Media
Recent highlights:
Anvil Science Highlight Jan 2026
Teaching Highlight (UCLA Teaching and Learning Center) Winter 2026
UCLA Newsroom press release on Williams et al. 2024, January 31st, 2024. Also: AAS Nova highlight — "Using Ancient Ultraviolet Light to Probe Theories of Cosmology," January 26th, 2024.All news and media highlights:
- Space.com article "James Webb Space Telescope could target tiny bright galaxies to shine light on dark matter" February 5th, 2024.
- News 9 Live Article: "Discovery of tiny, bright galaxies in early universe can prove cold dark matter theories" February 4th, 2024
- Athena Brensberger Youtube video "Summary of a recent UCLA study" February 4th, 2024
- Article:"Simulations reveal hidden behavior of dark matter," February 2nd, 2024
- Youtube short video featuring our results. Febuary 2nd, 2024
- Tech Explorist article "Astrophysicists discover new clues to the origins of the universe and dark matter" Feburary 1st, 2024
- Payload Space "Paralax" Feature: "Simulations Reveal Hidden Behaviors of Dark Matter," February 1st, 2024.
- Curiosmos Youtube video on our study, January 31st, 2024.
- Physics.org article "Tiny bright galaxies put dark matter to the test," January 31st, 2024.
- Science Daily Highlight, January 31st 2024.
- UCLA Newsroom press release on Williams et al 2024, January 31st, 2024.
- AAS Nova highlight-- "Using Ancient Ultraviolet Light to Probe Theories of Cosmology," January 26th 2024.
- Public friendly description of Williams et al 2024, January 8th, 2024
- Interview with the Daily Bruin, September 21st, 2023.
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About Me
I am a fifth-year graduate student and Ph.D. candidate in Astronomy and Astrophysics at UCLA working in Smadar Naoz's research group.
Originally from Portland, OR, I received my Bachelor's degree in physics at Carleton College in Northfield, MN.
In my free time, I love to spend time outdoors, cook and bake at home, and try out LA's restaurants. At UCLA, I am taking full advantage of the beautiful weather and beaches! I'm interested in sustainability and environmental justice, and I can often be found working on handmade garments, either knitting, crocheting, or sewing. I miss my family dogs Percy and Orion and our four sweet kitties who are at home in Portland.