Star Formation, Stellar Feedback, and the Ecology of Galaxies

Star Formation, Stellar Feedback, and the Ecology of Galaxies

A theorist’s view on future developments in studies of feedback and the ecology of galaxies
2025-05-30 , Main Conference Room

I review the current state of theoretical work on star formation and feedback, with an eye toward identifying the most significant outstanding theoretical problems that seem ripe for progress in the coming years. I focus in particular on two outstanding questions. First, can we understand the formation and dissolution of star clusters in a full galactic context, so as to be able predict stellar clustering statistics as a function of age and environment? Second, can we understand the generation of galactic winds and their implications for the metal content of galaxies?