Alexander Criswell

Alexander Criswell

PhD in Astrophysics

Alexander is a 2^nd year PhD student at the Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics. He grew up in Mahtomedi, MN before attending Iowa State University in Ames, IA for his B.S. in Physics. Outside of academia, Alexander is a talented actor and vocalist, performing in numerous productions during his undergraduate career and joining the Minneapolis community theatre scene since moving back to the cities. In his free time, he enjoys drawing, cooking, and playing tabletop roleplaying games with his friends. He is a passionate advocate for social justice and community outreach, and is determined to use his career to make academia a safer, more accessible, and more inclusive space for all.