Jorie McDermott
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Hi, welcome to my homepage! I am a rising senior at Ohio State University working on my Bachelors degree. I am double majoring in Physics and Astrophysics. My research intrests are in theoretical astrophysics including cosmolgy and compact dense objects such as neutron stars or black holes.

Outside of research and classes, I have a plethora of hobbies and activities that I enjoy. A few of these include hiking, playing piano, reading/ listening to audiobooks, and tending to my plants.


Education
  • Ohio State University
    Ohio State University
    Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics
    Department of Physics
    Bachelors of Arts and Science
    Aug. 2023 - present
  • Sinclair Community College
    Sinclair Community College
    College of Arts and Sciences
    Associate of Science
    Aug. 2022 - Jul. 2023
Experience
  • Ohio State University
    Ohio State University
    Research Assistant
    Instructional Assistant
    May. 2024 - present
  • Northwestern University CIERA
    Northwestern University CIERA
    Participant in CIERA Research Experience for Undergraduates
    June. 2025 - Aug. 2025
Recent Projects
Radio Pulsar Selection Effects
Radio Pulsar Selection Effects

Jorie McDermott, Debatri Chattopadhyay, Vicky Kalogera

Pulsars in binary systems can be difficult to detect. In this project, we create a Python pipeline to calculate the selection effects on a pulsar in such systems and determine if the pulsars would be detected by a given survey.

Radio Pulsar Selection Effects

Jorie McDermott, Debatri Chattopadhyay, Vicky Kalogera

2025

Pulsars in binary systems can be difficult to detect. In this project, we create a Python pipeline to calculate the selection effects on a pulsar in such systems and determine if the pulsars would be detected by a given survey.

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