Madeline C. (IN A NUTSHELL)

Madeline is studying Physics with an Astrophysics concentration and Comparative Literature at Stanford. Madeline graduated from St. Stephen’s Episcopal School in 2018 where she was recognized for her achievements in History, English, Astrophysics, and overall academic standing. Highlights of her experience include designing capstone projects on the constitutionality of partisan gerrymandering and the intersections of quantum theory and literature. As a senior, she spent her time at the school observatory building a radio telescope with her Astrophysics teacher. In college, Madeline has spent her summers working on several different projects at two different NASA centers. At Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland, Madeline worked on the Precision Orbit Determination team for ICESat-2, a science mission satellite studying Earth’s polar regions. The following summer, Madeline worked directly under Gavin Schmidt, NASA's newly-appointed Chief Climate Advisor, to analyze long-range climate models and satellite observations. The GISS ModelE is currently an instrumental part of the IPCC reports, which influence international policy decisions and shape public understanding of Earth’s changing climate. This spring, Madeline is taking time off from Stanford to compile her research findings into a formal paper which she hopes to publish. Madeline’s goal at Curious Cardinals is to help students identify their passions and encourage them to make connections between the humanities and sciences. She has teaching experience and expertise in 6th-12th grade Math, Science, and English. Madeline challenges students to have fun and reach for the stars!