Publications
True and False Unicorns: Simulated Rates of Dark Massive Companions to Bright Stars
(Submitted for publication to Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society) 2023
Miller, A. M. * Stephan, A. P. * Martin, D. V.
Presentations
True and False Unicorns: Simulated Rates of Dark Massive Companions to Bright Stars
Spring Undergraduate Research Festival, Ohio State University, April 2023
Building Models to Explore the Evolution of Binary Star Systems
Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium, Ohio State University, August 2022
Research Experience
The Ohio State University, Department of Astronomy September 2023—present
Advisor: Chris Kochanek, Ph.D.
- Examining late-time spectra taken by observers associated with ASAS-SN of Tidal Disruption Events (TDE), many of them months and years after the initial TDE event
- Analyzing spectra for patterns in the long-term evolution of TDEs
- Comparing evolution of optical spectra to known changes in radio and UV detected from other TDEs
The Ohio State University, Department of Astronomy May 2022—September 2023
Completed as part of OSU Summer Undergraduate Research Program
Advisors: David Martin, Ph.D.; Alexander Stephan, Ph.D.
- Modelled the evolution of large populations of binary stars using the program COSMIC developed by Katelyn Breivik et al.
- Based on models, simulated the percentage of stellar/black hole pairs and stellar/neutron star pairs which might appear in the Milky Way Galaxy throughout time
- Compared the formation rate of these pairs to the formation rates of other objects which might be falsely identified as a stellar/black hole pair
- Identified ages of stellar clusters which might theoretically make them more likely to contain a black hole or neutron star
Education
BS The Ohio State University August 2019—May 2023
Degree: Astronomy and Astrophysics GPA: 3.476
BA Dana College August 2001—May 2005
Degree: English/Creative Writing Emphasis GPA: 3.8
Employment Experience
Ohio State University Department of Astronomy August 2023—present
Research Senior Technician
- Visually inspect images from ASAS-SN telescopes for quality control (clouds, satellite streaks, etc.)
- Verify supernovae and other transient candidates by inspecting the images obtained
- Release confirmed ASAS-SN discoveries to the public through ASAS-SN website and ATel when needed
- Respond to public queries concerning ASAS-SN Sky Patrol data
- Some data reduction of ASAS-SN targets
- Troubleshoot issues with the image calibration pipeline, and remotely focus telescopes when needed
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and MFT Board July 2011—August 2023
Compliance Officer / Licensure Examiner
- Perform monitoring of disciplined licensees, and intake of ethical complaints received by the Board
- Process applications for licensure, provide information to licensees through phone, email, and live presentations
- Write instructional information for presentations, website, and newsletters
Securities America, Inc. December 2007—July 2011
Regulatory Analyst I
- Assisted financial advisers in obtaining insurance licensure and appointments to practice