Thomas Burbine

Thomas Burbine is a Visiting Assistant Professor in Astronomy at Mount Holyoke College and serves as Director of the Williston Observatory. His work, including the asteroid textbook Asteroids: Astronomical and Geological Bodies, has been recognized with the 2020 Chambliss Astronomical Writing Award from the American Astronomical Society.

• Education
  • Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • M.S., University of Pittsburgh
  • B.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Burbine's research focuses on interdisciplinary studies of asteroids, meteorites, and planetary systems. His recent contributions include analyzing chaotic planetary systems and discussing the implications for habitability, as well as commentary on NASA's asteroid sample return mission.

Scientific Awards

• 2020 Chambliss Astronomical Writing Award