Sarah Bird

University of Missouri

My educational background is themed by a love for learning and a dedication toward hard work. I am attending the University of Missouri- Columbia and am working towards a B.S. in Physics, emphasis in Astronomy, and minors in Mathematics and Spanish. I have been interested in astronomy and physics since I was a young child. While attending small private schools for elementary school through high school, I choose to enroll in as many science and math courses possible. I excelled in all of my classes and graduated high school as a Valedictorian of my class in 2003. I have studied Spanish since sixth grade and am proficient in speaking, comprehension, and writing. .

My scientific interests center around astrophysics. I am very interested in cosmology and studying the possible structures of the universe. I enjoy studying the life cycle of stars from birth to such interesting lives as variable stars like pulsars or RR Lyrae variables, supernovae, neutron stars, or black holes. Gravitational waves are very interesting. The study of galaxies such as active galaxies are enjoyable. I am also intrigued by comets and asteroids. The planets in our solar system are exciting because they are relatively close to earth as compared to other objects in the universe. Providing service and being helpful are important social interests of mine. Currently I volunteer at the Central Missouri Food Bank (a regional disaster and hunger relief network) in Columbia and the St. Louis Dream Center (an organization devoted to serving the urban St. Louis community). A strong interest of mine is traveling and experiencing people and their cultures. I am interested in outdoor activities such as canoing, camping, jogging, rock climbing, mountaineering, and hiking. I enjoy having an FCC License (KC0YBW) and using my VHF Radio Transceiver. I am excited to experience the city of Laramie and its cultural activities, western rodeos, concerts, theatrical productions, and festivals.
 

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