Music – Outstanding Senior 2022
Jadon Fickle
Richland, WA
Degrees and Majors:
- Bachelor of Science in Physics & Astronomy
Minor:
- Mathematics
- Cum laude
Clubs, Organizations, Leadership, Service
- Secretary and Member, Physics Club
- KUGR live radio show host
Internships & Employment
- Administrative Intern, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
- Learning Assistant, Physics 101
Undergraduate Research
- Electronics Lab
- Quantum Lab
- Experience utilizing online telescope scheduling programs to obtain images of variable RR Lyrae stars to conduct data analysis and research.
Honored Faculty and Mentors
- Dr. Michael Allen, Physics & Astronomy
- Dr. Fred Gittes, Physics & Astronomy
- Dr. Nicholas Cerruti, Physics & Astronomy
- Dr. Anya Guy, Physics & Astronomy
“Jadon’s dissertation research was under the mentorship of Dr. Michael Allen. Jadon worked generally in time‐domain astronomy, i.e., monitoring changes in objects. This research tests a new method of distance measurement which will ultimately help determine the detailed structure and evolution of the Milky Way.” –Faculty, Physics & Astronomy
Personal Statement
“I would first like to thank all of my family who have guided me to this point and have shaped my ideals and work ethics. I would also like to thank everyone at the Department of Physics and Astronomy, from the faculty to the staff to the custodians, and my fellow students as well. I have wanted to come to Washington State University since before I can remember, and I could not have asked for a better undergraduate experience. Go Cougs!”
Future Plans
Following graduation, Jadon will find a job and work in industry with telescopes and laboratory equipment. Long-term, he might seek a PhD before possibly working for NASA in jet propulsion or becoming a professor and conducting research.