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”.

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”.

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.

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”.

* 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 14^th 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 4^th 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.

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 5^th 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.

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.

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.

UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS05-06

NATIVE AMERICAN AWARD RECIPIENTS

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".