Malena Rice
About Malena Rice
Malena Rice is an Assistant Professor at Yale University, specializing in Astronomy and Astrophysics. She has a comprehensive academic background, including a PhD from Yale and various research and teaching roles at prestigious institutions.
Current Position at Yale University
Malena Rice serves as an Assistant Professor at Yale University since 2023. In this role, she engages in teaching and research within the field of Astronomy and Astrophysics. Her current position follows a series of academic and research roles at the same institution, highlighting her ongoing commitment to education and scholarship.
Previous Roles at Yale University
Prior to her current position, Malena Rice held multiple roles at Yale University. She worked as a McDougal/Poorvu Graduate Writing Fellow from 2020 to 2021 and as a Yale Housing Community Fellow from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, she served as a McDougal/Poorvu Graduate Teaching Fellow and an NSF Graduate Research Fellow from 2018 to 2022. These roles contributed to her development as an educator and researcher.
Educational Background
Malena Rice obtained her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Astronomy and Astrophysics from Yale University, completing her studies from 2017 to 2022. She also earned a Master of Science (MS) and a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Astronomy from Yale University between 2017 and 2019. Earlier, she received her Bachelor's Degree in Physics and Astrophysics from the University of California, Berkeley, from 2013 to 2017.
Research Experience
Malena Rice has extensive research experience in various prestigious institutions. She worked as a 51 Pegasi b Fellow at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology from 2022 to 2023. Additionally, she held research positions at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Berkeley Lab, and University College London, contributing to projects in Astronomy and Astrophysics.
Teaching Experience
Malena Rice has a solid foundation in teaching, having served as an Undergraduate Student Instructor at UC Berkeley in 2016. She also instructed students in the Yale Young Global Scholars program from 2021 to 2022. Her teaching roles reflect her dedication to fostering learning and engagement in the field of Astronomy.