| Name |
Dates |
Project Title |
Outcome |
| Brian A. Vroon '90 |
8/88-8/90 |
Computer control and data acquisition for Fluorescence Excitation and
Dispersed Fluorescence experiments |
M.D. from the University of Michigan, 1994; U.S. Air Force Captain |
| Charles D. Emery '93 |
1/89-8/91 |
Rotationally resolved Dispersed Fluorescence spectroscopy of H2CO |
Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Duke University; Employed at Siemens Medical Systems |
| Barry R. Fuller '90 |
1/89-5/89 |
Hollow cathode lamp laser frequency calibration device implementation |
M.D. from Jefferson Medical College |
| John H. Higuchi '89 |
1/89-5/89 |
Sample cell and positioning equipment construction |
M.B.A. from George Washington University; 1995; Employed at American
Chemical Society |
| Nicole L. Leitz '89 |
1/89-12/89 |
Synthesis of H2CO and HFCO for spectroscopic study |
M.S. in organic chemistry from Bucknell University; 1994; Employed
at Ferndale Labs |
| Ramin Nourbakhsh '89 |
1/89-5/89 |
Fluorescence imaging optics; Chemical literature searching |
Chemistry graduate school at Iowa State University |
| Matthew T. Vonk '90 |
1/89-5/89 |
Design and assembly of sample cell |
Ph.D. in physics from University of Minnesota |
| David F. DeBoer '91 |
6/89-5/91 |
Design and construction of molecular beam chamber; Fluorescence Excitation
and Dispersed Fluorescence spectroscopy of H2CO |
Chemistry graduate school at Indiana University |
| Sandra L. Kubala Byrne '90 |
6/89-5/90 |
Fluorescence Excitation and Dispersed Fluorescence spectroscopy of
CH3CHO, Rotational relaxation of H2CO |
M.S. in chemistry from Indiana University - Purdue University; Employed
at Dow-Elanco |
| Kenneth S. Overway '93 |
9/89-8/93 |
Synchronization electronics for laser and molecular beam, Rotationally
resolved Dispersed Fluorescence spectroscopy of H2CO, Rotationally
resolved Fluorescence Excitation spectroscopy of CH3CHO |
Ph.D. in chemistry from Purdue University; Professor of Chemistry at Bridgewater College |
| Christopher A. Briggs '92 |
1/90-5/91 |
Design and assembly of vacuum system; Molecular beam spectroscopy |
Employed at Parke-Davis |
| Mark G. Fromhold '92 |
1/90-5/90 |
Construction of etalon/photodiode array laser linewidth monitor |
Ph.D. in chemistry from Indiana University; Director of Manufacturing at Koronis Pharmaceuticals |
| Shawn H. Phillips '92 |
1/90-5/90 |
Design and construction of vacuum interlock controls for molecular
beam chamber |
Ph.D. in chemistry from University of California, Irvine |
| Amy J. Poel '92 |
1/90-5/90 |
Synthesis of H2CO for spectroscopic study |
Employed as molecular biology laboratory technician at Hope College |
| Aaron K. Sherwood '92 |
1/90-5/90 |
Synthesis of H2CO for spectroscopic study |
Plans to attend chemical engineering graduate school |
| Donald E. Smart '94 |
1/90-5/90 |
Design and construction of temperature monitor |
Plans to attend physics graduate school |
| Andrew K. (Xin) Chen '92 |
5/90-8/92 |
Rotational relaxation studies of H2CO |
M.S. in chemical engineering from University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign;
Employed at BASF |
| Mei M. Zhang '92 |
9/90-5/91 |
Computer interface of digital oscilloscope |
Employed at Continental Plastic Containers as computer support specialist |
| Richard G. Blair '94 |
11/90-5/94 |
Spectroscopy of diatomic molecules; Installation of excimer laser;
Fluorescence Excitation spectroscopy of inorganic complexes |
Ph.D. in Chemistry from University of California, Los Angeles; Proferssor of Chemistry at University of Central Florida |
| Kevin B. Kar '92 |
1/91-8/91 |
Preparation and characterization of monodisperse polymer colloidal
arrays |
M.S. in chemical engineering from Purdue University; Employed at National
Semiconductor as process engineer |
| Rychard J. Bouwens '94 |
5/91-8/94 |
Theory of rovibronic coupling in polyatomic molecules; Assignment of
H2CO Dispersed Fluorescence spectrum |
Ph.D. in physics from University of California, Berkeley |
| Dirk B. Joldersma '95 |
10/91-5/92 |
Alignment and calibration of monochromator |
Plans to pursue technical editing career |
| Feler Bose '94 |
1/92-5/93 |
Installation and alignment of dye laser system |
M. S. in chemistry from Georgia Tech; Ph.D. in economics from George Mason University; Professor of Economics at Alma College |
| Andrew J. Toering '93 |
1/92-5/92 |
Assembly of gas sample cell and fluorescence detection system |
M.S. in chemistry from Institute of Paper Science and Technology at Georgia Tech; Employed as Research Scientist at Rhone Povlenc |
| Tineke A. Stegink (exchange student) |
5/92-8/92 |
Pure vibrational Dispersed Fluorescence spectroscopy of H2CO |
Physics graduate school in the Netherlands |
| Patrick M. Yorba (NSF-REU student) |
5/92-8/92 |
Pure vibrational Dispersed Fluorescence spectroscopy of H2CO |
M.D. from Georgetown University |
| Esther Rivas (high school sudent) |
5/92-8/92 |
Ester hydrolysis reaction rates and mechanisms |
Graduated from Northwestern University |
| David J. LaPointe '95 |
9/92-12/92 |
Ester hydrolysis reaction rates and mechanisms |
Moved to Germany |
| Jon A. Hammerschmidt '94 |
1/93-5/94 |
Pure vibrational Dispersed Fluorescence spectroscopy of H2CO |
Ph.D. in Chemistry from University of Minnesota |
| Xavier Y. Lauteslager (exchange student) |
5/93-8/93 |
Rotationally resolved Fluorescence Excitation spectroscopy of CH3CHO |
Ph.D. in Chemistry from University of Amsterdam |
| Martha M. Grzeskowiak (NSF-REU student) |
5/93-8/93 |
Pure vibrational Dispersed Fluorescence spectroscopy of H2CO |
M.D. from Michigan State University |
| Derek M. Draft '93 |
9/93-5/94 |
Raman spectroscopy of liquids and gases |
D.D.S. from University of Michigan |
| Tyson O. Friday '96 |
9/93-8/96 |
Photodissociation dynamics of Co(CO)3NO; Cavity ringdown
spectroscopy of CH2CHCHO |
M.S. in Chemistry from University of Iowa; emploted at Frontier Natural Products Co-op |
| Bryan R. Goodman '94 |
1/94-5/94 |
Photodissociation dynamics of Co(CO)3NO |
Ph.D. in chemistry from University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Employed at Ford Motor Company |
| Steven E. Kooi '94 |
1/94-5/94 |
Photodissociation dynamics of Co(CO)3NO |
Ph.D. in chemistry from Pennsylvania State University |
| Gregory D. Martin '97 |
1/96-5/97 |
Pure vibrational Dispersed Fluorescence spectroscopy of D2CO |
M.S. in Envoronmental Science from Indiana University; Employed at Dow Chemical Company |
| Todd P. Chassee '99 |
5/96-8/97 |
Pure vibrational Dispersed Fluorescence spectroscopy of D2CO;
Synthesis of HFCO for Spectrocopic Study |
M.D. from University of Michigan |
| Margaret L. Graske '99 |
5/96-5/97 |
Cavity ringdown spectroscopy of CH2CHCHO |
Chemistry graduate school at Univeristy of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign |
| J. Ruud van Ommen (exchange student) |
6/96-8/96 |
Polyad model for molecular vibrational states |
Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Delft University of Technology; Professor of Chemical Engineering at Delft University of Technology |
| Katie M. Horsman '00 |
1/97-5/00 |
Dispersed Fluorescence Spectroscopy of HFCO |
Ph.D. in Forensic Chemistry Graduate from University of Virginia |
| Kevin W. Paulisse '99 |
3/97-8/99 |
Computation and Assignment of the Acrolein S1Vibronic Spectrum;
Discus Discussion Forum Software |
Graduate School in chemistry at University of Wisconsin; Independent Software Developer |
| Michael V. Harris '01 |
10/97-4/98 |
Computer Installation and Java Applet Development and Testing |
Plans to attend graduate school |
| Jordan R. Schmidt '01 |
10/98-6/01 |
WebMO Web-Based Computational Chemistry Software |
Ph.D. in Chemistry from University of Wisconsin, Madison; Professor of Chemistry at University of Wisconsin |
| Karen E. Hahn '02 |
1/99-7/01 |
Dispersed Fluorescence Spectroscopy of HFCO |
M.D. from University of Michigan |
| Joel C. Berrier '02 |
1/99-5/99 |
Set up Sample Transfer and Vacuum System |
|
| Ronald J. Heemstra '01 |
3/99-12/00 |
Synthesis of HFCO; Analysis of D2CO Dispersed Fluorescence Spectra |
Employed at Pfizer Chemical Company |
| Benjamin A. Ellingson (NSF-REU student) |
5/00-8/00 |
Analysis of highly mixed vibrational states |
Ph.D. in Chemistry from University of Minnesota |
| Elijah T. Scheele '06 |
10/02-12/03 |
Building a Computational Chemistry Cluster Computer |
Employed in Computer Services Industry |
| David M. Gorno '06 |
1/03-7/03 |
Production of Narrow-Band Laser Light |
Independent Business Person |
| Jennica A. Skoug '06 |
2/03-7/03 |
Synthesis of HFCO and DFCO |
Mathematics Major |
| Michael A. Cortez '05 |
10/03-8/05 |
High-Accuracy Harmonic Frequency Calculations of Polyatomic Molecules |
Applied Mathematics Graduate School at Cornall University |
| Stephanie N. Harrier '07 |
10/03-5/04 |
Alignment of Laser Systems |
Biology Major |
| Brian D. Lajiness '07 |
11/03-5/07 |
Construction of Pyrolysis Nozzle |
Medical School at University of Indiana |
| James P. Lajiness '07 |
11/03-8/05 |
Synthesis of HDCO |
Graduate School in Chemistry at Scripps Insitute |
| Michael L. Poublon '06 |
2/04-7/06 |
Automation of Computer Cluster Installation and Administration |
Information Technology Specialist, Kalamazoo School System |
| Jennifer D. Herdman (NSF-REU student) |
5/04-5/05 |
Dispersed Fluorescence Spectroscopy of H2CO |
Chemistry Graduate School at George Washington University |
| John L. Davisson '07 |
5/04-5/08 |
Quartic Force Field Calculations of Polyatomic Molecules |
Medical School at University of Indiana |
| Kristin K. Ellsworth '08 |
5/05-7/08 |
Dispersed Fluorescence Spectroscopy of HDCO |
Dental School at University of Michigan |
| Benjamin E. Van Kuiken (NSF-REU student) |
5/05-8/05 |
Coupled Cluster Calculations of HnC2N and HnC2P |
University of Michigan student; Graduate school in chemistry |
| Danielle M. Ladd (NSF-REU student) |
5/06-8/06 |
Computational Ab Initio Study of Diazene and Diphosphene |
Fort Lewis College student; Graduate school in chemistry |
| Ross A. Ogilvie '09 |
5/06-8/06 |
Potential Energy Scans of Ketene |
Graduate school in chemistry |
| Benjamin M. Strong '09 |
5/06-12/06 |
Potential Energy Scans of Water |
Medical School |
| Forrest S. Gordon '09 |
4/07-5/08 |
Using Multiple Configurations in Potential Energy Scans |
Graduate School in Mathematics at Louisiana State University |
| Christopher D. Jordan '09 |
4/07-8/08 |
Assignment and Modeling of Highly Excited Vibrational States in CHF and CDF |
Graduate School in Chemistry at University of Wisconsin, Madison |
| Kent C. Kammermeier '11 |
1/10-5/11 |
Development of a Pulsed Elecrtic Discharge Nozzle for production of Radicals |
Graduate School in Chemistry at Boulder, CO |
| Howie A. Dobbs '13 |
3/10-pres |
Implementation of a new Intensified Charge Coupled Device Detector |
Planning on Graduate School in Chemical Engineering |
| Robert A. Polik (high school student) |
6/10-7/10 |
Computer Interfacing the Physical Chemistry Laboratory |
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| Nathan Redder (high school student) |
6/10-7/10 |
Computer Interfacing the Physical Chemistry Laboratory |
College at University of Michigan |
| Andreana M. Rosnik '13 |
9/10-pres |
Van Vleck Perturbation Theory for Vibrational Resonances |
Planning on Graduate School in Physical Chemistry |
| R. Jeffrey Largent '11 |
5/11-8/11 |
Algorithmic Detection of Point Groups in Nearly Symmetrioc Molecules |
Graduate School in Computer Science |