Her astrophysics research on the evolution of galaxies over the history of the universe concentrates on the connection between the growth of a galaxy’s central black hole and the growth of its stars. She is actively involved in citizen science and is a member of the Galaxy Zoo (galaxyzoo.org) science team. An observational astronomer, Dr. Cardamone uses multi-wavelength data from a variety of large surveys, studying galaxy emission in X-rays, ultraviolet, optical, and infrared emission. She is developing a variety of introductory science courses for non-majors at Wheelock College, as well as teaching classes on the solar system, the physics of sports, and the nature of science.