Rothney Astrophysical Observatory
06/01/2026
Meet Ruhee!
Ruhee Janmohamed is an astronomer, researcher, and science educator from Victoria, BC. She holds a degree in Physics and Astronomy from the University of Victoria, where she contributed to research on exoplanets and protostellar outflows. Ruhee has been involved in science communication and outreach since 2017, including running public programs as the Education Leadership Coordinator at the Centre of the Universe, where she created astronomy programming for learners of all ages. She is currently now at the Rothney Astrophysical Observatory as the new Engagement Coordinator! Her passion lies in connecting people to the cosmos through curiosity, wonder, and inclusive science storytelling.
Outside of science education, you can find her in a book, playing the newest RPG game or out in the sun!
Want to learn more about our Sun and how it causes aurorae on Earth?
Abby Melling featured Ruhee Janmohamed, our new engagement coordinator and astronomy educator, on her podcast, Our Planet Earth, apart of , to talk about what is really happening on the ball of plasma in the sky.
Listen to the full podcast here: https://m.soundcloud.com/evolutionpodcastnetwork/when-the-sun-goes-wild-our?si=f4b1a27388b24f1abb4d5e4a2c369eac&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
03/30/2026
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