All-girls research team captures eclipse for NASA

By CAMIKE JONES In between recording Tik Tok dances and playing board games, an all girls research team took turns adjusting their telescope and other specialized equipment to capture images of the total eclipse on April 8. Their images were sent to NASA in real time and may be included in an upcoming IMAX film about the eclipse. The research team was made up of middle and high school girls who are members of Girls STEM Institute (GSI). Founded by IUPUI Associate Professor of Mathematics Dr. Crystal Morton, GSI aims to create an inclusive space for girls of color to explore STEM. GSI was selected to capture the images by Einstein’s Incredible Universe, a media project whose goal is to “catalyze interest in space science and spark scientific curiosity in lifelong learners, especially young women,” according to their official website. The Girls STEM Institute research team captures images of the 2024 eclipse for NASA. Left to right: Renee Barlow, Priya J., Nadia S., Asha S., Brooke T., Elizabeth Y. and Shae’la C. Front row, center: Dr. Crystal Morton. (Photos/Camike Jones) “I really wanted the scholars to participate so they could engage in space science, but also be a part of...