 Curriculum Vitae
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I am a Ph.D. candidate in the Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences Department at the
University of Colorado at Boulder. My thesis focuses on
the evolution of active galactic nuclei (AGNs)
in clusters of galaxies.
I utilize multiwavelength observations (Chandra X-ray imaging/spectroscopy,
Very Large Array (VLA) radio maps, and
optical imaging/spectroscopy) to understand the nature of these sources within the cluster environment.
Specifically, I am interested in understanding how the energy output of AGN affect their surroundings
and if they alter the physical properties of the intracluster medium.
My scientific interests include AGN in clusters and groups of galaxies, energy feedback mechanisms, radio-loud
sources, multi-wavelength studies, observational astronomy with large and small telescopes, binary stars,
astronomy education research and public outreach. My career goal is to teach at a small liberal arts college
with a strong astronomy research program that is dedicated to training science majors for a broad range of
future careers (e.g. teaching, research, industry, computing, etc).
Prior to starting the PhD program at CU-Boulder, I was a analyst at the
Scripps Institution of Oceanography in the Atmospheric Research Labortory.
I utilized radiative transfer codes to model sunlight through clouds and
aerosols. My other work experiences include teaching astronomy courses
(lecture/lab) at local community colleges, studying search engines for an internet hosting company, and
investigating accretion signatures in binary star systems.
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