NASA/WSGC Scholarship Award Recipients
Each year the Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium awards a number of undergraduate scholarships and graduate fellowships to the best
and brightest college and university students from WSGC member and affiliate member institutions. Awards for the undergraduate
scholarship are based on a commitment to space-related studies and an indication of an on-going or a proposed program of undergraduate
space-related studies. WSGC is pleased to announce and congratulate the following students on their WSGC Undergraduate Scholarships:
2013-2014
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Jane Christenson
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Majors: Physics and Mathematics
Advisor: Adriana Durbala
High School: Stevens Point Area Sr. High |
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Jesse DePinto
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Majors: Mechanical Engineering and Physics
Advisor: David Kaplan
High School: Kettering Fairmont High School |
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Martin Gostisha
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Majors: Physics and Astrophsyics
Advisor: Robert Benjamin
High School: Pewaukee High School |
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Daryl Johnson
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Majors: Geography
Advisor: Rex Hanger
High School: Burlington High School |
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Robert Lacayo
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Majors: Engineering Mechanics, Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering
Advisor: Riccardo Bonazza
High School: Appleton North High School |
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Kirsti Pajunen
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Majors: Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Advisor: William Farrow
High School: Wisconsin Lutheran High School |
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Danielle Weiland
Carthage College
Majors: Physics, Aeronautical/Aerospace
Advisor: Kevin Crosby
High School: Mary D Bradford High School |
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Shane Wulf
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Majors: Geography
Advisor: Rex Hanger
High School: Williams Bay High School |
2012-2013
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Melissa Abler
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Majors: Engineering Physics
Advisor: Eric Wilcots
High School: La Crosse Logan High School |
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Steven Bartel
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Majors: Physics
Advisor: Nadejda Kaltcheva
High School: Coleman High School |
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Jesse DePinto
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Majors: Mechanical Engineering and Physics
Advisor: David Kaplan
High School: Kettering Fairmont High School |
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Kristie Hansen
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Majors: Geography & Biology
Advisor: Rex Hanger
High School: Badger High School |
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Daryl Johnson
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Majors: Geography
Advisor: Rex Hanger
High School: Burlington High School |
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Jason Moore
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Majors: Business
Advisor: Nicole Bollig
High School: Albany High School |
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Andrew Prudhom
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Majors: Physics and Math
Advisor: Eric Gansen
High School: Spooner High School |
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Victorialynn Salas
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Majors: Computer Engineering/Electrical Engineering
Advisor: Jennie Klumpp
High School: Guam High School |
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Jennifer Witt
Undecided on School
Majors: Physics
Advisor: n/a
High School: Chilton High School |
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Shane Wulf
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Majors: Geography
Advisor: Rex Hanger
High School: Williams Bay High School |
2011-2012
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Nicole Braun
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Majors: Geology & Biology
Advisor: Rex Hanger
High School: Warren Township High School, Gurnee, IL |
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Jesse DePinto
Marquette University
Majors: Astrophsyics & Aeronautical/Aerospace
Advisor: Christopher Stockdale
High School: Kettering Fairmont High School, Kettering, OH |
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Kristie Hansen
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Majors: Geography & Biology
Advisor: Rex Hanger
High School: Badger High School, Kinsman, OH |
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Hanna Herbst
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Majors: Astronomy & Astrophysics
Advisor: Eric Wilcots
High School: Winneconne High School, Winneconne, WI |
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Brandon Jackson
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Majors: Aeronautical/Aerospace & Chemistry
Advisor:
High School: De Forest High School, De Forest, WI |
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Amanda Jarvenpaa
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Majors: Materials Science/Engineering
Advisor: John Perepezko
High School: Ohskosh West High School, Oshkosh, WI |
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Megan Jones
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Majors: Astronomy & Astrophysics
Advisor: Eric Wilcots
High School: Washington Park High School, Racine, WI |
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Rhiannon LaVine
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Majors: Paleobiology & Astrobiology
Advisor: Rex Hanger
High School: Wilmot Union High School, Wilmot, WI |
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Jeffrey Maltas
Marquette University
Majors: Astrophysics & Astronomy
Advisor: Christopher Stockdale
High School: John Hersey High School, Arlington Heights, IL |
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Jason Moore
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Majors: Business
Advisor: Nicole Bollig
High School: Albany High School |
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Kevin Moran
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Majors: Physics & Engineering Mechanics
Advisor: Nadejda Kaltcheva
High School: Kettle Moraine High School, Wales, WI |
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John Nehls
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Majors: Physics
Advisor: Eric Gansen
High School: La Crescent High School, La Crescent, MN |
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Benjamin Oleson
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Majors: Bioengineering & Medicine/Medical Research
Advisor: Seth King
High School: New Lisbon High School, New Lisbon, WI |
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Jeffrey Ozanne
Western Technical College
Majors: Engineering
Advisor: Myra Withey
High School: Homeschool |
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John-Paul Petersen
Western Technical College
Majors: Electrical/Electronic & Physics
Advisor: Michael LeDocq
High School: Black River Falls High School, Black River Falls, WI |
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Alexander Turinske
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Majors: Physics
Advisor: Nenad Stojilovic
High School: Slinger High School, Slinger, WI |
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Christopher Witt
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Majors: Physics & Computer Science
Advisor: Robert Benjamin
High School: Chilton Senior High School, Chilton, WI |
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Peng Yang
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Majors: Engineering & Aeronautical/Aerospace
Advisor: Jennifer Klumpp
High School: Sheboygan South High School, Sheboygan, WI |
2010-2011
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Ali Bramson
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Majors: Astronomy & Physics
Advisor: Eric Wilcots
High School: Verona Area High School, Verona, WI |
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Zach Cheplak
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Major: Engineering Mechanics
Advisor: James Blanchard
High School: Joseph A. Craig High School, Janesville, WI |
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Benjamin Conrad
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Major: Engineering Mechanics
Advisor: Jake Blanchard
High School: Newman Catholic High School, Wausau, WI |
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Brandon Deaner
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Major: Engineering Mechanics
Advisor: Jake Blanchard
High School: Stevens Point Area Senior High School, Stevens Point, WI |
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Thomas Finzell
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Majors: Astronomy & Physics
Advisor: Robert Mathieu
High School: Saint Paul Central High School, Saint Paul, MN |
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Sean Harrington
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Majors: Physics & Mathematics
Advisor: Gubbi Sudhakaran
High School: Marshfield High School, Marshfield, WI |
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Hanna Herbst
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Majors: Astronomy & Physics
Advisor: Eric Wilcots
High School: Winneconne High School, Winneconne, WI |
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Amanda Jarvenpaa
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Major: Materials Science and Engineering
Advisor: John Perepezko
High School: Oshkosh West High School, Oshkosh, WI |
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Megan Jones
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Majors: Astronomy-Physics
Advisor: Eric Wilcots
High School: Washington Park High School, Racine, WI |
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Cynthia Kawlewski
Western Technical College
Major: Biomedical Engineering
Advisor: Fred Dorau
High School: Chaska High School, Chaska, MN |
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Kali Kelleher
University of Wisconsin-Superior
Major: Engineering Physics & Geological Engineering
Advisor: Chad Scott
High School: Superior High School, Superior, WI |
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Matthew Madsen
Ripon College
Majors: Physics & Mathematics
Advisor: Sarah Desotell
High School: Wisconsin Dells High School, Wisconsin Dells, WI |
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Jeffrey Maltas
Marquette University
Major: Physics
Advisor: Andrew Kunz
High School: John Hershey High School, Prospect Heights, IL |
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Karissa Metko
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Majors: Physics & Mathematics
Advisor: Michael Briley
High School: Hortonville High School, Hortonville, WI |
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Jacob Miller
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Majors: Physics & Astronomy
Advisor: Sebastian Heinz
High School: Wrightstown High School, Wrightstown, WI |
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Jason Moore
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Major: Business
Advisor: Nicole Gilbertson
High School: Albany High School, Albany, WI |
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Katie Mulera
Western Technical College
Majors: Computer Engineering & Biomedical Engineering
Advisor: Michael LeDocq
High School: Memorial High School, Eau Claire, WI |
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Michael Osterman
Marquette University
Major: Physics
Advisor: Benjamin Brown
High School: St. Louis University High School, St. Louis, MO |
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Paul Pezzi
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Major: Engineering Mechanics
Advisor: Wendy Crone
High School: New Berlin West High School, New Berlin, WI |
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Kevin Weathers
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Major: Physics Education
Advisor: Shauna Sallmen
High School: La Crosse Central High School, La Crosse, WI |
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Christopher Witt
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Major: Physics
Advisor: Robert Benjamin
High School: Chilton High School, Chilton, WI |
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Nathan Wong
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Major: Engineering Mechanics
Advisor: Noah Hershkowitz
High School: Aquinas High School, La Crosse, WI |
2009-2010
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Neal Bitter
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Advisor: Robert Kern
High School: Luther Preparatory School, Watertown, WI
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Wesley Collier
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Major: Chemistry
Advisor: Martin Rudd
High School: DC Everest HS, Weston, WI
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Benjamin Conrad
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Major: Engineering Mechanics, Astronautics
Advisor: Jake Blanchard
High School: Newman Catholic HS, Wausau, WI
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Brandon Deaner
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Major: Engineering Mechanics and Astronautics
Advisor: James Blanchard
High School: Stevens Point HS, Stevens Point, WI
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Bradley Dober
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Major: Physics, Math, Astrophysics
Advisor: Dan McCammon
High School: Elkhorn Area HS, Elkhorn, WI
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Christopher Hathaway
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Major: Physics
Advisor: Mark Lattery
High School: Oshkosh North HS, Oshkosh, WI
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Michael Hiley
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Major: Atmospheric & Oceanic Science
Advisor: Ralf Bennartz
High School: Windom HS, Windom, MN
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Patrick Maddox
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Major: Physics
High School: James Madison HS, Madison, WI
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Paul Pezzi
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Major: Engineering Mechanics & Astronautics
Advisor: Wendy Crone
High School: New Berlin West HS, New Berlin, WI
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Daniel Schick
Ripon College
Major: Chemistry, Physics
Advisor: Sarah Desotell
High School: Oconomowoc HS, Oconomowoc, WI
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Devin Turner
Marquette University
Major: Mechanical Engineering
High School: Madison Edgewood HS, Madison, WI
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Melissa Wheeler
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Major: Physics, Spanish
Advisor: Gubbi Sudhakaran
High School: Fond du Lac HS, Fond du Lac, WI
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Christopher Witt
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Major: Physics
Advisor: Robert Benjamin
High School: Chilton HS, Chilton, WI
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Nathan Wong
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Major: Engineering Mechanics
Advisor: Noah Hershkowitz
High School: Aquinas HS, La Crosse, WI
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2008-2009
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Damon
Alexander
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Majors: Mathematics, Physics
Advisor: Tim Seppalainen
High School: St Paul Central HS, St Paul, MN |
Ismail Boukahil
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Majors: Pharmacology, Toxicology
Advisor: Catherine Marler
High School: Madison Memorial HS, Madison, WI
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Jonathan Carlson
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Majors: Business Administration, Psychology
Advisor: Marilyn Sagrillo
High School: Oconto Falls HS, Oconto Falls, WI |
Antonio Castillo
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Advisor: Patricia Terry
High School: Preble HS, Green Bay, WI
Benjamin Conrad
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Majors: Engineering Mechanics, Astronautics
Advisor: Jake Blanchard
High School: Newman Catholic HS, Wausau, WI
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Bradley Dober
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Majors: Physics, Math, Astrophysics
Advisor: Dan McCammon
High School: Elkhorn Area HS, Elkhorn, WI |
Willie Flores
Ripon College
Majors: Physics, Spanish
Advisor: Mary Williams-Norton
High School: Wichita Falls HS, Wichita Falls, TX
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Joseph Jankiewicz
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Major: Environmental Science
Advisor: Matthew Dornbush
High School: Sun Prairie HS, Sun Prairie, WI |
Kristen Jones
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Majors: Physics, Astronomy
Advisor: Peter Timbie
High School: Robbinsdale Cooper HS, New Hope, MN
Sean Kalafut
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Majors: Physics, Mechanical Engineering
Advisor: Peter Timbie
High School: Eastview HS, Apple Valley, MN
Angela Parker
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Majors: Astronomy-Physics, Physics
Advisor: Snezana Stanimirovio
High School: Waterford Union HS, Waterford, WI
Cheryl Perich
Marquette University
Majors: Mechanical Engineering
Advisor: John Borg
High School: Carl Sandburg HS, Orland Park, IL
Valentine Sackmann
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Majors: Chemistry, Physics, Math
Advisor: Wayne Jacobson
High School: Medford Area Senior High, Medford, WI
Christopher Witt
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Majors: Physics, Math, International Studies
Advisor: Robert Benjamin
High School: Chilton HS, Chilton, WI
2007-2008
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Adam Anders
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Majors: Electrical Engineering, Physics
Advisor: David Anderson
High School: Germantown HS, Germantown, WI |
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Brooke Baldwin
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Majors: Physics, Math Education
Advisor: Shauna Sallmen
High School: Waukesha North HS, Waukesha, WI |
Brianne Boland
Marquette University, Milwaukee
Majors: Physics, Education
Advisor: Andrew Kunz
High School: Aquinas HS, La Crosse, WI
Antonio Castillo
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Advisor: Jane Swan
High School: Preble HS, Green Bay, WI
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Paul Grogan
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Majors: Engineering Mechanics, Astronautics, Mathematics
Advisor: Ricardo Bonazza
High School: Middleton HS, Middleton, WI |
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Michael Hoeger
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Major: Nuclear Engineering
Advisor:
High School: Prairie du Chien HS, Prairie du Chien, WI |
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Kristen Jones
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Majors: Physics, Astronomy
Advisor: Peter Timbie
High School: Robbinsdale Cooper HS, New Hope, MN |
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Anthony Kuchera
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Major: Physics
Advisor: Nadia Kaltcheva
High School: St. Catherine's HS, Racine, WI |
Douglas Lentsch
University of Wisconsin-Superior
Majors: Transportation Logistics, Finance
Advisor: Richard Stewart
High School: Cretin-Derham Hall, St. Paul, MN
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Cazimir Morner
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Major: Electrical Engineering
Advisor: Courtney Trice
High School: Mukwonago HS, Mukwonago, WI |
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Valentine Sackmann
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Majors: Chemistry, Physics
Advisor: Wayne Jacobson
High School: Medford Area Senior High, Medford, WI |
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Kevin Schwarten
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Major: Earth Science
Advisor: Steve Meyer
High School: Pius XI, Milwaukee, WI |
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Sarah Seidl
University of Wisconsin-Fox Valley
Major: Chemistry
Advisor: Martin Rudd
High School: Appleton West HS, Appleton, WI |
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Matthew Woodruff
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Advisor: William Farrow
High School: Fond du Lac HS, Fond du Lac, WI |
2006-2007
Kristin Adams
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Majors: Biology and Education
Advisor: Rex Hanger
High School: Indian Trail Academy, Kenosha, WI
Adam Anders
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Major: Electrical Engineering
Advisor: Donald Woolston
High School: Germantown HS, Germantown, WI
Katie Clabots
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Major: Nuclear and Astronautical Engineering
Advisor: Heidi Fencl
High School: Green Bay West HS, Green Bay, WI
Nicole Dudei
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Major: Geology
Advisor: Rex Hanger
High School: Freedom HS, Freedom, WI
Allison Froh
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Major: Human Biology (Physical Therapy)
Advisor: Heidi Fencl
High School: Oostburg HS, Oostburg, WI
Laura Gierach
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Major: Geography w/ Geology Emphasis
Advisor: Rex Hanger
High School: Divine Savior Holy Angels HS, Milwaukee, WI
Paul Grogan
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Majors: Engineering Mechanics & Astronautics and Mathematics
Advisor: Donald Woolston
High School: Middleton HS, Middleton, WI
Bethany Haworth
University of Wisconsin-Superior
Majors: Transportation and Logistics Management and Business Management
Advisor: Richard Stewart
High School: Maranatha Academy, Superior, WI
Christopher Heaser
Marquette University
Majors: Physics and Chemistry
Advisor: Christopher Stockdale
High School: Centennial HS, Circle Pines, MN
Aaron Heroux
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Majors: Math and Physics
Advisor: Robert Benjamin
High School: Grafton HS, Grafton, WI
Kristen Jones
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Major: Physics
Advisor: Peter Timbie
High School: Robbinsdale Cooper HS, New Hope, MN
Patrick Liesch
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Major: Biology
Advisor: Vera Kolb
High School: JI Case HS, Racine, WI
Allison Noble
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Majors: Physics and Astrophysics
Advisor: Peter Timbie
High School: Homestead HS, Mequon, WI
Althea Patterson
Alverno College
Major: Mathematics
Advisor: Susan Pustejovsky
Angela Roethel
UW Green Bay
Majors: Human Biology and Psychology
Advisor: Regan Gurung
High School: Oostburg High School, Oostburg, WI
Valentine Sackmann
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Majors: Chemistry and Physics
Advisor: Wayne Jacobson
High School: Medford Area Senior High, Medford, WI
Paul Schroeder
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Major: Physics
Advisor: Gubbi Sudhakaran
High School: Lodi HS, Lodi, WI
Alex Viana
UW Madison
Major: Astrophysics
Advisor: Eric Wilcots
High School: Oak Park River Forest HS, Oak Park, IL
Sarah Witmer
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Major: Physics and Engineering
Advisor: Gubbi Sudhakaran
High School: Watertown HS, Watertown, WI
Matthew Woodruff
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Advisor: William Farrow
High School: Fond du Lac HS, Fond du Lac, WI
2005-2006
Berth, Wendy
UW-Green Bay
Major/Title: Human Biology
Bustamante, Jennifer
Marquette University
Major/Title: Physics
Chawda, Punita
Marquette University
Major/Title: Aviation/Japanese
Czaplicki, Douglas
UW-Madison
Major/Title: Materials Science
Diem, Bridget
UW-Madison
Major/Title: Astrophysics
Erdahl, Gregory
UW-Whitewater
Major/Title: Mathematics & Physics
Froh, Allison
UW-Green Bay
Major/Title: Physical Therapy
Gneiser, Heidi
UW-Whitewater
Major/Title: Mathematics - Space Math
Hakala, Joshua
UW-La Crosse
Major/Title: Physics w/Astronomy emphasis
Harrington, Alex
UW-Madison
Major/Title: Oceanic Sciences
Helein, Carolyn
UW-La Crosse
Major/Title: Biology
Kaeppler, Stephen
UW-Madison
Major/Title: Astronomy/Physics
Martiny, Jessica
UW-Green Bay
Major/Title: Human Biology
Morrison, Brian
UW-Whitewater
Major/Title: Physics & Math
Palmer, Sarah
UW-La Crosse
Major/Title: Physics & Math
Petersen, Sarah
UW-La Crosse
Major/Title: Physics and Math
Polak, Jeffrey
UW-Whitewater
Major/Title: Physics
Roethel, Angela
UW-Green Bay
Major/Title: Human Biology (Pre-Med)/Psychology
Rubin, Matthew
UW-Oshkosh
Major/Title: Cell and Molecular Biology
Schneider, Mark
UW-Madison
Major/Title: Electrical Engineering & Physics
Stilp, Adrienne
UW-Madison
Major/Title: Astronomy - Physics
Theisen, Michael
UW-La Crosse
Major/Title: Physics (optics emphasis)
Theisen, Michele
UW-Fox Valley
Major/Title: Chemical Engineering
Vanderloop, Heidi
Marquette University
Major/Title: International Affairs
Viana, Alex
UW-Madison
Major/Title: Astronomy - Astrophysics
Woodruff, Matthew
MSOE
Major/Title: Mechanical Engineering
2004-2005
Bustamante, Jennifer
Marquette University
Major/Title: Physics: particularly interested in astronomy and cosmology
Carver, Alexander
UW-Madison
Major/Title: Physics, Astro-physics, Mathematics
Cigan, Phillip
UW-Madison
Major/Title: Astronomy
Drezdzon, Samuel M.
UW-Madison
Major/Title: Searching for Mis Directed GRB Jets in Nearby Supernovae
Eichinger, Kevin A.
UW-Madison
Major/Title: Mechanical Engineering
Froh, Allison
UW-Green Bay
Major/Title: Pursue physical therapy, with emphasis on space effects on the human body (bone density loss)
Galaska, Kathleen A.
UW-Whitewater
Major/Title: Space Mathematics
Gneiser, Heidi R.
UW-Whitewater
Major/Title: Space Mathematics: a branch of applied mathematics with a heavy emphasis on physics and data interpretation
Harrington, Alex
UW-Madison
Major/Title: Undergrad Researcher for CIMSS
Lenz, Annelise
UW-Madison
Major/Title: Astronomy-Physics
Lizzo, Robin
UW-Whitewater
Major/Title: Mathematics
Morrison, Brian
UW-Whitewater
Major/Title: Applied Mathematics
O'Brien, Abigail
UW-Madison
Major/Title: Medicine - Pre-Medical Studies in Neuroscience then on to surgery
Olm, Kevin C.
UW-Green Bay
Major/Title: Earth Science/Space Education
Olson, Angela
MSOE
Major/Title: Construction Technology and Architecture
Petersen, Sarah
UW-La Crosse
Major/Title: Concentration in the Optical Sciences (using lasers to study interstellar molecules)
Peterson, Audrey
UW-Madison
Major/Title: Astrophysics and planetary science
Roethel, Angela
UW-Green Bay
Major/Title: Human Biology/Anatomy and Physiology
Spurr, Matthew
UW-La Crosse
Major/Title: Concentration in the Optical Sciences with Spectroscopic Applications
Stellmacher, John T.
UW-Whitewater
Major/Title: Mathematics Statistics and Pure Math (Applied Math)
Viana, Alex
UW-Madison
Major/Title: Astronomy - Astrophysics
Zimmerman, Matthew
UW System
Major/Title: Mathematics
2003-2004
Arndt, Melissa
UW-Whitewater
Major/Title: Paleontology of a proposed extraterrestrial site
Chuzles, Brooke
UW-LaCrosse
Major/Title: Optics and spectroscopy
Cigan, Phillip
UW-Madison
Major/Title: Astrophysics
Finch, Marie
UW-LaCrosse
Major/Title: Optics
Galaska, Kathleen
UW-Whitewater
Major/Title: Space sciences
Guzzo, Tony
MSOE
Major/Title: Mechanisms in mechanical systems for spacecraft
Hemauer, Katie
UW-Green Bay
Major/Title: Earth science/Meteorology
Kern, Katie
UW-Madison
Major/Title: Researching velocity vectors of galaxies at high red shift using radio data from the Very Large Array (VLA)
Oiler, Jonathon
UW-Madison
Major/Title: Engineering Mechanics and Astronautics (EMA)
Reinke, Matthew
UW-Madison
Major/Title: Engineering Mechanics with emphasis in Astronautic -plasma physics research with ties to astronomy
Thompson, Scott
UW-Green Bay
Major/Title: Integration of Space-based Content into the Elementary Classroom Curriculum
Ward, Mark
UW-LaCrosse
Major/Title: Physics and Biomedical Engineering
Witkiewicz, Adam
UW-LaCrosse
Major/Title: Optics
2002-2003
Bierman, Matthew
UW-LaCrosse
Major/Title:
Particle Physics Relating to Stellar Objects
Bloom, Amelia
UW-LaCrosse
Major/Title:
Particle Physics
Bruening, Sara
UW-Milwaukee
Major/Title:
Atmospheric Science/Meteorology & Mathematics
DiRocco, Christopher
UW-LaCrosse
Major/Title:
Optical Engineering
Erler, Randal
UW-LaCrosse
Major/Title:
Physics
Gronvall, Huldah
UW-Green Bay
Major/Title:
Mathematical Physics
Kern, Katie
UW-Madison
Major/Title:
Researching Velocity Vectors of Galaxies at High Red Shift Using Radio Data from Very Large Array
Nencka, Andrew
Marquette
Major/Title:
Physics/Astrophysics
Norman, Ryan
UW-Milwaukee
Major/Title:
Astronomy & Particle Physics
Powell, Jeffrey
UW-LaCrosse
Major/Title:
Nuclear & Particle Physics/Computational Physics
Prescott, Moire
UW-Madison
Major/Title:
Astronomy or Astrophysics
Radomski, Catherine
UW-Madison
Major/Title:
UW-Madison
Reinke, Matthew
UW-Madison
Major/Title:
Astronautics
Sutton, Daniel
UW-LaCrosse
Major/Title:
Physics w/Optics Emphasis/Mathematics
Zillmer, Andrew
UW-Madison
Major/Title:
Astronomy/Physics/Eng. Physics
2001-2002
Andrew Bowers
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
High School: Neenah High School, Neenah, WI
Major:
Physics and Math
Advisor:
Dr. Dieudonne Phanord, Chair, Mathematics and Computer
Sciences, UW-Whitewater
Byron Burnette
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
High School: West Aurora High School, Aurora, IL
Major:
Biology
Advisor:
Dr. Sibdas Ghosh, Department of Biological Sciences,
UW-Whitewater
Stephanie Diem
University of Wisconsin-Madison
High School: St. Catherine's High School, Racine, WI
Major:
Nuclear Engineering
Advisor:
Dr. Walter Drugan, Professor of Engineering,
UW-Madison
Jonathan Filipa
University of Wisconsin-Madison
High School: Boyceville High School, Boyceville, WI
Major:
Mechanical Engineering
Advisor:
Dr. Robert Lorenz, Department of Mechanical Engineering,
UW-Madison
Patrick Frascone
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
High School: Elmwood Park High School, River Grove, IL
Major:
Space Mathematics
Advisor:
Dr. Dieudonne Phanord, Chair, Mathematics and Computer
Sciences, UW-Whitewater
Natalie Fuchs
University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse
High School: Onalaska High School, Onalaska, WI
Major:
Physics & Engineering
Advisor:
Dr. Michael Jackson, Assistant Professor of Physics,
UW-LaCrosse
Angel Gladney
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
High School: Beloit Memorial High School, Beloit, WI
Major:
Sociology - Criminal Justice
Advisor:
Dr. Gado Ongwela, Department of Mathematics and Computer
Science, UW-Whitewater
David Grierson
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
High School: Marshfield Senior High, Marshfield, WI
Major:
Space Mathematics
Advisor:
Dr. Dieudonne Phanord, Chair, Mathematics and Computer
Sciences, UW-Whitewater
Luke Jakubowski
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
High School: Craig High School, Janesville, WI
Major:
Cell Biology
Advisor:
Dr. Sibdas Ghosh, Department of Biological Sciences,
UW-Whitewater
Jennifer Jeschke
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
High School: Oshkosh North High School, Oshkosh, WI
Major:
Physics
Advisor:
Dr. John Norbury, Department of Physics,
UW-Milwaukee
Marlo Kasper
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
High School: A Beka Academy, Pensacola, FL
Major:
Meteorology
Advisor:
UW-Milwaukee
Neil Kuhn
University of Wisconsin-Madison
High School: Burnsville High School, Burnsville, MN
Major:
Engineering Mechanics & Astronautics
Advisor:
Dr. Gilbert Emmert, Chair, Department of Engineering Physics,
UW-Madison
Nathan Leisso
University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse
High School: Luther High School, Onalaska, WI
Major:
Physics & Mathematics
Advisor:
Dr. Gubbi Sudhakaran, Chair, Department of Physics,
UW-LaCrosse
Jeremy Marr
University of Wisconsin-Madison
High School: Mineral Point High School, Mineral Point, WI
Major:
Engineering Mechanics & Astronautics
Advisor:
Dr. Michael Plesha, Department of Engineering Physics,
UW-Madison
Bethany Price
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
High School: Edgerton High School, Edgerton, WI
Major:
Psychology
Advisor:
Dr. Sibdas Ghosh, Department of Biological Sciences,
UW-Whitewater
Quinn Sanford
University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse
High School: Mosinee High School, Mosinee, WI
Major:
Physics w/Optic
Advisor:
Dr. Michael Jackson, Assistant Professor of Physics,
UW-LaCrosse
Dean Staus
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
High School: Germantown High School, Germantown, WI
Major:
Biology
Advisor:
Dr. Sibdas Ghosh, Department of Biological Sciences,
UW-Whitewater
John Sullivan
University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse
High School: Central High School, LaCrosse, WI
Major:
Physics, Business & Engineering
Advisor:
Dr. Gubbi Sudhakaran, Chair, Department of Physics,
UW-LaCrosse
Meghan Thorpe-Kavanaugh
Ripon College
High School: Oshkosh North High School, Oshkosh, WI
Major:
Physics w/Optics & Mathematics
Advisor:
Dr. Mary Williams-Norton, Chair, Department of Physics,
Ripon College
Jeffrey Werner
University of Wisconsin-Madison
High School: Wausau West High School, Wausau, WI
Major:
Materials Science & Engineering
Advisor:
Dr. John Perepezko, Department of Materials Science and
Engineering, UW-Madison
Jennifer White
Ripon College
High School: Prairie du Chien High School, Prairie du Chien, WI
Major:
Physics and Mathematics
Advisor:
Dr. Mary Williams-Norton, Chair, Department of Physics,
Ripon College
2000-2001
Arden A. Anderson
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Daniel P. Bush
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Anna M. Clausen
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Jeannette M. Curran
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Stephanie J. Diem
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Natalie A. Fuchs
University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse
Heidi J. Hockel
University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse
Gabe M. Hoffmann
University of Wisconsin-Madison
MaryRuth Kotelnicki
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Michael E. Lauters
University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse
Jeremy R. Marr
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Matthew J. Nielsen
Ripon College
Bethany J. Price
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
John J. Sullivan
University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse
Mark P. Supanich
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Jeffrey P. Werner
University of Wisconsin-Madison
1999-2000
Subha M. Ananthanarayanan
University of Wisconsin-Madison
High School: Jameson Madison Memorial High School, Madison, WI
Title/Major:
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Advisor:
Eman Zaki, Academic Advisor, Pre-Engineering Program,
UW-Madison
Arden A. Anderson
University of Wisconsin-Madison
High School: Elkhart Lake - Glenbeulah High School, Elkhart Lake, WI
Title/Major:
Mechanics: Aerodynamics and Vibrations
Advisor:
Michael E. Plesha, Department of Engineering Physics,
UW-Madison
Sarah L. Buck
Marquette University
High School: Providence Catholic High School, Joliet, IL
Title/Major:
Mechanical Engineering with concentration in Aerospace
and Astronautics
Advisor:
Dr. Joseph Majdalani, Department of Mechanical and
Industrial Engineering, Marquette University
Jeremy Buss
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
High School: Appleton North High School, Appleton, WI
Title/Major:
Astronomy: Spectroscopy/Abundances
Advisor:
Michael M. Briley, Department of Physics & Astronomy,
UW-Oshkosh
Stephanie J. Diem
University of Wisconsin-Madison
High School: Saint Catherine's High School, Racine, WI
Title/Major:
Engineering Mechanics with an emphasis in Astronautics
Advisor:
Gilbert Enmert, Department of Nuclear Engineering and
Engineering Physics, UW-Madison
Rosa L. Donat
Milwaukee School of Engineering
High School: Conalep Technical High School, Villas de la Hacianda, Edo.
de Mexico, Mexico
Title/Major:
Computer Engineering
Advisor:
Dr. Steven L. Barnicki, Department of Electrical Engineering
and Computer Science, Milwaukee School of Engineering
Jeremy J. Hart
University of Wisconsin-Madison
High School: North Community High School, Minneapolis, MN
Title/Major:
Engineering Mechanics with an emphasis in Astronautics
Advisor:
David S. Malkus, Department of Engineering Physics,
UW-Madison
Heidi J. Hockel
University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse
High School: Butterfield-Odin Public High School, Butterfield, MN
Title/Major:
Physics
Advisor:
Dr. Gubbi R. Sudhakaran, Department of Physics,
UW-LaCrosse
Efrat Lelkes
University of Wisconsin-Madison
High School: Nicolet High School, Glendale, WI
Title/Major:
Research in Space Biotechnology/Medicine; Effects of
(Simulated) Microgravity on Cultured Cells
Advisor:
Dr. Brian R. Unsworth, Department of Biology,
Marquette University
Nichole M. Mattson
University of Wisconsin-Madison
High School: Ashland High School, Ashland, WI
Title/Major:
Engineering Mechanics and Astronautics
Advisor:
Daniel C. Kammer, Department of Engineering Physics,
UW-Madison
Patrick M. McKenna
University of Wisconsin-Madison
High School: Middleton High School, Middleton, WI
Title/Major:
Engineering Mechanics and Astronautics
Advisor:
Walter J. Drugan, Department of Engineering Physics,
UW-Madison
Ghassan D. Mustafa
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
High School: Industrial High School, Jerusalem, Israel
Title/Major:
Electrical Engineering (Power System)
Advisor:
Keith Corzine, Department of Electrical Engineering,
UW-Milwaukee
Jon N. Penterman
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
High School: Kaukauna High School, Kaukauna, WI
Title/Major:
Biology - Affects of Ultraviolet Light on a Plant's
Physiology
Advisor:
Dr. Sibdas Ghosh, Department of Biological Sciences,
UW-Whitewater
Moire K. Prescott
University of Wisconsin-Madison
High School: James Madison Memorial High School, Madison, WI
Title/Major:
Astronomy
Advisor:
Eric M. Wilcots, Department of Astronomy, UW-Madison
Bethany J. Price
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
High School: Edgerton High School, Edgerton, WI
Title/Major:
Psychology - Integrating gender-equal curriculum in
grades K-12 focusing specifically on science/space related subjects
Advisor:
Dr. Sibdas Ghosh, Department of Biological Sciences,
UW-Whitewater
Kenneth C. Rewolinski
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
High School: West Allis Central, West Allis, WI
Title/Major:
Physics/Electrical Engineering - Surface Studies Related
to Metal-Oxide Absorption of Water
Advisor:
Carol Hirschmugl, Department of Physics, UW-Milwaukee
Nicholas G. Roland
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
High School: Spring Valley High School, Spring Valley, WI
Title/Major:
Physics with Optics emphasis/Mathematics - Spectroscopy
of Interstellar Molecules
Advisor:
Dr. Gubbi R. Sudhakaran, Department of Physics,
UW-La Crosse
John J. Sullivan
University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse
High School: Central High School, LaCrosse, WI
Title/Major:
Physics/Aerospace Engineering
Advisor:
Dr. Gubbi R. Sudhakaran, Department of Physics,
UW-La Crosse
Mark P. Supanich
University of Wisconsin-Madison
High School: Cedarburg High School, Cedarburg, WI
Title/Major:
Physics, Astrophysics, Mathematics - Observational
Cosmology (Space Physics) Laboratory for Cosmic Microwave
Background Radiation Measurement
Advisor:
Peter Timbie, Department of Physics, UW-Madison
Joshua P. Tillman
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
High School: Logan High School, La Crosse, WI
Title/Major:
Physics/Material Engineering
Advisor:
Dr. Gubbi Sudhakaran, Department of Physics,
UW-La Crosse
Randy W. Wolfmeyer
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
High School: Mayville High School, Mayville, WI
Title/Major:
Physics - Cosmology/Relativity
Advisor:
Dr. John W. Norbury, Department of Physics, UW-Milwaukee
Stephanie M. Wysocky
University of Wisconsin-Madison
High School: Regis High School, Eau Claire, WI
Title/Major:
Engineering Mechanics with Astronautics Emphasis
Advisor:
Bonnie H. Schmidt, Pre-Engineering, UW-Madison
