This summer, Emerson Bentley ‘25, delved into the fascinating world of astrophysics through an externship at the University of North Georgia’s Physics and Astronomy Department as part of the Advanced Science and Engineering Program (ASEP). Under the mentorship of Dr. Gregory Feiden, Bentley engaged deeply with stellar rotational evolution models, focusing on a specific phenomenon known as the late-stage stalling epoch. She was tasked with her own project, researching and experimenting with stellar rotational evolution models to show how a star's rotation evolves throughout its lifetime. During her four-and-a-half-week internship, Emerson engaged in a myriad of unique experiences, from researching to collaborating with professors across all disciplines of STEM.