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Dr. Erin Hicks presents Active Galactic Nuclei

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Dr. Erin Hicks' research focuses on galaxy evolution and the role that supermassive black holes play in shaping galaxies into what we see today. Key to explaining the significance of supermassive black holes is understanding Active Galactic Nuclei, galaxies in which a black hole is actively consuming the surrounding gas and dust. Through studying these galaxies Dr. Hicks aims to solve the mystery of how the evolution of a black hole and its galaxy are intertwined. Dr. Erin Hicks is an assistant professor in the UAA Physics & Astronomy Department and Director of UAA Planetarium & Visualization Theater. The event is held in honor of Stephen Hawking's 75 birthday.

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