AST424 Introduction to Astrophysical Research
Undergraduate
Astronomy
Research methods and project-based learning in astrophysics
Terms Taught:
Fall 2025
Full Year 2023-2024
Teaching & Education
Statistical methods and computational thinking for scientific discovery
Teaching Philosophy
I believe in hands-on learning that connects theoretical concepts to real-world applications. My courses emphasize computational skills, critical thinking, and the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly.
Teaching History
STA437 Methods for Multivariate Data
Undergraduate
Statistics
Practical techniques for multivariate data analysis including dimensionality reduction, classification, and inference
Terms Taught:
Winter 2026
STA130 Introduction to Statistical Reasoning and Data Science
Undergraduate
Statistics
Foundational course in statistical thinking and data analysis
Terms Taught:
Winter 2024
Winter 2023
AST3101 Module: Ethics and Practice in Astronomy
Graduate
Astronomy
Research ethics and professional practice in astronomy
Terms Taught:
Winter 2024
Winter 2022
JAS1101 Introduction to Astrostatistics
Graduate
Astronomy
Statistics
Statistical methods for astronomical research
Terms Taught:
Winter 2022 (partial)
Fall 2022
AST3101 Module: Introduction to Sampling
Graduate
Astronomy
Advanced sampling techniques in astronomical data analysis
Terms Taught:
Fall 2021
Short Courses & Workshops
Bayesian Inference
Workshop
University of Toronto Statistical Sciences Research Program (UTSSRP) — Toronto, ON
Dates:
Jun 2026
A Conceptual Introduction to Deep Learning
Workshop
Penn State: Summer School in Statistics for Astronomers — Virtual
Dates:
Jun 2025
Nested Sampling: Past, Present, and Future
Workshop
Penn State: Summer School in Statistics for Astronomers — Virtual
Dates:
Jun 2025
Jun 2024
Machine Learning for Star Cluster Science (with Steffani Grondin)
Workshop
2023 ESO Conference: Two in a million — Garching, Germany
Dates:
Sep 2023
Dimensionality Reduction: Applications to Star Cluster Science (with Steffani Grondin)
Workshop
University of Michigan: 2023 Clusters & Streams Workshop — Ann Arbor, MI
Dates:
Aug 2023
Uncertainty and Interpretability in Machine Learning Models (with Alex Gagliano)
Workshop
NSF IAIFI Summer School — Boston, MA
Dates:
Aug 2023
A Tutorial of (Dynamic) Nested Sampling
Workshop
Statistical Challenges in Modern Astronomy VIII — State College, PA
Dates:
Jun 2023
Introduction to Bayesian Inference with Linear Regression
Workshop
Astro Hack Week 2020 — Virtual
Dates:
Aug 2020