Pronouns: He/Him/His
Class: 2024
Major: Astrophysics, Music
Hometown: Matthews, NC
Favorite Astro Object: TON 618
 

I actually cannot remember a time when I did not love astronomy. Throughout my childhood, I wanted to be an astronaut (ignorant of the fact that studying space from the surface of Earth is not only possible, but far more viable). I indulged in my love for space through many books about space and I had a space-themed room growing up...it seems I might have revived that theme for my college dorm rooms. My love for astronomy became particularly intense as I began my college search and began thinking about my career. Interestingly enough, it was only last summer when I picked up a telescope and started truly observing the night sky from my light-polluted suburb. The first celestial object I searched for and looked at was Jupiter, followed closely by Saturn. Immediately, I was inspired and in awe. I watched them as they set behind the houses across the street at 5 in the morning. Soon after, I invested in a bigger telescope and began my journey in astrophotography here at Williams.

This past summer, I worked with Prof. Jaskot on researching which galaxies contributed significantly to reionizing the universe during the Epoch of Reionization. In particular, I chose about 100 galaxies for a satellite that NASA will be launching to study as part of the SPRITE Mission. The other half of my brain is dedicated to music. I indulge in music through playing cello and piano, as well as composing and arranging a bit for Cello Shots. I have also co-founded an RSO called PULSAR, in which one can learn how to take their own astrophotos and build a community around people's love for astronomy in general.