Nebraska native explores galaxies far, far away
A young woman from Nebraska discovered her love for physics and astronomy at a local library where she devoured books by age 12. She went on to study galaxy clusters using cutting-edge x-ray imaging techniques. This research experience was made possible through the MIT's Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program.
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