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Kristen Larson
University of Illinois-Chicago
AIP Niels Bohr Library and Archives
American Institute of Physics
Final presentation
I am currently pursuing my second bachelor’s degree at the University of Illinois at Chicago, at which I am approaching my junior year in the physics program (my first degree is a BS in Communication). I regularly collaborate in my university’s SPS chapter by creating a new website and being part of the team that is building a radio telescope. I also volunteer at the Adler Planetarium as a telescope facilitator and my favorite thing to look at (and show people) is the Sun through the hydrogen-alpha telescope. Last year, I ventured on a road trip through Idaho and Wyoming in search of the perfect place to witness the Great American Eclipse, and the view did not disappoint from Casper, Wyoming.
I am excited to be back in Washington D.C. this summer. In May 2017, I rode my bike solo from Chicago to D.C. and it was such a surreal experience. I took two weeks to bike and then only spent a couple days in D.C. before I needed to turn around and go back home. I am looking forward to spending more time in the area with my fellow SPS interns!