation National Radio Astronomy…

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