Dr. Amy Barger

Professor

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Biography

Amy Barger is a Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Astronomy at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her research focuses on observational cosmology, particularly in the study of distant galaxies and supermassive black holes. She utilizes various observational techniques across different wavelengths including X-ray, optical, near-infrared, submillimeter, and radio to explore star formation and the accretion histories of the universe. Her work contributes significantly to understanding the evolution of galaxies and the large-scale structure of the cosmos.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Wisconsin–Madison

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Programming experience (Data Structures, Machine Organization) One year college-level calculus
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Sciences