Olivia is pursuing her Master of Science at Ball State University’s Department of Physics and Astronomy.

Bryce is a graduate student in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Ball State University.

Mya is an undergraduate Astronomy major in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Ball State University. She is also working on a minor in studio art. She is expected to graduate with her Bachelor’s degree in May of 2024. Mya is also the current vice president of the Society of Physics Students. In her […]

Evan is an undergraduate student from Penn State University. He is a former student of the Indiana Academy of Sciences, and is working with our research group.

Dr. Todd Vaccaro is an Associate Teaching Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Ball State University. Todd joined our group in 2019.

My name is Caleb Whitcomb and I am a Graduate Student at Ball State University. I am currently pursuing a M.S. in Physics with a focus in Astronomy. My research currently consists of analysis of the Short-Term Variable Star Systems ASAS J061151-4519.7 and NSVS 1088506. I have been a member of the Research group since […]

Melanie is currently the assistant Planetarium director for the Charles W. Brown Planetarium at Ball State University.

Just trying to be as cool as my cats. Lauren (Belle) Wines is an undergraduate (Major: Chemistry, Minor: Astrophysics and Biology) student at Ball State University.

Richard is a graduate student in the Department of Physics and Astronomy.

Whitewater Hall 200A 765-973-8471 westobin@iue.edu Education Ed.D., Science (Physics, Astronomy & Chemistry), Ball State University, 2016 Certificate in College and University Teaching, Ball State University, 2015 M.S., Astrophysics, Iowa State University, 2008 B.S., Physics and Mathematics, Indiana State University, 2005 Current Research Interests Observational AstronomyPeculiar Velocity Structures in Galaxy ClustersHigh-Precision Variable Star Photometry Educational Research […]