Emily Hardegree-Ullman
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Emily Hardegree-Ullman is an astronomy professor at Colorado State University. She earned her PhD from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute where she studied the chemical composition of young stellar systems. Emily discovered the fascinating subject of astrobiology while an undergraduate at the University of Arizona. Her prior research includes searching for methane lakes on Titan, investigating the evolution of protoplanetary disks, and observing extrasolar planet transits. |
Olivia Benesch
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Olivia is studying zoology and chemistry at CSU with the hopes of going to vet school. She enjoys spending time outside of school snowboarding, going to concerts, volunteering, and hanging out with friends and her little puppy Happy. Olivia loves learning new facts about different areas of science, especially astronomy! |
Stefania Miranda
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Stefania is a physics student at CSU, where she is immersed in a variety of classes including astrophysics. Her fascination with the stars and celestial phenomena was ignited during her childhood when she read a children’s science book which introduced her to the mesmerizing enigma of black holes. Now as she embarks on her academic journey, Stefania hopes to not only learn more about the mysteries of the cosmos herself but also share them with everyone who joins us at the observatory! |
Emily Briggs
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Emily is studying chemical and biological engineering at CSU with a passion in scientific research and discovery. Classes such as astronomy and physics though her academic career formed a strong foundation for her passion in space exploration and education. Wanting to share her knowledge and understanding of the cosmos, she joined the telescope operator team. Her favorite past time is reading fantasy novels and looking at the stars; searching for new constellations and favorite old ones. |
Summer Turner
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Hi! My name is Summer Turner, and I am a student at Colorado State University studying Zoology and Environmental Sustainability. I grew up all over the world, including Germany and Türkiye, and moved to the United States for university. I have always loved the stars and have managed to find my favorite constellations in every country I have lived in. I love sharing my passions for both the stars and science while exploring space! In my free time, I like to volunteer, craft, and feed all of my neighborhood wildlife. |
