Galileo Circle Scholars
Galileo Circle Scholars, the University of Arizona's finest undergraduate and graduate science students, represent the tremendous breadth of research interests in the College of Science. These scholars are our future and will be in the forefront of changing and bettering our world.
2013 Galileo Circle Scholars
Stepfanie M. Aguillon
Senior, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Patrons: John and Adrienne Mars
Abdula N. Al-Dabbagh
Senior, Physics
In memory of Robert Thews
Patrons: Jacqueline S. Morris and David Devine
Muhammad Jawaherul Alam
PhD, Computer Science
Patrons: Robert and Jane Wienke
Jorge A. Alvarez
Junior, AZ Science, Engineering, and Math Scholars (ASEMS); Molecular and Cellular Biology
Patrons: Robert and Ann Cardwell
Corwin Atwood-Stone
PhD, Planetary Sciences/LPL
Corporate Patron: Raytheon/Laura and Jim McGill
Sky P. Beard
PhD, Planetary Sciences/LPL
Corporate Patron: Ventana Golf and Racquet Club/Don and Barbara Carrig
Khaliza Binti Khalid
Senior, Geosciences
Patrons: James and Faria Dretler
Michael A. Bishop
PhD, Mathematics
Patrons: Arthur and Lee Herbst
Brandon T. Bishop
PhD, Geosciences
Patrons: Kerry Inman and Denby Auble
Elise M. Blackmore
Junior, Neuroscience
Corporate Patron: Carondelet Health Network/James Beckmann
Jordon Bright
PhD, Geosciences
Patrons: John Sutter and Elaine Padovani
Laura M. Cacciamani
PhD, School of Mind, Brain, and Behavior
Patrons: Francene and Tim Orrok
Wesley L. Cai
Junior, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Patrons: Keith and Mara Aspinall
Karla Camacho Soto
PhD, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Patrons: Robert and Jacqueline Brook
Kathy M. Carbonell
PhD, Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
Patron: Cécile Moore
Kevin J. Carlson
Junior, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Patrons: John and Helen Schaefer
Carlos M. Carrillo Cruz
PhD, Atmospheric Sciences/IAP
Patrons: Ruth and Robert Zollinger
Tyler J. Chozinski
Senior, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Patrons: Joseph M. Tylutki and Karen L. Campbell
Katherine E. Condon
MS, Hydrology and Water Resources
Patrons: James J. and Louise R. Glasser
Alyssa N. Coyne
PhD, Neuroscience
Patrons: Keith and Mara Aspinall
Ewan C. Crosbie
PhD, Atmospheric Sciences/IAP
Patrons: Charles and Karen Autrey
James L. Cunningham
Senior, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Patrons: John and Adrienne Mars
Guadalupe I. Davila
Sophomore, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Gilbert R. Escalante Memorial Scholarship
Patrons: Delia Escalante and Frank Escalante
Brandon K. Day
Junior, Psychology
Patron: Gwendolyn Weiner
Andrew T. DeMarco
PhD, Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
Patrons: David and Mary Peachin
Tetyana V. Dewland
Senior, Mathematics
Patrons: Herb and Sylvia Burton
Adrien J. Di Domizio
Senior, Geosciences
Patrons: Shannan Marty and Christopher Pendleton
Petimat Dudurkaeva
Sophomore, Neuroscience
Patrons: Leonard and Doris Coris
Nathan S. Evenson
MS, Geosciences
Patrons: Anonymous
Hannah I. Fay
PhD, Geosciences
Patrons: Raymond C. Leonard and Cheryl Phillips
Davin C. Flateau
PhD, Planetary Sciences/LPL
Patrons: Arch and Laura Brown
Sean R. Fleming
Senior, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Patrons: James and Sharon Akridge
Daniel P. Fried
Senior, School of Information: Science, Technology and Arts
Patrons: Paul Cohen, Carole Beal and Allegra Cohen
Melissa R. Gifford
Senior, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Patrons: Joe and Martha White
Tomotaroh Granzier-Nakajima
Junior, Mathematics
Corporate Patron: Arizona Daily Star/John and Lisa Humenik
Erin B. Greenwood
PhD, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Patrons: Thomas and Candace Grogan
Charles P. Griffin
Sophomore, Astronomy/Steward Observatory
Patrons: Astronomy Board members Barbara and Craig Barrett, Robert and Gwynne Edmund, Robert and Lisbeth Esperti, and Allan and Alfie Norville
Jinyan Guan
PhD, School of Information: Science, Technology and Arts
Patrons: Paul Cohen, Carole Beal and Allegra Cohen
Guanzhu Han
PhD, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Patrons: Keith and Mara Aspinall
Sophie Hapak
Senior, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Excellence in Undergraduate Research Award
Patrons: Elliott Cheu and Jane Maruyama
George S. Hariri
Senior, Undergraduate Biology Research Program
Patrons: Kirtland and Nancy Gardner
Lawrence J. Hill
PhD, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Patrons: James and Sharon Akridge
Dina V. Hingorani
PhD, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Patrons: Lee and Vera Jones
Cristina Howard
PhD, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Corporate Patron: Research Corporation for Science Advancement/James and Glenda Gentile
Ping-Hsun “Benson” Hsieh
PhD, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Patrons: Keith and Mara Aspinall
Adam M. Hudson
PhD, Geosciences
Patrons: Gary and Joan Lee Jones
Katelyn D. Hudspeth
Freshman, Astronomy/Steward Observatory
Patrons: Astronomy Board members Barbara and Craig Barrett, Robert and Gwynne Edmund, Robert and Lisbeth Esperti, and Allan and Alfie Norville
Mauricio Ibanez-Mejia
PhD, Geosciences
Patrons: Kenneth and Karen Evans
Lauren R. Johnston
Senior, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Patrons: John and Adrienne Mars
Curtis R. Jorgensen
Sophomore, Astronomy/Steward Observatory
Patrons: Astronomy Board members Barbara and Craig Barrett, Robert and Gwynne Edmund, Robert and Lisbeth Esperti, and Allan and Alfie Norville
Leah L. Kelly
PhD, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Patrons: Charles and Betty Leftault
Amber L. Keske
Senior, Geosciences
Patrons: Kenneth and Karen Evans
Eileen J. Leaser
Junior, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Patrons: Robert and Jacqueline Brook
Cassandra I. Lejoly
Junior, Astronomy/Steward Observatory
Patrons: Astronomy Board members Barbara and Craig Barrett, Robert and Gwynne Edmund, Robert and Lisbeth Esperti, and Allan and Alfie Norville
Rosemary A. Lester
PhD, Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
Patrons: Pelagie and Michael Beeson
Amanda S. Levy
Junior, Neuroscience
Robert Emmett Tindall and Linda Brown Lynn Galileo Circle Scholarship
Patrons: Robert E. Tindall and Linda Lynn
Rebecca C. Levy
Sophomore, Astronomy/Steward Observatory
Patrons: Astronomy Board members Barbara and Craig Barrett, Robert and Gwynne Edmund, Robert and Lisbeth Esperti, and Allan and Alfie Norville
Jessica F. Li
Senior, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Patrons: Charles and Betty Leftault
Matthew J. Lichtenberger
Sophomore, Astronomy/Steward Observatory
Patrons: Astronomy Board members Barbara and Craig Barrett, Robert and Gwynne Edmund, Robert and Lisbeth Esperti, and Allan and Alfie Norville
Andrew P. Lincowski
Sophomore, Astronomy/Steward Observatory
Patrons: Astronomy Board members Barbara and Craig Barrett, Robert and Gwynne Edmund, Robert and Lisbeth Esperti, and Allan and Alfie Norville
Donovan B. Lockwood
Sophomore, School of Mind, Brain, and Behavior
Patrons: Lawrence and Wendy Aldrich
Lydia K. Lutes
Junior, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Patrons: Robert and Sue Vaughan
Elina Ly
Senior, Undergraduate Biology Research Program
Corporate Patrons: Ventana Medical Systems/Maura and Keith Aspinall
Sarah E. MacNamee
PhD, Neuroscience
Patrons: Gail Burd and John Hildebrand
Hussein I. Magale
Junior, Undergraduate Biology Research Program
Corporate Patron: BBVA Compass/Mark and Kathy Mistler
Nishita V. Maganty
Sophomore, School of Mind, Brain, and Behavior
Patrons: Conrad and Ann Plimpton
Marja-Liisa Mailend
PhD, Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
Patrons: Tony and Connie Bischof
Brian K. Mannakee
PhD, Statistics Graduate Interdisciplinary Program
Patrons: John and Barbara McLean
John A. Martinez Agudelo
PhD, Atmospheric Sciences/IAP
Patrons: E. Philip Krider and Patricia MacCorquodale
Ashley C. Matthews
Junior, Computer Science
Patrons: Charles and Karen Autrey
Jeremy J. Mazon
MS, Atmospheric Sciences/IAP
Patrons: Charles and Karen Autrey
Austin J. McDaniel
PhD, Applied Mathematics
Patrons: John and Barbara McLean
Samantha L. McEntire
Senior, Hydrology and Water Resources
Patrons: Ken and Linda Robin
Colton J. McLean
Freshman, Astronomy/Steward Observatory
Corporate Patron: Shamrock Foods Company/Norman and Barbara McClelland
Jonathan I. Meair
PhD, Physics
Lederman Galileo Circle Scholarship
Patrons: Frank and Daphna Lederman
Manuel Merino
MS, Hydrology and Water Resources
Patrons: Charles and Elena d'Autremont
Christina N. Meyers
PhD, Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
Patrons: Pelagie and Michael Beeson
Zachary D. Miles
PhD, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Patron: Steven Jordan
Sarah J. Morrison
PhD, Planetary Sciences/LPL
Patron: Susan Butler
Shaunna M. Morrison
MS, Geosciences
Susan G. Earl Galileo Circle Scholarship
Patron: Thomas Earl
Clayton P. Mosher
PhD, Neuroscience
Patrons: Jeffrey and Shelle Owen
Dayan Elshan Nakath Gamlath Ralalage
PhD, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Patrons: David and Diane Wolsk
Grey S. Nearing
PhD, Hydrology and Water Resources
Patrons: Charles and Elena d'Autremont
Katharine C. Newman-Smith
PhD, School of Mind, Brain, and Behavior
Patron: Nick Soloway and Kay Ransdell
Chi H. Nguyen
Sophomore, Astronomy/Steward Observatory
Patrons: Edward and Jill Bessey
Emma B. Novak
Junior, Science Teacher Preparation Program
Corporate Patron: Research Corporation for Science Advancement/James and Glenda Gentile
Trianna K. Oglivie
PhD, Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
Patrons: Pelagie and Michael Beeson
Luis E. Oquendo
PhD, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Patrons: David and Diane Wolsk
Devon A. Orme
PhD, Geosciences
Patrons: Kit and Joan Marrs
Matthew F. Pennybacker
PhD, Applied Mathematics
Patrons: John and Barbara McLean
Nicole R. Pereira
Senior, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Patrons: Gail Burd and John Hildebrand
Michal Petran
PhD, Physics
Patrons: Philip and Jane Lacovara
Kathleen M. Pullin
Senior, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Patron: Gwendolyn Weiner
Aishwarya Raman
MS, Atmospheric Sciences/IAP
Patrons: Gary and Joan Lee Jones
Brandon A. Raphael
Sophomore, Astronomy/Steward Observatory
Patrons: Elizabeth and E. Keith Hege
Michael D. Rivera
Sophomore, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Patrons: Richard and Judy Sanderson
William T. Roddy
Sophomore, School of Mind, Brain, and Behavior
Gilbert R. Escalante Memorial Scholarship
Patrons: Delia Escalante and Frank Escalante
Jaclyn L. Rybin
Sophomore, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Norma O. Burton Ball Scholarship
Patrons: Herb and Sylvia Burton
Lingzi Sang
PhD, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Patrons: James and Sharon Akridge
Thomas A. Schad
PhD, Planetary Sciences/LPL
Patrons: John Wahl and Mary Lou Forier
Nicholas J. Schweers
Junior, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Patrons: Peter F. Salomon and Patricia C. Morgan
Sarah M. Schwenck
Junior, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Patron: Christine DeFouw
Lauren Schwindy
Senior, School of Information: Science, Technology and Arts
Patrons: Paul Cohen, Carole Beal and Allegra Cohen
Otar Sepper
PhD, Physics
Patrons: E. Philip Krider and Patricia MacCorquodale
Jesus A. Serrano Careaga
Junior, Psychology
Patron: Gwendolyn Weiner
Aishan Shi
Senior, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Patrons: John and Helen Schaefer
Sam J. Silva
Senior, Physics
Krider Scholarship in Atmospheric Sciences/Physics
Patrons: E. Philip Krider and Patricia MacCorquodale
Theodore G. Smith
Freshman, Neuroscience
Patron: Christine McDonough
Breland E. Smith
PhD, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Patrons: Robert and Jacqueline Brook
Staci A. Smith
Junior, Computer Science
Patrons: Glenn and Hedi Bacon
Melissa I. Soenke
PhD, Psychology
Patron: Gwendolyn Weiner
Philip E. Sparks
Senior, School of Information: Science, Technology and Arts
Patrons: Charles and Elena d'Autremont
Michael T. St. Germaine
Senior, Physics
Patrons: Gerald and LaDona Geise
Adam L. Stevens
Junior, School of Information: Science, Technology and Arts
Patrons: Carl Philabaum and Joyce Crain
Susan M. Stillman
PhD, Atmospheric Sciences/IAP
Patrons: E. Philip Krider and Patricia MacCorquodale
Philip J. Stokes
PhD, Geosciences
Patrons: Raymond C. Leonard and Cheryl Phillips
Diana R. Stovern
PhD, Atmospheric Sciences/IAP
Patrons: E. Philip Krider and Patricia MacCorquodale
Xia S. Sun
Sophomore, AZ Science, Engineering, Math Scholars (ASEMS); Molecular and Cellular Biology
Patrons: Robert and Ann Cardwell
Peng Sun
PhD, Planetary Sciences/LPL
Patrons: Philip and Jane Lacovara
Jessica B. Swetish
Senior, Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research
Patrons: Ruth and Robert Zollinger
Brandon J. Swift
PhD, Astronomy/Steward Observatory
College of Science Outstanding Graduate Student - Teaching
Roy P. Drachman Galileo Circle Scholarship
Patrons: Sally Drachman and Robert Salvatore
Joseph S. Thomas
PhD, Mathematics
Patrons: Fred and Ann Boice
Michelle S. Thompson
PhD, Planetary Sciences/LPL
Patrons: Herb and Sylvia Burton
Henry R. Timmers
PhD, Physics
Patrons: E. Philip Krider and Patricia MacCorquodale
To be announced
High School Senior
Robert and Lesley Goldfarb Galileo Circle Scholarship
Patrons: Robert and Lesley Goldfarb
To be announced
High School Senior
Robert and Lesley Goldfarb Galileo Circle Scholarship
Patrons: Robert and Lesley Goldfarb
Gabrielle-Ann A. Torre
Junior, School of Mind, Brain, and Behavior
Patron: Nick Soloway and Kay Ransdell
Sarah A. Truebe
PhD, Geosciences
College of Science Outstanding Graduate Student - Service
Roy P. Drachman Galileo Circle Scholarship
Patrons: Sally Drachman and Robert Salvatore
Blake W. Tye
Senior, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Michael Cusanovich Galileo Circle Scholarship
Patron: Marilyn Halonen
Abhishek Umashankar
Sophomore, Undergraduate Biology Research Program
Corporate Patron: BBVA Compass/Mark and Kathy Mistler
Yulemi Velazco
Senior, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Corporate Patron: Research Corporation for Science Advancement/James and Glenda Gentile
Dhruv K. Vig
PhD, Molecular and Cellular Biology
Patrons: Keith and Mara Aspinall
Duyen T. Vo
Senior, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Patrons: Shannan Marty and Christopher Pendleton
Patricia A. Vogel
Sophomore, Science Teacher Preparation Program
Corporate Patron: Research Corporation for Science Advancement/James and Glenda Gentile
Kathryn M. Volk
PhD, Planetary Sciences/LPL
College of Science Outstanding Graduate Student - Scholarship
Roy P. Drachman Galileo Circle Scholarship
Patrons: Sally Drachman and Robert Salvatore
William R. Waldrip
PhD, Geosciences
Patrons: George and Merrily Davis
Spencer C. Wallace
Senior, Astronomy/Steward Observatory
Patrons: Astronomy Board members Barbara and Craig Barrett, Robert and Gwynne Edmund, Robert and Lisbeth Esperti, and Allan and Alfie Norville
Wan Fadhilah Wan Mohd Hanizan
Senior, Geosciences
Patrons: Anonymous
Patrick Waters
PhD, Mathematics
Patrons: Ernest and Sally Micek
Lauren S. Wugalter
Senior, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Patron: Ghislaine Polak
Monica Xiong
Senior, Undergraduate Biology Research Program
Patrons: Kirtland and Nancy Gardner
Matthew A. Yankowitz
PhD, Physics
Patrons: E. Philip Krider and Patricia MacCorquodale
Laura Zambrano-Vasquez
PhD, Psychology
Patron: Gwendolyn Weiner
Diana Zamora-Reyes
MS, Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research
Patrons: James and Faria Dretler
Alexander K. Zinsmaier
Junior, Neuroscience
Patrons: Keith and Mara Aspinall
