

Students that study the history and development of large scale features of the Universe like groups and clusters of galaxies and the cosmic microwave background are engaged in this area. Cosmology - The description of the Universe on large scales.Astrostatistics - The subfield concerned with the analysis of data (relevant to Astronomy and Space Sciences) by the methods of statistics, data mining and machine learning.Students that engage in substantial quantitative research in Astronomy generally work in this area. Astrophysics - The application of physics and related sciences to explain natural phenomena in the general field of Astronomy.It comprises both observational and theoretical studies of the possibilities for life in the Universe. Astrobiology - The subfield concerned with the origin, evolution, distribution and future of life in the Universe.Most of the enrolled students in the field work in this overarching area. Astronomy - The general field of natural science concerned with celestial objects including Solar System, Galactic and Extragalactic objects.Members of the staff are particularly interested in directing graduate research in the following subjects: Office of Inclusion and Student EngagementĪstronomy and Space Sciences Field Description.
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