Dr. Sofia Sheikh Awarded National Science Foundation Fellowship for Research & Education at the SETI Institute’s Allen Telescope Array

Dr. Sofia Sheikh Awarded National Science Foundation Fellowship for Research & Education at the SETI Institute’s Allen Telescope Array PRESS RELEASE DATE September 22, 2021 CONTACT Rebecca McDonald Director of Communications SETI Institute... More

Dr. Sofia Sheikh Awarded National Science Foundation Fellowship for Research & Education at the SETI Institute’s Allen Telescope Array PRESS RELEASE DATE September 22, 2021 CONTACT Rebecca McDonald Director of Communications SETI Institute rmcdonald@SETI.org Tel: +1 650 960-4526 The Allen Telescope Array in Hat Creek, California. Image Credit: Greg Hark. September 22, 2021, Mountain View, CA – The SETI Institute is announcing that Dr. Sofia Sheikh has been awarded a Mathematical and Physical Sciences Ascending Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (MPS-Ascend) for research and education by the National Science Foundation (NSF). Sheikh’s research is focused on fast radio bursts (FRBs) and developing improved technosignature detection methods, specifically by searching higher radio frequencies and in new areas of the sky. She will also mentor underrepresented students in physics and astronomy, helping them build strong networks and providing valuable research experiences. Sheikh’s work will l Less