Postdocs/Research Scientists
Emily Pass
Emily is a Torres Postdoctoral Fellow at the MIT Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research. She is an observational astronomer focused on the study of M dwarfs, the smallest and most common type of star. Her research explores how these small stars differ from our Sun and the consequences for their attendant planets. She is also broadly interested in how planetary demographics depend on stellar properties. Before starting at MIT, she received a PhD from Harvard University and a BSc from the University of Waterloo.
Emily is a Torres Postdoctoral Fellow at the MIT Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research. She is an observational astronomer focused on the study of M dwarfs, the smallest and most common type of star. Her research explores how these small stars differ from our Sun and the consequences for their attendant planets. She is also broadly interested in how planetary demographics depend on stellar properties. Before starting at MIT, she received a PhD from Harvard University and a BSc from the University of Waterloo.
Rachel Bowens-Rubin
Rachel Bowens-Rubin is a NASA Sagan postdoctoral researcher who specializes in studying exoplanets using direct imaging methods. They completed their undergraduate degree in Physics & Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Science at MIT and their PhD in Astronomy & Astrophysics at UC Santa Cruz. Before graduate school, Rachel worked as a mechanical engineer with the BICEP/Keck Telescope Array and served as the winterover Lab Technician at McMurdo Station Antarctica in 2018. For their dissertation work, they developed adaptive optics instrumentation and led high-contrast imaging surveys using the W. M. Keck Observatory as a member of the UCSC Lab for Adaptive Optics. Rachel is currently leading two JWST programs that aim to identify and characterize cold giant exoplanets orbiting a set of our nearest neighbors (GO 6122: Cool Kids on the Block, SURVEY 8581: Hot On The Hunt for frigid exoplanets in the solar neighborhood)
Rachel Bowens-Rubin is a NASA Sagan postdoctoral researcher who specializes in studying exoplanets using direct imaging methods. They completed their undergraduate degree in Physics & Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Science at MIT and their PhD in Astronomy & Astrophysics at UC Santa Cruz. Before graduate school, Rachel worked as a mechanical engineer with the BICEP/Keck Telescope Array and served as the winterover Lab Technician at McMurdo Station Antarctica in 2018. For their dissertation work, they developed adaptive optics instrumentation and led high-contrast imaging surveys using the W. M. Keck Observatory as a member of the UCSC Lab for Adaptive Optics. Rachel is currently leading two JWST programs that aim to identify and characterize cold giant exoplanets orbiting a set of our nearest neighbors (GO 6122: Cool Kids on the Block, SURVEY 8581: Hot On The Hunt for frigid exoplanets in the solar neighborhood)
Ana Glidden
Dr. Ana Glidden is a NSF Astronomy & Astrophysics Fellow at the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian. Ana uses theory and observations to characterize exoplanets and their host stars. She recently led the secondary atmosphere analysis of habitable-zone rocky planet TRAPPIST-1 e, using transmission spectra obtained with JWST. Ana also advances spectral models of M dwarf host stars, whose molecule-rich spectra must be precisely understood to isolate planetary features. At the CfA, she will build the next-generation foundation to treat stellar heterogeneity as an intrinsic component of atmospheric interpretation rather than a nuisance correction. Her work will improve the robustness of atmospheric inferences with current and future observatories and help lay the groundwork for assessing habitability and detecting biosignature gases. Prior to the CfA, Ana earned her PhD and BS at MIT. Outside of research, she enjoys exploring the New England woods and waterways with her two Labrador retrievers.
Dr. Ana Glidden is a NSF Astronomy & Astrophysics Fellow at the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian. Ana uses theory and observations to characterize exoplanets and their host stars. She recently led the secondary atmosphere analysis of habitable-zone rocky planet TRAPPIST-1 e, using transmission spectra obtained with JWST. Ana also advances spectral models of M dwarf host stars, whose molecule-rich spectra must be precisely understood to isolate planetary features. At the CfA, she will build the next-generation foundation to treat stellar heterogeneity as an intrinsic component of atmospheric interpretation rather than a nuisance correction. Her work will improve the robustness of atmospheric inferences with current and future observatories and help lay the groundwork for assessing habitability and detecting biosignature gases. Prior to the CfA, Ana earned her PhD and BS at MIT. Outside of research, she enjoys exploring the New England woods and waterways with her two Labrador retrievers.
Mallory Harris
Mallory is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian. Before coming to the CfA, she received her Ph.D. in Physics (Astrophysics) from the University of New Mexico. Her research focuses on discovering and characterizing exoplanets using the transit and gravitational microlensing techniques, building the population of known planets across a wide range of orbital separations. At the CfA, she is modeling KMTNet microlensing events and developing tools to test how well microlensing models recover true system parameters — work that will be critical for maximizing the science return of the Roman Space Telescope. From the resulting population statistics, she aims to constrain the demographics of outer planetary systems and understand the impact they have on planet formation histories. Outside of research, Mallory enjoys trying new cuisines, haunting coffee shops, and starting craft projects (but seldom finishing them).
Mallory is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian. Before coming to the CfA, she received her Ph.D. in Physics (Astrophysics) from the University of New Mexico. Her research focuses on discovering and characterizing exoplanets using the transit and gravitational microlensing techniques, building the population of known planets across a wide range of orbital separations. At the CfA, she is modeling KMTNet microlensing events and developing tools to test how well microlensing models recover true system parameters — work that will be critical for maximizing the science return of the Roman Space Telescope. From the resulting population statistics, she aims to constrain the demographics of outer planetary systems and understand the impact they have on planet formation histories. Outside of research, Mallory enjoys trying new cuisines, haunting coffee shops, and starting craft projects (but seldom finishing them).
Graduate Students
Zoë de Beurs
Zoë is a third-year PhD student studying Planetary Science at MIT as an NSF Graduate Research Fellow. Her research interests include using machine learning for exoplanet detection, planetary atmospheres, and mitigating stellar activity in radial velocity measurements to become sensitive to the signals of earth-twins. When Zoë is not searching for exoplanets, she can be found drinking copious amounts of coffee, watering her plants, or advocating for making science more accessible through outreach and equity and inclusion initiatives.
Zoë is a third-year PhD student studying Planetary Science at MIT as an NSF Graduate Research Fellow. Her research interests include using machine learning for exoplanet detection, planetary atmospheres, and mitigating stellar activity in radial velocity measurements to become sensitive to the signals of earth-twins. When Zoë is not searching for exoplanets, she can be found drinking copious amounts of coffee, watering her plants, or advocating for making science more accessible through outreach and equity and inclusion initiatives.
Sydney Jenkins
Sydney is a third-year NSF Graduate Research Fellow in the MIT Department of Physics. She previously earned a BA in physics and BS in computer science at the University of Chicago. During her time at UChicago, she worked on projects studying ultra-faint dwarf galaxies and developing machine learning tools for the classification of galaxy mergers and variable stars. She is currently using TRES to measure the primordial metallicity of white dwarfs in binary systems. This will place constraints on how planets are perturbed toward their host stars. Outside of astronomy, she enjoys hiking, tending to her indoor garden, and exploring Boston.
Sydney is a third-year NSF Graduate Research Fellow in the MIT Department of Physics. She previously earned a BA in physics and BS in computer science at the University of Chicago. During her time at UChicago, she worked on projects studying ultra-faint dwarf galaxies and developing machine learning tools for the classification of galaxy mergers and variable stars. She is currently using TRES to measure the primordial metallicity of white dwarfs in binary systems. This will place constraints on how planets are perturbed toward their host stars. Outside of astronomy, she enjoys hiking, tending to her indoor garden, and exploring Boston.
Yadira Gaibor
Yadira is a PhD candidate in the MIT Department of physics. She graduated from Missouri State University with a BS in Physics and a certificate in Computational Science. Yadira currently works with the TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite) team on binary systems, exoplanets and compact objects. Her main project focuses on studying the alignment/misalignment of inclination and obliquity of binaries with exoplanets and what it can tell us about planet formation. Outside of research, Yadira enjoys the outdoors, reading sci-fi, and taking on new crafts.
Yadira is a PhD candidate in the MIT Department of physics. She graduated from Missouri State University with a BS in Physics and a certificate in Computational Science. Yadira currently works with the TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite) team on binary systems, exoplanets and compact objects. Her main project focuses on studying the alignment/misalignment of inclination and obliquity of binaries with exoplanets and what it can tell us about planet formation. Outside of research, Yadira enjoys the outdoors, reading sci-fi, and taking on new crafts.
Aaron Householder
Aaron is a second year graduate student at MIT studying Planetary Science. He is particularly interested in how planetary systems form and evolve over time. He is currently working with Prof. Vanderburg and Kevin Burdge on a GPU-based period searching algorithm to detect disintegrating planets around White Dwarfs. In his free time, Aaron enjoys spending time with his dog, exploring Boston, and going to the gym.
Aaron is a second year graduate student at MIT studying Planetary Science. He is particularly interested in how planetary systems form and evolve over time. He is currently working with Prof. Vanderburg and Kevin Burdge on a GPU-based period searching algorithm to detect disintegrating planets around White Dwarfs. In his free time, Aaron enjoys spending time with his dog, exploring Boston, and going to the gym.
Isabella Macias
Isabella Macias is a first-year PhD student studying Planetary Science through MIT's EAPS department. She is interested in protoplanetary disks, planet-star interactions, and planetary system formation. Currently, her research involves working with Professor Vanderburg to constrain the upper mass limits of a hypothetical exomoon around Beta Pictoris b using MCMC techniques and astrometric measurements. When not working on her research, Bella enjoys STEM public outreach, working with the UnidosNow nonprofit, and binge-watching the latest sci-fi TV shows.
Isabella Macias is a first-year PhD student studying Planetary Science through MIT's EAPS department. She is interested in protoplanetary disks, planet-star interactions, and planetary system formation. Currently, her research involves working with Professor Vanderburg to constrain the upper mass limits of a hypothetical exomoon around Beta Pictoris b using MCMC techniques and astrometric measurements. When not working on her research, Bella enjoys STEM public outreach, working with the UnidosNow nonprofit, and binge-watching the latest sci-fi TV shows.
Kaylee Barrera
Kaylee is a first-year NSF Graduate Research Fellow at the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian. They graduated from MIT with a dual BS in Planetary Science and Physics, where they worked on cross-validating stellar activity mitigation methods for radial velocity measurements. She is broadly interested in exploring young planets and planet demographics to better understand planet formation and evolution. In their free time, Kaylee likes brewing tea, learning how to crochet, and wandering around Boston.
Kaylee is a first-year NSF Graduate Research Fellow at the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian. They graduated from MIT with a dual BS in Planetary Science and Physics, where they worked on cross-validating stellar activity mitigation methods for radial velocity measurements. She is broadly interested in exploring young planets and planet demographics to better understand planet formation and evolution. In their free time, Kaylee likes brewing tea, learning how to crochet, and wandering around Boston.
Matson Garza
Matson is a first-year Ph.D. student at Harvard University primarily interested in exoplanets, but also intrigued by disks and variability. He recently graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a B.S. in Physics (with a minor in Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences), where he started his journey into exoplanet science by exploring rock-vapor lava world atmospheres. Matson's previous research has also included constraining potential companions of the directly imaged super-Jupiter Epsilon Indi A b and searching for substellar dipper variability in the Orion Nebula Cluster. Currently, he is collaborating with Dr. Javier Viaña to apply machine learning methods to analyze microlensing data from the Roman Space Telescope. In his free time, Matson likes to birdwatch, stargaze, play Minecraft, and (recently) get better at swimming.
Matson is a first-year Ph.D. student at Harvard University primarily interested in exoplanets, but also intrigued by disks and variability. He recently graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a B.S. in Physics (with a minor in Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences), where he started his journey into exoplanet science by exploring rock-vapor lava world atmospheres. Matson's previous research has also included constraining potential companions of the directly imaged super-Jupiter Epsilon Indi A b and searching for substellar dipper variability in the Orion Nebula Cluster. Currently, he is collaborating with Dr. Javier Viaña to apply machine learning methods to analyze microlensing data from the Roman Space Telescope. In his free time, Matson likes to birdwatch, stargaze, play Minecraft, and (recently) get better at swimming.
Affiliated graduate students
Alex Venner
Alex is a PhD student at the University of Southern Queensland, Australia, hailing from the United Kingdom. They are interested in the discovery and characterisation of exoplanets of all different types, but specialises in using astrometry to detect long-period giant planets. Alex also holds a special interest in white dwarfs, and is currently working with Mary Anne Limbach to detect planets around white dwarfs using JWST. Outside of astrophysics, Alex counts historical linguistics, palaeontology, and an eastern video game series among their hyperfixations.
Alex is a PhD student at the University of Southern Queensland, Australia, hailing from the United Kingdom. They are interested in the discovery and characterisation of exoplanets of all different types, but specialises in using astrometry to detect long-period giant planets. Alex also holds a special interest in white dwarfs, and is currently working with Mary Anne Limbach to detect planets around white dwarfs using JWST. Outside of astrophysics, Alex counts historical linguistics, palaeontology, and an eastern video game series among their hyperfixations.
Ben Capistrant
I'm a second-year graduate student in the UF Astronomy department. I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with dual B.S. degrees in Physics and Astronomy-Physics. My work there included studies of chemical abundances within protoplanetary disks using ALMA observations with Prof. Ke Zhang, and studying variable YSOs in TESS light curves with Dr. Melinda Soares-Furtado and Prof. Vanderburg. My current research is with Prof. Jason Dittmann, looking at stellar flares in TESS light curves of planet-hosting stars, with the goal of improving our understanding of their impact on exoplanet atmospheres. My scientific interests encompasses all things exoplanets, from planet detection and characterization, to exoplanet atmospheres and star-planet interactions. Outside of work I enjoy playing the guitar, piano and the drums, as well as traveling and photography.
I'm a second-year graduate student in the UF Astronomy department. I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with dual B.S. degrees in Physics and Astronomy-Physics. My work there included studies of chemical abundances within protoplanetary disks using ALMA observations with Prof. Ke Zhang, and studying variable YSOs in TESS light curves with Dr. Melinda Soares-Furtado and Prof. Vanderburg. My current research is with Prof. Jason Dittmann, looking at stellar flares in TESS light curves of planet-hosting stars, with the goal of improving our understanding of their impact on exoplanet atmospheres. My scientific interests encompasses all things exoplanets, from planet detection and characterization, to exoplanet atmospheres and star-planet interactions. Outside of work I enjoy playing the guitar, piano and the drums, as well as traveling and photography.
Naomi McWilliam
Naomi is a PhD student at Imperial College London. She is interested in Astrophysics and Cosmology. She is working with Prof. Andrew Vanderburg and Zoë de Beurs on a project using machine learning to mitigate RV Jitter when detecting exoplanets. Outside of academia, she enjoys baking, fashion and playing with her five cats.
Naomi is a PhD student at Imperial College London. She is interested in Astrophysics and Cosmology. She is working with Prof. Andrew Vanderburg and Zoë de Beurs on a project using machine learning to mitigate RV Jitter when detecting exoplanets. Outside of academia, she enjoys baking, fashion and playing with her five cats.
Undergraduate Students
Claire Martin:
Claire is a sophomore at MIT majoring in physics with a particular interest for the role machine learning can play in physics research. She is currently working on a project with Dr. Pass refining the density measurement for HD 20329 b, which may have broader implications for the correlation between the compositions of primordial protoplanetary disks and rocky exoplanets. Outside of academics Claire loves cooking, basketball and playing video games.
Claire is a sophomore at MIT majoring in physics with a particular interest for the role machine learning can play in physics research. She is currently working on a project with Dr. Pass refining the density measurement for HD 20329 b, which may have broader implications for the correlation between the compositions of primordial protoplanetary disks and rocky exoplanets. Outside of academics Claire loves cooking, basketball and playing video games.
Ella Sheffield:
Ella is a class of 2027 undergraduate at MIT, majoring in physics with a focus on astrophysics and planetary science. She's currently working with Dr. Saugata Barat to test a method of mass characterization for very young transiting exoplanet systems. Previously she's also worked as an observer at MIT's Wallace Observatory, studying planetary targets such as asteroids, exoplanets, and Pluto. In the rare moments when she's not thinking about space, she can be found reading sci-fi and fantasy books, solving puzzlehunts, firespinning, and complaining about light pollution.
Ella is a class of 2027 undergraduate at MIT, majoring in physics with a focus on astrophysics and planetary science. She's currently working with Dr. Saugata Barat to test a method of mass characterization for very young transiting exoplanet systems. Previously she's also worked as an observer at MIT's Wallace Observatory, studying planetary targets such as asteroids, exoplanets, and Pluto. In the rare moments when she's not thinking about space, she can be found reading sci-fi and fantasy books, solving puzzlehunts, firespinning, and complaining about light pollution.
Kishor Baniya:
Kishor Baniya is a junior at Caldwell University (NJ), majoring in Mathematics with a minor in Physics. He is an MSRP (MIT Summer Research Program) alum [2026], and is interested in the intersection of Astrophysical theory and computation, studying mainly the swirling planetary disks and the mysterious regime of dark matter. As a summer research intern at the MIT Planet Formation Lab, he worked with Prof. Richard Teague and Isabella (Bella) Macias to develop a new method for modeling water emission in JWST-MIRI spectra of protoplanetary disks, replacing slow and iterative analysis with a reproducible open-source pipeline, ‘Desiccator.’ At CfA, he is collaborating with Bella and Prof. Andrew to establish and expand exomoon detection limits via planetary astrometry and radial velocity residuals. Beyond research, Kishor is also devoted to songwriting and plans on releasing an album soon. He also leads the Astronomy club in his university and has contributed to outreach and communication at the Harvard CfA with Mr. Philippe Reekie. In 2023, he represented his country, Nepal, at the 16th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) in Poland, and, in 2025, he was named the Student of the Year.
Kishor Baniya is a junior at Caldwell University (NJ), majoring in Mathematics with a minor in Physics. He is an MSRP (MIT Summer Research Program) alum [2026], and is interested in the intersection of Astrophysical theory and computation, studying mainly the swirling planetary disks and the mysterious regime of dark matter. As a summer research intern at the MIT Planet Formation Lab, he worked with Prof. Richard Teague and Isabella (Bella) Macias to develop a new method for modeling water emission in JWST-MIRI spectra of protoplanetary disks, replacing slow and iterative analysis with a reproducible open-source pipeline, ‘Desiccator.’ At CfA, he is collaborating with Bella and Prof. Andrew to establish and expand exomoon detection limits via planetary astrometry and radial velocity residuals. Beyond research, Kishor is also devoted to songwriting and plans on releasing an album soon. He also leads the Astronomy club in his university and has contributed to outreach and communication at the Harvard CfA with Mr. Philippe Reekie. In 2023, he represented his country, Nepal, at the 16th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) in Poland, and, in 2025, he was named the Student of the Year.
Robel Yoseph
Robel Yoseph is a sophomore at MIT majoring in Physics and Mathematics. He works with Dr. Emily Pass on flare rates of nearby mid-to-late M dwarfs using TESS light curves. Originally from Ethiopia, he founded the first FIRST LEGO League robotics team in the Horn of Africa. His broader interests are in space and astronomy research.
Robel Yoseph is a sophomore at MIT majoring in Physics and Mathematics. He works with Dr. Emily Pass on flare rates of nearby mid-to-late M dwarfs using TESS light curves. Originally from Ethiopia, he founded the first FIRST LEGO League robotics team in the Horn of Africa. His broader interests are in space and astronomy research.
Jolène Plourde:
I am an undergraduate student in the Harvard College Class of 2029. Next year, I plan to major in astrophysics. I am currently working with Professor Andrew Vanderburg and Avi Loeb on constraining the uncertainty of the age of the universe using the ages of astronomical structures. Later on, I will work with Dr. Juliana García-Mejía on the detection of exoplanets around binary stars using The Tierras Observatory and Kepler archival data. In the long term, my goal is to learn how to build instruments for telescopes and contribute to astronomical sciences, including the search for life in the universe. Outside of astronomy, I love to draw, play video games and read comic books.
I am an undergraduate student in the Harvard College Class of 2029. Next year, I plan to major in astrophysics. I am currently working with Professor Andrew Vanderburg and Avi Loeb on constraining the uncertainty of the age of the universe using the ages of astronomical structures. Later on, I will work with Dr. Juliana García-Mejía on the detection of exoplanets around binary stars using The Tierras Observatory and Kepler archival data. In the long term, my goal is to learn how to build instruments for telescopes and contribute to astronomical sciences, including the search for life in the universe. Outside of astronomy, I love to draw, play video games and read comic books.
Bowen Yang:
Bowen is a 2029 undergraduate at Harvard, concentrating in Computer Science and Physics. He's passionate about making things go fast, and is currently working with Prof. Andrew Vanderburg on a simulating exomoon transits and eclipses. Outside of coding and research, Bowen enjoys playing chess, hanging out with friends, and eating food.
Bowen is a 2029 undergraduate at Harvard, concentrating in Computer Science and Physics. He's passionate about making things go fast, and is currently working with Prof. Andrew Vanderburg on a simulating exomoon transits and eclipses. Outside of coding and research, Bowen enjoys playing chess, hanging out with friends, and eating food.
Broc Frandsen:
Broc is an undergraduate at Harvard University studying astrophysics. He currently works on TESS data analysis and cosmic-ray mitigation. Before college, he served in the United States Marine Corps as a signals intelligence professional and cryptologic language analyst. His interests include exoplanets, cosmology, and the search for extraterrestrial life. Outside of academics, Broc enjoys aviation, endurance training, and over-explaining propulsion systems to strangers at parties.
Broc is an undergraduate at Harvard University studying astrophysics. He currently works on TESS data analysis and cosmic-ray mitigation. Before college, he served in the United States Marine Corps as a signals intelligence professional and cryptologic language analyst. His interests include exoplanets, cosmology, and the search for extraterrestrial life. Outside of academics, Broc enjoys aviation, endurance training, and over-explaining propulsion systems to strangers at parties.
Ethan Ilondior:
Ethan is a freshman at Havard college majoring in astrophysics and economics. He loves everything astronomy and planetary science related. He’s currently working with Dr. Vanderburg on identifying and characterizing exoplanet candidates around white dwarf systems. When he’s not dreaming about space or diving into spreadsheets, he’s making art, playing the piano, or going on long walks with his two younger brothers.
Ethan is a freshman at Havard college majoring in astrophysics and economics. He loves everything astronomy and planetary science related. He’s currently working with Dr. Vanderburg on identifying and characterizing exoplanet candidates around white dwarf systems. When he’s not dreaming about space or diving into spreadsheets, he’s making art, playing the piano, or going on long walks with his two younger brothers.
Osric Dienda :
Osric is an undergraduate in MIT's class of 2030 studying physics. He is currently working with Dr. Pass to model and analyze the Gaia space telescope's sensitivity to astrometric exoplanet detections. Osric enjoys coding and working on projects that help us understand the universe and solve problems in our world. He also likes stargazing, playing science bowl, eating, and hanging out with friends and family.
Osric is an undergraduate in MIT's class of 2030 studying physics. He is currently working with Dr. Pass to model and analyze the Gaia space telescope's sensitivity to astrometric exoplanet detections. Osric enjoys coding and working on projects that help us understand the universe and solve problems in our world. He also likes stargazing, playing science bowl, eating, and hanging out with friends and family.
Former group members
- Juliana García-Mejía (Fall 2023-Fall 2026 as a 51 Pegasi b and Pappalardo Fellow)
- Javier Viaña (Fall 2022-Spring 2026 as a Mauricio and Carlota Botton Postdoctoral Fellow)
- Victoria DiTomasso (Spring 2024-Summer 2026 as a Harvard grad student)
- Saugata Barat (Spring 2025-Spring 2026 as a UW-Madison grad student)
- Bob Aloisi (Fall 2020-Summer 2026 as a UW-Madison grad student)
- Gabrielle Ross (Summer 2022-Summer 2025 as a Princeton undergraduate) Nadja Aldarondo Quiñones
- Nadja Aldarondo Quiñones (Summer 2024-Fall 2025 as a University of Puerto Rico undergraduate)
- Niko Kopparapu (Winter 2024-Winter 2025 as a MIT undergraduate)
- Lizhou Sha (Fall 2020-Spring 2025 as a UW-Madison grad student)
- Melinda Soares-Furtado (Spring 2021-Summer 2024 as a Hubble postdoctoral fellow)
- Mariona Badenas-Agusti (Fall 2021-Summer 2024 as an MIT grad student)
- Mary Anne Limbach (Spring 2021-Summer 2024 as a Texas A&M grad student, and then University of Michigan Research Scientist)
- Malena Rice (Fall 2022-Summer 2023 as a 51 Pegasi b postdoctoral fellow)
- Sam Christian (Summer 2020-Spring 2025 as a high school student and an MIT undergrad)
- Drake Lehmann (Fall 2020-Spring 2024 as a UW-Madison undergrad)
- Mason Fang (Fall 2022-Summer 2024 as an MIT undergrad)
- Alexander (Sasha) Sherstnev (Summer 2024 as an MIT undergrad)
- Elyse Incha (Summer 2020-Summer 2023 as a UW-Madison undergraduate)
- Warit Wijitworasart (Fall 2021-Summer 2023 as an MIT undergraduate student)
- Sarah Kubiak (Winter 2021-Spring 2023 as a UW-Madison undergrad and a Colorado State grad student)
- Panupong Phoompuang (Fall 2021-Spring 2022 as an MIT undergraduate)
- Maura Lally (Summer 2019-Spring 2022 originally as a Northwestern University undergraduate and a Cornell graduate student)
- Ben Havlicek (Fall 2020 as a UW-Madison undergraduate)
- Ben Steck (Fall 2020-Summer 2021 as a University of Wisconsin-Madison undergraduate)
- Anne Dattilo (Fall 2017-Summer 2019 as a University of Texas undergraduate.)
- Aditya Shah (Fall 2018-Spring 2019 as a University of Texas undergraduate).
- Gerlinder Difo Cheri (Summer 2018 as a University of the Virgin Islands undergraduate)
- Rayna Rampalli (Summer 2017 - Spring 2019 as a Wellesley undergraduate and a Columbia bridge student)
- Clea Schumer (Summer 2017 as a Harvard undergraduate)
- Andy Mayo (Spring 2014-Summer 2017 as a Harvard undergraduate.)