MSGC 2019 – 2020 Award Recipients
The tables below show all the MSGC award recipients for 2019-2020.
Undergraduate Fellowship | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name | College/University | Title |
| Bomers, Meredith | Hope College | Developing General Spin Dependent Compton Cross Sections in Strong Magnetic Fields |
| Chamberlain, Carmen | Hope College | Characterization of Strontium-Doped Hydroxyapatite Nanoparticles with an Iron Oxide Core |
| Eikey, Erik | Michigan State University | "Petrographic and Chemical Analyses of Mid Continental Rift Dykes and Creation of Spatial Analyses Program" |
| Hall, Sawyer | Oakland University | Investigating modulated laser pumping and heating for the spin-based energy harvesting of organic perovskite materials from Hz to GHz frequencies |
| Hammami, Mouhamad | Oakland University | Investigating Layer Stacking effect and the lateral and vertical temperature profiles in organic-inorganic hybrid perovskites |
| Hourihane, Sophie | University of Michigan | The Viterbi Algorithm in the Search for Gravitational Waves |
| Jenkins, Geoffrey | University of Michigan | Miniature Tether Electrodynamic Experiment |
| Crosby, JustOne | Western Michigan University | Development of Flexible Batteries using Printed Electronic Technology on Paper Substrates |
| Lalko, Alyssa | Oakland University | Propulsion System Optimization for a Gas-Electric Hybrid Drone |
| LeMay, Kelsey | Michigan Technological University | Processing of Porcine Internal Mammary Arteries for Human Bypass Graft Applications |
| Leu, Eric | Hope College | The Identification of Landslides and Forest Gaps in Monteverde, Costa Rica through Integrating High-Resolution Satellite Imagery and Ground-Based Measurements |
| Loeza, Letty | University of Michigan | Traveling Ionospheric Disturbances |
| Merz, Rachel | Eastern Michigan University | Alteration of Neoarchean Ultramafic Rocks in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula |
| Miciuda, Erika | Michigan State University | Mineral Chemistry Analysis Using ICPMS of Minerals Within Basalts from the Turkana Region |
| Monroe, Serenity | University of Michigan | |
| Seper, Brian | Calvin University | Temperature and Bilayer Effects on Gramacidin A Ion Channels |
| Shepard, Brooke | Oakland University | Development of a Low-Cost 2D Clinostat to Simulate Microgravity in Pluripotent Stem Cells |
| Tarach, Anna | Grand Valley State University | Blocking Electrochemical Collisions for Nanoscale Sensors and Single Bacteria Tracking |
| Uwimana, Armandine | Hope College | Generalized Physical Property Modeling with Similarity Variables from the SRK Equation |
| Wingate, Charlie | Oakland University | A User-friendly Fault Injection Framework for Reliable Autonomous System Development |
Graduate Fellowship | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name | College/University | Title |
| Acosta, Krystal | University of Michigan | Characterizing the Pyroelectric Effects of Macro-fiber Composites |
| Alian, Osama | Michigan State University | A Biogeochemical Model of Complex Metabolism in an Early Earth Analog |
| Bigalke, Jeremy | Michigan Technological University | Effect of Blue Light Exposure on Sleep Efficiency in Space |
| Brandt, Daniel | University of Michigan | Improved Modeling of Thermospheric Density via CubeSat Ephemeris Assimilation |
| Brouwers, Carly | Grand Valley State University | Turtles in trouble: The impacts of urbanization on two threatened turtle species. |
| Burkwald, Cory | Michigan Technological University | Groundwater Flow for Seasonally Snow Dominated Catchments |
| Cockfield, Benjamin | Michigan Technological University | Physiological Responses to Upper Body Aerobic Exercise with Blood Flow Restriction |
| Eberhard, Erin | Michigan Technological University | Spatial heterogeneity of N2 fixation and denitrification across a wetland - stream - lake interface |
| Edoimioya, Nosakhare | University of Michigan | A Fundamental Study to Enable Cheap, Fast and Accurate Desktop 3D Printers |
| Gardner, Tyler | University of Michigan | Using Precision Interferometry for Detecting Exoplanets |
| Gilmore, Cassidy | Grand Valley State University | Temperature Tolerance in Staghorn Coral |
| Glassen, Frederick | Grand Valley State University | Competitive interactions between native Brook Trout and introduced Brown Trout: an exploration of niche partitioning using temporal and spatial diet |
| Golus, Francesca | Grand Valley State University | Molecular Lifeboats to Ararat: Microsatellite Analysis of Chimpanzee Populations in Zoos |
| Gonzalez, Joshua | Michigan Technological University | The Effects of a Negative Energy Balance on Orthostatic Tolerance |
| Harman, Tyler | Grand Valley State University | The Northern Star Coral (astrangia poculata): A Guiding Light During Climate Change |
| Harris, Camilla | University of Michigan | Multi-fluid Magnetohydrodynamic Modeling of Europa's Plasma Interaction with Jupiter's Magnetosphere |
| Hunawill, Emily | Oakland University | Detection of Microcystins with Aptamer Based Biolayer Interferometry |
| Kibler, Ryan | Michigan Technological University | Elucidating the Direct and Indirect Photochemical Transformation of Dissolved Free Amino Acids in the Natural Aquatic Environment |
| Lowran, Kaitlin | Oakland University | Evaluating the Delayed Effects of Microgravity on Human Health |
| Mancuso, Jasmine | Grand Valley State University | Exploring drivers of eutrophication and its symptoms in a model Great Lakes estuary |
| Markwardt, Larissa | University of Michigan | Search for Earth Trojans with DECam |
| Miller, Jake | Wayne State University | Zowada Observatory Photometric Follow Up of DESI Transients |
| Mitchell, Jared | University of Michigan | Solute Incorporation in GaAsNBi Alloys |
| Nichols, Ian | Michigan Technological University | Causes and Consequences of Catastrophic Thermoskarst Lake Drainage in Northern Alaska |
| Potter, Nicholas | Michigan Technological University | Keweenaw 2018 Flooding: Environmental and Anthropogenic Effects |
| Rodriguez-feo, Eduardo | Michigan Technological University | Does light decay differently in turbulent clouds than in idealized uniform clouds? |
| Setterholm, Benjamin | University of Michigan | MYSTIC Polarimetry |
| Shane, Alexander | University of Michigan | Photoelectron Scattering and Precipitation Processes at Mars |
| Skocelas, Katherine | Grand Valley State University | Improved Robotic Software in Unexpected Environmental Scenarios Using AI |
| Swiger, Brian | University of Michigan | Investigating keV electrons in the inner magnetosphere |
| Trepal, Daniel | Michigan Technological University | Using Historical Spatial Data Infrastructures as a Tool for Hazard Assessment |
| Wade, Brian | Michigan State University | An Improved Habitability Index for Mars Exploration |
| White, Joshua | Western Michigan University | Real-Time Computation of Biological Neuron Current Stimuli |
| Whitley, Kevin | University of Michigan | Time-Domain Signals of Supermassive Black Hole Binaries |
NASA Internships | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name | Institution/NASA Center | Internship Position |
| Adler, Eytan | University of Michigan/Langley Research Center | Wind tunnel testing of scale model rockets at subsonic to hypersonic speeds to validate computational aerodynamic analyses |
| Ascrizzi, Kitty | University of Michigan/Jet Propulsion Laboratory | Psyche Payload Testing |
| Bekker, Trent | University of Michigan, Dearborn/Stennis Space Center | Program Management Intern in the Design and Construction group |
| Bowling, Lauren | Michigan Technological University/Langley Research Center | Bulk Metallic Glass |
| Feber, Gabrielle | Michigan Technological University/Goddard Space Flight Center | Effective Cleaning of Protected Aluminum Mirrors with Metal-Fluoride Overcoats |
| George, Amber | University of Michigan/Kennedy Space Center | Swamp Works – Mechanical Engineer |
| Harris, Sheyenne | University of Michigan/Goddard Space FlightCenter | Environmental Engineering Intern |
| Medema, Alex | Hope College/Goddard Space Flight Center | Basic Comparison of High-Level Programming Languages |
Hands-On NASA-related Experiences for Student groups (HONES) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Group Name | College/University | Title/Competition |
| GVSU Pulsars | Grand Valley State University | Europa: Mini-Arm End-Effector (NASA Microgravity NExT Mini-Arm End-Effector Challenge) |
| Compact Localized Augmented Work Station Team | University of Michigan | NASA SUITS Challenge |
| Mapleseed Project | University of Michigan | Passive wireless in-situ sensor platform |
| Michigan Mars Rover Team | University of Michigan | University Rover Challenge |
| Robotic Exploration of Space Team | University of Michigan | NASA Robotic Mining Competition |
Research Seed Grant | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor | College/University | Title |
| Burns, Clement | Western Michigan University | Synthesis and Evaluation of Novel Skutterudites |
| Cholias, Ilias | Oakland University | Modeling Solar Modulation of Cosmic Rays Analytically with Data from 2006 to 2016 |
| Hamsher, Sarah | Grand Valley State University | Sinkhole Microbial Communities: Does Diversity and Possible Allelopathy Contribute to Unique Ecological Functionality? |
| Krug, Brian | Grand Valley State University | Sensing Properties of a New Magnetic Nanoparticle Based Gyroscope |
| Louie, Wing-Yue | Oakland University | Evaluating a Virtual Reality-based Interface for Teaching Humanoids |
| Mathews, Adam | Western Michigan University | Remotely Sensed Three-Dimensional Urban Change |
| Nezamoddini, Nasim | Oakland University | Designing Self-Adaptive Algorithms for Cognitive Spacecraft |
| Proppe, Darren | Calvin University | The effects of anthropogenic noise on bluebird reproductive success, health, and survivorship |
| Rivera, Phillip | Hope College | Identifying landslides and canopy gaps in the cloud forest of Monteverde, Costa Rica using high-resolution multispectral satellite imagery |
| Villa-Diaz, Luis | Oakland University | Use of simulated microgravity to investigate stem cell properties |
| Yang, Ziming | Oakland University | Investigating Mineral-Promoted Amino Acid Interconversions in Hydrothermal Fluids |
Public Outreach Program | ||
|---|---|---|
| Educator | Institution or Organization | Title |
| Gipson, Karen | Grand Valley State University | Roger That! |
| Van Dijk, Deanna | Calvin University | Reaching Students with Science at a Strategic Moment: The Appeal of Earth Science Research on Lake Michigan Dunes |
PreCollege Program | ||
|---|---|---|
| Educator | Institution or Organization | Title |
| Alayont, Feryal | Grand Valley State University | 2019 Mathematics and Science Summer Camp |
| Dickens, Kathy | Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker School District | Implementation of Flight and Space classes at Laker Junior High |
| Elmer, Steve | Michigan Tech. University | Introducing Space Medicine to High School Students in the Upper Peninsula |
| Girard, Anouck | University of Michigan | Quadcopter Quidditch: An Aerospace Outreach Program for Students in Grades 4-10 |
| Maas, Sarah | Grand Valley State University | 2019 STEPS Camp for Girls |
| Pachla, Kris | Grand Valley State University | Energizing our World: Exploring Renewable Energy and Sustainability |
| Ruffner, Sue | Engineering Society of Detroit | Girls in Engineering Academy |
Teacher Training Program | ||
|---|---|---|
| Educator | Institution or Organization | Title |
| Chadde, Joan | Michigan Technological University | Bringing Engineering to Rural, Low Income Native American Early Elementary Children & in the U.P. via Teacher-Training and Outreach Events |
| Gochis, Emily | Copper County ISD | Geo-Investigations through Virtual Field Experiences Using Virtual Reality Kits to Document and Explore Changes in Our Watershed |
| Sheerin, James | Eastern Michigan University | Destination Mars |
Multiple Educational Programs | ||
|---|---|---|
| Educator | Institution or Organization | Title |
| Ipri Brown, Susan | Hope College | Air Quality Monitoring in the Middle and High School Grades |
| Gibson, Charles | Michigan Science Center | Scopes in the City |
| Kobus, Chris | Oakland University | Earth System Science STEM Camps, Outreach and Teacher Training (K-12 Students and Teachers, and the Community) |
| Mann, Eric and Ipri Brown, Susan | Hope College | Engineering The Future Academy |
| Webb, Maria | Detroit Area Pre College Education Program | Galaxy Girls |
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