Welcome
I'm Nik; a PhD candidate in astrophysics at Caltech originally from the Saint Francis, Wisconsin area. I've slowly discovered sharing information makes our world a better place - I know talking with other people, sharing ideas, and then publishing them, has always helped me explore new territory. So, I've decided to share some of the items I've learned so far with anyone else who wants it.
Learning is self rewarding, and teaching, even more so. I believe these are two of humanity's best practices.
On my website, you'll find my CV, a research page summarizing some of my research in astrophysics to date, a recreation page, a robotics page highlighting my work during middle and high school, as well as contact information.
Thanks for visiting my site with all it's links and coding for comparative educational purposes. I'm open to discussion on/off topic by email at: Nikolaus Zen Prusinski. Given the (unfortunately geologic) cadence on which this website is updated, an email (or ADS search) may be the best way to learn about my latest exploits. Some areas of interest include astrophysics, mathematics, music, aviation, and sailing.
Good Advice
"A small body of determined spirits fired by an unquenchable faith in their mission can alter the course of history."
Mohandas K. Gandhi"He has honor if he holds himself to an ideal of conduct though it is inconvenient, unprofitable, or dangerous to do so."
Walter Lippmann"Peace cannot be kept by force. It can only be achieved by understanding".
Albert Einstein"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle."
Plato (428-348)"For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to return."
Leonardo da Vinci
Music
When I get the chance, I love to play classical music. I play the Trumpet, French Horn and the Piano, surely at home, but also in many local ensembles. The picture above was taken after a performance of Dvořák's "New World" symphony at the Pasadena City College. Below is from a rehearsal with the Caltech Jazz Band (credit: Tawnee Lillo). Here's a link to a concert a while back at UWM.
