John Morales

2024 SciAct Affiliate for SACNAS


Affiliate Bio

As a participant I would become a stronger advocate for science, inspiring others to pursue STEM careers. As a first-gen Mexican American college student, educational outreach played a pivotal role in my pursuit of physics and astronomy.

John Morales, PhD Candidate 2024 Awardee

John Morales

PhD Candidate
Texas Tech University

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John Morales is a researcher and PhD candidate from Texas Tech University with a keen focus on astrostatistics and the application of machine learning and deep learning techniques to astrophysical data. His work centers on leveraging big data from astrophysical surveys to analyze, classify, and uncover exotic high-energy astrophysical objects. By employing advanced computational methods, John contributes to the exploration and understanding of complex celestial phenomena.