Current Student Staff
Angie with projector
Angie Schocke (Fall 2024 - )

Hello! I'm Angie and I'm a natural resource and environmental management major with a minor in political science. This is my first year at Ball State. As a child, I always loved hearing the folk tales about the stars. As I got older I fell in love with the science of our universe that made those stories possible. I joined the Brown Planetarium team because it provides the community with a learning environment that shows both the science and the stories. Being an active volunteer within my community is very important to me. This is why I love that this position allows me to help and connect with my new Ball State community.

Kat at the planetarium controls
Kat Motichek (Fall 2025 - )

Hello! My name is Kat, and I am a senior studying physics and astronomy at Ball State. Since I was young, I have always been fascinated by space and how it works, and I have carried that passion with me all the way through my studies. I enjoy doing research with my professors to expand my knowledge on the universe around us. Outside of the planetarium, you can find me taking my three cats on walks and knitting sweaters. I am excited to join the planetarium to share my love of physics and astronomy.

Sara Chaudhry (Summer 2026 - )

Hello! My name is Sara, and I am a sophomore majoring in both astronomy and physics here at Ball State. Ever since I was young, I have always been intrigued by the planets, especially Saturn and its rings! As soon as I graduated high school, I immediately applied to Ball State upon learning about its wonderful astronomy program. The Charles W. Brown planetarium was the first planetarium I have ever visited and I’ll never forget how immersive the experience was. I am so excited to be a member of the team!

Brittany Short (Fall 2012 - Summer 2016)

Jesse Watson (Fall 2013 - Fall 2014)

Monique Gabb (Fall 2013 - Summer 2016)

Kacie Shourd (Fall 2014 – Spring 2015)

Liz Winks (Fall 2014 – Spring 2015)

Annaliese Bankson (Fall 2014 – Spring 2015)

Lily Larson (Spring 2014 - Spring 2017)

Ken Castillo (Fall 2014 – Spring 2015)

Josh Conley (Summer 2015 - Spring 2016)

Brody Conner (Summer 2015 - Spring 2016)

Ceridwyn Snow (Fall 2015 - Summer 2016)

Kara Tynes (Fall 2015 - Spring 2019)

Sarah Vise (Fall 2015 - Spring 2019)

Dylan Griffith (Spring 2016)

Paul Hettinger (Fall 2016 - Spring 2018)

Jacob Parker (Fall 2016 - Spring 2018)

Katie Rogers (Summer 2017)

Hunter Mauer (Summer 2017)

Jessica Walsh (Fall 2017 - Spring 2019)

Melanie Isenbarger (Spring 2018 - Spring 2021)

Brielle Tilson (Fall 2018 - Spring 2020)

Daniel Brossard (Spring 2019 - Spring 2020)

Kyle Koeller (Spring 2019 - Spring 2020)

Gloria Swardenski (Fall 2019 - Spring 2020)

Caleb Whitcomb (Spring 2020 - Summer 2024)

Alec Neal (Fall 2020)

Richard Gorby (Fall 2020 - Spring 2021)

Nicolette Terracciano (Fall 2020 - Spring 2023)

Riley Braselton (Fall 2021 - Spring 2022)

Greg Gallagher (Spring 2021 - Fall 2022)

Madeline Shepley (Fall 2021 - Spring 2023)

Kenya Cole (Fall 2022)

Kyree Standifer (Fall 2022 - Spring 2024)

Wyatt Baxter (Fall 2023 - Spring 2024)

Sky Wood (Spring 2024)

Aaron Coggeshall (Fall 2023 - Spring 2024)

Jon Lawler (Spring 2023 - Spring 2024)

Daniel Noble (Fall 2024)

Jessica DeCaire (Fall 2023 - Spring 2025)

Aiden Paul (Spring 2025 - Spring 2026)

Olivia Bishop (Fall 2024 - Spring 2026)

Riley Heady (Fall 2024 - Fall 2026)

Wilhelmina Opferman (Fall 2024 - Spring 2026)

Ezra Hammond (Fall 2025 - Spring 2026)