HELLO! My name is Beibei Chen.
I'm a recent graduate with a Physics and Math double major from Hamilton College who loves mathematics and the night sky. Through hands-on experimental research at my school, I discovered an exoplanet! I'm passionate about converting complex problems into mathematical models and finding patterns in the cosmos. When I'm not analyzing data or stargazing, you'll find me doodling and drawing.
I am interested in bridging the gap between complex scientific concepts and accessible storytelling—whether that's through precision data analysis, hand-drawn animations, or helping others discover the beauty of physics and mathematics.
I also enjoy hiking, hitting the gym, and playing video games.
Scroll down and click on my projects to explore!
Independent Projects
Quantifying Uncertainty in Exoplanet Transit Light Curves
Fall 2024
In this project, I developed a MATLAB algorithm for astronomical time-series analysis using chi-squared optimization, analytical transit modeling, and statistical methods. Implemented automated detrending, uncertainty propagation, and vectorized operations achieving 2% measurement precision for 415+ data points.
A Second Moooooon
Fall 2024
Modeled gravitational dynamics of a hypothetical second moon system using Python differential equation solvers, Monte Carlo simulations with 1000+ trials, and MATLAB Principal Component Analysis. Implemented numerical integration techniques, tidal force calculations, and optimization algorithms to identify stable orbital configurations through statistical parameter analysis.
Perspective is Power: Data Feminism and the Interpretations of the U.S. Economy
Spring 2025
Demonstrated data feminism principles by analyzing the U.S. unemployment datasets through contrasting narratives—one optimistic, one cautionary. Used strategic data selection, framing techniques, and visual storytelling to reveal how the same statistics can support completely different economic interpretations and policy conclusions.
Collaborative Projects
Data Runs, Pipeline Problems, and Disentangling Stars: An Astrophysics Adventure with the new 0.5m HCVCT;
Exploring Gravitoelectrodynamics: Dynamics of Gravitational Fields and Energy Flux in Different Geometries
Summer 2024 and Summer 2023
Poster presentations.
Created all illustrations and authored the final chapter for a topology textbook, developing comprehensive visual aids that make abstract mathematical concepts accessible to students.
Spring 2024
NMR on Fruits
Fall 2025
Conducted NMR spectroscopy analysis comparing T1 and T2 relaxation times of banana and pineapple samples. Applied multiple mathematical models including stretched exponential and modulated exponential fitting using Python and Excel. Discovered significant differences in water mobility and sugar structures between fruits through quantitative curve fitting and residual analysis.
ART PROJECTS
Beyond science, I'm passionate about art and visual storytelling. Working with creative media has enhanced my ability to communicate complex scientific ideas to diverse audiences, helping me translate technical concepts into accessible visual narratives.
Art has taught me the power of storytelling in various forms, from data visualization to animated explanations, bridging the gap between scientific precision and public understanding. Below are a few animation projects I've created using Adobe Premiere for video editing and Procreate for hand-drawn frame-by-frame animation.
Fall 2022
Fall 2022