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Dr. Enrique Alberto Gómez is an associate professor of physics and astronomy at Western Carolina University where he studies supernovae and stellar outflows. He has also done research on atmospheric cosmic ray interactions with atmospheric balloons and the teaching and learning of physics and astronomy. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Alabama doing his dissertation on gamma-ray burst and supernovae. He also enjoys running half-marathons and trail running.
First Nations and Indigenous communities world-wide have begun to raise objections to the building of astronomical facilities on their land questioning the impact and value of astronomical research to those communities and their environment. Reflecting on the impact of colonization and seeking a meaningful, … read more.
