Alex Pacheco, a brilliant mind hailing from the Greater Rockford Area, is currently dazzling professors and peers alike as a student at the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology. With a Bachelor of Science in Physics under his belt, Alex has not only explored the mysteries of the universe but has also managed to balance exoplanet observations with dormitory management—no small feat! His tenure at MIT was marked by remarkable achievements, including leading the Housing Committee while also representing his school on the Varsity Rifle Team.

When he wasn’t busy pondering black holes or calculating gravitational waves, Alex was deep in celestial matters at the MIT Wallace Astrophysical Observatory, coordinating observations that left even seasoned astronomers scratching their heads in awe. His coursework reads like a physics lover"s dream: from Classical Mechanics to Quantum Computation and even an unofficial dive into Microeconomics—because who wouldn’t want to understand both space and supply chains?

With an impressive ability to juggle academic rigor and leadership roles, Alex embodies what it means to be an all-rounder: part scientist, part strategist, and all heart. As he looks forward to what’s next after MIT—perhaps unraveling cosmic mysteries or launching a startup that combines astrophysics with artisanal coffee—one thing is clear: this rock star of academia is just getting started!