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A. Messick

Alexander Messick

I am a PhD student in Physics and Astronomy working with Dr. Vivienne Baldassare.

I study active galactic nuclei (AGN) in dwarf galaxies. My research focuses on the detection of AGN in the X-ray, but I also examine light from across the spectrum as well as emission lines to classify these sources.

In my free time, I like to play music (mostly guitar and drums), paint, and play video games.

My full CV can be viewed here: (Link).

Office: Webster Physical Sciences 926
E-mail: alexander.messick@wsu.edu

E. Kimbro

Erin Kimbro

I am currently a PhD Student working with Professor Vivienne Baldassare. I am interested in the formation and growth of active galactic nuclei in dwarf galaxies, specifically, in characterizing the galactic environments of dwarf AGN hosts.

Outside of research I enjoy the outdoors, painting and cooking.

My full CV can be viewed here: (Link).

Office: Webster Physical Sciences 926
E-mail: erin.kimbro@wsu.edu

A. Acosta

Allison E. Acosta

I am a PhD student in Physics and Astronomy working with Dr. Vivienne Baldassare.

My interests include but are not limited to extragalactic research, stellar spectroscopy, and exoplanet discovery. My current research project focuses on using tidal disruption events to weigh black holes using the resulting light curves from tidally disrupted stars.

I graduated from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University with a Bachelors of Science in Astronomy and Astrophysics in 2020. During my undergraduate years, I actively participated in stellar spectroscopy research, particularly focusing on the chemical composition of Sirius A.

My full CV can be viewed here: (Link).

Office: Webster Physical Sciences 926
E-mail: allison.acosta@wsu.edu

E. Wasleske

Erik J. Wasleske

I am a Ph.D. candidate in Physics and Astronomy working with Prof. Vivienne Baldassare.

I’m particularly interested in characterizing the population of black holes in low-mass galaxies to constrain models of black hole formation and growth. My research interests focus around the multi-wavelength observations of active galactic nuclei in dwarf galaxies. Galaxies can exhibit nuclei activity at different wavelengths and in connecting these emissions to host galaxies properties, we can learn more about the structure and formation of these objects.

Outside of research, I enjoy music, playing saxophone and guitar, and watching sports.

My full CV can be viewed here: (Link).

Office: Webster Physical Sciences 926
E-mail: erik.wasleske@wsu.edu