Jordan Eagle
Hello, everyone! My name is Jordan Eagle and I am a physics PhD candidate from Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina. I have been working on my PhD thesis as a predoctoral fellow right here at the Center for Astrophysics! I work with Dr. Daniel Castro and together we hunt some of the most powerful environments in our Galaxies, which are mostly remnants of massive stars after they end their life in a monstrous explosion. In particular, I study lightwaves that carry the highest energy -- gamma-rays! I study objects in our Galaxy responsible for producing this very high energy light and most of them turn out to be supernova remnants or pulsar wind nebulae. Both of these objects result from a supernova explosion and inject relativistic particles into their surroundings for at least tens of thousands of years!
An image from one of Jordan's blogs explaining her research.
About Jordan's Cosmic Creations
I have always prioritized outreach while pursuing a career in science. I find it hugely important to discuss openly and often with the general public what our research is, why it is important, and how anyone can participate, too! I aim to explain plainly my research and results and share tips and tricks for overcoming common insecurities as a young researcher in my field.