Starts With A Bang!

Ethan

Ethan Siegel is currently an astrophysicist, having worked at a number of places, including the Universities of Arizona, Wisconsin, and Florida, researching theoretical cosmology. He received his Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Florida in 2006. He currently plays Ultimate Frisbee and is learning Ballroom Dancing. He has section hiked hundreds of miles along the Appalachian Trail under the trail name Meatwad. His favorite holiday is Halloween. The most beautiful place he’s ever been on Earth is Lake Nemi in the countryside of Italy. The most unusual job he ever held was working for a lingerie store on Broadway in his hometown of New York City. He loves learning about nearly anything and is a supporter of the Human Rights Campaign. His long-term goals include bringing the story of the natural history of the Universe to a mainstream, national/international audience. He can be contacted on the Q & A page. He currently resides in the greater Portland, OR area with his significant other, Jamie, and their puppy, Cordelia.