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RiO Program Results
The Research in Optics REU program is a 10-week summer program where students engage in world-class optical science research and learn the invaluable application of optics technologies. Here you will find results from past summer programs, including student posters and abstracts.
2017 Program
Participating Students
The following students participated in the 2017 Research in Optics Program. Each student provided a quote about what they learned during the program, and you'll also find a link to their presentation and poster.
Madison Burger
- Quote: "I learned how to build a program from start to finish."
- Photos: Presentation | Poster
Michael Choquer
- Quote: "I learned how to go about solving a problem when unsure of the question. It also improved troubleshooting skills."
- Photos: Presentation | Poster
Elizabeth DeJong
- Quote: "I have a better understanding of the magical thing that quantum mechanics is. It's nice to work with Computer Sciences on a project that overlaps with my major."
- Photos: Presentation | Poster
Christian Hawkins
- Quote: "I learned a lot, most importantly, taking the method and perfecting the research. Started first with Instagram videos, how you take the qualitative and distill information to quantitative."
- Photos: Presentation | Poster
Madison Jaeger
- Quote: "I learned how much work goes into research before actually implementing it."
- Photos: Presentation | Poster
John Koopal
- Quote: "Engineering is difficult. Managing and balance working with the next step and also planning ahead; scheduling, organizing."
- Photos: Presentation | Poster
Daniela Marin
- Quote: It was great having a project that combined passions - physics and nature."
- Photos: Presentation | Poster
Nicholas Mennona
- Quote: "There is a stark difference between engineering and physics; different mindsets, fruitful discussions; hands-on skills."
- Photos: Presentation | Poster
Austin Singh
- Quote: "I learned a different way of thinking compared to the classroom setting. It was continuous reading and searching in order to solve problems."
- Photos: Presentation | Poster
2016 Program
Participating Students
- Cameron Chavez (photo)
- Cody Poole (photo)
- Nicolette Fudala (photo)
- Jacob Guttman (photo)
- Hannah Knaack (photo)
- Sawyer Miller (photo)
- Adam Moreau (photo)
- Katherine Overend (photo)
- Luke Ender (photo)
- Jessica Steidle (photo)
2015 Program
Paticipating Students
- Kaleb Campbell - Download Poster
- Amorette Dudgeon - Download Poster
- Kyle John Gag - Download Poster
- Naveed Jafari - Download Poster
- Tiara Kaye - Download Poster
- Yitbarek Kazentet - Download Poster
- Isabella Pagano - Download Poster
- Eric Reichel - Download Poster