Colette Salyk
Dr. Salyk teaches courses in planetary science, observational astronomy, and introductory physics. She studies the formation of planets using both ground- and space-based telescopes. In particular, she studies the relationship between protoplanetary disk properties (including chemical composition) and planetary diversity.
Education
- PhD, Planetary Sciences, California Institute of Technology, 2009
- MS, Planetary Sciences, California Institute of Technology, 2005
- BS, Planetary Science, minor in Physics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2003
Teaching Interests
Dr. Salyk teaches courses in planetary science, observational astronomy, and introductory physics.
Research Interests
Dr. Salyk studies the formation of planets using both ground- and space-based telescopes. In particular, she studies the relationship between protoplanetary disk properties (including chemical composition) and planetary diversity.
Research and Academic Interests
Planetary Science; Observational Astronomy
Departments and Programs
Courses
ASTR 101 Solar System Astronomy
ASTR 230 Planetary and Space Science
ASTR 240 Observational Astronomy
ASTR 330 Extrasolar planets and planet formation
Grants, Fellowships, Honors, Awards
Colette Salyk Secures Grants from Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI)
Colette Salyk, Associate Professor of Astronomy, has secured a grant award from the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) in support of her program titled “A DSHARP-MIRI Treasury survey of Chemistry in Planet-forming Regions.” Utilizing the James Webb Space Telescope, Salyk will observe 17 actively forming planetary systems.
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