Dr. Sarah J. Morrison

Department

Physics Astronomy and Materials Sci
Role: Faculty
Campus: Springfield

Postal mail

Missouri State University
Physics Astronomy and Materials Sci
901 S. National Ave.
Springfield, MO 65897

Details

Education

  • PhD, Planetary Sciences, 2017, University of Arizona
  • MS, Planetary Sciences, 2015, University of Arizona
  • BA, Astronomy, 2011, Cornell University

Research and professional interests

  • Formation and evolution of planetary systems over time
  • Orbital dynamics of planetary and satellite systems and its impact on climate and surfaces
  • Computational methods and their cross-disciplinary applications
  • Facilitating and promoting inclusive practices in the classroom
  • Improving diversity, equity and the scientific process

Additional resources

Areas of Expertise

Science Diversity

Media Appearances

Look up, Springfield: Giant comet closest to Earth tonight
KOLR10
07/14/2022

Astronomy expert Dr. Sarah Morrison explains about the once-in-a-lifetime astronomical event.

Not a UFO - What last night’s line of lights in the Ozarks actually means
KY3
05/07/2021

Astronomy expert Dr. Sarah Morrison weighs in on what the lights are.

Simulating the Cosmos: Astrophysics Using a Computer
KMSU
12/12/2019

Astronomy expert Dr. Sarah Morrison talk about the basic approach and some specific examples of simulating the cosmos.

Meteor over Missouri Monday night confirmed by NASA
KY3
11/12/2019

Astronomy expert Dr. Sarah Morrison explains what happened.