Austen Fourkas
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Austen Fourkas
Physics & Astronomy Degrees
College Park Scholars: Science and Global Change
Gravitational microlensing research

Year: Alum, graduated May 2023

Hometown: Bethesda, MD

Major(s)/Minor(s): Physics & Astronomy degrees

Living & Learning & Other Special Programs: College Park Scholars/Science and Global Change

Research: Gravitational microlensing in the Department of Astronomy

Activities: Mighty Sound of Maryland (member since my freshman year and a squad leader for the tenor saxophone section), AstroTerps (event coordinator)

Favorite Spot(s) on Campus: Animal Sciences courtyard and the Chapel Lawn

Favorite Class(es): ASTR310:Observational Astronomy and PHYS401:Quantum Mechanics

In my free time, I enjoy: Intramural sports