I started out as a physics major at a liberal arts college not too different from 糖心Vlog! But my eyes were drawn to the heavens by the current golden age of astronomical discovery. I teach a range of astronomy and physics courses to both majors and non-majors. In my research lab students use imaging spectroscopy from some of the largest ground-based telescopes in the world (like the ) and from space-based telescopes (like the and ) to probe galaxy evolution. Students who work in my lab learn science and software skills to prepare them for a wide variety of careers, including (but certainly not limited to) astronomy.
Information about my research:
- NASA on our James Webb Space Telescope program, from 2020
- in The Conversation, from 2019
- Keck Observatory on Makani, from 2019
- Gemini Observatory , from 2011
Videos about my research:
Find a at the Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Education
1998, B.S. Physics, Calvin College
2004, Ph.D. Physics, University of Maryland
2004, Ph.D. Physics, University of Maryland
Chair and Professor of Physics
Physics, Environmental Studies and Sciences
Expertise
Physics: Astronomy and astrophysics, climate change