

Research
Topics covered include the structure of the Universe, stars, planets and exoplanets, meteorites, the Moon and Earth, and origins of the Solar System


Earth as a Planet

Experimental, Observational and Theoretical Astrophysics

Particle and Nuclear Physics, Cosmology and Gravitation

Planetary Exploration and Habitability

Cosmochemistry and Astromaterials

Earth as a Planet

Experimental, Observational and Theoretical Astrophysics

Particle and Nuclear Physics, Cosmology and Gravitation

Planetary Exploration and Habitability
Cosmochemistry and Astromaterials
Earth as a Planet
Experimental, Observational and Theoretical Astrophysics
Particle and Nuclear Physics, Cosmology and Gravitation
Planetary Exploration and Habitability
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My research focused on X-rays from compact objects, such as black holes and neutron stars. I had the opportunity to travel to Antarctica to launch the X-ray polarimeter X-Calibur on a stratospheric balloon. This and all my experiences doing astrophysics at WashU have been made possible by support from the McDonnell Center for the Space Sciences.
― Quin Abarr McDonnell Center Graduate Fellow, PhD 8/27/20