Space Conference Speaker

Minghao Zou

High School Junior, Valley Christian High School

Minghao Zou, a junior at Valley Christian High School, excels in physics and astronomy, with achievements including a Bronze at the US Physics Olympiad, Silver in the International Astronomy, Astrophysics Competition and National Astronomy Competition finalist. He has published astrophysics paper focusing on asteroid detection and simulating relativistic particles in electromagnetic fields and spacetimes, in collaboration with Dr. Bart Ripperda. He also founded the non-profit organization One People One Cosmos (OPOC). With the motto “science transcends borders,” OPOC spreads the passion for astronomy by tutoring underserved students and advocating for equal education to all.


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