THE
2008-2009 VERMONT SPACE GRANT UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
RECIPIENTS
MATTHEW ALEXANDER -
A first year recipient, and a resident of
Richmond, Vermont. Matthew is a third year biology student at St. Michael’s
College. He is interested in the human health aspect of the Exploration
Systems Mission Directorate (ESMD) and would like to study the cellular and
molecular mechanisms of human cells and apply this knowledge to the
maintenance of proper human cell function in space. He says his learning
experiences have inspired him to attend graduate school, obtain a Ph.D. in
cellular and/or molecular biology, and pursue a career in biomedical
research.
BARBARA DEWEY - A third year recipient, and a resident of Highgate,
Vermont. Barbara is a third year mathematics student at University of
Vermont. She is a UVM Honors College student, a resident advisor in the
Honors College and is a well respected tutor in math, statistics and physics
classes. She says at some point in her career she would like to work for the
government. This summer she has an internship with a government body. She
will be part of the Director’s Summer Program at the National Security
Agency. She will be working on real problems using higher-level mathematics.
She is very excited about the internship and also the possibilities that it
brings for the future
KATHERINE GALLO - A first
year recipient, and a resident of Richmond, Vermont. Katherine is a third
year electrical engineering student at University of Vermont. She currently
works for UVM as a TechCat. She trains professors and students in multimedia
software, webct/blackboard, blogging and web design. She also worked as an
intern for the company Hunt Construction Group. She is working on an
undergraduate research project with a CS graduate student at UVM on wireless
sensors. This project is a starting point to learning more about the same
technology that NASA uses in Mars Robot and the Hubble Space Craft. She is
an active IEEE member. She is working on the AERO (Alternative Energy Racing
Organization) project with undergraduate students on designing the
microcontroller for the car. She is a member of Society of Women Engineers.
GRAHAM HAGEN-PETER - A first year recipient, and a
resident of Underhill, Vermont. Graham is a second year geology student at
University of Vermont. This summer he will be doing research in a limestone
cave system in Italy which is actively forming mostly due to the activity of
microbes that neither photosynthesize nor oxidize organic material, but
instead oxidize sulfur to produce energy. He also works as an operating room
assistant at Fletcher Allen Health Care for the past two and a half years.
He has developed an acute interest in the medical profession. He says this
field is also directly relevant to NASA’s goals. He also says advanced
technology in aeronautics and engineering along with an increased
understanding of the processes of the Earth and life are vital to these
goals.
CAITLIN HILL -
A first year recipient, and a resident of
Ludlow, Vermont. Caitlin is a third year mechanical
engineering student at University of Vermont. In
the middle of her junior year, an opportunity arose for a six month
internship with General Electric Aviation in Rutland, VT. Her curiosity in
aeronautics and aviation had grown and the internship would allow her to
learn and gain first-hand experience in the industry. She was offered a
position and gladly accepted. She also decided to apply for a three month
summer internship with GE Aviation in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she would be
able to be more involved with research and design of the aircraft engines.
She hopes to be able to experiment more with robotics. During her
internship, she built a robotic airfoil production cell. She also worked
with materials in her internship. She learned with a profound impact
materials science can have for NASA and the aerospace industry. She hopes
that her work with General Electric Aviation will allow her to make an
impact on the aerospace industry. Her career intentions follow her interests
in aerospace technology. She will return to GE Aviation after graduation.
PAIGE LEENSTRA - A first
year recipient, and a resident of Hinesburg, Vermont. Paige is a third year
biochemistry student at University of Vermont. She has been working in a
biochemistry lab with Dr. Christopher Francklyn since May 2007. Her project
involves the strategic mutation of an enzyme that usually adds the amino
acid histidine to tRNA, in order to coax the enzyme into adding a
non-natural amino acid instead. She says participating in research has
taught her much about biochemistry, but additionally it has taught her about
thinking outside the box, as the strategies and techniques for what she has
accomplished and what she will accomplish require innovative ideas. She
plans to attend graduate school and gain the knowledge and skills she needs
to become an expert in her field, in the form of a Ph.D. in biochemistry, or
an M.D./Ph.D. program. She says she finds it interesting that through the
quest for outer space, NASA has been able to significantly change medical
technology to improve people’s health.
TRAVIS ORR - A first year
recipient, and a resident of Orwell, Vermont. Travis is a first year physics
student at St. Michael’s College. He currently works in the campus Media
Services department and also participates in an Intervarsity Christian
Fellowship group. He says that he is not only challenged by his science and
math studies, but the curriculum requires him to take classes in a wide
variety of subjects. This pursuit of knowledge adds to his view of the
world, both philosophically and scientifically, and opens up his thinking to
new ways of approaching issues. The opportunity to continue his studies in
both physics and mathematics can lead him to many career opportunities in
the future. However, the premiere leading scientific research institute is
NASA, and the opportunity to be part of the team would be an amazing
fulfillment of his academic endeavors.
JANET SOLTAU - A first year
recipient, and a resident of South Burlington, Vermont. Janet is a second
year math and education student at University of Vermont. She says she wants
to be a math and physics teacher. NASA is working towards uncovering some of
the secrets of the universe, but without math and physics, the whole
operation would be lost. By teaching students the basics of math and
physics, I hope to inspire them to follow these paths as they decide on
their careers. She says that she was offered a spot at NASA’s Langley
Research Center, but she had already accepted a position with the Center for
Ultra-Cold Atoms through MIT and Harvard. There she will be teaching physics
to middle and high school students in a program called Teaching
Opportunities in Physical Science (TOPS). She is excited to participate in
this program because it will allow her to work with students on a curriculum
that she gets to design with a group of her peers. After graduation she
plans to get a job in the Burlington area teaching high school and earn a
Masters in education.
HOPE YU - A second year
recipient, and a resident of South Burlington, Vermont. Hope is a second
year molecular biology and biochemistry student at Middlebury College. She
is a winner of the IBM Watson Scholarship 2007. She is a semi-finalist of
the 2007 Presidential Scholar Program and a member of the National Honor
Society. She was a Gold Medalist at the 2005 Vermont State Science and
Mathematics Fair, and also a winner of the South Burlington Varsity Tennis
Coach’s Award. Hope studies the fields of science, technology, engineering
and mathematics to prepare herself for a career in medical research. This
past year she has decided to partake in the pre-medical program as well as
continue her studies in mathematics. Her hope is that her education at
Middlebury College will enable her to participate in many future research
opportunities through NASA.
In
receiving these awards, you forge the way for future
scholars in these exiting and rewarding programs.
Good luck in your studies and research, we look forward
to interacting with you on future projects!
Five
students received the Undergraduate Scholarship Awards
THE 2007-2008 VERMONT SPACE GRANT
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
ELISABETTA ANELLI - A first
year recipient, and a resident of Essex Junction, Vermont. Elisabetta
is a first year student at University of Vermont. Elisabetta believes
that her future training in clinical psychology, research psychology and
behavioral psychology or microbiology will be of great use to NASA. She
is ready to be committed to helping NASA by aiding the brains and
psyches of the astronauts that carry out many of these missions.
Elisabetta wants to pursue studies in the Humanities, in French, science
or Spanish.
WILLIAM MORIN - A first
year recipient, and a resident of Burlington, Vermont. William is a
first year mechanical engineering student at University of Vermont. He
is a member of the National Honor Society. For the past three springs
he has volunteered for Habitat for Humanity in West Virginia. He has
participated in the COTS and CROP walks and has done volunteer work at
Joseph’s House, an Outreach Center. His career goal is to be part of a
group that would work toward a renewable energy source that could
replace fossil fuels. He would also like to research solar power. He
says solar power could be very useful to NASA because it can be used
anywhere in space.
JESSIE M. SWETT -
A first year recipient, and a resident of Woodbury, Vermont. Jessie
is a second year Animal Sciences student at University of Vermont. She
says there are three major reasons why the study of animal science is
especially relevant to NASA; the importance of animals as test subjects,
the prospect of future sustainability in space or on other planets, and
the simple need to know our own world to better understand the potential
of others.
ERICA
TWENGE -
A fourth year recipient, and a resident of Bristol, Vermont. Erica is
a fourth year neurobiology and psychology student at University of
Vermont. She is an active member in the University of Vermont’s “Women
in Science Program”. One of the specialities in the medical field that
catches her interest is that of space medicine. Erica says she would
enjoy devoting herself to this new and ground-breaking specialty of
medicine in hopes of assisting the men and women who partake in space
travel, and it would be her great pleasure to be part of a team that
helps reduce and possibly even eliminate these issues from the field.
HOPE
YU -
A first year recipient, and a resident of South Burlington, Vermont.
Hope is a first year biochemistry student at Middlebury College. She is
a winner of the IBM Watson Scholarship 2007. She is a semi-finalist of
the 2007 Presidential Scholar program and a member of the National Honor
Society. She was a Gold Medalist at the 2005 Vermont State Science and
Mathematics Fair, and also a winner of the South Burlington Varsity
Tennis Coach’s Award. Hope studies the fields of science, technology,
engineering and mathematics to prepare herself for a career in medical
research. In addition to working with NASA to research the causes of
health issues, she plans to research ways and the means to treat
diseases. She says as a future researcher, she looks forward to working
with other scientists at NASA to research the causes and treatments of
these diseases while also promoting medical research in space
exploration.
NATIVE AMERICAN AWARD RECIPIENTS
COREY
BRACE - A third
year recipient, and a resident of Highgate, Vermont. He is a third
year student majoring in Nuclear Medicine Technology at University of
Vermont. He was nominated for the National Honors Society for three
years. He is also a volunteer for the Inter Residence Association
(IRA). Corey would like to earn a degree in the field of radiology and
has dreams of becoming a Radiographer. He is currently starting his
clinical internship and also plans on pursuing a career in angioplasty.
ERIN
MASKELL-FERLAND- A third
year recipient, and a resident of Franklin, Vermont. She is a third
year Communications student with a minor in Human Development and Family
Science at University of Vermont. Erin is a member of the National Honor
Society and part of the FCCLA: Family, Career, Community, Leaders of
America. She is also a work study. Erin believes that communication is
the key in a technologically-driven world. Ultimately with her studies
she wants to become a speech language pathologist. She would like to
eventually work in her hometown so she can give back to her community.
SAMANTHA LYNN STEVENS- A first
year recipient, and a resident of Enosburg Falls, Vermont. She is a
first year student at Champlain College. Samantha is a member of the
Sovereign Republic of the Abenaki Nation of Missisquoi. She is also a
member of Students Against Drunk Driving (S.A.D.D.), Peers Educating
Peers (P.E.P.), Junior National Honor Society, National Honor Society,
and the Student Government. The course of study that she has chosen is
radiography and feels that NASA would be interested in someone who would
possess skills in radiology and would also like to pursue a career in
radiology.
BURLINGTON TECHNICAL CENTER /AVIATION TECHNOLOGY AWARD RECIPIENTS
MICHAEL BAUMANN, JR. - A first
year recipient, and a resident of Stowe, Vermont. Michael is a first
year aviation program student at Pennsylvania College of Technology.
His honors include “SKILLS USA” 2007: First Place in Vermont for
Aviation Technology; “SKILLS USA” 2006 2nd Place in Vermont for Aviation
Technology; Michael also competed in the National “SKILLS USA”
competition. He was awarded 14th place in Post Secondary
Program and has achieved excellence in the Airframe and Powerplant
Program. He is also an Eagle Scout.
KARL NELSON - A second
year recipient, and a resident of Milton, Vermont, is currently enrolled
in the BTC Aviation Technology Program pursuing an Airframe and
Powerplant Certification. His many extra curricular activities and
programs include youth group band/chorus, leadership retreats and a
community service trip to China Town in New York City. He would like to
continue his education in Aviation Engineering and feels the training
that the school provides is a great way for him to get accustomed to
what he will be doing in his profession as an aircraft mechanic.
SCOTT
THIBAULT- A first year
recipient, and a resident of Colchester, Vermont. Scott is currently
enrolled in the BTC Aviation Technology Program pursuing an Airframe and
Powerplant Certification. He hopes to use this certification to work on
aircrafts and eventually continue his schooling to earn a bachelor’s degree
in Aeronautical Engineering. He also hopes to be able to participate in the
advances made possible through NASA’s Aeronautics Research Mission, and to
work in the field to “close the gap between empirical and abstract
knowledge” (NASA).
Also included are:
Native American Awards Three students are chosen by the Franklin Northwest
Supervisory Union (FNWSU) & The Abenaki Council to receive our Native
American Award Scholarship Award
Aviation Scholarships Aerospace Workforce Development Group has awarded 3 Aviation
Scholarships (VICA) to Burlington Aviation Technical School in So.
Burlington, VT. A total award of $3000 in three awards of $1000 for each
student.
Special Program Awards: Skills USA: A national competition in which Burlington
Aviation Technology School achieved 4th & 14th in the nation on the Post Secondary level.
Students from BAT were awarded gold & bronze medals in the Secondary
High School Program in the State.
Lee Robidoux - Secondary Award
Michael Grupp - won gold in Post Secondary in Airframe & PowerPlant
Took bronze in the State League
Competed in the National's and Vermont took 4th and 14th!
The 15th Annual
Vermont Space Grant Consortium Award Ceremony & Reception was held September 24, 2007 to celebrate and honor accomplished
students who received awards. The program began with a welcome from VSGC
Associate Director Jun Yu, who introduced Domenico Grasso, the Dean of the
College of Engineering and Math Sciences at UVM . Governor Jim Douglas was
an honored guest speaker, as well as representation from VT-US Senator
Patrick Leahy's office and VT- Lt Govenor Brian Dubie's office. It is
always a pleasure to welcome Dave Rosage, PE, Director, NASA
Academy/Robotics Academy, NASA Office of Higher Education at NASA Goddard
Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD as our Keynote speaker. Families of the
awardees and various distinguished guests were present.
Congratulations to all the recipients! In receiving these awards, you
forge the way for future scholars in these exiting and rewarding programs.
Good luck in your studies and research, we look forward to interacting with
you on future projects!
URECA! AWARD
RECIPIENTS
GREGGORY
CARPENTER- Electrical Engineering, University of Vermont. Greggory’s Research
Topic is “Integrating RFID and Mobile Robotic Hardware in a Swarm Scheme with
Radio and Optical Communications”. Greggory also completed a NASA Internship
Program at NASA Ames Research Center during the summer.
TRAVIS GANG
- Mechanical Engineering, University of Vermont. Travis’ Research Topic is
“Determination of Atomic Force Microscope Cantilever Spring Constants Via Finite
Element Modeling for Nanomechanical Analysis”.
NASA STUDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
NASA GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER
SHELLY A.
TKACH- Meteorology/Physics, North Carolina State University and a resident of
Essex Junction, Vermont. Shelly worked at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, for
the period of June 4, 2007 through August 10, 2007 with Dr. Antonio Mannino,
Hydrospheric And Biospheric Sciences Lab, Ocean Sciences Branch, Goddard Space
Flight Center, Greenbelt, Maryland on the research of “Ocean Science Branch”.
EXPLORATION SYSTEMS MISSION DIRECTORATE (ESMD)
NASA STUDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
NASA AMES RESEARCH CENTER
GREGGORY P.
CARPENTER - Electrical Engineering, University of Vermont and a resident
of Burlington, Vermont. Greggory worked at NASA Ames Research Center, for the
period of May 16, 2007 through July 25, 2007 with Dr. Terry Fong, Intelligent
Robotics Group, NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, California on the
research of “Human Interface Device (HID) For Precise Control Of The Position
And Orientation Of The K10 Series Robot During Field Testing”.
CHRISTOPHER E. SWANSON
-Electrical Engineering, St. Michael’s College and a resident of Uxbridge,
Massachussetts. Christopher worked at NASA Ames Research Center, for the period
of May 18, 2007 through July 30, 2007 with Dr. Vytas SunSpiral, Intelligent
Robotics Group, NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, California on the
research of “The Lunartics Avionics Box For The Robotic Lunar Exploration
Program (RLEP)” sponsored by NASA to build a robot capable of non-prehensile
soil manipulation. RLEP Design Team at the University of Idaho.
NASA STUDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
NASA GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER
JUSTIN W.
MCCABE - A graduate
student at the University of Vermont and a resident of Burlington, Vermont.
Justin worked at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, for the period of June 4,
2007 through August 10, 2007 with Dr. Ed Canavan, Cryogenics and Fluids Branch,
Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Maryland on the research of “The Large
Cryopropellant Storage Tanks Capable Of Long Hold Times In Low Earth And Low
Lunar Orbit”.
SKILLS U.S.A.
2007 VERMONT STATE COMPETITION
March 28, 2007
* MICHAEL
BAUMANN, JR.
- A resident of Stowe, Vermont. Michael is a first year aviation program
student at Pennsylvania College of Technology. He was awarded the Gold medal in
the Post Secondary Program in the State.
Michael also
competed in the National “SKILLS USA” competition. He was awarded 14th
place in Post Secondary Program and has achieved excellence in the Airframe and
Power Plant Program.
TORIN CRANDAL
- A resident of Bristol, Vermont. Torin is currently enrolled in the BTC Post
Secondary Program. He was also awarded the Bronze medal in the Secondary High
School Program in the State.
*
MICHAEL GRUPP
- A resident of Milton, Vermont. Michael is currently enrolled in the BTC Post
Secondary Powerplant Program. He was awarded the Silver medal in the Secondary
High School Program in the State. Michael also competed in the National
“SKILLS USA” competition. He
was awarded 4th place in General Program and has achieved excellence
in the Airframe and Power Plant Program.
AARON LESSOR
- A resident of Williston, Vermont. Aaron is currently enrolled in the BTC Post
Secondary Powerplant Program. Aaron was Gold medalist in the Secondary HS
Program in the State.
SHAWN
MARTELL- A resident of Burlington, Vermont. Shawn has been in the BTC Aviation
Technology Program from August 2004 to the present. He has completed his
Powerplant training and is graduating from Airframe Class. Shawn was awarded
the Silver medal in the Post Secondary High School Program in the State.
* These individuals competed in the
national “SKILLS USA” Competition, June 25 to June 30, 2007.
THE 2006-2007 VERMONT SPACE GRANT
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
JOSHUA
LEE BOUFFARD - A first year
recipient, and a resident of Essex Junction, Vermont. Joshua is a second
year student of Aerospace Engineering Technology at Vermont Technical
College. Joshua has future goals of completing his present degree program
and then continuing in the field of electrical engineering. After
graduating he would like to pursue a career at NASA.
JAMIE BRIGANTE -
A first year recipient, and a
resident of Colchester, Vermont. Jamie is a third year Mathematics and
Secondary Education student at St. Michael’s College. She plans to become a
high school mathematics teacher in Vermont. She plans to encourage students
to learn for themselves and to exhibit creativity and imagination in her
classroom. Both her views as an educator and the mission of NASA emphasize
the spirit of discovery.
BARBARA DEWEY -
A second year recipient, and a resident of Highgate, Vermont. Barbara is
a second year Mathematics and Communications student at the University of
Vermont. Her passion is for math and has considerable interest in the
fields of speech and hearing. She has a great deal of determination, and
desires a career that is strenuous and fulfilling.
ANDREW HOLLYER
- A first year recipient, and
a resident of Williamstown, Vermont. Andrew is a second year student of
Mechanical Engineering at Norwich University. Andrew has a strong interest
in the aerospace industry, and hopes to specialize in aeronautics when he
enters graduate school.He also hopes to one day enroll in the Aeronautics
and Astronautics graduate program at MIT.
SHERRILL LATHROP
- A second year recipient,
and a resident of Chelsea, Vermont. Sherrill is a fourth year biology
student at Saint Michaels College. She is a member of the U.S. Army reserves
and recently returned from deployment int the Middle East. Sherrill would
like to pursue an advanced degree in Zoology where she can be involved with
research. Her plan is to begin a graduate program in the field of biology
after she graduates from St.Michael’s College.
KRISTA A. MILLER
- A first year recipient, and
a resident of Essex Junction, Vermont. Krista is a fourth year Mechanical
Engineering student at Vermont Technical College. Krista is interested in
being a research engineer, specifically in materials testing or fluid
systems. She has started to learn the basics of rocket propulsion, heat
diffusion, and fuel usage. Using her ElectroMechanical degree to work in an
Aerospace Technology field is what she would like to do with her knowledge.
CHARLES MORIN
- A first year recipient, and a resident of Burlington, Vermont. Charles is
a fourth year Mechanical Engineering student at University of Vermont. He
has been a Vermont Scholar at UVM from 2003 - present. Charles was a rider
and member of the UVM MOONCAT Team in NASA’s Great Moonbuggy Race for 2003 -
2005. They placed 5th overall in the Award for Best Design at
the competition. Charles also completed a NASA Internship Program at NASA
Goddard Space Flight Center during the summer.
ERICA TWENGE -
A third year recipient, and a resident of Bristol, Vermont. Erica is a
third year biology student at the University of Vermont. She has a strong
interest in space medicine. She is interested in improving upon the
technology that will help cure many new/existing ailments and conditions.
ERIN MASKELL-FERLAND - A second year recipient, and a resident of
Franklin, Vermont. She is a second year Communications student at
University of Vermont. Erin believes that communication is key in a
technologically driven world. Erin is a member of the National Honor society
and part of FCCLA: Family, Career, Community, Leaders of America.
COREY BRACE - A second year recipient, and a resident of
Highgate, Vermont. He is a second year Radiographic Technology student
at University of Vermont.
BURLINGTON
TECHNICAL CENTER /AVIATION TECHNOLOGY AWARD RECIPIENTS
ZACHARY L. WILLIAMS - A second year
recipient, and resident of Essex Junction., Vermont. Zachary is currently
enrolled in the University of North Dakota and plans to pursue a degree in
Aviation Systems Management. He will have the chance to be involved with
their DC-8 project. Zachary says that he would like to get a job working
for the airlines and work toward a management position. .
KARL NELSON
- A first year recipient, and resident of Milton, Vermont. Karl is
currently enrolled in the BTC Aviation Technology Program pursuing an
Airframe and Powerplant Certification. He hopes to get a job as an A&P
technician in Burlington.
MARTIN F. SEALEY
- A first year recipient, and resident of Jericho, Vermont. Martin is
currently enrolled in the BTC Aviation Technology Program pursuing an
Airframe and Power Plant Certification. He also plans to enroll in the post
secondary aviation maintenance technology program.
URECA! AWARD RECIPIENTS
CORINNA SUE THOMPSON
- A fourth year Mechanical Engineering Student at the University of
Vermont. Corinna’s Research Topic is “Experimental Validation of a Model to
Predict the Temperature Increase Within the Human Eye When Subjected to a
Laser Source”.
HEATHER TAYLOR
- A fourth year Electrical Computer Engineering Student at the University of
Vermont. Heather’s Research Topic is “Integrating Radio Frequency
Identification and Wireless Sensor Network Technologies”.
THE 2005-2006 VERMONT SPACE GRANT UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
VSGC Awards are funded by NASA's National
Space Grant College and Fellowship Program. The recipients are
recognized for their outstanding achievement as a scholar. The purpose
of this program is to establish a national network of universities with
interests in aeronautics, space, and related fields; to encourage
cooperation among universities, aerospace industry, and government; to
encourage interdisciplinary training, research, and public service programs
related to aerospace; to recruit and train professionals for careers in
aerospace science; and to promote a strong science, mathematics,
engineering, and technology educational base from elementary through
university levels.
ASHLEY RINGER - A fourth year recipient, and a resident of Vergennes, VT. Ashley is a fourth year Electrical Engineering student at the University of Vermont. She spent her third summer in the Goodrich Mentor Program with a test engineering group where She learned a great deal by interacting with this group of skilled technicians. Her goal is to join the Goodrich Corporation–a NASA aerospace contractor, and be part of the team of Test Engineers.
CASSANDRA A. BABSON -A second year recipient, and a resident of Williston, Vermont. As a third year student of nursing at the University of Vermont, Cassandra has a strong interest in geriatric medicine with the goal of helping seniors live long, healthy lives. Cassandra’s long-term goals are in research. “It is gratifying to know that NASA research and exploration that is currently underway will lead not only to a greater understanding of the world in which we live but also to advances that will be beneficial to so many people.”
ERICA TWENGE - A second year recipient, and a resident of Bristol, Vermont. Erica is a second year biology student at the University of Vermont. She has a strong interest in space medicine. She is interested in improving upon the technology that will help cure many new/existing ailments and conditions.
JEREME M. LAMOTHE -A second year recipient, and a resident of Colchester, Vermont. Jereme is a second year student of Computer Science at Saint Michael’s College. Jereme is fascinated by the challenges of atmospheric and weather modeling. He sees himself designing software that will meet the demands for increasingly complex missions into outer space.
BARBARA DEWEY - A first year recipient, and a resident of Highgate, Vermont. Barbara is a first year Mathematics and Communications student at the University of Vermont. Her passion is for math and has considerable interest in the fields of speech and hearing..
SHERRILL LATHROP -A first year recipient, and a resident of Burlington, Vermont. Sherrill is a third year biology student at Saint Michaels College. She is a member of the U.S. Army reserves and recently returned from deployment int the Middle East. Sherrill would like to pursue an advanced degree in Zoology where she can be involved with research.
JAMEY LEWIS - A first year recipient, and a resident of Burlington, Vermont. Jamey is a fourth year Computer Science and Mathematics student at Saint Michaels College. He has recently helped to experiments with a force-directed systems for automatic computer chip layout and floorplaning. Jamey has an interest in programing involving visualization tools and simulation software.
ADDASON MCCASLIN - A first year recipient, and a resident of Burlington, Vermont. Addason is entering his first year as a Neuroscience student at Middlebury College. He is passionate about the study and health of the human brain and plans to make this the focus of his studies.
CHRISTOPHER VACHON - A first year recipient, and a resident of Newport, Vermont. Christopher is a first year Biomedical Engineering student at the University of Vermont. He is interested in prosthetics and other devices that would enable individuals with disabilities to lead more fulfilling lives.
VSGC designated three scholarship awards annually to Native American candidates
in VT. The competition is corrordinated through a cooperative
agreement with the Northwest Supervisory District and the Governor's
Advisory Council on Native Affairs/Title 5 Indian Education. This
designation is in line with NASA's goals to promote opportunities for,
and participation by, our nation's Native Americans in careers within,
aerospace science, aeronautics, space and related fields.
AMANDA JOHNSON -A second year recipient, and a resident of Highgate Center, Vermont. She is a second year student at Vermont Technical College. Since her early childhood, Amanda has always loved animals and has wanted to become a veterinarian. In addition to improving upon the physical needs of animals through biological, mathematical and medicinal research, Amanda wants to research the mental needs of animals. The knowledge of animal psychology is critical for understanding how we may further improve the mental needs of future manned space missions.
ERIN MASKELL-FERLAND - A first year recipient, and a resident of Franklin, Vermont. She is a first year Communications student at University of Vermont. Erin believes that communication is key in a technologically driven world.
COREY BRACE - A first year recipient, and a resident of Highgate, Vermont. He is a first year Radiographic Technology student at University of Vermont.
VSGC/BTC AVIATION TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIPS
ZACHARY L. WILLIAMS -A first year recipient, and resident of Essex Junction., Vermont. Zachary is currently pursuing a Airframe and Power Plant Certification along with his degree in Aviation Systems Management.
DANNY P. DUVAL, JR. - A
first year recipient, and resident of St. Albans, Vermont. Danny is
currently enrolled in the BTC Aviation Technology Program pursuing a
Power Plant Certification with plans to obtain an
associates degree in Aircraft Electronics at the Air Force Community
College.
MICHAEL T. LEONARD -
A first year recipient, and resident of
South Burlington, Vermont. Michael is currently enrolled in the BTC
Aviation Technology Program pursuing an Airframe and Power Plant
Certification.
SKILLS U.S.A.
Contestants perform 12 tasks that represent the types of maintenance they will
handle in the aircraft industry. The contest scope is consistent
with the airframe and power plant mechanics certification guide
published by the Federal Aviation Administration. Aviation
maintenance is the only maintenance profession certified by the federal
government.
URECA! AWARD RECIPIENTS
This student-faculty research program is designed under the guidance
of faculty mentors, to stimulate student research; to incorporate
research experience more fully into undergraduate education; and to
provide incentives for students and faculty who engage in meaningful
research collaboration.
KARMEN ANDERSON - A fourth year
Mechanical Engineering student at the University of
Vermont. Karmen’s Research Topic is "Robotic Knee for Biomechanical Testing of Total Knee Arthroplasty". She
was the female competitor for the UVM MOONCAT Team in
NASA's Great Moon Buggy Races for
2003-2005. She also was a member of the construction team for the
moonbuggy the previous years. Karmen has also received the June Veinott Award from the Society of Women Engineers.
JENNIFER GAGNON - is a fourth
year Environmental Engineering student attending
at the University of Vermont. Jennifer 's research topic is "Using
Froude Number and Geo-hydraulic Diversity Index to Assess Linkages
between Stream Geomorphic Condition and In-stream Habitat".
