Gracie Tvrdik presented her research on the evolution of collaboration dynamics in Astrophysics at the annual ACRES REU (Research Experiences for Undergraduates) Symposium. Her outstanding presentation earned her the 1st Place Outstanding Talk Award.

Key points of Gracie's research:

1. Utilized the NASA/ADS (Astrophysics Data System) dataset to analyze research dynamics in astrophysics over time.
2. Developed innovative methods to extract country information from affiliations, enabling accurate tracking of changes in research collaborations.
3. Collaborated with graduate student Vicente Amado Olivo and undergraduate Ben Mellon from our research group.

The project outcomes showcase Gracie's exceptional research skills and hard work. Congratulations to Gracie for her outstanding achievement and to Vicente for his guidance throughout the project.