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Julianne Dalcanton is a Professor in the Department of Astronomy at the University of Washington and currently serves as Director of the Center for Computational Astrophysics (CCA) at the Flatiron Institute. Her research focuses on galaxy formation and evolution, utilizing Hubble Space Telescope (HST), Very Large Array (VLA), and Spitzer data to study stellar populations, gas distributions, and star formation properties in nearby galaxies.
- Education: PhD in Astrophysical Sciences from Princeton University; BA in Physics from MIT
Her work bridges observational astronomy and numerical simulations, collaborating closely with the N-body shop. Notable recognitions include Sloan and NSF CAREER awards, NASA Hubble Fellowship, and the Beatrice Tinsley Prize from the American Astronomical Society.
- Leadership roles: Former Chair of Astronomy at UW, Vice Chair of Astro2020 Decadal Review, and member of NASA’s Cosmic Origins Program Analysis Group
Committed to education, she has taught over 1,500 students and engages in public outreach through lectures and writing for Discover magazine.
