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Catherine Grier is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Astronomy at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her research focuses on active galactic nuclei, supermassive black holes, and their behavior through reverberation mapping techniques. She investigates quasar variability, broad absorption lines, and utilizes optical spectroscopy in her work, particularly leveraging data from the Sloan Digital Sky Survey. Grier aims to deepen the understanding of these astronomical phenomena and their role in the universe. Her research contributes to advancements in astrophysics, particularly in studying the dynamics and characteristics of supermassive black holes.
Department: Department of Computer Sciences