Katherine Ameku

I am a junior at Coe College majoring in Physics and Math with a minor in CS. Currently, I am doing research under Dr. Steve Feller and was a visiting researcher at Georgia Tech for the summer of 2023, studying EXAFS on high-density borate glasses. I have also begun conducting research under Dr. Steve Feller and Dr. Ray Feller, studying the numismatics in Japanese American Internment Camps. I also serve as the President of Coe College’s SPS Chapter, and the Outreach Chair for the Math and Computer Science Club. I have been a member of my SPS chapter since freshman year and served as secretary my sophomore year. While working on our executive board, our chapter has been deemed an Outstanding Chapter for the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 academic years. I love organizing events for students and the community, inspiring people to pursue physics and astronomy.

Outside of academics, I am a Committee Woman for the Jackson County (Missouri) Democratic Committee, representing Blue Sub-District 5. I also serve on the Missouri Democratic Party Senate Committee as the Committeewoman for Missouri’s 11th Senatorial District. I am very proud to be voted in to represent my community!