Jun 24, 2013
Kartik Chandran ’95 Leads Research in Blocking Deadly Ebola Virus
By Andrew Clark A team of researchers led by Kartik Chandran ’95 managed to break open Ebola’s previously elusive mechanism for entering a cell. “It’s…
Alumni Profiles
Jun 4, 2013
Eric Von Arx ’87 Creates Hyper Minimalist Sculpture
By Carrie Havranek Eric Von Arx ’87 is expressing his creativity through temporary installations he calls “momentary sculpture shows”—hyperminimalist…
May 28, 2013
Wystan Carswell ’10 Researches Wind Turbine Energy at Norwegian Geotechnical Institute
By Andrew Clark Studying wind energy was simply addictive for Wystan Carswell ’10. She was captivated by the topic while pursuing a master’s degree…
May 10, 2013
The Danger of Iron Explored by Brad Wertheim ’07 in The Atlantic
Too much iron—is that possible? Yes, for people who have a gene resulting from an ancient DNA mutation that causes iron to accumulate to toxic levels…
May 3, 2013
Michael Sanchez ’81 Directs DuPont’s North American Operations
By Benjamin Gleisser Thousands of people work for him. And Michael N. Sanchez ’81 wishes that he could meet each one. Sanchez is director of North American…
Apr 19, 2013
Katherine Blair ’04 Shapes Health Policy for the State of Colorado
By Larry Atkins Making Colorado the healthiest state in the nation is the focus of Katherine Blair ’04, health policy adviser in Governor John Hickenlooper’s…
Apr 12, 2013
Jarrett Kovics ’96 Finishes World’s Toughest Race to Raise Funds for Costa Rican Children’s Homes
By Kate Helm “When I planted my foot, I never knew whether it would strike solid ground or sink through a deceptively crusty surface, assuring a nasty…
Apr 5, 2013
Carolyn Cabrey ’12 Scores Game-Winning Goal in Historic Win for U.S. Indoor Field Hockey Team
Carolyn Cabrey ’12 scored the game-winning goal for the U.S. women’s national indoor field hockey team in its first-ever win over Argentina last month…
Apr 5, 2013
Unique Business Approach Pays Off for Entrepreneur Jeffrey Fry ’81
By Kevin Gray Someone once said that Jeffrey Fry ’81 is like the A-Team or Delta Force for entrepreneurs. It’s an apt description for the Austin-based…
Mar 20, 2013
Award-Winning Poet Anthony Caleshu ’92 Mines Experience, Research for Prose
By Kevin Gray Translating inspiration into art involves a bit of magic, says Anthony Caleshu ’92. “For a poem to be outstanding, I’ll echo Harold…