My program is called Space Science Education and Outreach. It is devised to be split into three categories: Space Sciences (physics, astronomy, geology, chemistry), Education (science education, educational psychology, and developmental psychology) and Outreach (learning methods and gaining skills in interacting with a public learning environment). With these three components, I have the foundational knowledge in astronomy to teach using the skills I gain from my education coursework to coordinate my own outreach programs or designing lesson plans.

The reason I want my undergraduate degree in Space Science Education and Outreach is because I want to learn how to invoke curiosity and foster exploration. This is focused in astronomy because I believe studying outer space can give us a larger perspective to the significance of life.

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I have done research with my mentor studying meteorites using spectroscopy to understand more about asteroids and solar system formation.

I’ve had a federal work-study in our university planetarium under Paul Lewis assisting with outreach events and public observation nights. On campus, I enjoy weight-lifting at trec and playing tennis.