February 26, 2019

Speaker: Mariska Kriek

Contact Information: mkriek@berkeley.edu

Title: Reconstructing the Formation Histories of Massive Galaxies

Abstract: In past years, large and deep photometric and spectroscopic surveys have significantly advanced our understanding of galaxy growth, from the most active time in the universe (z~2) to the present day. In particular, the evolution in stellar mass, star formation rate, and structure of complete galaxy samples have provided independent and complementary insights into their formation histories. In addition, detailed studies of the properties of individual distant galaxies have led to a better apprehension of the physical processes which govern galaxy growth. Nonetheless, many outstanding questions remain. In this talk I will give an overview of our current picture of galaxy growth over the past 11 billion years, discuss current challenges and outstanding questions, and introduce new and ongoing efforts to further unravel the formation histories of massive galaxies.

Visit Schedule:

Tuesday (26 Feb 2019):


  • 10:30 a.m.: Coffee / Talk Prep

  • 11:00 a.m.: Colloquium

  • 12:15 p.m.: Bahcall Lunch

  • 2:00 p.m.: Peter (036)

  • 2:30 p.m.: Sean Johnson (103)

  • 3:00 p.m.: Renbin Yan (205)

  • 3:30 p.m.: Tea with grad students

  • 4:00 p.m.: Jenny Greene (001)

  • 4:30 p.m.: Neta Bahcall (137)

  • 5:00 p.m.: Goni (009)

  • 5:30 p.m.: Matt (126)

  • 6:00 p.m.: DINNER WITH HOST - meet in Grand Central

Dinner Sign-up (students have priority; 8 MAX) - add your name here:

1. Speaker

2. Faculty host: Matthew Kunz

3. Lachlan

4. Goni

5. Erin F

6. Amy

7. Mackenzie

8. Kris

NO MORE THAN 8 PEOPLE (otherwise it is very difficult to properly interact with the speaker)

special additions: Eve Ostriker & Daniela Huppenkothen & Jenny Greene