Jen Locke

My research interests are in astrophysics. My past projects have included infrared cosmology, variable stars, and Trans-Neptunian Objects. My current project is on galaxy evolution; more specifically, I am implementing research on Metallicity Gradients in Simulated Tidal Streams to study the formation of galaxies in the early universe. With the support of University Scholars, I have been able to conduct these projects and present my research at national conferences such as the 2021 American Physical Society Conferences for Undergraduate Women in Physics and the 235th Meeting of the American Astronomical Society in Honolulu, Hawaii. Outside of astrophysics research, I am a vocalist for the Penn Jazz Ensembles and am heavily involved in theatre at Penn.

  • University Scholar
  • Undergraduate Researcher, Robyn Sanderson, Dept. of Physics & Astronomy
  • Research Assistant, James Aguirre, Dept. of Physics & Astronomy
  • Undergraduate Researcher, Masao Sako, Dept. of Physics & Astronomy
  • Research Assistant, Masao Sako, Dept. of Physics & Astronomy
Academic Major(s): Physics and Astronomy
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