Tyler Kadivar, a Rice University student pursuing a degree in Astrophysics, was our planetarium intern this summer. Over the course of nine weeks, Tyler worked on a variety of projects, including creating closed captions for our playback shows and developing live show programming. Tyler’s internship culminated in performing a live Star Talk to a full house (100 people!) on his last day. As his internship came to a close, he was asked the following questions:
- Why did you want to intern at The Bishop?
I wanted to intern at The Bishop because I’ve always loved planetariums and wanted to get more involved with what goes on behind the scenes. Since I’ve grown up seeing shows and volunteering at The Bishop, I knew it would be a welcoming and familiar environment making it a great place to intern and learn.
- What are you hoping to do with your degree?
After I graduate, I plan to attend graduate school for astrophysics. After that, I’m not 100% sure what I want to do. I’ve been considering working at a planetarium for a while, and my internship has only made me consider that even more since I’ve had such a great experience. Before I decide anything for sure, though, I want to explore a plethora of options to find what best fits me.
- Do you have a favorite museum memory?
If I had to pick a favorite museum memory, it would probably be from when I was in elementary school. I specifically remember watching a depiction of a supernova in the planetarium and being left awestruck. The fact that I remember that years later shows how much it affected me as a child and has shaped my studies since then.
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