Dr. Sarah J. Morrison

Details

Education

• PhD, Planetary Sciences, 2017, University of Arizona
• MS, Planetary Sciences, 2015, University of Arizona
• BA, Astronomy, 2011, Cornell University

Research and professional interests

• Formation and evolution of planetary systems over time
• Orbital dynamics of planetary and satellite systems and its impact on climate and surfaces
• Computational methods and their cross-disciplinary applications
• Facilitating and promoting inclusive practices in the classroom
• Improving diversity, equity and the scientific process

Additional resources

• Homepage

Area of expertise

Media appearances

Look up, Springfield: Giant comet closest to Earth tonight
KOLR10
07/14/2022
Astronomy expert Dr. Sarah Morrison explains about the once-in-a-lifetime astronomical event.

Not a UFO - What last night’s line of lights in the Ozarks actually means
KY3
05/07/2021
Astronomy expert Dr. Sarah Morrison weighs in on what the lights are.

Simulating the Cosmos: Astrophysics Using a Computer
KMSU
12/12/2019
Astronomy expert Dr. Sarah Morrison talk about the basic approach and some specific examples of simulating the cosmos.

Meteor over Missouri Monday night confirmed by NASA
KY3
11/12/2019
Astronomy expert Dr. Sarah Morrison explains what happened.