Dartmouth Events

Physics & Astronomy Colloquium - Professor Malena Rice, Yale University

Topic: Exoplanets | Title: Dynamical Demographics of Planetary Systems

2/20/2026
2:15 pm – 3:30 pm
Wilder 104 and Zoom
Intended Audience(s): Public
Categories: Lectures & Seminars, School of Arts and Sciences

Abstract: The current configurations of planetary systems each provide a snapshot in time, encoding fossilized clues about the prevalence and diversity of systems’ evolutionary pathways.  Orbital architectures, therefore, offer fundamental insights into the physical processes shaping planetary systems at both the individual and population level. In this talk, I will describe recent advances in our understanding of the 3D orbital architectures of planetary systems, outlining both observational constraints and their theoretical implications. I will discuss how the dynamic relationship between stars and planets informs the underlying processes sculpting diverse planetary systems.

Informal discussion with coffee, tea, and snacks to follow

Hosted by Professors Elisabeth Newton and Burçin Mutlu-Pakdil

Zoom Webinar Link: https://dartmouth.zoom.us/j/91888702369?pwd=aUlaVEFYNGZHNlZWL0R3cEVWQXg4UT09 

For more information, contact:
Rowan Kowalsky
rowan.m.kowalsky@dartmouth.edu
Permanent URL to this event: https://physics.dartmouth.edu/events/event?event=80138

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