About me
I am an astronomy PhD student at Yale University. I work with Dr. Marla Geha, investigating the mechanisms that have disrupted star formation in the smallest galaxies. My interests include the influence of AGN on the lowest-mass quiescent galaxies in isolation and comparative studies of large volume simulations; you can see the key results from my most recent works below. I received my B.A. in Physics from Pomona College in 2014.
As a member of the Graduate and Professional Student Title IX Advisory Board and the Astronomy Climate and Diversity Committee, I also work closely with the Title IX coordinators and my fellow graduate students to foster a diverse and equitable climate within our academic community.
Beyond my academic work, I enjoy rock climbing, backpacking, and baking. Like many astronomers, I also dabble in photography. You can reach me at claire (dot) dickey (at) yale (dot) edu