Laura Salo

PhD in Astrophysics

Laura Salo is an astrophysics PhD student at the University of Minnesota. She is working with Dr. Pat Kelly in studying the host galaxies of supernovae. Currently, she is examining the nebular emission line patterns of these galaxies to search for differences between galaxies that have hosted multiple Type II-P supernovae and those that have hosted multiple stripped-envelope supernovae. Laura is excited about this DSMMA program and hopes that it will broaden her horizons, letting her explore another area of interest and possibly tie it into her current area of research.

Personal Bio

I am a second year graduate student at the University of Minnesota, where I am working on a PhD in astrophysics. I grew up in central Illinois and attended Hillsdale College for my undergraduate degrees in physics and mathematics. In addition to my academic work at Hillsdale, I also enjoyed playing my violin in the school orchestra, taking private lessons, and teaching numerous private and group violin lessons. Additionally, I enjoy outdoor activities, such as hiking, camping, and horseback riding. I have also always been active in my church, where I currently teach Sunday School and serve on several committees. Of course, I also love astrophysics, and I particularly enjoy observing.