Lamiya Mowla
Assistant Professor of Astronomy
Observational astronomer studying the formation and evolution of galaxies since the cosmic dawn using the Hubble and James Webb Space Telescope and cosmological simulations.
Observational astronomer studying the formation and evolution of galaxies since the cosmic dawn using the Hubble and James Webb Space Telescope and cosmological simulations. She teaches courses on cosmology, galaxies, observational astronomy, and introduction to astronomy. Prof. Mowla is interested in student projects investigating the non-Western history of science and in combining arts and astronomy.
Current and upcoming courses
This course provides an overview of the Universe through the lens of the physical principles that help us to probe it from right here on our puny planetary perch. Topics include stars and their planetary companions, the lives and deaths of stars, black holes, galaxies, and the origin and fate of the Universe. Class meetings include a mix of lecture and daytime laboratory activities. Additional required weekly nighttime sessions (scheduled according to the weather) guide students through their own observations of the sky with both naked eyes and the historic and modern telescopes of Whitin Observatory. This course serves as a gateway to more advanced courses in our astronomy curriculum.