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Carlie Conroy is an instrumental figure in the development of next-generation ground-based astronomy, with her work centered on enhancing the observational power of the Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT). Her primary research focuses on the design and implementation of advanced fibre-fed positioning systems, most notably through her leadership on the MANIFEST project. Conroy’s major contribution is her role in engineering MANIFEST to expand the GMT’s capabilities, enabling it to simultaneously feed multiple instruments across a 14 arcmin field-of-view. This innovation allows the telescope to conduct large-scale spectroscopic surveys with unprecedented efficiency. Her most cited paper, "Enhancing astronomical exploration with the GMT/MANIFEST" (2024), has garnered 2 citations, establishing a foundation for future work in multi-object spectroscopy. By integrating MANIFEST with first-light instruments like G-CLEF and GMACS, Conroy is directly enabling transformative studies in stellar populations and galaxy evolution. Her achievements represent a critical step in realizing the full scientific potential of the GMT, positioning her as a key architect of the next era of astronomical discovery.