Selected Talks
CASCA 2023, 2024, BIRS Astrostats Workshop, Rothney Astrophysical Observatory Public Talk
About Me
I am a PhD student with Dr. Matthew Taylor at the University of Calgary. My research focuses on compact stellar systems such as ultra-compact dwarf galaxies and their proposed links to nuclear star clusters found in the centres of dwarf galaxies.
I use integral field unit data from the James Webb Space Telescope to examine the movements of stars within these dense objects to determine the presence of (or lack-thereof) a central massive black hole.
Outside of work you can usually find me in a rink playing or coaching ringette.
Past Research
My Masters thesis investigated the presence of central black hole in the centre of UCDs.
UCDs observed using NIRSpec on JWST, made kinematic measurements and used dynamical modelling to
determine the presence (or lack thereof) of a central supermassive black hole in such objects.
You can read my thesis here.
Communication and Public Outreach
I have had the oppourtunity to give a number of talks at conferences and to the public, as well as partake in various outreach events at my university.
Community
WISE Research Nights, PAM Talks Podcast Episode, PHAS Choice, CASCA Graduate Student Committee, Ringette Coach
Contact Me
Email: solveig.thompson at ucalgary dot ca