Chelen Johnson
I am excited to embark on this research and feel lucky to be part of the experience.
I did not anticipate how much the astronomers would trust us right away. I felt more like a colleague than a student, which was relieving (and maybe a bit stressful, because I probably would have found it easier to ask questions coming from a student role).
I think that more than anything else, hearing these kids talk about their work really convinced me how valuable this experience is for students.