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Jeffery AhernJeffery Ahern is a University of Arizona student majoring in Computer Science. He works with Edward Beshore from Lunar and Planetary Laboratory conducting research on "Catalina Sky Survey."


Tulika BalagopalTulika Balagopal is a University of Arizona student majoring in Biosystems Engineering. She works with Christopher Choi from Biosystems Engineering conducting research on "Sustainable and Resilient Water Distribution Systems."


Michael BalthazarMichael Balthazar is a University of Arizona student majoring in Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering. He works with Hermann Fasel from Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering conducting research on "Dynamically scaled model flight research."


Wesley ChuWesley Chu is a University of Arizona student majoring in Math and Electrical Engineering. He works with Janet Wang from Electrical and Computer Engineering conducting research on "Self-power self-healing Resilien circuit design for Space Ship."


Cristina ContrerasCristina Contreras is a University of Arizona student majoring in chemistry. She works with Henry Hall from Chemistry conducting research on "Liquid Crystal Polymer Synthesis."


Stephanie CraigStephanie Craig is a University of Arizona student majoring in Mathematics. She works with Alfred McEwen from Planetary Sciences conducting research on "New lunar impact craters."


Joy DaviesJoy Davies is a University of Arizona student majoring in Humanities. She works with Barron Orr from Office of Arid Lands Studies conducting research on "Characterizing Environmental Changes in the San Simon Watershed."


Jon EnglertJon Englert is a University of Arizona student majoring in Mathematics, Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics. He works with Anthony Muscat from Chemical & Environmental Engineering conducting research on "Nanomaterial Composites Synthesized using Supercritical CO2."


Andrew FiedlerAndrew Fiedler is a University of Arizona student majoring in Physics and Astronomy. He works with Eiichi Egami from Steward Observatory conducting research on "X-ray/Infrared Investigation of Galaxy Cluster Cooling Flows."


Ian FriedmanIan Friedman is a University of Arizona student majoring in Journalism. He works with Leslie Newell from Arizona Daily Star conducting research on "NASA Space Grant News-Writing Position."


Denise GarciaDenise Garcia is a University of Arizona student majoring in University College. She works with Barron Orr from Office of Arid Lands Studies conducting research on "Characterizing Environmental Changes in the San Simon Watershed."


Kenneth GeshellKenneth Geshell is a University of Arizona student majoring in Biosystems Engineering. He works with Jeong-Yeol Yoon from Biosystems Engineering conducting research on "Real-time, portable biosensor for E. coli."


Amy GladwinAmy Gladwin is a Pima Community College student majoring in Physics and Mathematics. She works with Anthony Pitucco from Physics conducting research on "The High Altitude Student Platform (HASP)."


Riaz HedayatiRiaz Hedayati is a University of Arizona student majoring in Economics. He works with Chandra Holifield Collins from USDA-ARS SWRC conducting research on "Assessment of spatial metrics to determine rangeland degradation."


Luis HuizarLuis Huizar is a University of Arizona student majoring in Chemistry. He works with Kevin Lansey from Civil Engineering conducting research on "Impact of Climatic Variability on Sustainability of the Upper San Pedro River."


Michael IuzzolinoMichael Iuzzolino is a Pima Community College student majoring in Engineering. He works with Denise Meeks from Science conducting research on "Visual Celestial Catalog of the Southern Hemisphere Sky."


Maxwell JusticeMaxwell Justice is a University of Arizona student majoring in Mining Engineering. He works with Susan Moran from USDA-ARS SWRC conducting research on "Data Assimilation in Crop Growth Models."


Peter KozakPeter Kozak is a University of Arizona & Pima Community College student majoring in Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering. He works with Michael Sampogna from Physics conducting research on "Solar Constant Measurement."


Katheryn LandauKatheryn Landau is a University of Arizona student majoring in Soil, Water, and Environmental Science. She works with Wim Van Leeuwen from Office of Arid Lands Studies & Geography conducting research on "Remote sensing and flowering phenology of the Santa Catalina Mountains ."


Jenna LarsenJenna Larsen is a University of Arizona student majoring in Nutritional Sciences. She works with Nobuko (Kay) Hongu from Nutritional Sciences conducting research on "Stealth Health: Integrating Geospatial Technology, Mobile Phones, and Online Social Networking to Promote Physical Activity (2-Rosalie Thornton)."


James LownsburyJames Lownsbury is a University of Arizona student majoring in Chemical & Environmental Engineering. He works with Paul Blowers from Chemical & Environmental Engineering conducting research on "Evaluation of Technology Innovations for Improved Environmental Performance."


Michael LyonsMichael Lyons is a University of Arizona student majoring in Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering. He works with Christie Iacomini from Paragon SDC conducting research on "Design and Construction of Test for MTSA Subassembly Prototype Demonstration."


Phillip McFarlandPhillip McFarland is a University of Arizona student majoring in Mining and Metallurgy. He works with Jeff Kennedy from US Geological Survey conducting research on "Expanding the USGS stream gaging network with wireless sensor networks."


A. Steven MeyerA. Steven Meyer is a University of Arizona student majoring in Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering. He works with Hermann Fasel from Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering conducting research on "Dynamically scaled model flight research."


Alexander MilesAlexander Miles is a University of Arizona student majoring in Materials Science and Engineering. He works with Robert Erdmann from Materials Science and Engineering conducting research on "Modeling of Directional Solidification for NASA/ESA Experiments Aboard the International Space Station."


Stephen MillerStephen Miller is a University of Arizona student majoring in Journalism. He works with Lisa Graumlich from School of Natural Resources and the Environment conducting research on "Communicating science of sustainability ."


Alexander MiramontezAlexander Miramontez is a University of Arizona student majoring in System & Industrial Engineering. He works with Guzin Bayraksan from Systems and Industrial Engineering conducting research on "Water Reuse Network Design."


Karla MontemayorKarla Montemayor is a University of Arizona student majoring in Chemical Engineering, Mathematics. She works with Wendell Ela from Chemical & Environmental Engineering conducting research on "Desalination by Looped Ion Exchange and Reverse Osmosis."


Ramon MunozRamon Munoz is a University of Arizona student majoring in Biosystems Engr.. He works with Jayan Thomas from Optical Sciences conducting research on "Development of Nanoimprinted Solar Cells."


Deepa PatelDeepa Patel is a University of Arizona student majoring in Biosystems Engineering. She works with Jeong-Yeol Yoon from Biosystems Engineering conducting research on "Real-time, portable biosensor for E. coli."


Gregory PhelpsGregory Phelps is a University of Arizona student majoring in Physics & Mathematics. He works with Pierre Meystre from Optics/Physics/Biosphere 2 conducting research on "Dynamics of cooling of suspended mirrors in cavity optomechanics."


Chris PrudenChris Pruden is a University of Arizona student majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies . He works with Grant Casady from Office of Arid Lands Studies conducting research on "Assessing Winter Annual Response to Climate Using Time-Series Remote Sensing."


Rebecca ReedRebecca Reed is a University of Arizona student majoring in Physiology. She works with Nobuko (Kay) Hongu from Nutritional Sciences conducting research on "Stealth Health: Integrating Geospatial Technology, Mobile Phones, and Online Social Networking to Promote Physical Activity."


Kyle RineKyle Rine is a University of Arizona student majoring in Physics. He works with Eric Betterton from Atmospheric Sciences conducting research on "Characterization of Mine Tailings Dust."


Casey RossOtto Ross is a University of Arizona student majoring in Journalism and Social/Behavioral Sciences. He works with Leslie Newell from Arizona Daily Star conducting research on "NASA Space Grant News-Writing Position."


Peter SalibaPeter Saliba is a University of Arizona & Pima Community College student majoring in Physics. He works with Michael Sampogna from Physics conducting research on "Solar Constant Measurement."


Daniel SanchezDaniel Sanchez is a University of Arizona student majoring in Chemistry. He works with Steve Kukolich from Chemistry conducting research on "Microwave Spectroscopy and Molecular Structure."


Ashley SchmeltzerAshley Schmeltzer is a University of Arizona student majoring in IDS/IS. She works with Jake Weltzin from Office of Arid Lands Studies conducting research on "Rescuing historic datasets to better understand impacts of climate change on natural ecological systems."


Kamber SchwarzKamber Schwarz is a University of Arizona student majoring in Astronomy/ Physics. She works with Yancy Shirley from Astronomy conducting research on "Identifying the Youngest Protostars."


Garland SpeightGarland Speight is a University of Arizona student majoring in Mechanical Engineering. He works with Grant Anderson from Paragon SDC conducting research on "Operational Upgrade of the ECLSS Human Rating facility."


Michael SteffersonMichael Stefferson is a University of Arizona student majoring in Chemistry/Physics. He works with Elliott Cheu from Physics conducting research on "LSST Weak Lensing."


Vincent SteinerVincent Steiner is a University of Arizona student majoring in Civil Engineering. He works with Jennifer Duan from Civil Engineering conducting research on "Flow and Sediment Transport around Spur Dikes."


Rosalie ThorntonRosalie Thornton is a University of Arizona student majoring in Nutritional Sciences. She works with Nobuko (Kay) Hongu from Nutritional Sciences conducting research on "Stealth Health: Integrating Geospatial Technology, Mobile Phones, and Online Social Networking to Promote Physical Activity."


Daniel WhitleyDaniel Whitley is a University of Arizona student majoring in Chemical & Environmental Engineering. He works with Eduardo Saez from Chemical & Environmental Engineering conducting research on "Destruction of endocrine disrupters in water treatment operations."