Student Staff

Hi! My name is Olivia Bishop, and I am a second-year graduate student in the Physics Master’s program at Ball State. I’ve always loved studying science through various classes and interacting with professors. I also enjoy exploring nature as there is so much science to see throughout nature. Thus, I love taking hikes and walks and exploring where I can with my own two feet. However, we can’t explore the whole world on our own two feet, which is why I’m excited to work with the Brown Planetarium team. The planetarium allows us to explore what was once out of reach, so we can now easily see and learn more about the planets, stars, and more. I’m excited to discover more about science at the planetarium!

Hello! I'm Angie and I'm a natural resource and environmental management major with a minor in political science. This is my first year at Ball State. As a child, I always loved hearing the folk tales about the stars. As I got older I fell in love with the science of our universe that made those stories possible. I joined the Brown Planetarium team because it provides the community with a learning environment that shows both the science and the stories. Being an active volunteer within my community is very important to me. This is why I love that this position allows me to help and connect with my new Ball State community.

Hi! I'm Riley. I am a computer science major. I love anything to do with science, but my calling has always been towards the stars and beyond. I love to read and do research in my spare time. I also just love being around the people I know and care about. I can get a bit nerdy at times, especially when it comes to anything related to astronomy. My favorite planet I would have to say is J1407b. For those who do not know, J1407b is a planet like Saturn, but with rings over about 112 million miles in width. My second favorite would be 55 Cancri e which is partly made of diamonds. I decided to work at the planetarium for the pure joy of it. Hosting planetarium shows is something I can see myself doing in the future and this experience is both a learning experience and an extremely fun experience.

Hello! I'm a theatre creations major at Ball State. While I'm not majoring in a STEM field, I still absolutely love space and learning more about it! It's incredibly beautiful and fascinating, and observing how humans interact with space tells us a lot about ourselves as a species. I love being able to tell stories, and planetariums are the perfect place to tell stories about space! In my free time, I enjoy writing, reading, sewing, and embroidery, as well as collecting funky earrings (a lot of which are space themed).

Hey, I'm Aiden, a senior at Indiana Academy! Before coming to the Academy, I attended Pendleton Heights, just south of Anderson. Academically, I am most passionate about physics, math, and engineering. Outside the classroom, I enjoy tinkering with hardware and electrical projects, building cool things, and learning as much as I can in any subject area. When I was a little kid, I went through a "space phase" that I never quite grew out of. During that time, I met astronaut Kjell Lindgren, who inspired me to keep learning. I am happy that I have the opportunity to give back to the community through sharing knowledge.

Hey y’all, I’m Ezra! I’m a senior at the Indiana Academy. I’ve loved space for as long as I can remember. That passion has been growing throughout my life, through a NASA summer camp, my school classes, and my own personal rabbit holes into black holes! I’ve spent hours outside of the classroom exploring telescope data, trying to get a grasp on what is actually out there. I’m also fascinated by psychology and how our curiosity drives us to explore the unknown. I value identity, belonging, and one's true sense of self. More than anything, I want to show people the wonders of space.

Hello! I am an undergraduate student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in both astronomy and physics.