Lisa Will

@dustchick

Astrophysicist, educator, geek. She/her. Professor, Physics/Astronomy, San Diego City College. Resident Astronomer, Fleet Science Center.

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Lisa Will@dustchick· 18d

Today! Ask a bunch of scientists all your questions! #sdcc #sdcc2026

Ad for the Mixer for Science Minded Geeks at Comic-Con.

Lisa Will@dustchick· 18d

Today! STEM in Middle Grade Fiction and the Science of Tom Cruise movies. See you there! #SDCC #SDCC2026

Lisa Will@dustchick· 20d

This evening! Join us to nerd out about science and STAR TREK! #sdcc #sdcc2026

Lisa Will@dustchick· 27d

Hope to see you at Mission Control, an Immersive STEAM Experience at Comic-Con. I'll be at the Astrophysics Station next Thursday from 11AM-3PM. Join us for some interactive science appropriate for all ages. We'll be at the Marriott Marquis Marina, Del Mar Room in the South Tower. #SDCC2026 #SDCC

Lisa Will@dustchick· Jul 4

Your loud fireworks make this dog sad. Do you want to make her sad? Do you really?

Small black and tan terrier Amelia, on all fours, with orange collar on a bed with grey linens, looking slightly to the side.

Lisa Will@dustchick· Jul 4

Today is when we sit with loved ones and read this excerpt from "The Trail of Political Consciousness" by Keris Nemik (ANDOR, 2022), right?

There will be times when the struggle seems impossible. I know this already. Alone, unsure, dwarfed by the scale of the enemy. Remember this. Freedom is a pure idea. It occurs spontaneously and without instruction. Random acts of insurrection are occurring constantly throughout the galaxy. There are whole armies, battalions that have no idea that they've already enlisted in the cause. Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward. And then remember this. The Imperial need for control is so desperate because it is so unnatural. Tyranny requires constant effort. It breaks, it leaks. Authority is brittle. Oppression is the mask of fear. Remember that. And know this, the day will come when all these skirmishes and battles, these moments of defiance will have flooded the banks of the Empire's authority and then there will be one too many. One single thing will break the siege. Remember this. Try.

Lisa Will@dustchick· Jul 3

View from our evening stroll.

Clouds in a twilight sky, with a sandy beach, catamarans in front of Sail Bay

Lisa Will@dustchick· Jun 26

If life was fair, Dozer would have been 16 years old today. We still miss him so much.

Small black and brown terrier pup Dozer, sitting in sunlight on green grass.

Lisa Will@dustchick· Jun 12

They are playing all of Moving Pictures!!!! #Rush

Lisa Will@dustchick· Jun 10

Tonight’s activity.

Banner advertising sold out Rush shows at the Forum.

Lisa Will@dustchick· Jun 6

The semester is finally over, and I’m passed out on the couch with the family.

Black and white pup Winnie leaning against a gray sofa cushion, looking up with sad puppy eyes.

Black and tan pup Amelia, looking up, on a red and black blanket.

Lisa Will@dustchick· May 17

Our pup Amelia is a cartoon character.

Small black and tan terrier Amelia. Seated on a blanketed couch, facing the camera, with a twisted mouth.

Lisa Will@dustchick· May 2

Happy second birthday to this baby puppy girl!

Black and white pup Winnie and her chew toy, side pose looking into camera, on a striped blanket and grey couch.

Lisa Will@dustchick· Apr 30

Sigh. I was sitting there.

View from above of two small dogs taking up entire chaise section of couch.

Front view of two small dogs taking up my chair. Looking cute and cozy, though.

Lisa Will@dustchick· Apr 27

I never get through the ending of SW: REBELS "Trials of the Darksaber" without crying. It initially aired the day after the 2017 inauguration, the day of the first Women's March, and the sight of three powerful men (incl. two Jedi) pledging their loyalty to a young woman packed a punch then and now.

Final scene of SW: Rebels "Trials of the Darksaber" with Sabine (young woman, Mandalorian) standing with three men (one Mandalorian, two Jedi) kneeling at her feet, expressing fealty to her, under a starlit evening sky.

Lisa Will@dustchick· Mar 27

Here to do some #scicomm and relax.

Lisa Will@dustchick· Mar 24

Spent time out in the world with this cutie today.

Small black and tan pup Amelia seated in a boysenberry-colored stroller.

Lisa Will@dustchick· Mar 23

Just another day in these parts.

View of cloudy skies above the Pacific. Calumet Park, San Diego

Cacti in foreground, looking south over Pacific Beach shoreline, San Diego

Lisa Will@dustchick· Mar 21

Also at WonderCon, we'll be discussing Cosmic Call Signs. I'll lead a discussion with aerospace engineers Laine D'Augustine & Sydney Hamilton, VFX supervisor Brian Tatosky, and scientist/artist Robert Hurt exploring the stories behind the names of both real and science fiction spacecraft.

Cosmic Call Signs post with spacecraft on a space background

Saturday March 28, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm
PDT
Room 207
From the fictional Millennium Falcon and Serenity to the real-world Apollo and Galileo, the names given to our spacecraft become iconic. Dr. Lisa Will (astrophysicist) leads a discussion with Dr. Laine D'Augustine (aerospace engineer), Sydney Hamilton (aerospace engineer), Brian Tatosky (VFX supervisor), and Robert Hurt (astronomer) exploring the stories and meaning behind the naming of both real and science fiction spacecraft.

Lisa Will@dustchick· Mar 21

Will you be at WonderCon? Join us for the Science of Disneyland! We'll cover physics, the psychology of play, fandom & Disney adults, the history of witches & magic, and the role of tech & automation in the happiest place on Earth. More info here: wondercon2026.sched.com/event/2Iztn/...

Lisa Will@dustchick· Mar 17

Winnie was a very brave girl at the vet today.

Small black and white pup, sitting between legs (blue jean, brown shoes)

Lisa Will@dustchick· Mar 11

Can I handle two NIN shows in two days in two cities at my age? My students will find out.

Lisa Will@dustchick· Mar 10

I needed this.

Lisa Will@dustchick· Mar 3

Join us at San Diego City College this Thursday, March 5, for information about STARTastro, a great opportunity for transfer students to UCSD and SDSU. This is also your chance to learn about astronomy research at both institutions, as well as enjoy City's newly upgraded planetarium.

Graphic about STARTastro info session being held at San Diego City College, Room S-316, at 4PM on Thur, March 5.

Lisa Will@dustchick· Feb 23

Our pups today.

Black and tan terrier pup Amelia. In her tummy, looking up at camera. On a red and grey plaid blanket, under a grey blanket.

Black and white terrier pup Winnie, holding a red bone in her paws, caught mid yawn.

Lisa Will@dustchick· Feb 21

Look at this face.

Small black and white terrier mix, Winnie, sitting on a couch and blanket, looking up towards the camera.

Lisa Will@dustchick· Feb 13

Sending good thoughts and fuzzy pups your way.

Serious black and white pup Winnie and smaller happy black and tan pup Amelia in a grey car interior.

Lisa Will@dustchick· Feb 6

Troublemakers.

Two small terrier mixes on a couch covered in blankets. Black and white pup Winnie draped over black and tan pup Amelia.

Lisa Will@dustchick· Jan 31

Missing this best little boy on the fifteenth anniversary of his adoption.

Small fuzzy brown terrier mix Dozer, on a colorful quilt with a sock in his mouth.

Lisa Will@dustchick· Jan 8

I took this photo last night before our planetarium shows. This area is usually full of people, even in the early evening. I fear this what the new parking fees for Balboa Park will mean: lower attendance for the museums, restaurants, and other spaces that should be free for public access.