The Adler ‘Scope

Editor’s Note: Updated in May 2023 to reflect more current and updated information. Lynette M. Former Manager of Program Development; Innovator What do you enjoy the most about working at the Adler? I love the creative nature of my job—figuring out ways to make space science engaging and relevant for all audiences. I also love […]

Michelle N. Director of Public Observing Why do you love working at the Adler? I am surrounded by amazing, enthusiastic colleagues, our programs are fun and innovative, and our visitors are the best because they are as geeked-out about science as we are! Who wouldn’t want to work here? What is the most memorable thing […]

Editor’s Note: Updated in May 2023 to reflect more current and updated information. Lucianne W. Former Astronomer Why do you love working at the Adler? I love working at the Adler because I get to pursue cutting-edge research while being an “Ambassador to the Stars!” What is the most memorable thing you have done during […]

Editor’s Note: Updated in May 2023 to reflect more current and updated information. Kyle S. Former Manager of Program Development What do you enjoy most about working at the Adler? No two days are ever the same! What’s your fondest Adler memory? The Curiosity Landing Party we hosted in August 2012. It was amazing to […]

Alan M. Data Engineer What do you enjoy the most about working at the Adler? The sense that we’re all on the same team behind the same mission, willing to try new things and to make mistakes, and that we’re all eager to learn. It’s an incredibly supportive environment and I’m thrilled to be a […]

Joseph H. Guest and Member Services Manager What do you enjoy most about working at the Adler? I love the people and the fun environment that the Adler staff creates. I get to work with so many unique people and interact with guests from all over the world. Why, in your opinion, is space freaking […]

Editor’s Note: Updated in May 2023 to reflect more current and updated information. Mark H. Former Astronomer What do you enjoy most about working at the Adler? I love sharing the excitement of my asteroid research with the public. There have even been times when we’ve observed asteroids through our telescope in New Mexico in […]

Editor’s Note: Updated in May 2023 to reflect more current and updated information. Mark S. Former Astronomer and Director of the Space Visualization Laboratory What do you enjoy most about working at the Adler? I’m really lucky to do what I’m passionate about: Sharing what we know about the the Universe and finding new ways […]

Editor’s Note: Updated in May 2023 to reflect more current and updated information. Liza T. Former Reservations Coordinator What do you enjoy most about working at the Adler? I enjoy talking to people. Period. I love hearing the joy that comes out of visitors after expressing how wonderful our shows and exhibitions are. I also […]

Ken W. Far Horizons Project Manager What do you enjoy most about working at the Adler? All the adventure it entails, from exploring the stratosphere with our volunteers and students to challenging ourselves designing new experiments. Why should kids and teens be interested in STEM? Nearly everything we take for granted in our modern world […]