Arianna Rodríguez-Ortiz

One of the largest radio observational facilities in the world, the Arecibo Observatory 305-meter radio telescope sparked my interest in astronomy.

I was also a visiting student at AO during high school. My interests are planetary radio astronomy and radio spectroscopy of the interstellar medium (ISM).

This fall, I am applying to graduate school programs in the US. My focus will be on planetary sciences/astronomy.

This will be one of the most significant experiences in my trajectory to becoming an astronomer.

This scholarship is significant for my trajectory as a student since it allowed me to secure a source of transportation from my hometown to campus every day, which is crucial and a priority for me as a commuter student. I can now focus on my courses.