I am a prospective Physics and Mathematics double major, but I may be persuaded through preMAP to pursue an astronomy major. I come from a small town south of Portland, Oregon, and came to the UW due to the extensive research opportunities I was promised (promises which are validated by…

Hello my name is Jesus Peraza and I am a student at the University of Washington. My hometown is Royal City which is located in eastern Washington which is where I graduated from high school and I am also a running start student so I earned my Associate in Arts…

I’m from Tampa, Florida and I am the world’s biggest Resident Evil fan. I also love astronomy even though I don’t know anything about it that doesn’t come from Wikipedia, but I want to major in physics/astronomy and can’t wait to further my knowledge and experience in the field because I…

I was born in Seattle and have lived in the Ravenna neighborhood my whole life, which is where I commute from every day by bike. I attended Running Start full time at North Seattle Community College for my last two years of High School. I’ve been interested in science since…

My name is Annelise Matsuo and I am a freshman here at the University of Washington and graduated from Eastlake High School. I was born in Bellevue, WA but I have lived in Sammamish,WA my entire life, half an hour away from Seattle. I’m interested in astronomy because I believe…

Hello! My name is William Eshleman. I am from Kennewick, Washington, and am currently enrolled as a freshman at the University of Washington Seattle Campus.I’m super excited to be studying at such a great school, and an amazing area! I am a hopeful physics and astronomy double major, although I’ve…

I am a freshman, Class of 2017, at University of Washington with a general interest in everything science. The Seattle area has always been my hometown, and in all the years I’ve lived here, I’ve never been bored. My love of science fiction (Star Trek, Battlestar Galactica, and far too…

I, Patrick Anderson, am from Bellingham, Washington. I went to Bellingham High School and was a running start student at Whatcom Community College my junior and Senior year. I played football and wrestled, and enjoy lifting weights. But in my free time I’m usually playing video games. Dead Space is…

Hi, my name is Megan Wachtendonk and I am a sophomore here at the UW.I took Pre-MAP this year to figure out whether or not Physics/Astronomy is a major I would be interested in pursuing. I have always been interested in space and the exploration of our universe so I…

I was born and raised in Austin, TX,and I grew up with a passion for all sciences. At my highschool I took two years of computer science and an introductory astronomy course.I like to consider myself eclectic and open-minded, and I never try to limit or profile myself to any…

My name is Jake Drexel,I am originally from Spokane, WA – Spokane Valley, to be more exact. I am a freshman at the University of Washington, and am currently interested in pursuing a double major in astronomy and physics. I have been particularly fascinated with space throughout my life, and…

My name is Guadalupe Tovar and I am a Freshman at UW. I am 18 years old. I was born in Toppensish,WA and raised in Kennewick,WA. I graduated from Southridge High School and also did running start so I received my AA from Columbia Basin College. I enjoy spending time…