Despite the changes in custom and language that occurred simultaneously in my life as I moved from South Korea to America, math was the one thing that made me feel secure and confident. Math provided me with a sense of direction through the confusion and cultural difference I had to overcome. Therefore, I began to devote my time to mathematics, taking advantage of all the research opportunities that were available in the field . . . I had not initially held an interest in astrophysics, but this project helped me develop a new inquisitiveness. This project introduced me to a realm of science that captured my attention from the start. It is a type of science that cannot be physically observed but has tremendous effects on life on Earth: nuclear physics.

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