Undergraduate Interns 2024

Molly Auer is a University of Arizona Junior majoring in Mechanical Engineering. Molly works with Dr. Hannah Budinoff from the Systems and Industrial Engineering Department on a research project titled "Improving Manufacturability of Topology Optimized Structures for Fabrication Using Laser Powder Bed Fusion".

Ellie Cornish is a University of Arizona Sophomore majoring in Astronomy and Physics. Ellie works with Dr. Tyler Robinson from the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory on a NASA-funded research project titled "Inferring the Presence of Oceans on Earth-like Exoplanets".

Julio Corona is a University of Arizona Junior majoring in Astronomy and Physics. Julio works with Dr. Eduardo Rozo from the Physics Department on a research project titled "Characterizing the Cosmological Dependence of the Lognormal Model".

Heerok Das is a University of Arizona Sophomore majoring in Astronomy and Physics. Heerok works with Dr. Jason Corliss from the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory on a NASA-funded research project titled "Spatial Heterodyne Interferometric Molecular Cloud Observer".

Mateo De La Torre is a University of Arizona Junior majoring in Aerospace Engineering and Planetary Geosciences. Mateo works with Dr. Christopher Harig from the Department of Geosciences on a research project titled "Glacier mass balance determined from satellite gravity."

Keenan Fiedler is a University of Arizona Junior majoring in Astronomy and Physics. Keenan works with Dr. Eduardo Rozo from the Physics Department on a research project titled "Fast Galaxy Simulations for Cluster Cosmology."

Anna Fravel is a University of Arizona Senior majoring in Systems Engineering. Anna works with Dr. Hee Jeong Kim from the Civil and Architectural Engineering and Mechanics Department on a NASA-funded research project titled "Developing Lunar Concrete".

Jasmine Garnett is a University of Arizona Junior majoring in Aerospace Engineering. Jasmine works with Dr. Sergey Shkarayev from the Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Department on a NASA-funded research project titled "Enhancing Mars Helicopter Performance with Tethered Flight and Active Flow Controls".

Anna Gold is a University of Arizona Senior majoring in Aerospace Engineering. Anna works with Dr. James Threadgill from the Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Department on a research project titled "A High-Speed Optical Investigation of Shock Trains in Axisymmetric Isolators".

Megan Harrison is a University of Arizona Senior majoring in Astronomy and Physics. Megan works with Dr. Yancy Shirley from the Astronomy and Steward Observatory on a research project titled "Tracing the Kinematics of the Taurus Molecular Cloud with HCN".

Tayler John is a University of Arizona Senior majoring in Computer Science. Tayler works with Dr. Mónica Ramírez-Andreotta from the Department of Environmental Science on a research project titled "Ecosystem Health and Justice: Environmental Justice Framework to Investigate Pollution Science".

Veronica Klawender is a University of Arizona Junior majoring in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. Veronica works with Dr. Daniel Apai from the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory and Steward Observatory on a NASA-funded research project titled "A Quantitative Framework for Habitability in and Beyond the Solar System".

Linae Larson is a University of Arizona Senior majoring in Astronomy. Linae works with Dr. Christopher Hamilton from the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory on a research project titled "Impact-induced Spallation of Thin Iceshells and its Effect on Ocean Mixing".

Nandini Manepalli is a University of Arizona Junior majoring in Molecular and Cellular Biology. Nandini works with Sawsan Wehbi from the Genetics Graduate Interdisciplinary Program on a research project titled "Inferring the Last Universal Common Ancestor's Proteome".

Hayden Marchinek is a University of Arizona Junior majoring in Astronomy and Physics. Hayden works with Dr. Jason Corliss from the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory on a NASA-funded research project titled "Spatial Heterodyne Interferometric Molecular Cloud Observer".

Jazz Martinez Castillo is a University of Arizona Junior majoring in Electrical Engineering. Jazz works with Dr. Jason Corliss from the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory on a NASA-funded research project titled "Spatial Heterodyne Interferometric Molecular Cloud Observer".

Aaron McCray is a University of Arizona Junior majoring in Astronomy and Physics. Aaron works with Dr. Lon Hood from the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory on a NASA-funded research project titled "Mapping of Lunar Crustal Magnetic Fields Near the South Pole".

Isabella Olin is a University of Arizona Senior majoring in Astronomy and Physics. Isabella works with Dr. Stephanie Juneau from the NOIRLab on a research project titled "Why do galaxies stop forming stars?"

Karla Paredes Aguilar is a University of Arizona Senior majoring in Planetary Geosciences. Karla works with Dr. Dante Lauretta from the Arizona Astrobiology Center and Lunar and Planetary Laboratory on a NASA-funded research project titled "Investigating Last Chance Lake to Determine Organic Composition".

Brendan Perry is a University of Arizona Senior majoring in Mechanical Engineering. Brendan works with Dr. Bernard Parent from the Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Department on a research project titled "Electrodeless Local Force Generator Using Magnetohydrodynamics for Aerocapture".

Supriya Roy is a University of Arizona Sophomore majoring in Optical Engineering. Supriya works with Dr. Travis Sawyer from the Wyant College of Optical Sciences on a research project titled "Discovering Optical Imaging Biomarkers for Early Detection of Gastrointestinal Cancers".

Aleah Short is a University of Arizona Junior majoring in Astronomy and Physics. Aleah works with Dr. Christopher Walker from the Astronomy Department on a NASA-funded research project titled "GUSTO, CatSat, and Beyond".

Cade Smith is a University of Arizona Sophomore majoring in Computer Science. Cade works with Dr. Pierre Haenecour from the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory on a NASA-funded research project titled "Mapping the Breadth and Distribution of Water-Altered Phases from Asteroid Bennu".

Savannah Smith is a University of Arizona Senior majoring in Astronomy and Physics. Savannah works with Dr. Andrew Ryan from the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory on a NASA-funded research project titled "Analysis of 3d X-ray datasets of asteroid samples from the NASA OSIRIS-REx mission."

Dillan Synan is a University of Arizona Sophomore majoring in Optical Sciences and Engineering. Dillan works with Dr. Brandon Chalifoux from the Wyant College of Optical Sciences on a NASA-funded research project titled "Path Planning for Laser-assisted Etching of Ultrathin Mirrors with Integrated Flexures".

Nathaniel van der Leeuw is a University of Arizona Sophomore majoring in Mechanical Engineering. Nathaniel works with Dr. Jekan Thangavelautham from the Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Department on a NASA-funded research project titled "Shape Morphing  Robotics for Exploring Off-World Volcanic Environments". 

Vivian Welch is a University of Arizona Junior majoring in Computer Science. Vivian works with Dr. Katie Morzinski from the Astronomy and Steward Observatory Department on a research project titled "Discovering New Faint Substellar Companions via Radial-velocity Trends and Adaptive Optics".

Makena Wheeler is a University of Arizona Sophomore majoring in Aerospace Engineering. Makena works with Dr. Alex Craig from the Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Department on a research project titled "Hypersonic Wind Tunnel Testing".

Sean Young is a University of Arizona Junior majoring in Aerospace Engineering. Sean works with Trent Tresch, Director of the U of A Center for Human Space Exploration at the Biosphere 2, on a research project titled "Spacesuit Operations for Lunar Exploration".