Emmy Bursk is a post-baccalaureate student/researcher. She has a Bachelors degree in astrophysics from the University of Cincinnati (UC) and an Associates degree in Science from Cincinnati State. 

At UC her undergrad research focused on developing Python scripts for the JWST NIRSpec IFU science calibration pipeline to enhance spectral data reduction efficiency and processed strongly lensed galaxy observations into calibrated data cubes.

As an undergrad researcher at Thomas More University, she focused on developing and implementing analyses to study how the relationship between stellar structure and dark matter distribution influences galactic warping. She presented those findings at the 245th American Astronomical Society Conference.

As an undergrad researcher at Cincinnati State, she composed a review paper on strong gravitational lensing and its applications in astrophysical research and presented those findings at the Ohio Aerospace Institute student research symposium.

Emmy worked at The Cincinnati Observatory Center as a program educator for two years, delivering astronomy presentations on everything from introductory to advanced levels for audiences of all ages.

She also is a member of the Cincinnati Astronomical Society where she was a key member of the radio astronomy team working on implementing the Society’s Sudden Ionospheric Disturbance (SIDs) antenna.

Topic: Emmy is part of the “Engaging Young Scientists” panel.