Sydney Furman

My name is Sydney Furman, and I am a first-year PhD student in the APS department. I earned my undergraduate degree in astrophysics from CU, during which I researched magnetic structures in the near-sun solar wind with Dr. David Malaspina. After graduating, I took time off from school to travel and work as an astronomer at Glacier National Park, where I found my passion for outreach and astronomy education. I'm looking forward to bringing more opportunities for public engagement in astronomy to Boulder and Rocky Mountain National Park!

Having already spent four years in Boulder, I knew it was the perfect place to continue pursuing my research goals. Cosmology has always fascinated me the most. My current interests are in the origin and evolution of galaxies and their supermassive black holes—particularly regarding JWST's Little Red Dots.

Outside of astronomy, you'll find me skiing, reading in coffee shops, or playing with my foster cats. Feel free to reach out with questions or just to chat; I love discussing all astronomical topics and learning new things!