Astronomy Camp alumni, both teen and adult, continued to pursue their education in different career paths. Many of them returned to the University during different stages of their career development. Children of alumni have attended “Camp” and have been enrolling at the University. Click on an item below for details.
Undergraduate Students (current & graduated)
Undergraduate Students currently enrolled at UArizona
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- Orrin Bossert
- Heerok Das
- Apollo Deeney
- Kyle Fisk
- Satvika Jagata
- Claire Lloyd
- Drishikaa Thimmaiah
- Elise Vansant
Undergraduates who earned degrees at UArizona
NOTES: Three former Astronomy Camp undergraduates received most-distinguished awards from the College of Science: The overall Excellence in Undergraduate Research Award to Jordan Barrows (2017), Jenny Calahan (2018), and David Cantillo (2022). *Flinn Scholarship Awardees in Arizona; **College of Science Galileo Circle Scholar Awardees
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- Dr. Cathy Ai (2001 – Molecular & Cellular Biology)
- Hanga Andras-Letanovszky** (2026 – Astronomy, Physics)
- Keith Baka** (2022 – Astronomy)
- Dr. Jordan Barrows (2017 – Biochemistry, Molecular & Cellular Biology)
- Dr. John Barentine (2000 – Physics)
- Noah Barker
- Kayla Barnett (2010 – Business, Accounting, 2011 – MBA)
- Dr. Matt Berkman (1997 – Molecular & Cellular Biology, 2003 – MD)
- Dr. Tim Bowers* (2002 – Physics, Science Education)
- Evan Brorby (2024 – Optics/Optical Sciences)
- Dr. Jenny Calahan** (2018 – Physics, Astronomy)
- David Cantillo** (2022 – Geosciences)
- Dr. Caitlin Casey** (2007 – Physics, Astronomy)
- Mary (Comfort) Conner (1996 – Elementary Education)
- Steve Conner (1997 – Electrical & Computer Engineering)
- Matt Corradi (1994 – Fine Arts)
- Jennifer Maynard (Dannemiller) (2001 – Science Education in Chemistry)
- Dr. Jason Dittmann** (2010 – Astronomy, Physics)
- Dr. Sidney Edsall (1996 – Microbiology; 2002 – MD)
- Gil Esquerdo (1997 – Physics)
- Tristan Fitzgerald (2009 – Classics)
- Shelly Flores
- Dr. Cyndi (Gentry) Carr (1996 – Microbiology; 2002 – PhD Neuroscience)
- Leisa (Glennie) Litz (1996 – Physics, Astronomy)
- Savannah Gramze** (2021 – Astronomy)
- Owen Litz (2026 – Optical Engineering)
- Mindee Hall (2004)
- Morgan Harlan (2018 – Optical Engineering)
- Lindsay Hawkins (2012 – Mathematics)
- Erika Hendrickson (1998 – English)
- Carl Ingrebetsen** (2023 – Physics, Astronomy)
- Carrie Ikeda (1997 – Geosciences)
- Dr. Sarah Jaeggli** (2005 – Physics, Astronomy)
- Diana (Johnson) Coppenbarger (1992 – Physics, Astronomy)
- Olivia Jones (2023 – Astronomy)
- Dustin Keys (2012 – Mathematics, Physics)
- Ariane Lee (2003 – Physics, Astronomy)
- Dr. Chris Limbach** (2009 – Engineering Physics & Astronomy)
- Andy Lowe* (2000 – Computer Science)
- Dr. Tina Bronson-Lowe* (1997 – Linguistics, French Literature; 2001 – MS Speech & Hearing Sciences)
- Matt Maynard (2000 – Computer Science)
- Clinton Mielke (2007 – Physics, Astronomy, Mathematics)
- Katie (Moore) Nagy (2005 – Mathematics, Astronomy)
- Melissa (Eichman) Nilsson (Elementary Education)
- Kelsey (Norton) Stuart** (2011; Astronomy & Physics)
- Sarah O’Brien (1997 – Physics, Astronomy)
- Dr. Emily Olson (2006 – Anthropology, Classics)
- Hannah Peacock
- Dr. Maria Orejita Pena (2006 – Physics & Astronomy)
- Dr. Diana Perry (2004 – Chemical Engineering)
- Steven Peugh (2010 – Systems Engineering)
- Hannah Pierce Carlson
- Amy Robertson (2012 – Physics, Astronomy)
- Jeremy Royall (2001 – Electrical Engineering)
- Gail (Schneller) Proudfoot (1997 – Physics, Astronomy)
- Rhiannon Scott (2008 – Optical Engineering)
- Dr. Shawna Shaked (2002 – Physics, Astronomy; Math)
- Ariel Shaver (2022 – Systems Engineering)
- Robert Shely (2015 – Management Information Systems)
- Scott Sims (1997 – Computer Science)
- Chris Sinclair (Mathematics)
- Dr. Brianna Smart** (2012 – Physics, Astronomy)
- David Stevenson
- Amy Tempkin: (2001 – MD)
- Dr. Allison Towner** (2012 – Physics, Astronomy)
- Dr. Jake Turner (2011: Physics, Astronomy)
- Dr. Mark Vitale (1996 – Microbiology; 1998 – MBA)
- Christina Vitale (2002 – History)
- Dr. Michael Weinand (2012 – Physiological Sciences)
- Brenda Wilden (1998 – Physics, Astronomy)
- Jennifer Wyatt (2007 – Linguistics)
Postdoctoral Fellows at UArizona
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- Maxwell Moe (Einstein Fellow 2015)
- Allison Towner (2023- present)
Graduate Students at UArizona
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- Dr. Silvana Ayala (2018 – PhD, in ECE; MS, Optical Science) and (2016, MS ECE)
- Evan Brorby (Optical Sciences; in progress)
- David Cantillo (Planetary Sciences; in progress)
- Alex Carter (2023 – MS, Optomechanical Engineering)
- Dr. James Keane (2017 – PhD, Planetary Sciences)
- David McCarthy (2005 – MBA, Accounting)
- Dr. John Moustakas (2006 – PhD, Astronomy)
- Dr. Ben Oppenheimer (2008 – PhD, Astronomy)
- Dr. Samantha Scibelli (2023 – PhD, Astronomy)
- Dr. Molly Simon (2019 – PhD, Planetary Sciences)
- Dr. Matthew Whitehouse: (2013 – MDA, Organ and Composition)
Faculty at UArizona
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- Dr. Ewan Douglas: Associate Professor (Astronomy & Steward Observatory); Associate Professor (Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering)
- Galileo Circle Curie Awardee (from the College of Science; 2026)
- Dr. Ewan Douglas: Associate Professor (Astronomy & Steward Observatory); Associate Professor (Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering)
Staff and Leadership throughout Arizona
These former Campers have served as Telescope Operators, Observatory staff members, and in leadership positions throughout Arizona:
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- Dr. John Barentine (former Director of International Dark Sky Association)
- Dr. Tim Bowers (Lowell Observatory)
- Gil Esquerdo (Large Binocular Telescope Observatory; Smithsonian Observatory; Planetary Science Inst.)
- Scott Gottila (Multiple Mirror Telescope Observatory)
- Teresa Longazo (Multiple Mirror Telescope Observatory; Arizona Radio Observatory)
- Amy Robertson (Kitt Peak National Observatory)