Hi everyone – my name is Jinshuo Zhang, and I’m a junior at UW majoring in Comprehensive Physics and Astronomy. I’ve been passionate about astronomy since I was very young, and my current research focuses on asteroids, comets, and small body dynamics, especially active asteroids and interstellar objects. I really…

Hello! My name is Avery Wolf, I’m a first year and I’m currently majoring in earth and space sciences. In the future, my goal is to study astrobiology and do research science! I found my love for outer space from my parents, who would always tell me stories about our…

Hi my name is Ramya! I’m a sophomore at UW from Issaquah, Washington and I’m intending to major in Astronomy and Applied Physics. I first got interested in science through my parents since they would often bring up cool physics and science facts (I remember my mom trying to explain…

Hello, my name is Marcus Neville. I am from the east side of WA, Pullman (middle of nowhere, really). I am a sophomore here at UW, and I am double-majoring in Astronomy and Physics. My reason for such is simply everything that is not of this earth, don’t get me…

Hi, my name is Soren Logghe, and I am a second year here at the University of Washington. I am from Seabeck, Washington, and am hoping to major in both Physics and Astronomy. I enjoy learning about space in my free time, particularly spectroscopy, black holes, and dark matter. I…

Hey Hey! My name is Tamanpreet Kaur, and I am a first-year student from Kent, Washington. I am currently a pre-science major, but I’m considering studying engineering. I joined Pre-Map to explore and learn more about research in astronomy using technology. What inspired me to get into astronomy was the…

Hi, my name is Aidan Hawkins. I’m from Orange County, California, and I’m currently a second-year student at the University of Washington, double-majoring in Astronomy and Mechanical Engineering. My passion for astrophysics and rocketry began at a young age. One of my earliest memories is being introduced to the planet…

Hello! My name is Tina Dey and I’m a first-year student at the University of Washington. I grew up in India and moved to Bellevue WA right before high school. My love for astronomy began with movies about extraterrestrial life, and over time it has grown into a genuine passion….

Hi there! My name is Emily. I am a born and raised Washingtonian, as well as a Freshman here at the University of Washington. My love for astronomy has been strong and ever-flourishing ever since I got my first look up at the night sky. I remember as a little…

Hello, my name is Patrick Costa and I am a freshman here at the University of Washington. I plan on double majoring in Astronomy and Physics. I was born and raised in North Kingstown, Rhode Island and have always been fascinated by the vastness of space and possibility of life…

Hi! My name is Kai Cuevas, I’m currently a freshman, and I plan on double majoring in astronomy and physics. I’m from a small town called Marysville (it’s about a 45 minute drive north), but I’m so excited to finally be living in Seattle! Astronomy is by far my biggest…

HI!! This is Hielen, I am currently entering my junior year. Even though I lived in Seattle for most of my life, I was born and raised in Ethiopia. I have always had an interest in space and space science, But, I actually came to UW to pursue Business Administration….