Daniel is originally from Naperville, IL. He is currently interested in mathematical physics, especially in the areas of advanced quantum theories and particles.

Sean is a student in theoretical particle and nuclear physics, and I am beginning a project on quantum chromodynamics this summer. He plans to use the award money on a quantum field theory textbook and perhaps a new pair of sneakers. He is originally from Indianapolis.

Perrie Cole is a student in experimental particle physics. He works with CMS primarily on calibration and detector performance for the hadronic calorimeter. He plans on putting the award money into his savings. He is originally from Blackduck, Minnesota.

Joseph Kinney is a student in the area of condensed matter experiment, specifically superconductivity, working for Allen Goldman. He is originally from Metaline Falls, Washington.

Adam is a student in the area is high energy particle physics with a specific interest in neutrinos. He plans spend the award money on my course books for next semester. He is originally from River Forest, Illinois, which is a suburb of Chicago.

Addis is a student studying gravitational lensing. She plans to use the award money for buying books. She is originally from Ethiopia.

Miranda Pihlaja is a student in Physics Education Research. She plans to use the award money for something fun or useful. She is originally from Minnesota.

Nadya is a student in biological physics. She plans to use her award to help pay for books. She is originally from Moscow, Russia.