Meera Kothari
Miss. Meera Kothari graduated from St. Xavier’s College in Ahmedabad, India, in 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in Physics and a minor in Electronics. During her time at St. Xavier’s, she served as Assistant of the Astronomy Club of St. Xavier college. Meera's passion for space studies led her to engage in various astronomy-related projects and activities. She participated in the NASA Asteroid Research Campaign, where she analysed space object data to determine asteroid presence using astrometric software. Additionally, she developed a device for interpreting bioelectrochemical signals from plants, exploring the untapped potential for humanplant communication. Meera also volunteered with Manthan Educational Program Society, where she led a team to enhance astronomy outreach. Her work included organizing night sky observation sessions and facilitating guest speaker lectures and workshops. As a Program Coordinator at Tanmaye's Amazing Space, she delivered presentations on significant astronomical missions like Mariner 2, and organized educational webinars, impacting the knowledge of students pursuing physics majors. Now, Meera is taking her academic journey to the next level by enrolling in the Professional Science Master's program in Space Studies at Rice University. Her ultimate goal is to apply her knowledge and experience in the growing field of space exploration and research.