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t; of 2005 wish to thank their advisors, mentors and sponsors.
LAURA LAPHAM, Graduate Mentor
Marine Sciences Department
Wow, what a summer! I have no doubt you are the
best mentor I could have had, thoroughly teaching
me along the way, and doing so with die utmost
patience! I have truly enjoyed working with you
and look forward to doing so in the future!
-Sam Perkins
Eduardo LAZAROWSKI, Faculty Advisor
Pulmonaiy and Critical Care Medicine, School of
Medicine
... for all your insight and patience with me. You
have been a huge influence to me, and I will never
forget it. -DougOmoff
JASON LIEB, Faculty Advisor
Biology Department
... for your mentorship throughout my research
experience. Without your guidance, motivation and
inspiration, I would have accomplished nothing. You
truly are an amazing scientist and person, and I will
be forever grateful to you for this opportunity.
-Rose O’Rourke
Bo LIU, Graduate Mentor
Microbiology and Immunology, School of Medicine
... all your time and help. -Swathi Eluri
Richard LubY, Faculty Advisor
Music Department
.. . guiding me through my SURF experience.
Without your help, I would have never received any
of the valuable information that I learned this sum
mer. By setting me up with teachers with expertice in
various fields, I was able to become a more well
rounded player. -Hannah Mark
SCOTT Lujan, Graduate Mentor
Biochemistry ir Biophysics Department
.. . helping me and encouraging me to keep going.
And of course, thank you for the answers to my
million questions! -Dhruti Patel
Christopher Martens, Faculty Advisor
Marine Sciences Department
I cannot thank you enough for, nor explain the
impact of, what you have done for me in allowing me
to partake in this research, particularly so early in my
time at UNC. The experience is one that will by all
means serve me invaluably as I continue in research,
college, and life. -Sam Perkins
WILLIAM MARZLUFF, Faculty Advisor
Biochemistry and Biophysics Department
.. . allowing me to utilize your lab and your resources
to work on my own project. I have learned an
incredible amount in the time I have been here,
not only about science and research, but also about
what I want to do in the years to come.
-Alexander Berkow
STEVE Matson, Faculty Advisor
Biology Department
The guidance and support you have given me have
been invaluable to me. I feel you have made me not
only a better scientist, but a better person as well.
-Steven Patdshall
Timothy McKeOWN, Faculty Advisor
Political Science Department
. .. your continued patience, direction, and breadth
of knowledge as this project moves on. I am looking
forward to working with you throughout the rest of
the year. -Blakely Whilden
Marsha MICHIE, Graduate Mentor
Anthropology Department
Cultural Anthropology is a sticky subject. Sometimes
the participant-observer becomes deeply involved in
the life of their community. Sometimes the lines
become blurry. Thank you for our conversations—
over great food and drink—to sort through these
experiences! -Franklin Horn
Shannon O’Neill, Graduate Mentor
Communication Studies Department
... all of your support and encouragement. You have
truly gone beyond the call of duty for a mentor and
been a genuine friend. I could not have completed
my project without you. -Kelly Barber
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NALIN PARIKH, Faculty Advisor
Physics and Astronomy Department
... for such a wonderful opportunity to conduct
research. The SMART program is advantageous to
students because it provides knowledge and experi
ence that students do not receive in the classroom.
-Maurice Alexander
... giving me this opportunity to get some exposure
to undergraduate research here at UNC. Without the
DEBS Program, I don't really know how I would
have been able to experience this as a freshman.
-Jacinta Jones
... choosing me to work in your lab and for pushing
me to be the best I could be. You are goal-oriented
and always productive. I also appreciate you for been
consistent when I may have slacked off.
-Akin Omofoye
Kari. PETERSEN, Faculty Advisor
Mathematics Department
... all of the time and effort you put into teaching
me and helping with my project. The trip to Vienna
was fantastic and I greatly appreciate everything you
have done for me. I look forward to continuing to
work with you this year. -Steve Piantadosi
SHANTANU PHUKAN, Faculty Advisor
Asian Studies Department
It was because of our Hindi/Urdu class that I was
introduced to the fascinating topic of Sufism, and
.because of your encouragement that I decided to
spend a summer in India studying it - the experience
has been invaluable. Thanks for all your knowledge
& guidance. -Eugene Yacobson
DANA Powell, Graduate Mentor
Anthropology Department
Thanks for everything! Besos! -Liz Mason-Deese
At I RACINE, Graduate Mentor
Chemistry Department
... consistently meeting with me and discussing my
results and for answering my frequent spontaneous
questions because I know I can get annoying.
-Alex Mitchell
BHARGAVI RaO, Graduate Mentor
Curriculum of Genetics and Molecular Biology
I would have been a ship lost at sea if it wasn't for
your guidance, patience, and dedication. Everything
I know about research is because of you and your
willingness to take time out of your own schedule to
teach me. You are not only an awesome mentor, but
a great friend as well. -Rose O’Rourke
MATTHEW ReDINBO, Faculty Advisor
Chemistry Department
... giving me this great opportunity and all of
your support and advice! -Dhruti Patel
Daniel ReICHART, Faculty Advisor
Physics and Astronomy Department
... all the opportunities and advice over the last year.
I have already learned more in the last year than I
ever thought possible. -Drew Foster
Adam Robertson, Graduate Mentor
Biology Department
I truly appreciate all the time you have spent assisting
me with my research and general education. I know
you could have been doing research of your own
during these times, so I am extremely grateful for
your willingness to help. -Steven Pattishall
Julio RUCABADO, Graduate Mentor
Anthroplogy Department
... all your patience while I was trying to figure out
the direction of my research. It was slow going, but
I think I ended up finding some things that can be
useful. I'm glad I had your help and guidance while
trying to sort out my first research project; it's been
invaluable. -Terence McNamara
Eunice SAHLE, Faculty Advisor
African and Afro-American Studies Department
Without your support I would never have been able
to have had such a wonderful and successful experi
ence. Thank you for all the time and effort you have
already spent assisting me. I look forward to finishing
my thesis with your guidance in the fall.
-Alyssa Fine
Ed SaMULSKI, Faculty Advisor
Cbemistty Department
I thoroughly enjoyed working as a member of your
research lab this summer. You have a contagious
enthusiasm for science, you're always available for
ideas or advice, and you encourage your students to
set high but achievable goals. Thanks for such a
valuable experience. -Kevin Henderson
Balfour Sartor, Faculty Advisor
Microbiology and Immunology, School of Medicine
... giving me the opportunity to work in his lab.
Your guidance, thoughts, and insight are admirable
and noteworthy. I appreciate your time and the all
the help you have given me. -Swathi Eluri
Mark ScHOENFISCH, Faculty Advisor
Chemistry Department
... your constant encouragement and always
intelligent advice. -Greg Charville
MARY Sheriff, Faculty Advisor
Art Department
It gave me confidence going into my project knowing
that my advisor was an authority on the artist in my
study. You offered helpful suggestions which gave my
research momentum. -Allie Scales
Sarah Shields, Faculty Advisor
History Department
.. . supporting me in this research, and for being so
caring and constantly emailing me to check on me
to see if I was safe and in need of anything and for
encouraging me throughout the whole process
especially when at times I felt overwhelmed and
insecure. You're the Best. -Amir Qaddomi
KWAN SKINNER, Graduate Mentor
Applied Sciences Department
... all of the help and information that you gave me
about everything from nanotechnology to website
design. You truly made me feel more comfortable
about my upcoming academic year at Carolina.
-Angela Gamer
KEITH SOCKMAN, Faculty Advisor
Biology Department
... introducing me to the wonders of the Colorado
Rockies and the beauty of the Lincoln sparrows. I
thoroughly enjoyed all of your anecdotes about
camping and research, which helped make my first
field research trip an unforgettable experience.
-Sachi Vora
Mark Sorensen, Faculty Advisor
Anthropology Department
... making possible my expedition in Siberia!
You helped me open doors to Russian culture,
anthropology, and ecology that I could never have
opened alone, and I do not believe there is a way for
me to really verbally express my appreciation for your
guidance. -Nitin Sekar
Dmitry SpIVAK. Graduate Mentor
Physics and Astronomy Department
... always having an answer to any one of my
questions. I learned so much from you in so little
time, so I thank you for being such a big help in my
learning experience this summer. -LaKia Scoggins
Linda SPREMULLI, Faculty Advisor
Chemistry Department
... your enthusiasm towards my experiments and
your guidance and help when I needed it. I admire
your wisdom, your endless patience, and your
kindness towards students. I had a great time this
summer, and I look forward to continuing my
research with you through chem 99!
-Kimberly Hung
GABRIELA LiV.AS Stein, Graduate Mentor
Psychology Department
You're the best! This summer has been so productive
and fun and I feel as prepared as possible for this
coming year and all else that will come. I really
appreciate you being willing to give me your precious
time just to answer my questions and teach me all
you know! Thanks! -Kim Shumaker
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2005
Rich Superfine, Faculty Advisor
Physics and Astronomy Department
... the wonderful opportunity to work amongst the
gifted advisors in the Physics Dept. The DEBS
program and the Physics labs were educational,
interesting, and fun and I am extremely happy to
have been a part of both. -Korsica Lassiter
... giving me the opportunity to work in the
Physics&Astronomy lab, because this has sparked an
interest in Physics that I plan on pursuing. This was a
wondeful learning experience and I appreciate you all
taken the time out to be so helpful.
-LaKia Scoggins
JANE ThrAILKILL, Faculty Advisor
English Department
... all of your insights and suggestions during the
summer. I look forward to continuing this project
in the coming months and truly appreciate your
constant support. -Jason Maxwell
Sally Tomlinson, Graduate Mentor
Art Department
... for introducing me to the neglected field of
women artists and giving me the information about
“my” artist which motivated my SURF project and
for your knowledge and enthusiasm. -Allie Scales
Linda WaGNER-MaRTIN, Faculty Advisor
English Department
Your encouragement, creativity, and optimism shaped
my research in ways I never imagined. Thank you for
sharing your summer with me. -Danielle Hartman
Sean Washburn, Faculty Advisor
Applied Sciences Department
... your time and involvement this summer. You
really helped to make my summer at Carolina a great
one. -Angela Gamer
Harry Watson, Faculty Advisor
History Department
... your willingness to encourage my research ideas
this summer. I had a wonderful experience.
-Wesley Campbell
MORT Webster, Faculty Advisor
Public Policy Department
... all of your support over the summer, and I
look forward to working with you more this year
(especially if you make some more of those cookies!).
-Courtney Enlow
Kevin Weeks, Faculty Advisor
Chemistry Department
... many things, but especially for your trust, which
has enabled me to take on an exciting project with a
large degree of freedom. -Tian Li
Karen Wendling, Graduate Mentor
Chemistry Department
.. . helping me learn the technology and get the
graduate experience. The experience will greatly
influence my future career path. -Jeremy Felton
JAMES White, Faculty Advisor
Political Science Department
... always being ready to help me whenever I needed
your assitance. I’ve learned so much from you from
your class and even from chatting with you in your
office. You’ve been so encouraging, and I really
appreciate everything you've done for me.
-Priscilla Baek
Rhonda WILKERSON, Faculty Advisor
Elementary Education, School of Education
Without your gracious willingness to meet me many
times for coffee or just a quick meeting to discuss my
research and thesis, I would not have been able to
collect the data that I needed to complete my thesis.
Thank you! -Sarah Richardson
Chris WILLET, Faculty Advisor
Biology Department
This opportunity was a valuable experience from
which I have greatly benefited. The experience and
knowledge that I gained in the laboratory is some
thing to build and expand on and I thank you greatly
for such a great opportunity. -Maurice Alexander
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