Alumni Profiles

Hilary Egan

• Program Years: 2014-2018
• Academic Institution: University of Colorado Boulder
• Field of Study: Astrophysics
• Academic Advisor: David Brain
• Practicum(s):
  National Renewable Energy Laboratory (2016)
• Degree(s):
  B.S. Physics, Michigan State University, 2013

Current Status

• Research Area: Astrophysics

Publications

Comparison of Global Martian Plasma Models in the Context of MAVEN Observations. H. Egan, Y, Ma, et.al. JGR Space Physics 2018

Bringing Simulation and Observation Together to Better Understand the Intergalactic Medium. H. Egan, B. Smith, B. O'shea, J. M. Shull. The Astrophysical Journal 2014

Awards

Communicate Your Science/Engineering Essay Contest Winner (2017)
Thomas H. Osgood Undergraduate Physics Award for Outstanding Senior in Physics (2013)
Hantel Fellowship (2012, 2013)
College of Natural Science Dean's Research Scholarship (2012)
Bruce van der West Award for Outstanding Junior in Physics (2011, 2012)
MSU Honors College National Scholarship (2009-2013)
Dean's List (2009-2013)
National Merit Scholar (2009)