https://www.catherine-grier.com/contact-me daily 0.75 2022-09-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6022d8a1f6d96a4525224cdb/1612901378768-6ENBFBFAQKA681KRDHT2/20201231_111806.jpg Contact Me - Contact Me kate.grier at astro.wisc.edu Department of Astronomy Sterling Hall University of Wisconsin-Madison https://www.catherine-grier.com/home daily 1.0 2025-01-10 https://www.catherine-grier.com/research daily 0.75 2025-01-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6022d8a1f6d96a4525224cdb/1612902366488-4T3Z4TX92U1Z9HJ16N48/sombrero.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6022d8a1f6d96a4525224cdb/31de87ba-d33f-4856-ae5a-2053e6223ccf/thumbnail_Allisonwall.jpg Research https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6022d8a1f6d96a4525224cdb/860e61da-98e5-48a6-a140-225815398679/IMG_2016-1-scaled-e1692643837785.jpg Research https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6022d8a1f6d96a4525224cdb/fb10d586-f21d-46d0-8709-133f6f04b398/thumbnail_IMG_5135.jpg Research https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6022d8a1f6d96a4525224cdb/dd6ac785-9561-4045-b476-d50f6fb9a255/thumbnail_Jodie.jpg Research https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6022d8a1f6d96a4525224cdb/29be9814-7d0e-4f14-adf5-3406cdc109df/IMG_5445.jpeg Research https://www.catherine-grier.com/about-me daily 0.75 2025-01-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6022d8a1f6d96a4525224cdb/1612900034047-NSGVODC7YM7PSHXC96SW/20190525_090057.jpg About Me - A little about me…. I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, where I was a competitive swimmer and water polo player. I received my undergraduate B.S. degrees in both physics and astronomy in 2007 from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where I was actively involved in the UIUC Astronomical Society and Campus Honors program. I love to read, swim and hike, and go on adventures with my family. I also enjoy traveling and hanging out with my dog, Riker (named after a Star Trek character). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6022d8a1f6d96a4525224cdb/a0373bda-11a8-426c-9c3d-4002f7b07a00/IMG_0428.jpg About Me - Make it stand out This is Riker, my dog, all bundled up for the Wisconsin winter! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6022d8a1f6d96a4525224cdb/1612900091044-LS2BXNL1RSFUAHDBMHMH/20201231_111806.jpg About Me Enjoying the desert scenery outside of Tucson, AZ! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6022d8a1f6d96a4525224cdb/1612900148769-RBVJVSM0462ANBBVILPN/20190808_100856.jpg About Me This is me somewhere in Colorado, I believe. https://www.catherine-grier.com/teaching-and-outreach daily 0.75 2025-01-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6022d8a1f6d96a4525224cdb/1612902263074-BCA6K4PODCQJ0GP1VIA4/IMG_4982.jpg Teaching and Outreach - I have a strong interest in astronomy education and outreach, and have made a concerted effort throughout my years to involve myself in education, both through formal college classroom education and informal education via public outreach. CURRENTLY TEACHING: ASTR 103 — The Evolving Universe: Stars, Galaxies and Cosmology, UW-Madison (SP 2024, SP 2025) OTHER TEACHING EXPERIENCE Instructor, Astro 1, PSU Guest/Substitute lecturer, PSU Head Teaching Associate, OSU (2010-2013) Teaching Associate, Intro. Astronomy for B.S.majors, OSU (2008-2009) Teaching Associate, Intro. Astronomy, General Education, OSU 2008 PLANETARIUM WORK From 2008-2014, I presented planetarium shows to visiting groups at the Ohio State planetarium, and was responsible for coordinating all planetarium activity from 2009-2014. At that point, the planetarium had seen better days, so in June of 2012, we closed down the planetarium for a major renovation project. I was heavily involved in the project, contributing to nearly all aspects of the renovation. After completing my dissertation, I began my appointment as joint postdoc+planetarium director, with the task of getting the planetarium back on its feet after the renovation, training presenters, developing programming for the new system, coordinating all shows and presentations, managing our web and social media presence, and facilitating collaboration between other OSU departments in the use of the planetarium’s wide range of capabilities (while also doing research!). I continued my planetarium work at Penn State from 2014-2018 by presenting planetarium shows to visiting school groups in the Penn State Astronomy Department’s planetarium. OTHER OUTREACH EXPERIENCE Beyond my planetarium work, I have also taken part in various outreach activities throughout my years studying astronomy. From 2009-2014, I coordinated many/most of the OSU Astronomy Department’s outreach efforts and organized and recruited volunteers for many types of events. Below are some highlights from some of the outreach programs I have been involved with over the years: Astronomy Guest Lecturer (e.g., schools, clubs, cub scout pack meetings) — Many occasions, ongoing Women in Astronomy — Penn State, 2014-2015 AstroFest — Volunteer, Penn State (2014-2018) AstroNight — Volunteer, Penn State, October 2014 OSU Star Parties — Volunteer, OSU 2008-present, twice annually (also includes special events) Ohio State Fair — Physics Booth Volunteer, August 2010 3rd Annual Midwest Women in Physics Conference — Session Chair, January 2010 Girls Reaching to Achieve in Sports and Physics, OSU — Volunteer June 2008, June 2010 Astronomy Guest Lecturer, Junior Stargazers, Champaign, IL, 2007 Girls Engaged in Math and Science Program, UIUC — Volunteer May-June, 2007 President, UIUC Astronomical Society, 2006-2007 Summer Astrocamp at University of Wyoming — Volunteer, July 2006 Vice-President, UIUC Astronomical Society, 2005-2006 https://www.catherine-grier.com/take-action daily 0.75 2025-05-12