Research Areas and Opportunities
Research in the Astronomy Department is centered around ground-based observational astronomy, computer simulations of dynamical and hydrodynamical motions in astronomical objects, and investigation of dark matter and dark energy. Within these broad categories can be found studies of the origin of the light elements using stellar spectroscopy, studies of globular clusters and compact objects in these clusters, and observational tests of galaxy evolution.
Current Research Areas
- Stellar and Galaxy Dynamics
- Stellar Chemical Abundances
- Galaxy Formation and Evolution
- Exoplanets and their Stellar Hosts
Undergraduate Research Opportunities and Funding
- IU STARS in the College of Arts and Sciences and Stars in Astronomy
- Programs and funding from the Office of Undergraduate Research (note the work study opportunity!)
- Research funding from the Hutton Honors College
- Summer REU Programs
- Departmental Honors Research
