Undergraduate Interns

Undergraduate Intern Advisors

Martha Mosqueda

Martha Mosqueda is a University of Arizona Sophomore majoring in Nutritional Sciences. She works with Nobuko (Kay) Hongu from Nutritional Sciences conducting research on "Inducing Physical Activity in Adolescents using Earth Science Data and Technology ."

Email Martha: mosqueda AT email DOT arizona DOT edu

Paul Rheinheimer

Paul Rheinheimer is a University of Arizona Junior majoring in Chemical Engineering. He works with Eric Betterton from Atmospheric Sciences conducting research on "Mine tailings dust characterization."

Email Paul: prhein AT email DOT arizona DOT edu

Adriana Riggs

Adriana Riggs is a University of Arizona Junior majoring in Mathematics. She works with Richard Greenberg from Planetary Sciences conducting research on "Topography of Europa ."

Email Adriana: ariggs AT email DOT arizona DOT edu

Kyle Stephens

Kyle Stephens is a University of Arizona Sophomore majoring in Engineering. He works with Michael LLoyd-Hart from Steward Observatory conducting research on "Large Binocular Telescope Laser Guide Star."

Email Kyle: kyle824 AT email DOT arizona DOT edu

Felicia Werchan

Felicia Werchan is a University of Arizona Junior majoring in Mathematics. She works with Dennis Zaritsky from Astronomy conducting research on "Star Clusters in the Large Magellanic Cloud."

Email Felicia: fwerchan AT email DOT arizona DOT edu

Kyle Withers

Kyle Withers is a University of Arizona Junior majoring in Physics and Math. He works with James Callegary from US Geological Survey conducting research on "Hydrologic Characterization of the Willcox and Douglas Basins."

Email Kyle: quantumk AT email DOT arizona DOT edu

Undergraduate Research Interns

Jeffery Ahern

Jeffery 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 Balagopal

Tulika 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 Balthazar

Michael 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 Chu

Wesley 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 Contreras

Cristina 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 Craig

Stephanie 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 Davies

Joy 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 Englert

Jon 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 Fiedler

Andrew 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 Friedman

Ian 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 Garcia

Denise 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 Geshell

Kenneth 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 Gladwin

Amy 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 Hedayati

Riaz 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 Huizar

Luis 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 Iuzzolino

Michael 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 Justice

Maxwell 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 Kozak

Peter 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 Landau

Katheryn 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 Larsen

Jenna 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 Lownsbury

James 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 Lyons

Michael 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 McFarland

Phillip 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 Meyer

A. 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 Miles

Alexander 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 Miller

Stephen 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 Miramontez

Alexander 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 Montemayor

Karla 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 Munoz

Ramon 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 Patel

Deepa 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 Phelps

Gregory 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 Pruden

Chris 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 Reed

Rebecca 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 Rine

Kyle 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."

Otto Ross

Otto 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 Saliba

Peter 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 Sanchez

Daniel 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 Schmeltzer

Ashley 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 Schwarz

Kamber 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 Speight

Garland 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 Stefferson

Michael 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 Steiner

Vincent 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 Thornton

Rosalie 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 Whitley

Daniel 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."