Dusty star formation is a research area that focuses on the formation of stars within clouds of dust and gas in galaxies. Dust plays a crucial role in the process of star formation, as it absorbs and scatters light, cools the gas, and shields molecules from destructive ultraviolet radiation. Observations in the infrared and submillimeter wavelengths are often used to study dusty star formation, as these wavelengths can penetrate through the dust. Researchers study the properties of dust within these star-forming regions, as well as the physical processes that govern the collapse and formation of stars in dusty environments. This research area is important for understanding the formation and evolution of galaxies, as well as the mechanisms that drive star formation in the universe.