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Katie Mack

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Theoretical Astrophysics
University of Melbourne

Dr Katherine (Katie) Mack is a theoretical astrophysicist. Her work focuses on finding new ways to learn about the early universe and fundamental physics using astronomical observations, probing the building blocks of nature by examining the cosmos on the largest scales. Throughout her career as a researcher at Caltech, Princeton, Cambridge, and now Melbourne University, she has studied dark matter, black holes, cosmic strings, and the formation of the first galaxies in the Universe. Katie is also an active science communicator and is passionate about science outreach. As a science writer, she has been published by Slate, Sky & Telescope, Time.com, and other popular publications, and is a regular columnist for Cosmos Magazine.

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Events featuring Katie Mack
Mar 14, 2017
5:00pm — 6:00pm
Events featuring Katie Mack
Mar 14, 2017
5:00pm — 6:00pm