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NASA-funded student revolutionizes galaxy detection

January 30, 2025 by Morgan E. Tinin

Yashasvi Moon with her research poster

How did Yashasvi Moon, a senior physics student at Missouri State University, identify 9,548 galaxies without looking into a single telescope?  She trained machine learning (ML) models to identify specific galaxies on their own.  The American Astronomical Society recently published her research on finding quiescent Balmer-strong (QBS) galaxies.  Combining three … [Read more...] about NASA-funded student revolutionizes galaxy detection

Filed Under: Physics Astronomy and Materials Science Tagged With: Physics Astronomy and Materials Science, Student Success, Yashasvi Moon

Get ready for the upcoming total solar eclipse

April 1, 2024 by

We’re one week away from the next total solar eclipse on April 8.  If you miss it, the next one that can be seen from the United States is in 2044.   People all over the world anticipate this rare astronomical event, marking their calendars and making plans to witness the solar eclipse firsthand. Whether they’re seasoned astronomers or casual observers, the prospect of seeing … [Read more...] about Get ready for the upcoming total solar eclipse

Filed Under: CNAS, Physics Astronomy and Materials Science

Inspiring women in physics

March 8, 2024 by Ethan M. Danner

MSU students standing together at the conference

While men still outnumber women majoring in most science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields in college, the number of women pursuing STEM degrees is increasing.  Rachel Lee, Simarpreet Girn, Yashasvi Moon, Jessica Fink and Stephanie Collins from the department of physics, astronomy and materials science attended the APS (American Physical Society) Conferences … [Read more...] about Inspiring women in physics

Filed Under: CNAS students, Physics Astronomy and Materials Science Tagged With: Physics Astronomy and Materials Science, Research, Students

Exploring the unknown

February 21, 2024 by Ethan M. Danner

Dr. Morrison and her students outside the American Astronomical Society conference.

There are more than 5,500 confirmed planets around other stars. How should we make sense of these newly discovered worlds?  Four Missouri State University students are trying to uncover more about the universe through their research on planets.  The students, who are majors in the department of physics, astronomy and materials science (PAMS) at MSU, recently presented … [Read more...] about Exploring the unknown

Filed Under: Physics Astronomy and Materials Science Tagged With: Physics Astronomy and Materials Science, Research, Sarah Morrison, Students

A summer of learning 

September 27, 2023 by Strategic Communication

Summers can be spent taking a break from school.   Or, alternatively, learning new things and gaining professional experience.   Missouri State University students in various disciplines of the physics, astronomy and materials science (PAMS) department had memorable summers through sponsored internships.   “I’m very happy our students had opportunities to learn and … [Read more...] about A summer of learning 

Filed Under: CNAS students, Physics Astronomy and Materials Science Tagged With: Physics Astronomy and Materials Science, Research

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