My name is Madelyn Leembruggen. I am a senior at the University of Cincinnati and I am double majoring in Astrophysics and Mathematics. I am a Cincinnatus Scholar and also a Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation Scholar. I also have the privilege of representing my school as an ambassador for McMicken College of Arts & Sciences and the Univeristy Honors Program.

I have always loved learning, especially science. I was homeschooled for nine years by a communications specialist and aerospace engineer-- my mom and dad. They helped nurture my passion for learning by teaching me to think logically and never take "I don't know" for an answer. This proverb came especially in handy when I began researching with a theoretical cosmology group!

I spend all the extra money I have on books and traveling. Classic 20th century novels are my go-tos and I'll read anything recommended to me. Spring semester 2016 I studied abroad at University College Cork, Ireland and made it to 11 other European countries throughout the semester. After a seminar in fall semester 2016, I was able to visit Paris, France with my classmates for a week of learning throughout the city!