Mackenzie Ticoras

Astrophysics and Computational Math, Science, and Engineering Graduate Student at Michigan State University

National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow

About Me

Hi! I'm Mackenzie Ticoras, a third year dual-PhD student in Astrophysics and Computational Math, Science, and Engineering at Michigan State University and a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow. My research focuses on the multiphase, ionized structure of the circumgalactic medium (CGM), where I use high-resolution simulations from the FOGGIE collaboration to investigate the distribution of hot and cold gas in the CGM. Outside of research, I am passionate about science communication, mentorship, and creating effective and equitable classrooms.

Contact Me

Michigan State University
Department of Physics and Astronomy
567 Wilson Rd, Office
East Lansing, MI 48824

Email Me! scottm59[at]msu[dot]edu

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