Jennifer Sieben (Ph.D. 2022) Lands Job with Physics Today
We recently heard from one of our recent alumni, Jennifer Sieben (Ph.D. 2022), on her good news of securing a job with Physics Today.
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Remembering Alumnus John Reynolds
One of our favorite Indiana Hoosiers, John Reynolds, passed away in December.
IU Alumnus Zolt Levay (B.S. 1975) and the Comet Kohoutek
Many of our alumni likely remember the hyperbolic comet Kohoutek, which got a lot of attention back in the mid-1970’s, 50 years ago. Kohoutek (aka C/1973 E1) was predicted to be very bright near perihelion, but like so many others, never quite reached its full potential.
Catharine Garmany (BS 1966) Elected as a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
Congratulations to Catharine Garmany (B.S. Astrophysics, 1966) on her election as a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Katy is a Scientist Emerita at NSF’s NOIRLab and was elected for “distinguished contribution to the study of massive stars, and exemplary astronomical outreach to underserved communities.” She is one of 11 astronomers honored in 2022 by the AAAS.
Madison Smith (Ph.D. 2022) Lands Job with the Environmental Laboratory
We recently heard from one of our recent alumni, Madison Smith (Ph.D. 2022), on her good news of landing a job with the Environmental Lab at the US Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC).
Ryan Lambert (Ph.D. 2021) Visits Oman to Work with Local Students and Teachers
On Sept. 20th the asteroid Didymos was predicted to occult a star. The resulting shadow would trace a path across the Earth and was predicted to be visible in a very narrow slice of the United Arab Emirates and Oman.
Jude Gussman (BS 2022) Luddy School's Commencement Address
Astronomy alumnus Jude Gussman (BS 2022) presented the student perspective at the Luddy School’s Commencement ceremony.
Zack Maas Joins IU Astronomy's Faculty
IU alumnus Zack Maas (Ph.D. 2020) has joined the IU Astronomy Department as the new Visiting Assistant Professor
William Bowman Successfully Defends Ph.D. Dissertation
IU alumnus William Bowman (B.S. 2014) has successfully defended his Ph.D. dissertation at Penn State University, studying with Dr. Robin Ciardullo and Dr. Joel Leja.
Alumnus Bryce Cousins Recieves a 2022 NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
Congratulations to alumnus Bryce Cousins (B.S. 2019), who is receiving a 2022 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship beginning this fall.
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