Welcome!
I'm an Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, PA. My research is centered on the evolution of galaxies and quasars at redshifts 2 < z < 3. In particular, I seek to understand "feedback" in galaxy formation: how the lives and deaths of stars shape the evolution of galaxies. My work includes making measurements of the production of elements in forming galaxies, the explosions that blow out gas and halt star-formation, the escape of ionizing photons from galaxies, and the effects of some of the brightest quasars (aka, "active" black holes) on the gas and galaxies around them. Exciting stuff!
How can a black hole be bright? What on Earth (or rather, not on Earth) is a redshift? Find answers to these questions (and more!) on my Research page!
I am also passionate about astronomy education, and I devote much of my time and energy to education and public outreach (EPO). I always enjoy speaking with students (and students-at-heart), so feel free to contact me if you're looking for a visitor for your school.