Dr. Pauline Barmby

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Biography

Pauline Barmby is a distinguished professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Western University. Her research focuses on observational studies of star formation, stellar populations in nearby galaxies, and astroinformatics. She investigates how galaxies evolve and change forms, employing telescopes and databases, along with applications of statistics and machine learning in astrophysics. Barmby has contributed significantly to astronomical literature, with notable publications including a 2023 study on the impact of foregrounds in Gaia DR3 nearby galaxies published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society. She also co-authored works analyzing AGN host galaxies and galactic component mapping, showcasing her expertise in both theoretical and observational aspects of astronomy. Barmby has been recognized as a Distinguished University Professor at Western University since 2022 and has served as co-chair for the Canadian Astronomy Long-Range Plan. Her commitment to research and education in astronomy has played a vital role in advancing the field.

Research Interests

Courses

Physics 4999: Honours Research Astronomy 9403: Galaxies

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
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Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.