Outreach

Philosophy

Outreach is central to how I engage with science. I believe that sharing astronomy with the public and creating inclusive academic spaces are both essential to building a field that represents the diversity of the universe we study.

University of Chicago — Community Engagement & Outreach

At Chicago, I lead EDI and outreach both within and beyond the scope of the Astronomy and Astrophysics department. Some projects I have been a part of include organizing bias-awareness workshops, community discussions, and policy updates to improve belonging in academic spaces.

As part of the Community Engagement Working Group in the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics, I help coordinate outreach events such as the South Side Science Festival and the South Side Astronomy Art Contest, which bring together scientists, students, and Chicago residents through science and creativity.

I also gave a Lifelong Learning Talk at Chicago’s Blackstone Public Library, where I led an interactive lecture for senior citizens about how astronomers use spectroscopy to study the universe.

Past Outreach and Equity-focused Work

My work with the PhET Simulations DEIB Advisory Board at the University of Colorado Boulder focused on developing inclusive frameworks and design strategies for STEM education tools used by millions of students worldwide.

At Princeton, I was a member of the Conference for Undergraduate Women in Physics (CUWiP) Local Organizing Committee, helping plan programming, recruit speakers, and promote inclusivity in the physical sciences.
I also served on the Council of Science and Technology (CST) Student Advisory Board, where I helped design and run events aimed at improving science literacy across the campus community.

Additionally, I was the Events Chair for the group Towards an Inclusive Community of Undergraduate Physicists (formerly Undergraduate Women in Physics), where I helped organize discussions, mentoring programs, and inclusive community-building events.