Education
Ohio State University Bachelor of Science in Astronomy and Astrophysics, Magna Cum Laude, GPA: 3.78
May 2018
Research Experience
Large Binocular Telescope Search for Failed Supernovae Performed data reduction for Dr. Chris Kochanek on Large Binocular Telescope data obtained as part of project looking for failed supernovae. Identified variable stars in M81 and NGC 6946. Analyzed HST image of failed SN candidate. Submitted paper to MNRAS regarding follow-up of the failed SN candidate.
June 2018 - July 2020
ASAS-SN Worked with Drs. Kris Stanek and Chris Kochanek on the All-Sky Automated Survey for Supernovae. Primarily examined data quality and named/released new transients.
May 2019 - July 2020
Undergraduate Research Title: Ages for Low Mass Field Stars. Created an empirical model with Dr. Donald Terndrup to determine information on the ages of stars from their rotation rates.
Jan 2017 - May 2018
Computational Physics Project Investigated whether a simple wind law could accurately reproduce the angular momentum evolution of a star compared to the full stellar model.
March 2018 - April 2018
Publications in Progress
The Search for Failed Supernovae with the Large Binocular Telescope: N6946-BH1, Still No Star Analyzed new LBT, HST, and SST data of N6946-BH1, our failed SN candidate in NGC 6946. We found that the new data remains consistent with a disappearing star.
Submitted to MNRAS
Astronomer's Telegrams
ASASSN-19wf: Discovery of A Bright Type Ia Supernova in the TESS Field Brimacombe J., et al., 2019, ATel, 13093, 1
09/2019
ASASSN-19vj: Discovery of A Possible Hostless Supernova Brimacombe J., et al., 2019, ATel, 13061, 1
09/2019
Presentations
Denman Forum Presented results from Ages for Low Mass Field Stars research project at the Denman Undergraduate Research forum at Ohio State.
April 2018
SURP Summer Undergraduate Research Project with the OSU astronomy department. Presented the results of my summer research project to peers and faculty.
Aug 2017
Holography Show Displayed a self-made 3D hologram as part of an art show, explaining the concept of my piece to visitors including world renowned holographers.
Dec 2016
Awards
Undergraduate Research Scholarship Awarded for project: Ages for Low Mass Field Stars.
Helen Cowan Book Award Given to high-achieving freshmen in physics.
Teaching Experience
Astronomy 1142 TA Black Holes. Responsibilities included attending lecture, holding office hours, assisting with the preparation, administration, and grading of exams, and conducting a review session before each exam.
Jan 2018 - May 2018
Astronomy 1140 TA Planets & The Solar System. Responsibilities included attending lecture when necessary to help with demonstrations, holding office hours, and assisting with the preparation and administration of exams.
Jan 2018 - May 2018
Astronomy 1101 Lab TA From Planets to the Cosmos. Responsibilities included setting up and conducting labs with students and grading labs and homework, serving as the instructor for the lab.
Jan 2017 - Dec 2017
Astronomy 1101 Lecture IA From Planets to the Cosmos. Instructional Aid. Responsibilities included attending class to help as needed and assisting in the preparation and administration of exams.
Jan 2017 - Dec 2017
Astronomy 1101 Lab IA From Planets to the Cosmos. Instructional Aid. Responsibilities included setting up and conducting labs with students, grading, and familiarizing myself with the labs to prepare to be a TA.
Jan 2016 - Dec 2016
Relevant Coursework
Astron 3350 – Methods of Astronomical Observation & Data Analysis
Astron 4194 - Group Studies Introduction to presenting in the planetarium.
Astron 5681 – Principles of Stellar Evolution & Nucleosynthesis
Astron 5682 – Introduction to Cosmology
Astron 5830 – Observed Properties of Astronomical Systems
Physics 5300 - Theoretical Mechanics
Physics 5400H/5401H - Honors Advanced E&M 1 & 2
Physics 5500H/5501H - Honors Quantum Mechanics 1 & 2
Physics 5600 - Statistical Mechanics
Physics 5700 - Advanced Physics Lab
Physics 6810 - Computational Physics