International Outreach

The middle school students of San Martin Jilotepeque in Guatemala, 2016

In 2016, I traveled to my father’s home country of Guatemala to bring astronomy to the community and kids of San Martin Jilotepeque. Read about my trip below:

Astronomy Outreach in Guatemala

Outreach Sponsors

Trip Blog

Astronomers Without Border Article

I am excited to announce a new project in Guatemala! We are helping to equip the empty rooftop observatory at Monte Maria school in Guatemala City, Guatemala.The sisters who run the school used to have a functioning observatory at one time. They are looking to equip it again and re-open it for their students and community. Help make their observatory something that will last for generations of students at Monte Maria.

In 2017, I traveled to Chile with the Astronomy in Chile Educator Ambassador Program.

Read more about my trip to Chile through the 2017 Astronomy in Chile Educator Ambassador Program:

Announcing the Trip

Chile- the Telescopes

Gemini Telescope Mirror Model

AAAS Conference Talk

Astronomy Magazine Article