Dr. Ana Larson

Professor

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Biography

Ana Larson specializes in teaching multi-level astronomy courses that actively engage students through lectures, labs, and online exercises. She has been involved in curriculum development and has published a lecture activity book titled 'Learning Astronomy – Collaborative Lecture Activities.' Larson has participated in a long-term astronomical project focusing on photometry of little-studied open clusters to determine stellar metallicities using Stromgren observations at the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory in Victoria, BC. Additionally, she is actively involved in outreach programs, particularly at the Jacobsen Observatory, where she trains students to communicate scientific concepts effectively to the public through engaging talks.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.