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
Contact
- Email: cosalyk@vassar.edu
- Phone: 845-437-7075
- Office: Sanders Physics
- Box: 71
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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.