I became interested in astronomy during elementary school after reading kids’ books about planets. My curiosity of the cosmos grew as the years went by, but I never had a chance to learn more about the stars. Now that I am attending the University of Washington and am in Pre-MAP…
I have always been interested in astronomy, since I was a little kid I’d stay up late stargazing every time my family went camping. I hope to major in physics and astronomy because I want to know how everything works and why the universe is the way that it is….
My name is Jeanne, and I’m from Marysville, Washington. I have lived here my entire life. This is my first year here at the University of Washington. I love the natural sciencs and I love to look at the stars. My favorite thing to do, besides learning astronomy, is ballroom…
I never really gaze up for more than 15 minutes at a time, But I have always wondered how things work. Since I’ve lived in Alaska, there have been many nights where the sky is perfectly unlit and allows for some spectacular viewing. I’m more into the technical side of…
I’ve always been fascinated with science, especially physics and astronomy. Unlocking the secrets of the universe has always been my dream and I plan on pursuing it for the rest of my life. I also enjoy playing basketball, listening to music, eating, and playing video games. My favorite science writers…
The great thing about astronomers is that they are always looking up. My name is Tom Riecken, and I want to know about the cosmos. I grew up under the cloudy skies of western Washington, but that just made clear nights so much more enjoyable. I do astronomical art, both…
I have lived in both California and Washington, but my home has been in Ashland, Oregon for the past nine years. I love the water and the sky, but, since water is more accessible, I like to spend most of my time on or in it. I’ve visited twenty-two countries…
My name is Jimmy Zhu, and I am a freshman from Roseburg, Oregon. Born in China, I moved here to the United States when I was a year old. I like to learn about math and languages and hope to major in math and minor in Chinese. In my spare…
I have lived in Washington on the Eastside my entire life and absolutely love it. I am very much outdoors oriented and love learning about why things happen. My favorite hobbies include: snowboarding, surfing, wakeboarding, and soccer. And as far as school goes, I love the UW and can’t wait…
I’m a Cape Codder who has just come to Washington, and have always been interested in science, although I’m currently undecided as to a major (chemistry, physics, or astronomy??). My interests include playing field hockey, snowboarding, reading, and travel. I love music as well, and being wicked nerdy (way more…
Since I was young I have always gazed up into the stars and wondered what is out there. That is why I am joining Pre-MAP, there is so much to explore and I want to know more about our universe. I am also one of the directors for Table Mountain…