Honor Society® member
Dakota Dotson
- Morehead State University
- Astrophysics
- Class of 2018
- Virgie, Kentucky
Member since January 2015
About
My name is Dakota Earl Dotson and I was born in Eastern Kentucky. Ever since childhood I've had an obsession with science which has held onto me into adulthood. I attended Shelby Valley High School where I served for four years in the Army Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps. In my fourth year I served as the Operations Officer to the Wildcat Battalion where I held the Rank of Cadet Major, the third highest rank in the program. After high school, I decided to attend college and study under the field of astrophysics and hope to some day be a part of the first manned expedition to Mars planned in mid 2030.
Education
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Morehead State University
Astrophysics
2014 – 2018
Honors and awards
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Military Officers Association of America award
This award is given to one LET 3 level JROTC cadet who has displayed exceptional pottential for military leadership.
Goals and interests
- Career goal
I intend to do work anywhere and everywhere. I've always had an interest in science, especially space, and I hope to pursue my interest in any way possible. I would like to work with the Large Hadron Collider in Europe, or with the observatories in Hawaii but I would be happy with anything.
- Graduate school interests
I would enjoy going to grad school and obtaining a PhD in astrophysics to further increase my knowledge of the subject.
- Outside the classroom
My hobbies include competitive rifle marksmanship, observing astronomical events such as meteor showers, collecting neck ties, working on my self-built PC, and writing short stories and poetry.
Languages
- English (US) Fluent
- Spanish Intermediate
Additional information
Organizations
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Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps
