Jackie Faherty

Dr. Jackie Faherty serves as a Senior Scientist in the Department of Astrophysics and Senior Education Manager in the Department of Education at the American Museum of Natural History. Her dual role bridges cutting-edge astrophysics research with public education outreach. She specializes in brown dwarf and exoplanet atmosphere studies, leveraging data from projects like ESA's Gaia mission and Zooniverse collaborations.

• Current Positions: Astrophysics Research & STEM Education Leadership
• Key Projects: BDNYC (Brown Dwarfs Near You Campaign), Cosmic Ballet public presentations

Her research focuses on identifying and characterizing low-mass stars and planetary atmospheres, while her educational efforts emphasize inclusive engagement strategies for underrepresented groups in STEM. Notable contributions include asteroid hazard visualization initiatives and collaborative citizen science projects.

Recent Activities: Launched a new Gaia-related Zooniverse project (Mar 2023), engaged with upcoming space missions like ESA's JUICE, and preserved pre-pandemic live astronomy presentations at the Hayden Planetarium.