Alicia Anderson (BSc '20)
If you find something you are truly passionate about, never let anything stop you from pursuing it. Limitations are self-imposed.
As an undergraduate student, Alicia Anderson juggled athletics and academics with great success! She was a tutor and had the opportunity to work on instrumentation for SPICA, an infrared space observatory scheduled to launch as early as 2030, with Dr. David Naylor in the Department of Physics & Astronomy. Alicia is now a masters student in physics and astronomy at the University of Lethbridge.
What is your area of study?
MSc in physics and astronomy.
What excites you about science?
I love the implications behind every physical idea and how we can use these ideas to understand how the universe works.
What sparked your interest in science?
I always liked science because to me it was basically an application of mathematical tools with imbedded meaning behind it.
Tell us about the first time you felt really excited about what you were learning in science.
In university, my excitement grew when I realized how far we still have to come before we form a complete understanding of our universe. There is so much potential for groundbreaking discoveries and the need for highly qualified scientists is rising.
What do you hope to accomplish through your scientific research and/or work?
I hope to continue learning throughout my career and through my research I want to leave my mark on the development of modern astrophysics.
What words of inspiration would you like to share with the next generation of women & girls in science?
If you find something you are truly passionate about, never let anything stop you from pursuing it. Limitations are self-imposed.