WHO WE ARE
ABOUT
UIC Astronomy Club
Our Mission
The UIC Astronomy Club is a student-run organization dedicated to exploring the cosmos and fostering a passion for astronomy among students at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Whether you are a seasoned stargazer or simply curious about the night sky, our club offers observing sessions, guest lectures, workshops, and outreach events that bring the universe a little closer to home.
Meetings
We meet weekly during the fall and spring semesters. Check our events page for the latest schedule and meeting locations. All students are welcome, regardless of major or experience level.
Officers
Megan Wells
President
Megan (she/her) is a rising senior physics and math major at UIC. She has been involved with Astronomy Club since her first semester, and is honored to now serve as president...
Ariana Adams
Vice President
Hey! I love cats and neutrinos, I have a cat named Mewtrino.
Shelby Lee
Treasurer
Shelby (she/her) is a third year undergraduate in Earth and Environmental Science. Shelby is interested in ecotoxicology and environmental conservation...
Hannah Lofton
Treasurer
I am a 4th year biomedical engineering student with an interest in bioastronautics!
Joshua Lauvina
Social Media Manager
Jaymie Franco
Event Coordinator
Jaymie (they/she) is a senior majoring in Earth and Environmental Science minoring in Physics. They are interested in geophysics, soil, and petrographic thin sections...
Kalib McEuen
Social Media
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Brian Reveles
Engineer
Brian (he/him) is a first-year Physics and Mathematics student who loves astronomy and astrophysics. He is happy to be part of a club that brings people together around the shared interest in astronomy, and hopes to increase the popularity of astrophotography at UIC...
Rafael Giblin
Lead Web & Infrastructure Engineer
Hello! I'm Rafael Giblin...
LEGACY
Previous Board & Alumni
Katerina Zirou
Former Vice President
I am a senior at UIC, majoring in Physics and minoring in Computer Science, Entrepreneurship, and Mathematics. In my free time I also like drawing and doing all sorts of art projects, reading books, and watching anime...
April Barton
Former Chief Engineer
I'm a recent UIC Physics graduate (Spring 2021). My favorite and most involved hobby is astrophotography...
Elaine Guan
Former Social Media Manager
Elaine is a recent UIC alumnus who graduated in May 2021 with a Graphic Design major and an Art minor. Still new to astronomy when joining the club, she was curious to learn more about the science, telescopes, and technology behind the field...
Lydia Limas
Former Vice President and Treasurer
I am a senior studying neuroscience with a background in fine art dating back since childhood, with my medium of focus being photography and oil paint. I was initially drawn to astronomy for its inherent beauty and grandeur of scale...
Nicki Nouri
Former Program Director
I am a UIC alumni, and majored in Biology with minors in Entrepreneurship and Chemistry, and the goal of attaining my DDS/PhD at a joint program. Despite my biology background, my passion with biochemistry is strongly tied with my interests in astronomy and physics...
Harsh Jethwani
Former Social Media Manager
I am currently pursuing my graduate studies in the field of Computer Science at UIC. s in Mechanical Engineering and then worked under Reliance Industries Limited (one of the largest private sector corporations in India) for over 2 years...
History
Founded by a small group of passionate students, the UIC Astronomy Club has grown into one of the most active science organizations on campus. Over the years, we have hosted star parties, partnered with the Adler Planetarium, and participated in national astronomy events. Our community continues to grow as we inspire the next generation of astronomers and space enthusiasts.