CAREER: Order-of-Magnitude Problems in Star Formation and Minority Representation

AST-0349075 StassunDR.范德比尔特大学的凯文·斯塔森将执行一项多方面的合作研究计划，包括观测和数值研究部分，目标是解决恒星形成过程中的数量级问题。在他的研究中，他将解决：1.低质量主序前恒星质量的经验测定：2.年轻恒星的角动量演化：3.原恒星环境的解释性3-D计算机模型。利用范德比尔特现有的资源，这项工作包括一个广泛的国际研究计划，该计划将提供年轻恒星的质量和角动量的测量，以及对原恒星复杂环境的最先进的计算机模拟。然后，这些测量结果将被用于模拟，以检验恒星形成和早期恒星演化的前沿理论。斯塔森将执行一项连贯的、系统的教育和推广计划，将其纳入研究，目标是解决天文学和天体物理学中少数族裔代表所占的数量级问题。他的工作将：1.加强少数民族K-12学生的科学学习：2.增加K-12科学教师，特别是在少数民族高中任教的教师的职业发展机会：3.培养一支少数民族本科生和硕士研究生干部队伍，攻读天文学和天体物理学博士学位：4.为研究生未来的研究和教育相结合的角色做好准备。这一雄心勃勃的计划将通过与附近的菲斯克大学合作实现，菲斯克大学是一所历史悠久的黑人大学。

AST-0349075StassunDr. Keivan Stassun, at Vanderbilt University, will execute a multi-faceted, collaborative research plan, involving both observational and numerical research components, with the goal of addressing order-of-magnitude problems in star formation. In his research, he will address:1. Empirical determinations of masses for low-mass pre-main-sequence stars: 2. Angular momentum evolution of young stars: 3. Interpretive 3-D computer models of protostellar environments. Leveraging extant Vanderbilt resources, this work encompasses a broad, international research program that will provide measurements of masses and angular momenta for young stars, as well as state-of-the-art computer simulations of the complex environments of protostars. These measurements will then be used in simulations to test forefront theories of star formation and early stellar evolution.Dr. Stassun will execute a coherent, systemic education and outreach plan, integrated into the research, with the goal of addressing the order-of-magnitude under representation of minorities in astronomy and astrophysics. His work will: 1. Enhance science learning for minority K-12 students: 2. Increase professional development opportunities for K-12 science teachers, especially those teaching at minority high-schools: 3. Train a cadre of minority undergraduate and Masters-level students for PhD study in astronomy and astrophysics: 4. Prepare graduate students for their future roles integrating research and education. This ambitious plan will be made possible by working in partnership with nearby Fisk University, an Historically Black University.