Amy Smock
Dept of Astronomy & Steward Observatory, University of Arizona
Research Focus
About Amy
I am a graduate student studying the galactic dynamics of disk galaxies. I create simulations to inform theories of spiral arm evolution, which I compare with observational data. I am also interested in galactic bar evolution, chaotic dynamical systems, and coding hybrid tracer particle and n-body simulations. I enjoy stargazing, swimming, hiking with my dog, playing board games and D&D, and reading/writing fantasy and sci-fi.
Honors
2022 - NASA ADAP Grant - University of Arizona
2020 - Doris Sill Carland Excellence in Teaching Award - Bryn Mawr College
2018 - Dr. Michael F. Martens Award - West Chester University of PA
Education
Ph.D.
Astronomy and Astrophysics (In Progress), University of Arizona
Master's
Physics (Master’s Equivalent), Bryn Mawr College, 05/2022
Bachelor's
Physics, West Chester University of Pennsylvania, 05/2018
West Chester University of Pennsylvania, 05/2018
