Eden McEwen

Eden McEwen is a doctoral student in Optical Sciences where she researches astronomical instrumentation for ground-based telescopes. She earned her BAs in computer science and physics at the University of California Berkeley, focusing on adaptive optics applications in astronomy. In her PhD program, she will develop instruments to image extrasolar planets for the current 10 meter class ground-based telescopes, and she will plan for next generation 30 meter class telescopes. Eden enjoys enjoys community STEM outreach, linoleum block printing, and photography – from portraits to astronomical images.