My name is Sunny Joy. My goal, since I was 11, is to become a NASA Astrophysicist and work at NASA Headquarters in Washington DC. I created my thirty year plan, at age 11, by combining my love of astrophysics and love of DC.
On my journey to NASA, I will earn a Bachelors of Physics from The University of Utah, earn an Astrophysics PhD, then get hired by NASA. I have since added to this goal by adding a major in Political Science so that I can become part of NASA’s Administration Team.
While I am majoring in Physics & Astronomy and Political Science, I also currently serve as my SPS chapter’s Outreach Chairman. I have also joined a physics research lab, using data from the Chandra Telescope to examine supermassive blackholes at the hearts of galaxies. I have enjoyed serving my SPS chapter, as well as in a research lab. These experiences help me become the Astrophysicist I need to be. Being a leader is important to me because it allows me to be personally involved in communities and with people and missions I care about.