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Colette Salyk Assistant Professor of Astronomy

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.

  • BS, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; MS, PhD, California Institute of Technology.
  • At Vassar since 2015

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Research and Academic Interests

  • Planetary Science
  • Observational Astronomy

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Exoplanets, Neandertals and other cool stuff

For nine weeks this summer, Vassar students and faculty engaged in independent research projects under the auspices of the Undergraduate Research Summer Institute.

The August 21 Eclipse

On August 21, 2017, North America was the site of an eclipse of the Sun, the first in our hemisphere since 1979. Assistant Professor of Astronomy Colette Salyk answered a few questions about the eclipse and how to prepare for it.

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Photo: Karl Rabe / Vassar College

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.

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