Bethe Newgent

Competed in the 2017 UNG Math Tournament, where we placed 2nd overall

Performed undergraduate research for Dr Jay Dunn. The focus area was active galactic nuclei, specifically broad absorption lines (BALs) in outflow of AGN with a red shift between 0.5 and 1.5. I acquired data through the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS), and then extracted and plotted the spectra for each object (AGN) using standard programs in the Information Data Language. Once I had the spectra, I looked for absorption of C IV, Mg II, and Al III. For objects that contained all three isotopes, I stretched and overlaid the BALs to check for correlation in the subcomponent structures of the absorption troughs. Research findings were presented in two sequential posters. Both were presented at the 2017 and 2018 Georgia Regional Astronomy Meetings and the Georgia Perimeter Astronomy Conferences. Webmaster for activegalacticresearch.com where I began a training site for new research students. This allowed for an explanation in layman's terms for students, and less time involved in training for Dr Dunn.