Garion Cheng is a high school student at Winston Churchill High School in Maryland. He has a strong passion for astronomy and astrophysics.
Garion advanced to the second round of the International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA). He is also preparing for the National Astronomy Competition through independent study. His academic achievements include recognition from the Engineering Honors Society, Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honors Society), and Science Honors Society. He has also earned Summa Cum Laude honours.
Academic Interests and Community Involvement
Garion enjoys applying his knowledge to real-world challenges. During an internship at NYCU in Taiwan, he worked on a self-driving cars project. The project was part of a branch of the Industrial Technology Research Institute.
He also supports his community through volunteering. At Potomac Elementary School, he served as a Teaching Assistant.
Research on Light Scattering by Moving Black Holes
As part of the CCIR Academy, Garion conducted a research project titled “Scattering of Light by Moving Black Holes.”
His research examined the movement of photons near moving black holes. He explored how photons behave as they approach these objects. In particular, he investigated how close a photon can get to a black hole without being captured.
Sharing His Research Journey
Garion recently shared his research experience in an episode of CCIR Academy Student Spotlights. He reflected on his journey and the insights he gained through the research process.
Congratulations to Garion on his research achievement!
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