PAREDS Senior Director and co-Founder (she/her)

Laura is a professor in MSU's Department of Physics & Astronomy, where she researches high-energy astronomical explosions like novae and supernovae. In addition to leading PAREDS, she runs the MSU Observatory, with initiatives to engage large numbers of undergrads in hands-on research and public outreach/education.

You can reach Laura via email at chomiuk <AT> pa.msu.edu

PAREDS Junior Director (they/them)

Rebecca is a graduate student in the Astrophysics Ph.D. program at MSU, where they study neutron stars across the electromagnetic spectrum. 

You can reach Rebecca at rkyer <AT> msu.edu

PAREDS and GeoREDS Junior Director (she/her)

Emily is a graduate student earning a dual Ph.D. in Astrophysics and Computational Math, Science and Engineering. She studies the formation of terrestrial planets.

You can reach Emily at elizon17 <AT> msu.edu

PAREDS Junior Director (she/her)

Bella is a graduate student in the Astrophysics Ph.D. program at MSU, where she studies nova eruptions using radio telescopes. 

You can reach Bella at molinai1 <AT> msu.edu

PAREDS Co-Founder and Advisor (he/him)

Jay is a professor in MSU's Department of Physics & Astronomy, where he searches for and studies neutron stars and black holes, in addition to being Associate Chair for astronomy and director of the astrophysics graduate program.

You can reach Jay via email at strader <AT> pa.msu.edu

GeoREDS Founder and PAREDS Advisor (he/him)

Seth is a professor in MSU's Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, where he studies the formation of our Solar System and planetary systems around other stars. He founded a sister program to PAREDS, GeoREDS, which provides research experiences to Drew Scholars in the geosciences.

You can reach Seth via email at seth <AT> msu.edu