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 […]

Michelle L. President & CEO What do you enjoy most about working at the Adler? One word sums up why I love working at the Adler – people. I am passionate about helping others awaken their explorer within, and I couldn’t think of a better group to work on that with than my talented colleagues. […]

Editor’s Note: Updated in May 2023 to reflect more current and updated information. Pedro R. Former Curator What do you enjoy most about working at the Adler? Working with a world-class historical collection. A normal work day for me might involve preparing the oldest telescope located in America for an exhibit, browsing a book by […]

Editor’s Note: Updated in May 2023 to reflect more current and updated information. Chris B. Former STEAM Teen Community Coordinator What’s your fondest Adler memory? The first time I ever saw Jupiter and the Galilean Moons was through the Doane Observatory telescope…In that moment I felt as if I was connected to Galileo (who first […]

Chanel W. Staff Accountant What is your favorite space fact you like to share? You can fit over one million Earths inside the Sun. My point is the Sun is quite bigger than it seems. What do you like most about working at the Adler? The view of the skyline and lake. It is a […]

Jennifer H. Senior Public Relations Manager What do you enjoy the most about working at the Adler? I love interacting with people from different departments and learning about their jobs and how they contribute to the Adler’s success. The things I have learned from the Astronomy team alone blow my mind on a regular basis. […]

Editor’s Note: Updated in May 2023 to reflect more current and updated information. Kate Brueggemann Former Vice President of Development What do you enjoy most about working at the Adler? I’m deeply connected and motivated by our core value of every mind matters. I most enjoy seeing our visitors engage with science in new and […]

Geza G. Astronomer What do you enjoy the most about working at the Adler? I think it is the variety. As an astronomer I’ve gotten to do a bit of everything over the years: show production, exhibits, building scientific equipment, speaking to large audiences, mentoring one-on-one, flying balloons to the edge of space, speaking with […]