Chelen Johnson
Search iN AfGl 490 (SNAG490) will be looking for young stellar objects (YSOs) in AFGL490.
To be the first group to perform such calculations is an experience of a lifetime.
I have learned that a student’s age or grade level can never be used to judge their ability to grasp the complex if they are only give the right time and instruction. They showed me that again on this trip.
High school students are hungry for authentic research experiences, and both high school teachers and students benefit immensely from having contact with a professional astronomer. This may seem inefficient (because it costs a lot of money to connect individuals with professionals), but it can change lives, and there are wonderful ripple effects.
