Ishita Chintala
University of North Georgia
From Suwanee, GA
From Suwanee, GA
Hi! My name is Ishita Chintala, a high school senior who's dual-enrolled at UNG. Astronomy has always been a fascination for me ever since I was six years old, and I hope to study it one day in undergraduate school. I also love to participate in creative writing and journalism activities in my free time, when I'm not contemplating about the universe or doing school homework! I currently engage in an Astronomy Blog I started with a friend of mine called "Midnight Eclipse", and I participate in undergraduate research under Dr. Feiden at UNG's astronomical observatory.
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Chintala participates in conference spotlighting student research
The University of North Georgia (UNG) hosted the 28th Annual Research Conference (ARC) at the Dahlonega Campus in the Convocation Center on March 24. UNG undergraduate and graduate students from a...
April, 19 2023 - Verified by University of North Georgia
Ishita Chintala was recognized for earning an academic award
As a member and former officer of the Technology Student Association at Lambert High School, I achieved 3rd place for Video Game Design at State Leadership Conference with a friend of mine! While I was not particularly interested in video games before, trying something new and out-of-the-box helped me see new light in the possibilities around me. It was quite a fun experience, and I even got to review my skills in JavaScript while developing the game!
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research
I study galactic astronomy via cosmology under Professor Moffett at the UNG Gainesville campus.
Spring 2023
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University of North Georgia
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Undergraduate Research
As a dual enrollment student at UNG, I realized I had the same opportunities as other full-time college students that I could take advantage of, one of them being research. When I learned the UNG observatory is run by students, I immediately reached out to Dr. Feiden to see if there could be any opportunities for me to participate in for the field of astronomy. I was offered a research project that explored a potential correlation between the brightness and magnetism of M-dwarf stars using rotation periods, which engaged observational astronomy and helped me develop skills in instrumentation and observation. Below is an attached file for my research abstract! The full paper will be published soon (hopefully)!
Fall 2022 - Spring 2023
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University of North Georgia
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Astronomy Club
I love Astronomy, but I had a hard time trying to engage with it in my high school ever since freshman year. To remedy this situation, I founded the club in my junior year to facilitate conversation about Astronomy. I organized a 9-member officer team to help run endeavors like the (to be launched) club business, publication, website, and even organize events like guest speakers and stargazing nights at local observatories. We've already
Fall 2021 - Spring 2023
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Lambert High School
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Student Tutor at iLearn Academy LLC
I am a student tutor who assists students with English, particularly writing and reading for primarily elementary and middle schoolers.
August 2022 - Present
How Her Parents Encouraged This Teen to Pursue Her Passion for Astronomy
I wrote an article for the publication "Your Teen Magazine" that talked about finding your passion and how I pursued my own!
September 2021 -
Publications
M-Dwarf Stars
This study will determine if there is any correlation present between the brightness and magnitude of M-dwarf stars. M-dwarf stars are important to study, since many astronomers are trying to find life on the exoplanets that surround M-dwarfs. Before they are able to study exoplanetary life, they must first study the magnetism of M-dwarf stars, since the habitable zone of life is a very important concept that is directly correlated with astrobiology endeavors. Therefore, this study will contribute to the body of knowledge by identifying a potential relationship between the one of the two most important variables for life - magnetism and brightness. By using observational techniques to observe brightness and spectroscopic data to analyze magnetism, this mixed study will provide insight into M-dwarf studies, in regards to astrophysics and astrobiology.
Research Projects
