Elizabeth Moné Awarded NSF GRFP
May 8, 2026
Congratulations to Physics and Astronomy graduate student Elizabeth Moné for receiving a NSF GRFP grant!
Elizabeth works with Professor Claude-André Faucher-Giguère. Elizabeth’s research focuses on astrophysical fluid dynamics of galaxies, specifically focusing on energy transfer in the circumgalactic medium (CGM), the gaseous region surrounding a galaxy. To do this, she uses the FIRE project simulations, which are built on many sophisticated models for high-resolution, realistic galaxy and cosmological conditions. She seeks to understand the physical processes operating in the CGM within these simulations and apply those insights to real galaxies, helping to explain gaps in current observations.
The purpose of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is to help ensure the quality, vitality, and strength of the scientific and engineering workforce of the United States. The five-year Fellowship provides three years of financial support.