For the July story “Astronomy’s rising stars,” I had the chance to ask 10 young professionals questions about their lives and careers. Each had a fascinating story to tell, but I unfortunately couldn’t fit everything in the pages of the magazine. To gain a more complete picture of these astronomers’ journeys, I asked them what got them into science and what fascinates them most about their work today. Here are their answers:
How today’s rising stars got their start
Ten young astronomers describe what sparked their interest in the science and what they love most about their jobs today.