Sharon Morsink

Sharon Morsink graduated with an Honours Physics BSc from the University of Waterloo, and a PhD in Theoretical Physics from the University of Alberta. Her theses (both for BSc and PhD) were on theoretical aspects of black holes. After graduation, she worked at the University Wisconsin-Milwaukee as a Postdoctoral Researcher and also taught her first course, first-year astronomy. After 3 years, she moved back to Edmonton Alberta and started a position as a professor. Over the years she has taught courses on many areas of physics and astronomy, and has also conducted research on neutron stars and black holes.

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Astro 101: Black Holes (Coursera) Coursera
University of Alberta

Astro 101: Black Holes (Coursera)

Dive into the fascinating world of black holes with Astro 101: Black Holes. This course unravels the enigma surrounding these cosmic phenomena, exploring their origins, characteristics, and connections to stars and relativity. Understand what happens when you enter a black hole and how they challenge our understanding of physics.

Jun 22nd 2026
5-12 Weeks
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