Sam Valentine

Ph.D. student, Physics

Research Interests:

Sam has used his knowledge of physics and astronomy to work in the observatory at his undergraduate institution. He also has a background in Data Analytics. Sam hopes to study observational/experimental astrophysics and would like to develop techniques and identify statistics to enhance our understanding of the state universe as the first stars and galaxies began to form.

Road to Moody School:

Sam studied physics and business during his undergraduate degree at Southwestern University where he graduated Magna Cum Laude (2024). While at Southwestern, he worked in the Fountainwood Observatory on campus to renovate the space and make it available for both amateur and research applications for future students and faculty. Sam is also an avid soccer player and represented his former institution on the NCAA Men’s Soccer Team where he was recognized as a captain.