Dr. Melinda Soares Furtado

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Melinda Soares-Furtado is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Astronomy at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her research focuses on the evolution of open cluster variables and the dynamics of stellar angular momentum. She investigates alternative pathways of stellar evolution and explores the interactions between stars and planets, including the role of substellar engulfment tracers. Her expertise contributes to the understanding of stellar behaviors and their implications in astronomical contexts.

Research Interests

Open Cluster Variables Stellar Angular Momentum Evolution Alternative Stellar Evolution Pathways Star-Planet Interactions Substellar Engulfment Tracers

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
  • CV/Resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Sciences