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Samantha Usman
Directory Award Year
2024-25
Award Program Name
American Dissertation Fellowships
Directory Institution
University of Chicago (Chicago-IL)
Directory Degree Sought
Doctor of Philosophy
Directory Citizenship
Directory Primary Area of Expertise
Astronomy
Directory Specialization
Spectroscopy
Directory Project Name
Probing Multiple Populations in Globular Clusters Using Stellar Streams
Directory City
Chicago
Directory State
IL
Directory Country
United States
Directory Bio
Sam Usman is a final-year astronomy and astrophysics Ph.D. candidate at the University of Chicago. She uses spectroscopy to look at the chemical composition of stars and learn more about the unique enrichment patterns found only in dense star clusters. In addition to her research, she enjoys making pottery, training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and spending time with her wife and dog.
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