Jodie Kiyokawa
2025 AAS SciAct Affiliate
Affiliate bio
This program is an incredible opportunity to grow both as a researcher and communicator. I hope to come away with stronger skills, new collaborators, and a deeper understanding of how my work can make a broader impact.
Jodie Kiyokawa
PhD Candidate
University of Wisonsin-Madison
Jodie Kiyokawa is a Ph.D. candidate in astrophysics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison whose research focuses on improving the accuracy of supermassive black hole mass estimates through quasar analysis using Hubble Space Telescope UV imaging and ground-based optical data. A first-generation college student who began at community college, Jodie is passionate about creating inclusive science spaces and building community-centered outreach programs. She currently helps design hands-on astronomy activities for students in affordable housing communities and is dedicated to making science approachable and empowering for people from all backgrounds. Jodie sees science communication as both a skill and a calling, and she hopes to grow into a researcher who leads with curiosity, collaboration, and impact.