Anna Baum, PhD
- Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor
Affiliated Programs
Education
- PhD, Physics (2025)
Lehigh University (PA) - MS, Physics (2022)
Lehigh University (PA) - BS, Astronomy & Astrophysics (2020)
Pennsylvania State University (PA)
About Me
I am stellar astrophysicist and recently earned my PhD in Physics from Lehigh University with a focus on astronomy. I graduated from Penn State University in 2020 with a BS in Astronomy & Astrophysics, and earned my MS in Physics from Lehigh University in May 2022. I am very passionate about sharing my love for astronomy and the physical sciences with others.
When I’m not doing astronomy, I love hiking, skiing, camping, and reading.
Research Interests
My research revolves around stellar variability and various aspects of it. I have studied chromospheric variability in Sun-like stars, leading to the discovery of a star entering a period of magnetic minimum. I also study eclipsing binary stars and asteroseismology. My research is motivated to achieve a better understanding of stellar behavior and characteristics.
Professional Affiliations & Memberships
- American Astronomical Society, TESS/Kepler Asteroseismic Science Consortium