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Hands-on Gravitational Wave Astronomy: Extracting astrophysical information from simulated signals
Louis J. Rubbo, Shane L. Larson, Michelle B. Larson +1
In this paper we introduce a hands-on activity in which introductory astronomy students act as gravitational wave astronomers by extracting information from simulated gravitational…
Gravitational Waves: new observatories for new astronomy
Louis J. Rubbo, Shane L. Larson, Michelle B. Larson +1
This article reviews the current status of gravitational wave astronomy and explains why astronomers are excited about the new generation of gravitational wave detectors. As part o…
Science Icebreaker Activities: An Example from Gravitational Wave Astronomy
Michelle B. Larson, Louis J. Rubbo, Kristina D. Zaleski +1
At the beginning of a class or meeting an icebreaker activity is often used to help loosen the group and get everyone talking. Our motivation is to develop activities that serve th…