Northern Arizona University
Graduate Student Home Page


This page is an old mirror displayed in tribute
to what was arguably the most talented and handsome crop
of physics grads to study at NAU.


Current Events

June 2006: Patrick Robbins successfully defends thesis and leaves to manage labs at Seattle University.

June 2006: Steve Atkins wins $150k to research alternative energy storage from wind power!

May 2006: Matt Leone successfully defends thesis and leaves for U. Rochester PhD in Quantum Optics.

February 2006: Gus Hart announces move to BYU. Good luck, you will be missed.

December 2005: Jeff Hunt demonstrates extensive knowledge in oral defense of his masters. You earned it!

November 2005: Glen Cushing publishes 11th journal article (his 2nd first author). Great work!





Old Class Photo

Classes of 2006 & 2007 (taken August, 2005)
The Little Professors
{listed left to right} Bottom Row: Parul Raval, Glen Cushing, R. Matt Leone (program graduate)
Top Row: Charles Coates (engineering student), Jeff Hunt (program graduate),
Patrick Robbins (program graduate), Frederika Edginton-Giordano, Steve Atkins, Kris Klaybor.




Current Graduate Student Researchers

Steve Atkins, P.E., M.E.E. Quantum Philosophy & Sustainable Energy Solutions, Gary Bowman - Advisor

Parul Raval, B.S.

Kris Klaybor, B.S. Planetary Geology & Astronomy, Nadine Barlow - Advisor

Glen Cushing, B.S., B.A. Planetary Surfaces & Atmospheres, Nadine Barlow - Advisor

Frederika Edgington-Giordano, B.S. Planets & Stars, Kathy Eastwood - Advisor

Our Proud Masters Graduate Alumni

Thesis Masters Students

Lucas Fuhrman, M.S. Applied Physics,
Astronomy, David Koerner - Advisor
Fall 2004, Thesis: "Stellar Wander & the Astronometric Potential of the Lowell 0.8 Meter Telescope"

Bob Gunter, M.S. Applied Physics,
Applied Physics, William Delinger - Advisor
Fall 2004, Thesis: "A Sensor System Using Polymers and Piezoresistive Microcantilevers for
Detecting the Presence of Carbon Tetrachloride"

James Keller, M.S. Applied Physics,
Astronomy, David Koerner - Advisor
Fall 2004, Thesis: "Optical Spectroscopy of Weakline T Tauri Stars Targeted
by the Spitzer CD2 Legacy Team"

R. Matt Leone, M.Ed., M.S. Applied Physics
Materials Simulation, Gus Hart - Advisor
Summer 2006, Thesis: "Wide Band Gap Engineering of MgO-ZnO II-VI Semiconductors"

Patrick Robbins, M.S. Applied Physics
Computational Materials Science, Gus Hart - Advisor
Summer 2006, Thesis



Coursework Masters Students

Chase Holloway, M.S. Applied Physics, Spring 2003

Jennifer Neal, M.S. Applied Physics, Spring 2004

Jeff Hunt, M.S. Applied Physics, Fall 2005

Adam Neat, M.S. Applied Physics, Spring 2005

Pranav Rathi, M.S. Applied Physics, Summer 2005



Current Students Finishing in absentia

Daniel LaBrier, Community College Teacher

Matt Jensson, High School Teacher

Adrian Zsilavec, Telescope Construction