Session: The Big Data Revolution in Astrophysics (2015 SACNAS National Conference)

Thursday, October 29, 2015: 10:15 AM-11:45 AM

National Harbor 4 (Gaylord National Resort And Convention Center)

Chairs:

Jesús Pando, PhD, Chair of Physics, DePaul University and Alyson Brooks, PhD, Assistant Professo, Rutgers

Description: Astrophysics is undergoing a big data revolution. This session, co-organized by NSHP and CSMA, will showcase the impact of big data on astrophysical research in (1) big surveys studying stars to large-scale structure, (2) state-of-the-art supercomputer simulations and (3) the collaborations of astronomers.

10:15 AM

The Chiles Survey: Using Radio Observations to Peer into the Universe
Charee Peters, PhD in Progress , PhD Candidate , University of Wisconsin

10:35 AM

Open Science Tools and Collaboration to Supercharge Your Career
Kelle Cruz, PhD , Assistant Professor , Hunter College

10:55 AM

Big Data and Big Simulations
Sarah Loebman, PhD , Michigan Society Fellow , University of Michigan

11:15 AM

Chandra Planetary Nebulae Survey: Peering into the Death of Sun-like Stars with X-ray Observations
Rodolfo Montez, PhD , Postdoctoral Scholar , Vanderbilt University

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