Towards Characterization of the Type IIP Supernova Progenitor Population: a Statistical Sample of Light Curves from Pan-STARRS1

Aims to characterize Type IIP supernova progenitors by analyzing a statistical sample of light curves obtained from the Pan-STARRS1 survey.

Feb 10, 2015 research, paper

Unsupervised Transient Light Curve Analysis Via Hierarchical Bayesian Inference

Details a statistical method for analyzing transient light curves in astronomy using hierarchical Bayesian inference to model and characterize them.

Jan 29, 2015 research, paper

The Broad-lined SN Ic 2012ap and the Nature of Relativistic Supernovae Lacking a GRB Detection

Analysis of SN 2012ap and the nature of relativistic SNe without GRB detections.

Jan 15, 2015 research, paper

Relativistic Supernovae Have Shorter-lived Central Engines Or More Extended Progenitors: The Case Of SN 2012ap

Investigates central engines/progenitors of relativistic SNe, focusing on SN 2012ap.

Dec 10, 2014 research, paper

Rapidly Evolving And Luminous Transients From PAN-STARRS1

Presents rapidly evolving and luminous transients discovered by Pan-STARRS1.

Sep 18, 2014 research, paper

Core-collapse Supernova Progenitors in the Era of Untargeted Transient Searches

Harvard University Department of Astronomy PhD thesis published 2014.

Jun 6, 2014 research, thesis

Interaction Between The Broad-lined Type Ic Supernova 2012ap And Carriers Of Diffuse Interstellar Bands

Studies the interaction between SN 2012ap and DIB carriers.

Jan 28, 2014 research, paper

A Panchromatic View Of The Restless SN 2009ip Reveals Explosive Ejection Of A Massive Star Envelope

Panchromatic observations of SN 2009ip, revealing massive star envelope ejection.

Dec 10, 2013 research, paper

A New Approach to Developing Interactive Software Modules through Graduate Education

Proposes a novel method for creating interactive software modules as part of graduate-level education, focusing on astronomy examples.

Oct 1, 2013 research, paper

Using Colors to Improve Photometric Metallicity Estimates for Galaxies

Investigates the use of galaxy colors, particularly UV and optical, to enhance the accuracy of photometric metallicity estimations for star-forming galaxies.

Sep 20, 2013 research, paper

Obama's Climate Decision: Congress’ Overwrought Response to European Air Travel Regulations

An article for PolicyLab about the Obama administration's failure to act on climate regulation in the airline industry.

Jul 6, 2013 writing, article

SN 2012au: A Golden Link Between Superluminous Supernovae And Their Lower-luminosity Counterparts

SN 2012au as a link between superluminous SNe and their fainter counterparts.

Jun 12, 2013 research, paper

PS1-12sk is a Peculiar Supernova From a He-rich Progenitor System in a Cluster Environment

Reports the discovery and analysis of PS1-12sk, a peculiar Type Ibn supernova, originating from a helium-rich progenitor in a brightest cluster galaxy environment.

May 1, 2013 research, paper

Multi-wavelength Observations Of Supernova 2011ei: A Radiatively Inefficient Shock Breakout In A Type IIb Supernova

Multi-wavelength study of SN 2011ei, a Type IIb SN with inefficient shock breakout.

Mar 28, 2013 research, paper

Astrobites: Students Making Astrophysics Accessible

A blog post for Scientific American introducing Astrobites.

Jan 30, 2013 writing, article

Astrobites Communicating Science 2013 Workshop

A GradHacker / InsideHigherEd article from 2013 announcing the first ComSciCon conference.

Jan 8, 2013 writing, article

The metallicity profile of M31 from spectroscopy of hundreds of HII regions and PNe

Presents the metallicity profile of the Andromeda galaxy (M31) derived from spectroscopic analysis of a large sample of HII regions and planetary nebulae.

Oct 10, 2012 research, paper

SN 2010ay Is a Luminous and Broad-Lined Type Ic Supernova Within a Low-Metallicity Host Galaxy

Describes SN 2010ay, a bright Type Ic supernova with broad spectral lines, found in a host galaxy with low metallicity, and discusses its implications for GRB progenitors.

Sep 1, 2012 research, paper

Preparing Undergraduates for Research Careers: Using Astrobites in the Classroom

Discusses strategies for preparing undergraduate students for research careers, highlighting the use of Astrobites for integrating current research into educational settings.

Aug 23, 2012 research, paper

The size distributions of nanoscale Fe-Ni-S droplets in Stardust melted grains from comet 81P/Wild 2

Analyzes the size distributions of iron-nickel-sulfur droplets at the nanoscale found in Stardust mission samples from comet 81P/Wild 2, providing insights into cometary formation.

Apr 1, 2012 research, paper