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Laura Fissel is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics, Engineering Physics & Astronomy at Queen's University. She completed her PhD at the University of Toronto. Her research focuses on understanding the physical processes that regulate the formation of stars and planets, addressing key mysteries in astrophysics such as the inefficiency of star formation from interstellar gas. To tackle these issues, she collaborates with international scientists to build and launch balloon-borne telescopes that map star-forming regions both nearby and across the galaxy. She is actively recruiting Master’s and PhD students to participate in projects aimed at studying star and planet formation, as well as designing and constructing balloon-borne telescopes. Fissel's work aids in developing detailed maps of the intricate processes that govern star and planet formation, leveraging both ground-based telescopes and her expertise in astronomy and astrophysics.
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