Researching Star-Forming Region DR21 with Umar Ahmed Badami
Umar Ahmed Badami is a student at OHS, and is one of our many scientific researchers. Contributor, Antonia Mrose, finds out more about Umar's work in the interview below.
Pixel Journal: What are you studying/researching?
Umar: A few weeks ago, I presented a research project on star-forming region DR21 and imagery of the area to see what we can learn from it. Now, I am involved in two research endeavors: the ExploraVision contest and a project on double star observation.
The ExploraVision contest is for teams that have an idea for a potential solution for anything. The OHS team that I am leading has decided to focus on strokes and improving neuroplasticity where the stroke has affected the brain. We are focusing on using a brain-computer interface that applies small electrical shocks to areas of the brain that have been affected by stoke. Additionally, I’m researching double star astrometry, trying to determine specific characteristics about a double star to possibly solve the orbit of the binary star.
PJ: What brought you to this?
U: My curious nature has always encouraged me to look further and deeper into science. I’m always open to new opportunities for learning and these presented themselves at the right time, driving me to research advanced topics in fields that I never knew existed!
PJ: What are your hopes for this?
U: My ExploraVision team hopes to reach the regionals of the competition this year, as it is our first year competing. Next year we will have more experience and will aim for the highest levels of the competition. I also hope to publish a research paper on double star astrometry which is very exciting, and will keep learning about the topic on a deeper level.
A photo of star-forming region DR21.