Chelen Johnson
This virtual team collects all independent research presented in 2017, and done by NITARP or Spitzer alumni with (or without) students outside of a formal NITARP team.
I was nearly moved to tears watching the students share our research at the poster session.
I think most people carry misconceptions of scientists as a whole... but I also think most people don't even personally know an astronomer or scientist. The fact that I know and have worked with scientists is going to be helpful to share with students.
After this experience, I’m more aware that beyond just teaching my students good science, my focus should be to prepare them for a career in science.
