M101 Group: Galaxy Evolution in a Nearby Laboratory
I have focused on the M101 Group since graduate school. Because it is only a few megaparsecs away, this small, isolated galaxy group gives us a detailed look at how spiral galaxies …
The Peculiar "Bulge" of NGC 5474
What is it? Hint: It's not a bulge! (Probably.)
Investigating the Galactic Evolution of M101 with Deep Narrowband Imaging
An invited talk at the University of Toronto to talk about my PhD thesis work with narrowband imaging of M101.
The Wonderful World of Peculiar Galaxies
A talk given to the community of Canton, OH about the history of interacting and peculiar galaxies and all that we know about them.
PhD Thesis: Investigating the Galactic Evolution of M101 with Deep Narrowband Imaging
My PhD thesis defense summarizing the research and work I have done in the last five years as a PhD student in the Astronomy Department.
Becoming Galactic Detectives!
My PhD thesis but for a general audience.
Galactic Dynamics, Bridges, and Tails
A talk given to the Undergraduate Research Society as part of their colloquium Journal Club series to get students exposed to research that might be of interest to them.
Investigating the Oxygen Abundance of the M101 Group with Deep Narrowband Imaging
Presentation of my second thesis project as a colloquium given to the Department of Physics & Astronomy at Oberlin College & Conservatory.