Research Projects

Research Projects

Analyzing X-ray Winds

of AGN MCG-6-30-15 using high spectral resolution archival data from Chandra's High Energy Transmission Grating. Advisor: Dr. Anna Ogorzalek
2022 - Present

Distortion Mapping

and other characterization of Hawaii's Keck Telescopes slit viewing camera (SCAM) for the Near Infared Spectrograph (NIRSPEC). P.I. Professor Michael Fitzgerald
March 2019 - August 2021

Galaxy Models

with Trapp/Furlanetto galaxy model code, and reionization prediction with 21cmFast code. P.I. Professor Steven Furlanetto.
September 2020 - Present

Cataclysic Variable

Time-series stellar photometry on a white dwarf’s spin period of an Intermediate Polar Cataclysmic Variable. CUREA Program.
July 2018

Lost Knowledge and Technologies

Literary analysis of the funding problems in astronomy. Poster at HTCC Research Conference, published abstract in 2018 Building Bridges.
Feburary 2017 - March 2018

Outreach Projects

Outreach Projects

Online Science Communicator

using accessible platforms TikTok and YouTube to talk about physics, astronomy, and related topics to the general public.
2022 - Present

Website Design

on the Cosmic Dawn and First Galaxies, for education and access of the general public. Supervisor Professor Steven Furlanetto.
June 2019 - August 2021

Women+ in the Physical Sciences

club supports all genders in the physical sciences and beyond through academic, social, and career workshops and activities.
Feburary 2019 - August 2020

WikiProjects Women Scientists

writes biographies on notable female scientists.
July 2020

Black Hole Board Game

to promote positive and fun associations of traditionally intimidating physics concepts
In progress

Sarcastic Poster Series

to reduce societal 'genius' associations or fixed mindsets around such careers.
Spring 2016

Artistic Background