Congratulations UMass Astronomy Class of 2024

It has been my great pleasure to co-advise the graduating UMass Astronomy Class of 2024. I have had these young scholars in at least two, in many cases three, classes over the last four years. They are a smart and resilient group of students, starting remotely amid the pandemic and only stepping foot on campus for the first time in their sophomore year. Among these students, I also advised two seniors in undergraduate honors theses this year (Seamus McNulty and Zachary Webb) and a unique science writing independent research project (Moiz Khalil).

To the entire UMass Astronomy Class of 2024 — You were. You are. UMASS. I cannot wait to follow your successes and do hope that you will all keep in touch. Congratulations, graduates!

Photos from our joint celebration event hosted by the Physics and Astronomy Departments and the College of Natural Sciences Senior Celebration can be found below.

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