Past Event Category: Colloquium
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Feb 12Astronomy Colloquium: Prof. Ilse Cleeves
4421 Sterling
Speaker: Prof. Ilse Cleeves Institution: University of Virginia Title: Unlocking Planetary Potential Through Studying Formation Environments Abstract: The last decade of ALMA observations has transformed our view of planet-forming environments in all respects. High-resolution images have revealed a diverse array of structured belts of millimeter-sized dust and a variety of distinct molecular compositions both within …
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Feb 5Astronomy Colloquium: Prof. Harley Katz
4421 Sterling
Speaker: Prof. Harley Katz Institution: University of Chicago Title: The Spectral Revolution at Cosmic Dawn: Interpreting High-Redshift JWST Observations with Next-Generation Models Abstract: JWST has revealed a remarkably diverse population of high-redshift galaxies, reshaping our understanding of early galaxy formation. However, interpreting these spectral data presents a fundamental theoretical challenge. In this talk, I will …
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Jan 29Astronomy Colloquium: Prof. Chris Fragile
4421 Sterling
Speaker: Prof. Chris Fragile Institution: College of Charleston Title: What Are We Learning About Super-Eddington Accretion Disks From Simulations? Abstract: Accretion of gas onto black holes is one of the most important processes shaping our Universe. Understanding extremely high rates of accretion (dubbed `super-Eddington’) is vital to explaining the challenging observation that supermassive black holes …