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2020 Members!
Julia Falcone (She/Her/Hers) since May 2016, with what was formally known as the MOONJAM Collaboration
Graduate Student in Astronomy at Georgia State University
Contact: falcone@astro.gsu.edu
My research website
BS in Astronomy from Case Western Reserve University, May 2020
Secondary Major in Physics from Case Western Reserve University, May 2020
Past research: Dark matter abundances in galaxies, the Baryonic Tully-Fisher Relation, stellar abundance trends in the Gaia catalog
Current research: Studying the effects of active galactic nuclei (AGN) outflows in star-forming hosts such as NGC 3227
Spencer Greenfield (He/Him/His) since June 2020
Undergraduate at Yale College and a prospective Physics, Int. major. I've been a member of Y/Dim since 2019.
Contact: spencer.greenfield@yale.edu
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/spencer-greenfield-05807a1b4
I joined the collaboration studying E+As. My work evolved to focus on interacting E+A galaxies, given that merging is thought to be a possible catalyst for galaxy quenching. My poster on the topic for AAS 237, written with Maya Joyce, also in the collaboration, can be found under the "Research" tab above!
I have work experience as an engineering assistant to the chief scientist in an engineering company, focusing on internal R&D and quality control.
I also enjoy playing music, baking, and a good old board game on the side!
Maya Joyce
Nicole Kerrison (She/Her) since May 2017
Undergraduate Student in Planetary Science at the University of Arizona
Contact: nicolekerrison [at] email [dot] arizona [dot] edu
Current Research: Since 2019, I have been studying galactic outflows as a function of galaxy class and environment with Dr. Ann Zabludoff.
Allen Liu since May 2016, with what was formally known as the MOONJAM Collaboration
I participated in the earlier MOONJAM collaboration from 2016, as well as Y/dim when the collaboration formed in 2020! I also graduated with an A.B in math from Harvard in 2020.
Contact: allen_liu@alumni.harvard.edu
Honors thesis: https://www.math.harvard.edu/media/AllenLiuTheStarsAboveUsThesis.pdf
In addition to my work studying E+As, I also run an educational channel Signore Galilei on YouTube. Check it out below!
Mariarosa Marinelli
William Ostling (He/Him) since July 2020
High school student at Collegiate School
Contact: williambostling@gmail.com
My website
Current research: Analysing eight blue E+A galaxy candidates in the Coma cluster to further understand the quenching process.
Rafid Quayum (He/Him/His) since December 2019
Undergraduate student at Harvard College interested in studying astrophysics.
Contact: rquayum@college.harvard.edu
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafid-quayum-63abb2204/
I was one of the organizers of the Y/Dim Research Collaboration project studying the presence of E+A galaxies in various clusters, which I started working on in my junior year of high school! My work now specifically studies the presence of E+A galaxy candidates located in the Leo Cluster, for which I won the Chambliss Astronomy Achievement Undergraduate Honorable Mention during the 237th American Astronomical Society Meeting.
At Harvard, I plan on pursuing a bachelor's degree in the physical sciences or engineering, and I am also a part of a few clubs including the Harvard Astronomical Society where I recently learned how to operate an on-campus observatory! Outside of school and astronomy, I enjoy going on hikes and reading.
Rosemary Williams (She/Her/Hers) since June 2020
Contact: williros@oregonstate.edu
BSc in Physics from Oregon State University Honors College 2017-2021
Has done research on, and written an undergraduate thesis about, spiral E+As in the Hercules supercluster. Interested in galaxies, galaxy evolution, and cosmology, and hopes to weave science communication and STEM outreach into her future work.
Serena Wurmser (she/her/hers) since May 2019
Contact: swurmser@college.harvard.edu
Anticipated A.B. in Astrophysics and Earth & Planetary Sciences, Harvard College (May 2023)
Has done research with Y/Dim on E+As in nearby clusters, with a particular focus on the Coma and Virgo Clusters. Presented on E+A galaxies at AAS 235 and AAS 237, and published a research note on the distribution of E+A galaxies in the Virgo Cluster. Outside of astrophysics, I am passionate about education/interpretation in the outdoors, and always love a good mug of tea :).
2021 Members!
Eric Ludwig since May 2021
Undergraduate Student in Physics with a focus in Astronomy at College of Staten Island
Contact: ericlud416@gmail.com
Current Research: Acquire data from SDSS to measure the concentration of E+A galaxies within the Coma Cluster, which is then used to make multi-wavelength comparisons with X-ray data of the Coma Cluster.
Sam Pakravan
Victoria Paukova (she/her) since May 2021
Currently pursuing a BS in Physics and Math at Macaulay Honor's College at the College of Staten Island
Contact: victoria.paukova@macaulay.cuny.edu
So far, my research has focused on identifying and analyzing E+A galaxy candidates' spectra within the Coma Cluster using the Sloan Digital Sky Survey. Currently, I am expanding my skills in using MaNGA data for a more in-depth analysis of these galaxies. At my college, I work as a math and physics tutor and am the Vice President of the Physics and Astronomy club. In addition to research, I am hoping my future work involves science communication and education.
Abhina Premachandran (She/her) Since May 2021
BS in Physics and Mathematics from College of Staten Island, City University of New York, January 2022
contact: abhinapchandran@gmail.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/abhina-premachandran-2099a01b4
My research along with three other members focus on finding E+A candidates in a 10 sq degree region around the two giant elliptical galaxies at the center of the Coma cluster using the SDSS Skyserver. We are graphically analyzing our obtained result with the x-ray map of the coma cluster to arrive at possible causes for the observed pattern of E+A candidates.
Sophia Warren
I am currently a high school senior. I recently submitted a paper entitled “E+A Galaxy Candidates in and around the Perseus Cluster, Abell 2162, and Abell 2063” to the Regeneron Science Talent Search. I am planning on majoring in engineering next year and will be continuing astronomy research.
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