Thompson hopes to become astrophysicist

Future astrophysicist Lindsey Thompson recently graduated from Sam Houston High School and will attend McNeese in the fall.

Thompson hopes to get her bachelor’s in mathematical physics at McNeese and then move on to eventually get her doctorate in astrophysics.

As to which school she wants to attend after McNeese, Thompson is debating between LSU and Rice University.

LSU would be a good choice, she said, because of its physics and astronomy programs.

Rice is a contender because of its proximity to NASA and its internship programs, she said. Thompson would like to intern and one day work at NASA.

Her love of space inspires her to want to research the vastness of the universe.

“I think it’s so cool and mysterious. It enthralls me,” said Thompson. “Doing that research and finding out how things work in space is my ultimate goal.”

Thompson said religion is important to her. She attends Moss Bluff Pentecostal and participates by singing and playing piano.

“That is one way that I express worship and my relationship with God.” said Thompson.

She is also involved with the youth at her church. Thompson said it’s important to teach the youths about Christianity.

“It is an important generation for them to be involved and build their relationship with God,” Thompson said.

She said she also wants to expand her teaching through mission trips.

“I am very passionate about people having a relationship with God,” Thompson said. “I want to spend some time in a mission’s church. I want people to be able to experience him.”

She would like to go overseas to help people in underdeveloped countries learn about God.

While in high school, Thompson was in Beta and the Republican Club. In Beta, she was treasurer one year and participated and placed first in the district oratory competition.

In the Republican Club, she held the officer positions — service coordinator, vice chairman, and chairman. She plans to be active in clubs on campus as well.

She aims to join the College Republicans and the Astronomical Society.

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