Eli Wiston – 2026 Wonderfest Science Envoy

Eli Wiston is a 4th-year PhD student in the Astronomy Department at UC Berkeley. He uses radio observations to uncover unique properties of explosive events outside our galaxy, with a focus on unusual supernovae. He loves sharing the wonders of the cosmos with the community through volunteering with Community Resources for Science, sharing demos at science festivals, and organizing Astronomy on Tap. Outside of science, he enjoys baking, playing dungeons and dragons, and dancing Lindy Hop!