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(update:
12/17//03)
- Charles
L. Hyder (M.S.-Physics, 1960) passed away on Tuesday, June 8th. Charlie
earned
his Ph.D. in
Astrogeophysics
from the University of Colorado (1964). He published more
than
twenty
solar and comet papers, and worked for NASA, UCLA, UNM, and the
Southwest
Research & Information Center. A native of Albuquerque,
he was an early whistle-blower,
presenting
effective criticism of plans for radwaste disposal in New Mexico
(particularly
at WIPP). He and 19 other radwaste
experts were employed by the
government
of Lower Saxony to critique the Gorleben Salt Dome project, which was
ultimately
rejected.
- While
attending a family reunion in Denver on Sunday, June 6, 2004, Michael
Ledlow (Ph.D.-Physics,
1994) suddenly fell ill and died. The folks at Gemini South, where
Michael has been working since June 2000, have dedicated a web site to
his memory <http://www.gemini.edu/people/michael-ledlow/>.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 11, at 11:00 AM CDT,
Church of Servant, in
Oklahoma City with internment in Norman, Oklahoma. Condolences
may be
sent in care of the Primrose Funeral Home, 1109 N. Porter Ave,
Norman, OK 73071 405-321-6000 -- Fax: 405-321-6751 or via
e-mail to brodgers@gemini.edu.
Michael
is survived by his wife Cheryl, two young daughters Alexandria and
Abigail, and three step-daughters as well as numerous other family
members.
- Richard
Elston (B.S.-Physics,
1983) passed away on Monday, January 26, 2004, after a long and
courageous battle with cancer. Stanley F. Dermott,
Chair of the Astronomy
Department at the University of Florida, wrote that, "Richard
was one of the founders of the modern astronomical research program at
the University of Florida, one of the leading astronomical
instrumentalists of his generation, and a good friend, colleague and
mentor. Our thoughts are now with his wife, Elizabeth, and their young
son, Joseph. He will be deeply missed."
- Philip (Ph.D.-Physics,
1996) and Nicole Keating - and big sister Maeve, of course - welcomed
son Finn Aaron on Jan. 11, 2004.
- Kevin
E. Riley (B.A.-Physics
& Astronomy and Chemistry,
1999) has completed a Ph.D. in
theoretical chemistry at Penn State (Dec. 2003), and will begin doing
post-doctoral work for Professor Kenneth Merz at Penn's Chamblee Lab in
January.
- James
R. Asay (M.S.-Physics,
1968), now a research professor and associate director of the Institute
for Shock Physics at Washington State University, has been named a
member
of the National Academy of Engineering, the most prestigious honor in
the
engineering field. Asay was a leading scientist at Sandia National
Laboratories
before joining the WSU Institute for Shock Physics in 2002. At Sandia,
he led several research programs on high-pressure material response as
the deputy director of Shock Physics Applications. He is
internationally
known for his work in shock-wave research and high-pressure science,
and
for his research in using pulse power for shock-wave applications. He
is
noted for leading the development of new, pulsed power techniques for
magnetically
compressing materials to very high pressures that has led to
experimental
capabilities for accurate equation-of-state
measurements at pressures unachievable with conventional methods. Asay
will be formally inducted into the NAE at the group’s annual meeting
Oct.
12, 2003, at the National Academies Building in Washington, D.C.
- Felicitaciónes!
Darryl Sanchez (Ph.D.-Optical
Sciences, 1997) has been selected as a "2003 Powerhitter in
Engineering
and Technology" by the editors of Hispanic Engineer Magazine.
Earlier
this year he was awarded the AFRL Reservist of the Year award for his
theoretical
work involving the interactions of laser beams with atmospheric
turbulence.
- On
Saturday, May
17, the 2003 Tom
L. Popejoy Dissertation Prize was awarded to Joshua C. Bienfang, Ph.D.-Physics,
2001, for his dissertation
on "Laser Frequency Stabilization and Nonlinear Conversion."
- John
Palms (1966 Ph.D.-Physics)
was presented with the James F. Zimmerman Award by the UNM Alumni
Association
on February 27, 2003. Palms is president and professor of physics
emeritus
of the University of South Carolina. He was president and professor of
physics at Georgia State University from 1989-91. His career in physics
has spanned nearly four decades. He has been active in numerous
professional
organizations and has written various books, book chapters, and he has
published more than 60 papers. The James F. Zimmerman Award is given to
an alumnus of UNM who made a significant contribution which brought
fame
and honor to UNM or the State of New Mexico.
- On
October 26th
('02), Fred Begay (1973 Ph.D.-Physics)
received the 2002 UNM ZIA Award. The UNM Alumni Association
presents
the award to alumni living in New Mexico who have distinguished
themselves
in philanthropic endeavors, public office, service to the University,
community
and volunteer activities, business or professional fields, or who have
made a contribution to education.
- IN
SYMPATHY - Fredrick
William Rieb (Chief Master Sergeant USAF Retired), father of Declan
Rieb
(1978 M.S.-Physics),
died at home on April 7, 2002.
- Our
warmest thoughts
go out to Daniel Rislove (1997 Ph.D.-Physics)
whose mother died of injuries caused by an automobile accident on
February
7, 2002. Ann Rislove (56) was a guidance counselor in the Rosholt
School
District of Wisconsin.
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