Monday, December 21, 2009

Fellowships &. Scholarships: 2009 - 2010

Debbie resumed her studies for her Ph. D. in economics at the University of California San Diego after a year recuperating from a serious gastrointestinal infection. Her research interests include Public Economics, Development Economics and Health Economics.

Alex continues is work on his doctoral thesis in physics, combining complex systems ranging from biology, chemistry, and quantum physics. His most recent publication concerns the quantum effects of a blade meeting a planar surface.

Aviva, a freshman, is an avid figure skater and has passed Novice Moves in the field and pre-juvenile freestyle. She competed both individually and as a member of a Theater-on-Ice team with which she has won three international championships. Aviva plays the clarinet in band and was in the pit band of the school musical for two years. She was a member of her high school's math club, Students As Readers book club, and French club. She loves reading - almost any kind of book in any situation. She is considering a major in mathematics, linguistics, religion, philosophy, French, or Middle Eastern studies.

Megan, a freshman, was a member of the FRC Team 1533, an FLC Mentor, and a Girl Scout for 11 years. She was a Cabinet Member and Boston and Asia Conference participant in the Harvard Model Congress and Senate Co-Chair and Head of Finance for the Guilford Model Congress. In high school, she was a member of National Honor Society, Greensboro Symphony Youth Orchestra, and was Orchestra Club President. She has a choral background and enjoys singing, and has also played the viola for 7 years. She hopes to major in Biological Engineering & Math.

Juan, a senior in mechanical engineering, returned to Dallas and was involved in community work with his church. He plays intramural soccer and is a member of Theta Delta Chi. He is the Secretary for the Mexican American Scientists and Engineers, and enjoys reading about military history and playing chess. After graduating, he hopes to stay in Boston and work in consulting or with an engineering firm.

Arin, a junior in mechanical engineering, plays tenor sax and is tour manager for the Festival Jazz Ensemble. He is a member of Imobilare (a breakdancing group) and plays intramural sports. He enjoys graphic design, and hopes to become a product design engineer or R&D engineer, maybe for an automobile company.

Brendon, a junior in physics, was a Research intern at the Robert R. Taylor Network, working in economics and business. He is a member of the varsity swimming team and has a Phyics UROP.

Open opportunity: summer internship exploring the interplay of religion, ethics, and genetics.

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