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David Dunn
I nominate @astrojenny for a Shorty Award in #science because she keeps me up to date with physics better than anyone.
Francia Riesco
I nominate @astrojenny for a Shorty Award in #science because she is full of information
RackOnInNC
I nominate @astrojenny for a Shorty Award in #science because...it's science...we need more science
Hils Loves Jensen
I nominate @astrojenny for a Shorty Award in #science because women in science are sexy. Smart women doubly so.
Candy Canon Purdy
I nominate @astrojenny for a Shorty Award in #science because she knows her stuff!
Chelle
I nominate @astrojenny for a Shorty Award in #science because... her passion is inspirational
Mish of Texas
I nominate @astrojenny for a Shorty Award in #science because she brings the universe to my screen in 140 characters or less.
Antony Ryan
PLEASE nominate @astrojenny RT Like my tweets? There's still time to nominate me for a #science Shorty Award
Nick Evetts
I nominate @astrojenny for a Shorty Award in #science because her passion is outstanding
Laud B.
I nominate @astrojenny for a Shorty Award in #science because she puts up interesting links, I can never overlook 'em.
Steve Payne
I nominate @astrojenny for a Shorty Award in #science because...She never seems to sleep and her tweets are Suh-weet.
Continent Simian
I nominate @astrojenny for a Shorty Award in #science because she brings me the stars. *sigh*
nigel witcombe
I nominate @astrojenny for a Shorty Award in #science because...of the time&effort she puts in&her informative links
James Spiller
I nominate @astrojenny for a Shorty Award in #science because of her diligence, conscientiousness & interesting links.
Alfredo
@astrojenny is in 5th place for the #science @shortyawards but your votes could put her in the top!
Jonathan Butterworth
I nominate @astrojenny for a Shorty Award in #science because she helped teach me how science works on twitter
Yonas Kidane
I nominate @astrojenny for a Shorty Award in #science because she's the queen of science tweeps
James Harding
I nominate @astrojenny for a Shorty Award in #science because... she is an incredible source of amazing information
Rhys Morgan
I nominate @astrojenny for a Shorty Award in #science because... her tweets and links are always incredibly interesting
Vince Teeter
Done, you're welcome, no extra charge. @astrojenny: Please spare a moment to vote for me in the #science @shortyawards
with Jenny ★
What's your best tweet?
At time of writing I am heading for my 80,000th tweet! When I tweeted the first article I wrote for Urban Times was a proud moment
Share on TwitterWhat are six things you could never do without?
My family, friends, telescopes, iPad, laptop, harp,
How do you use Twitter in your professional life?
I am just trying to get started in science communication. Nobody pays me, yet, but I am hopeful
What's your favorite Twitter app?
HootSuite
Twitter or Facebook?
Twitter
What feature should Twitter add?
3D, sensurround & smellovision tweets!
Who do you wish had a Twitter feed but doesn't?
There are people who don't Tweet??
What are some words or phrases you refuse to shorten for brevity?
No, though I rarely use text speak unless absolutely necessary
Is there someone you want to follow you who doesn't already? If so, who?
@BadAstronomer. He & @ProfBrianCox both inspired me to tweet about science. @ProfBrianCox follows me but so far not Phil : (
Have you ever unfollowed someone? Who and why?
Yes. I don't suffer rudeness or woo merchants gladly
Why should we vote for you?
Because I'm a prolific tweeter who isn't paid to tweet, I do it because I want to share fascinating stuff with whoever wants to listen
Terms you wish would start trending on Twitter right now?
Science, Space, Physics, Astronomy, Moon base, Mars base, Interstellar Mission
Hashtag you created that you wish everyone used?
#wjbwd stood for What Jason Bourne Would Do in any given situation : )
How do you make your tweets unique?
I tweet what sparks my interest. I don't tweet for anyone else
What inspires you to tweet?
Science & the world around me & wanting to share it with as many people as possible
Ever get called out for tweeting too much?
YES! But I don't expect ANYONE to read them all. It's a stream to be dipped into now & then & hopefully you'll find something SHINY
140 characters of advice for a new user?
Tweet about your passions
Who do you admire most for his or her use of Twitter?
@carolynporco because she she tweets about her work with Cassini but still stays her own person with her own opinions
Who is the funniest person on Twitter that you follow?
@GarethAveyard His tweets never fail to make me laugh!
What is one of the biggest misconceptions of Twitter?
That it is all about people tweeting what they had for dinner
Why should people follow you?
Because I am passionate about science and try to keep people up to date with all the latest science news, data & research
Can you name some one-of-a-kind Twitter accounts that you follow?
NASA (all of their accounts) NOBODY does it better!
How do you decide what to tweet?
I scour the web for the latest science stories. If it interests me then I reckon it will interest my friends & followers
Has Twitter changed your life? If yes, how?
Yes! Many friends have been made & many doors opened for me. I now write & broadcast about science, be nice to be paid for that one day!
How will the world change in the next year?
We will really & properly find Earth's twin. A planet of Earth mass orbiting in the habitable zone of a Sun-like star
What are some big Twitter faux pas?
Bugs me when folk retweet someone elses #FF list
What will the world be like 10 years from now?
We will have found evidence of life elsewhere, have a manned base on the Moon & be working on colonising Mars
