Undergraduate Interns 2004

Logan Beeghly is a University of Arizona Junior majoring in Mechanical Engineering. He works with Kevin Kremeyer from Physics, Materials, and Applied Mathematics Research conducting research on "Space Propulsion using Laser Ablation."

Matthew Beller is a University of Arizona Sophomore majoring in AME. He works with Kevin Kremeyer from Physics, Materials, and Applied Mathematics Research conducting research on "Optical Characterization and Effects of Small Particles."

Aaron Bennett is a University of Arizona Senior majoring in Chemical and Environmental Engineering/Math. He works with Stephen Kukolich from Chemistry conducting research on "Microwave Measurements on Molecules of Possible Astrophysical Interest, and Metal containing Molecules."

Varun Bhartia is a University of Arizona Sophomore majoring in Electrical & Computer Engineering. He works with David Crown from Planetary Geosciences conducting research on "Mapping Planetary Surfaces."

Adam Bittner is a University of Arizona Junior majoring in Poli Sci, Minor - Planetary Sci. He works with Caitlin Griffith from Planetary Science conducting research on "Seasonal Changes in Titan's atmosphere."

Adra Victoria Carr is a University of Arizona Sophomore majoring in Astronomy & Physics. She works with Robert Reynolds from Steward Observatory conducting research on "ACES Spectrograph."

Caitlin Casey is a University of Arizona Junior majoring in Astronomy. She works with Stephen Larson from LPL conducting research on "Determining Optimal TNO Search Strategy."

Richard Crudo is a University of Arizona Junior majoring in Physics. He works with David Trilling from Astronomy conducting research on "The Formation History of the Outer Solar System."

Lisa Dashiell is a University of Arizona Senior majoring in Atmospheric Science. She works with Eric Betterton from Atmospheric Sciences conducting research on "Does Ozone on Mt. Lemmon Affect the Forest?"

Bryan Davidson is a University of Arizona Sophomore majoring in Electrical and Computer Engineering. He works with Kenneth Johns from physics conducting research on "Probing Inner Space with the Fermilab Tevatron."

Diana DeRosa is a University of Arizona Senior majoring in Biosystems Engineering. She works with Mark Riley from Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering conducting research on "Characterization of Surface Properties for Enchanced Cell Adhesion."

Heather Fauland is a University of Arizona Sophomore majoring in Humanities. She works with Jarita Holbrook from BARA conducting research on "Astronomy & Culture."

Rosemary Galhotra is a University of Arizona Junior majoring in Chemical Engineering. She works with Eduardo Saez from Chemical and Environmental Engineering conducting research on "Modified Fuel Cells for Treatment of Air Contaminated with Chlorinated Hydrocarbons."

Marilynn Garibay is a University of Arizona Senior majoring in Electrical and Computer Engineering. She works with Chris Shinohara from LPL conducting research on "Science Operations Center Manager."

Erin Gleeson is a University of Arizona Junior majoring in Geosciences, Hydrology and Water Resources. She works with Julio Betancourt from Geosciences conducting research on "Paleoecology/paleoclimatoogy of American Deserts."

Jeffrey Goodhue is a University of Arizona Senior majoring in Systems and Industrial Engineering. He works with Stuart Marsh from the Office of Arid Lands Studies conducting research on "The Arizona Regional Image Archive."

Ricardo Gradillas is a University of Arizona Junior majoring in Civil Engineering. He works with Mark Nearing from Ag and Bio Engineering & Natural Resources conducting research on "Measuring Hillslope Erosion Rates."

Emily Hardegree-Ullman is a University of Arizona Sophomore majoring in Astronomy/Physics. She works with Elizabeth Turtle from Planetary Sciences conducting research on "Analysis of Titan Images."

Victoria Harris is a University fo Arizona Junior majoring in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering. She works with Chuck Fellows from LPL conducting research on "Optimization of PI Control Parameters for a Miniature Calorimeter."

Ana Hoffnagle is a University of Arizona Senior majoring in Chemical/Environmental Engineering. She works with Wendell Ela from Chemical & Environmental Engineering conducting research on "Arsenic Treatment Residuals Assessment and Stability."

Katie Holso is a University of Arizona Senior majoring in Biochemistry. She works with Lyn Doose from LPL conducting research on "Chemistry of Titan's Aerosols."

James Hoy is a University of Arizona Senior majoring in Astronomy/Physics. He works with David Kring from Planetary Sciences conducting research on "Detailed Morphology of Large Martian Complex Craters: Comparison and Contrast to the Chicxulub Impact Crater on Earth."

David Innes-Gawn is a University of Arizona Sophomore majoring in Optical Sciences. He works with Stuart Marsh from the Office of Arid Lands Studies conducting research on "The Arizona Regional Image Archive."

Ryan Kanto is a University of Arizona Junior majoring in Chemical Engineering. He works with Reyes Sierra from Chemical and Environmental Engineering conducting research on "Microbial Transformation on Arsenic."

Donna King is a University of Arizona Senior majoring in Natural Resources. She works with Susan Skirvin from USDA-ARS SWRC conducting research on "Vegetation Change in Southeastern Arizona."

Alyssa La Blue is a University of Arizona Sophomore majoring in Geosciences. She works with Dante Lauretta from LPL conducting research on "Meteorites and the Early Solar System."

Jennifer Lowe is a University of Arizona Sophomore majoring in Chemistry. She works with Michael J. Drake from LPL conducting research on "Meteorite Studies."

Peter Manning is a University of Arizona Junior majoring in Math and Physics. He works with Chris Shinohara from LPL conducting research on "Science Operations Center Manager."

Katelun May is a University of Arizona Sophomore majoring in Aerospace Engineering. She works with Doug Lombardi from LPL conducting research on "Phoenix Mars Mission-EPO."

Brianna Muhlenkamp is a University of Arizona Junior majoring in Geological Engineering and Geosciences. She works with Michael Evans from Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research and Geosciences conducting research on "Tropical Isotope Dendroclimatology."

Melissa Myers is a University of Arizona Junior majoring in Mechanical Engineering. She works with Ralph Lorenz from LPL conducting research on "Dynamics of Unusual Aerospace Vehicles."

Deswood Nofchissey is a University of Arizona Senior majoring in Geography-Regional Development. He works with Barron Orr from Arid Lands conducting research on "Bridging the Digital Divide through Geospatial Technology Transfer."

Ismail Osman is a University of Arizona Junior majoring in Optical Engineering. He works with David Thoma from USDA-ARS SWRC conducting research on "Determining Optimum Scale for Soil Moisture Prediction Using Radar Imagery."

Melissa Panagos is a University of Arizona Senior majoring in Biochemistry. She works with Kimberly Ogden from Chemical Engineering conducting research on "Water Recycle and Reuse."

Matthew Potzler is a University of Arizona Senior majoring in Chemical Engineering. He works with Robert Arnold from Chemical and Environmental Engineering conducting research on "ln-place Carbon Regeneration Using Fenton's Reagents."

Shilpi Roy is a University of Arizona Sophomore majoring in Electrical Engineering. She works with Roger Tanner from LPL conducting research on "Science Operations Center Manager."

Robert Seaman is a University of Arizona Senior majoring in Soil, Water and Environmental Science. He works with Charles Gerba from Soil, Water and Environmental Science conducting research on "Water Purification With Aquatic Plants."

Grace Shih is a University of Arizona Junior majoring in Optical Sciences & Engineering. She works with Roger Tanner from LPL conducting research on "Phoenix Project."

Daniel Studer is a University of Arizona Junior majoring in Mining and Geological Engineering. He works with Alfred McEwen from Planetary Sciences conducting research on "Mars Secondary Cratering."

Monica Titus is a University of Arizona Senior majoring in Chemical Engineering. She works with Jon Chorover from Soil, Water and Environmental Science conducting research on "Do Organic Acids Produce Biosignatures During Mineral Weathering?."

Yuta Torrey is a Pima Community College Junior majoring in Business. He works with Barron Orr from the Office of Arid Lands Studies conducting research on "The Arizona Regional Image Archive."

Keith Ward is a University of Arizona Junior majoring in Computer Engineering. He works with Ross Bryant from USDA-ARS conducting research on "Soil Moisture Modeling and GIS."

Ryan White is a University of Arizona Senior majoring in Mechanical Engineering. He works with Anatoli Tumin from AME conducting research on "Laminar-turbulent Transition on a Reentry Vehicle."

Laura Yablon is a University of Arizona Senior majoring in Renewable Natural Resources. She works with Steven Archer from the School of Natural Resources conducting research on "Assessing the Consequences of Land Cover Change."