2006-07 Faculty Award Recipients

Research
Daniel Caton, Appalachian State University
“Development of a Gamma Ray Burst Optical Afterglow Response Telescope with Background Exoplanet Search Mode”

Tonya Coffey, Appalachian State University
“Measurement of the Viscosity of the Martian Atmosphere”

William Hoffman, North Carolina State University
“Influences on the Sensitivity of Fire Regimes to Climate”

Mariya Khodakovskaya, North Carolina State University
“Establishment of Stress Resistant Tomatoes for Advanced Life Support in Space Exploration”

Imara Perera, North Carolina State University
“Phosphoinositide Signaling and Plant Responses to Gravity and other   Environmental Stimuli”

Afsaneh Rabiei, North Carolina State University
“Developing Multi-Layer Structure for Multi-thread Protections Systems”

Fen Wu, North Carolina State University
“Developing Nonlinear Optimal and Robust Control Techniques for Space Exploration”

Kingshuk Bose, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
“A Numerical and Analytical Investigation into Determining Optimal Fracture Parameters for the Numerical Modeling of Crack Propagation Using the Cohesive Finite-Element Technology”

John Chadwick, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
“Mapping Red Wolf Habitat in North Carolina with Satellite Remote Sensing: An Improved Supervised Classification Method Using Multiple Spatial Resolution Images”

Quiming Wei, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
“Far-From Equilibrium Processing of Ultra-Light Alloys with Advanced Properties for Space Applications”

Daniel Reichart, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
“Gamma-Ray Bursts as Probes of the Early Universe: PROMPT and Skynet”

Higher Education
Bill Craft, North Carolina A&T State University
“Senior Year Engineering Interdisciplinary Capstone Design Project”

Georage Barthalmus, North Carolina State University
“State of North Carolina Undergraduate Research Symposium:  Free Registration and Poster Printing for NCSG Undergraduate Researchers”

Andre Mazzoleni, North Carolina State University
“Development of Tethered Aerial Platform for Space Systems Senior Design Project”

Fuh-Gwo Yuan, North Carolina State University
“Integrating Smart Wireless Sensors in Structural Health Monitoring Course”

Andrew Willis, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
“Design of Intelligent Spacecraft”

K-12 Education
William Tucci, North Carolina State University
“Kenan Fellows – Astronomy”

Denise Young, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
“The Launch Pad Professional Development Series for Informal Science Educators in the NC Grassroots Science Museums Collaborative”

Jose D’Arruda, University of North Carolina at Pembroke
“Using Computers and Computer Modeling in Astronomy”

Outreach
Chris Brown, North Carolina State University
“AeroSpace Economy”

Braska Williams, North Carolina State University
“NC Students Participating in an Aerospace Collaborative Experience (NC S.P.A.C.E.)”

Judith Beck, University of North Carolina at Asheville
“Fall Space Week at Vance Elementary, 2006”

Dianne Affleck, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
“NC Students Participating in an Aerospace Collaborative Experience (NC S.P.A.C.E.)”

Jeff Hill, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
“Destination Space–Launch Weekend”

Victor Mack, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
“NC Students Participating in an Aerospace Collaborative Experience (NC S.P.A.C.E.)”

Timothy Ritter, University of North Carolina at Pembroke
“Using NASA's Reduced Gravity Student Flight Opportunities Program as an Effective Outreach Tool to Reach Native American Youth”