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DESCRIPTION:The space between stars is a magnetic soup of electrons\, atoms
 \, molecules\, ions\, and dust grains\, known as the interstellar medium (
 ISM). It is this material that ultimately condenses to form stars\, planet
 s\, and life. The densest and coldest part of the ISM are the birthplace o
 f stars. However\, the exact processes governing star formation within gal
 axies remain one of astrophysics' most compelling mysteries. To answer thi
 s question\, we focus on a crucial\, yet often overlooked player: magnetic
  fields. However\, observing magnetic fields is not an easy task. In this 
 talk\, Dr. Mehrnoosh Tahani will discuss how novel methods of observing an
 d studying magnetic fields are reshaping our understanding of how galaxies
  evolve to form stars\, shedding light on the mysteries of magnetic galaxi
 es.\n\nMehrnoosh Tahani focuses on finding innovative ways to observe and 
 study cosmic and interstellar magnetic fields. As a Banting Fellow\, spons
 ored by Canada with the privilege of choosing any eligible university worl
 dwide\, she selected Stanford University\, where she also holds a Kavli In
 stitute for Particle Astrophysics and Cosmology (KIPAC) Fellowship. Previo
 usly\, Mehrnoosh was a Research Associate (Covington Fellow) at the Domini
 on Radio Astrophysical Observatory with the National Research Council Cana
 da. She obtained her PhD from the University of Calgary\, having moved to 
 Canada for graduate studies after completing her undergraduate degree at S
 harif University in Tehran. Initially drawn to particle physics during her
  time at Sharif\, Mehrnoosh's academic journey took an unexpected turn mid
 way through her doctoral studies. Returning to her lifelong passion for as
 trophysics—a fascination that began at a young age—Mehrnoosh refocused
  her research on observing and understanding the cosmos\, employing unique
  interdisciplinary approaches to study cosmic magnetism.\n\nIf you need a 
 disability-related accommodation for this event\, please contact us at ira
 nianstudies@stanford.edu.  Requests should be made by November 12\, 2024.
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SUMMARY:Magnetic Mysteries of the Galaxies
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 alaxies
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