Meet Audrey
Hi! My name is Audrey. I am a physics PhD student at the University of Washington in Seattle and 2022/23 US Fulbright Student to Chile.
As part of the Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) for the Vera C. Rubin Observatory, I work in software development and data science. My primary focus is on the development of a novel algorithm for crowded-field photometry and source detection within the LSST data-processing framework. Additionally, as part of the Alert Production Team, I work with large, complex data sets from LSST to develop and implement software algorithms to correct for the differential chromatic refraction effect that occurs in data from all ground-based telescopes. This DCR algorithm is the first image-based calibration technique tailored to observing conditions.
I completed my undergraduate degree at UW, double majoring in Comprehensive Physics and Astronomy. I have been working as a tutor for ten years and am an Adjunct Professor of Physics at Bellevue College. I’ve also been a teaching assistant (TA) for the Physics Department at UW.
I tutor in all subjects – specializing in math, science, and Spanish – and I work with all age groups. I have a seal of biliteracy from the state of Washington and a B2 certification of Spanish comprehension from the government of Spain. I make learning fun and interesting and I help each student succeed in their goals!