Everything around us is made up of chemical elements. But where do these elements come from? The answer: stars. The stars that we observe in the night sky undergo many different processes in order to produce the elements. This talk will give you a whistle stop tour of the different types of stars in the galaxy and the processes that occur to produce the chemical elements.

About the speaker: Kate Womack

I am a first-year Ph.D. student researching in the field of galactic chemical evolution. I completed my undergraduate degree and MSc at the University of Hull where I researched in the field of stellar nucleosynthesis. I regularly participate in outreach work to local schools and colleges to inspire the next generation of astrophysics students. In my spare time, I am a Brownie leader and I enjoy climbing and embroidery.