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Amy Catalano<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Hi, I’m a senior Astronomy and Physics major. I recently got back from studying abroad in Japan! I’m the current director of PRISM so let me know if you have any questions!<\/p>\n

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John Hunter<\/em>\"JohnHunter\"<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Hi! I’m John, a senior astronomy and physics major from Florida. For the past three years I’ve been making “pretty” images (and more recently movies) of black holes. In my free time, I keep up with all things comics and fantasy, go kayaking and hiking a bunch, and run the astronomical society at BU. I also like math.<\/p>\n

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Sophia Kressy<\/em>\"SophiaKressy\"<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Hi! I’m Sophie, I am a senior majoring in astronomy & physics as well as painting. I’m from outside of Boston, and I love art, books, hiking, and soccer. I also love ice cream and have it almost every day.<\/p>\n

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Katya Leidig<\/em>\"KatyaLeidig\"<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Hi! I\u2019m Katya and I\u2019m a junior majoring in Physics and Astronomy and minoring in Deaf Studies. My research experience is in observational high energy astronomy including AGN and supernovae. I also teach AP Physics to Boston Public High Schoolers as part of Project Accelerate and am involved with Women in Physics. Outside of physics I am on the Irish dance team and enjoy Marvel comics, mangoes, musicals, and long walks on the Charles River Esplanade.<\/p>\n

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Tim MacDonald<\/em>\"TimMcDonald\"<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

I am a senior majoring in astronomy & physics and I\u2019m originally from Albany, New York. In addition to physics, I also enjoy geography, politics, and listening to music.<\/p>\n

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Hannahmariam Mekbib<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Hi, my name is Hannah and I’m senior physics major. I’m originally \"HannahMekbib\"<\/a>from Ethiopia. I’m interested in biophysics and soft matter research. My hobbies include reading books, swimming, drawing, watching movies and sight seeing.<\/p>\n

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Ryan McCarthy<\/em>\"RyanMcCarthy\"<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Hello! My name is Ryan McCarthy and I’m a physics major from Waltham, Massachusetts. I’m currently working on a large particle physics experiment for Fermilab, g-2. I enjoy gaming, petting my cat, drawing, and playing dungeons and dragons.<\/p>\n

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Sal Pace<\/em>\"SalPace\"<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Hi, I’m Sal and I’m from Buffalo, New York. I am a junior physics major and a former mathematics major. I have contributed to research on experimental neutrino physics and am currently doing research on chaos theory. In my free time I enjoy running, listening to and playing punk music, playing board and computer games, and spending too much money at Starbucks (It’s an issue).<\/p>\n

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Samuel Rosen<\/em>\"SamuelRosen\"<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Hiya! My name is Sam Rosen and I am a Junior majoring in, you guessed it, Physics and minoring in Computer Science. I like long walks on the Esplanade, Chipotle and sleep. I\u2019m originally from Chicago but I live in South Campus now. Can\u2019t wait to meet you all!<\/p>\n

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Daniel Ruiz<\/em>\"DanielRuiz\"<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Hey! I\u2019m Daniel Ruiz, a junior majoring in Physics with minors in math and computer science. To be better prepared for working in industry, I decided to follow the interdisciplinary track. I come from Mexico City, and studied in a French Lyc\u00e9e. I love meeting people and exploring cities\u2019 coffee shops.<\/p>\n

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Sheila Sagear<\/em>\"SheilaSagear\"<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

I’m Sheila and I’m a junior astronomy and physics major from Chicago. I study exoplanets around small stars in the Astronomy department. I love traveling, swimming, reading and iced coffee!<\/p>\n

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David Simon<\/em>\"DavidSimon\"<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Hi, my name is David. I\u2019m a junior Physics and Math major from California\/ Utah, with a special interest in Cosmology and Particle Physics. In my spare time I enjoy reading, music, and going for walks.<\/p>\n

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Masaya Yamamoto<\/em>\"MasayaYamamoto\"<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Hi! I’m Masaya. I’m from Japan and a senior majoring in Astronomy and Physics. I have done some research about galaxy structure and star formation. I like playing golf and tennis, and hiking (any outdoor activities). I also like photography!<\/p>\n

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