What sparked your interest in science journalism?
I've always been captivated by space. As a kid, I attended NASA's Space Camp and dreamed of becoming an astronaut. That passion led me to study astrophysics in college. Over the years, my work has taken me to some incredible places: I've witnessed more than a dozen rocket launches, visited one of the highest-altitude telescopes in the world in Chile, and even experienced suborbital spaceflight training, including being spun in a centrifuge to feel the G-forces of a space ride.
What do you enjoy most about covering this topic?
Exploring ideas like black holes, dark matter, distant galaxies and particle physics is a constant reminder that we're just a small part of a vast and awe-inspiring universe. There's so much more out there than what we encounter in our daily lives, and thinking about those mysteries can provide a refreshing perspective—a break from the routine and worries that often occupy us.
What do you hope readers feel or learn after reading your stories?
I hope readers come away with a sense of wonder and curiosity about the universe and the profound questions scientists are trying to answer. As Albert Einstein once said, "The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious." If my stories can inspire that feeling, then I've done my job.
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