The Space Center Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program is now entering its seventh year.  Over the years, the alumni of this program have gone on to accomplish great things in their educational and professional lives.  We would like to dedicate much of this issue of Space Notes to the alumni of the Space Center REU program.

REU 2002 Alumni

Sonya Barner graduated from Jackson State University in 2003 with a degree in Biology.

Thomas Dougan graduated from the University of Arkansas (Fayetteville) in 2003, with a degree in mechanical engineering.

Nikolaus Hagedorn graduated from Christian Brothers University in 2003 with a degree in chemistry.  He is working at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Jennifer McGee graduated from the University of Arkansas (Fayetteville) in 2003 with a degree in physics.  She is a graduate student at the University of Colorado.

Katie McKeever graduated from Penn State University in 2004 with a degree in civil engineering.  She is in graduate school.

Tahirih Motazedian graduated from the University of Oregon in 2004 with a degree in geophysics.  She is a graduate student at the University of Arizona.

Spencer Riley graduated from Weber State University in 2003 with a degree in physics and geology.  He works for Schlumberger Technology Corporation.

Adam Rowland graduated from Texas A & M University in 2004 with a degree in chemistry.  He is a graduate student at the University of Texas (Austin).

Chris Sears graduated from the University of Chicago in 2003 with a degree in physics.  He is a graduate student at Stanford University.

Isra Sunachawi graduated from Johns Hopkins University in 2003 with a degree in electrical/computer engineering.  He works at Boeing in Seattle.

Justin Thompson graduated from the University of Arkansas (Fayetteville) in 2003 with a degree in physics/math.  He is a graduate student at the University of Southern California.

Jessica White graduated from Concordia University in 2003 with a degree in chemistry.  She works for Tyco Healthcare.

Jay Wright graduated from the University of Arkansas (Fayetteville) in 2004 with a degree in biology.

REU 2003 Alumni

Katherine Brutlag graduated from Middlebury College in 2004 with a degree in physics/japanese.  She is a graduate student at Kyoto University.

Aisha Garel graduated from Texas A & M University in 2003 with a degree in aerospace engineering.  She finished her master’s degree in aerospace engineering at the University of Houston.

Christina Griffis graduated from Arkansas State University in 2004 with a degree in physics.

Robert Halvorsen graduated from Texas Tech University in 2004 with a degree in physics/math.  He is a graduate student at the University of Minnesota.

Steven McAllister is an undergraduate student at the University of Oregon.

Jonathan McBee graduated from Wheaton College in 2004 with a degree in physics.

John Mischler graduated from Augustana College in 2005 with a degree in geology/physics.  He is a graduate student at Penn State University.

John Sakon graduated from the College of William and Mary in 2005 with a degree in physics.  He is a graduate student at North Carolina State University.

Benjamin Stanley graduated from Oberlin College in 2005 with a degree in geology/physics. 

Dustin Trail graduated from the University of Colorado in 2003 with a degree in computer science/geology.  He is a graduate student at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Sara Wewers graduated from Arkansas State University in 2004 with a degree in electrical engineering.

Bret Yount graduated from Arkansas State University in 2005 with a degree in physics/math.

REU 2004 Alumni

Travis Altheide graduated from Missouri Southern State University in 2004 with a degree in biology.  He is a graduate student at the Space Center at the University of Arkansas (Fayetteville).

Siham Azouggagh graduated from the University of Texas (Austin) in 2004 with a degree in mechanical engineering.

Simrit Bassett is a teacher that participated in the program.  She is a teacher at Lincoln High School in Lincoln, AR.

Jesse Buffington graduated from the University of Arkansas (Fayetteville) in 2006 with a degree in mechanical engineering.  He works at NASA’s Johnson Space Center.

Joshua Coltrane is an undergraduate student at North Carolina State University.

Jonathan Craig graduated from Southern Illinois University in 2005 with a degree in physics.  He is a graduate student at the Space Center at the University of Arkansas (Fayetteville).

Ryan Davidson graduated from the University of Missouri in 2006 with a degree in geology/geophysics.  He is a graduate student at the Colorado School of Mines.

Jason Lee graduated from the University of Arkansas (Fayetteville) in 2006 with a degree in physics.  He is a graduate student at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville.

Aaron Phillips graduated from Delta State University in 2005 with a degree in chemistry/math.  He currently works at Baxter Healthcare.

Elizabeth Roberts graduated from the University of Hawaii in 2005 with a degree in geology/geophysics.  She works in the oil industry.

Elizabeth Venuchuk graduated from Scripps College in 2006 with a degree in geology.

Kelli Wakefield graduated from Tarleton State University in 2004 with a degree in geology.  She is a graduate student at Arizona State University.

Shelby Walters graduated from Benedictine University in 2005 with a degree in physics.  She is a graduate student at the University of Kansas.

REU 2005 Alumni

Rozmin Daya graduated from SMU in 2006 with a degree in math/physics.  She is a graduate student at SMU.

Brian Fleming graduated from the Illinois Institute of Technology in 2005 with a degree in physics/engineering.  He is a graduate student at Johns Hopkins University.

Jennifer Hanley graduated from Cornell University in 2006.  She is now working in New Zealand.

Jessica Haseltine graduated from Abilene Christian University in 2007 with a degree in physics/engineering.

Daniel Hawkins graduated from Western Kentucky University in 2007 with a degree in geology.

Mona Houcheime graduated from San Jose State University in 2006 with a degree in biology.  She will begin graduate school in the spring of 2008.

Jill Jackson graduated from William Jewell College in 2006 with a degree in biochemistry.  She is a graduate student at Kansas University Medical Center.

Jason Kramb graduated from the University of Dayton in 2007 with a degree in physics.  He has joined the Peace Corps.

Daniel Ostrowski graduated from Carroll College in 2006 with a degree in chemistry.  He is a graduate student at the Space Center at the University of Arkansas (Fayetteville).

Herbert Pablo graduated from Vanderbilt University in 2006 with a degree in physics/spanish.  He is a graduate student at Iowa State University.

Nikhil Revankar is an undergraduate student at Cornell University. 

Zackery Smith graduated from Alfred University in 2006 with a degree in geology.

REU 2006 Alumni

Salma Alam graduated from the University of Illinois (U/C) in 2007 with a degree in physics.  She will be a graduate student there in spring 2008.

Derrick Ankomah-Nyarko is an undergraduate student at Berea College.  He is studying math/economics.

Jackie Denson is a graduate student at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville.

Nathan Francis graduated from Oral Roberts University in 2007 with a degree in mechanical engineering.  He works at Baker Hughes Centrilift.

Patricia Gavin is an undergraduate student at the Florida Institute of Technology.

Laura Handzel is an undergraduate student at Agnes Scott College.

Olga Petrova is an undergraduate student at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

Fata Sedaghatpour is a graduate student at the Space Center at the University of Arkansas (Fayetteville).

Beziel Shambamuto is an undergraduate student at Wiley College.

Edgar Siyakurima graduated from Wiley College in 2007 with a degree in biology.

Ryan Smith is an undergraduate student at the University of Oklahoma.

Gary Stange is an undergraduate student at the University of Florida.

Tunji Thomas is an undergraduate student at Lincoln University.

REU 2007 Alumni

Shiblee Barua is an undergraduate student at Berea College.

Kelly Howe is an undergraduate student  at SUNY Geneseo.

Obadiah Kegege is a graduate student at the Space Center at the University of Arkansas (Fayetteville).

David Kennington is an undergraduate student  at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Maxwell Mikel-Stites is an undergraduate student at the University of Rochester.

Kenechukwu Obi is an undergraduate student at Grinnell College.

Santosh Pudasaini is an undergrad-uate student at Saint Peter’s College.

Quintin Schiller is an undergraduate student at the University of Wisconsin (Madison).

Ashley Stewart is an undergraduate student at the University of Arkansas (Fayetteville).

Krista White is an undergraduate student at Ball State University.

*Anyone with additional information  or updates about the Space Center REU alumni can contact us using the information above.

NASA - Roses 2007
Solicited Research Programs (In order of proposal due dates)

Enabling Exploration: The Lunar Outpost and Beyond
October 1-5, 2007
Lunar and Planetary Institute
Houston, TX
Abstract Deadline: 08/17/07

DPS Meeting
October 7-12, 2007
American Astronomical Society
Orlando, FL
Abstract Deadline: 08/02/07

The Chronology of Meteorites and the Early Solar System
November 5-7, 2007
Lunar and Planetary Institute
Kauai, Hawai’i
Abstract Deadline: 08/03/07

Workshop on Martian Gullies: Theories and Tests
February 4-5, 2008
Lunar and Planetary Institute
Houston, TX
Abstract Deadline: 11/13/07

Public lectures will be held in the Space Center Auditorium (MUSE 201) at 7:00 pm.  Admission is FREE.  Receptions will follow each lecture.

“Microbial ‘Survivor’: Life at the Limits”
Dr. Mack Ivey
UArk - Biological Sciences
September 19, 2007

“Formation and Evolution of the Surface of Mars”
Dr. Vincent Chevrier
UArk - Space Center
November 14, 2007