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Jim Kang
Non-equilibrium Dynamics Across Space and Time IGERT
University of Minnesota
I received my undergraduate degree in computer science at Purdue University and continued to work for Eastman Kodak Company in Rochester, NY. While working I pursued my Master of Science in computer science at Rochester Institute of Technology.

I am... » Read More

Nick Karpowicz
Terahertz Science and Technology
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
I am currently working with Xi-Cheng Zhang in the department of Physics, Applied Physics and Astronomy, in the center for terahertz research. We study the generation and detection of THz radiation and its potential applications.

My research concentrat... » Read More

Matthias Kawski
Math Alliance Mentor
Arizona State University
Mathematics thrives on the amazing interconnections between different area. I personally started in differential geometric control theory and currently focus on combinatorial Hopf algebras! Control is aabout the next question: instead of just computing a... » Read More
Christian Kazanecki
Integratively Engineered Biointerfaces
Rutgers University
Graduate Program: Molecular Biosciences; Research Focus: Bone biology: Role of asteopontin in cell signaling, differentiation, and biomineralization; Seeks to Integrate: Cell biology; Biomemetic materials engineering; Background: B.S., Molecular Biology, ... » Read More
Karen Keaton
CUNY-Michigan SBE Alliance
Wayne State University
Recent Ph.D. Karen Keaton is a native Detroiter with an exemplary record of academic achievement. Ms. Keaton began her academic career at Hampton University in Virginia, earning a Bachelor of Arts in English with Summa Cum Laude distinction and secondary ... » Read More
Robert Keefer
Technology Based Learning with Disability
Wright State University
Rob earned a B.S. in Mathematics & Computer Science from Lawrence Technological University, and a M.S. in Computer Science from Wright State University.

As a consultant, Rob has worked with start-up companies and Fortune 100 companies to develop softw... » Read More

John Kegley
Technology Based Learning with Disability
Wright State University
John received his B.S. in Psychology from University of South Florida in 2000. He received his M.S. fom Western Kentucky University in 2004. He is currently a Ph. D. student in Human Factors Psychology.

He is interested in accessibility/usability issue... » Read More

Ryan Kelly
Neural Basis of Cognition
Carnegie Mellon University
Ryan Kelly is a 5th year doctoral student in the Computer Science Department. His main interest is in understanding the brain, and he has pursued this goal by joining the Center for Neural Basis of Cognition, a joint program between Carnegie Mellon and th... » Read More
Peter Khooshabeh
Interactive Digital Multimedia
University of California, Santa Barbara
I am currently finishing my second year of PhD studies in the UC Santa Barbara Cognition, Perception, and Cognitive Neuroscience graduate program in the Department of Psychology. From 2000-2004, I studied Cognitive Science at UC Berkeley for my Bachelor's... » Read More
Cynthia Kicklighter
IGERT researcher goes to the ends of the earth for marine worms
Georgia Institute of Technology
Cynthia Kicklighter has searched the Atlantic and the Pacific, from North Carolina to the tropics, and from sunny shallow coral ecosystems to cold and dark waters 7000 feet down, all in pursuit of...marine worms and snails. Currently a Georgia State Unive... » Read More
Gemma Kirkwood
Applied Mathematics and Earth & Environmental Sciences IGERT
Columbia University
Gemma Kirkwood is a graduate student in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences. She is interested in using paleoenvironmental proxies and mathematical modeling to study a variety of research topics including variability in sea surface temperat... » Read More
Katya Kisyova
Computational Transportation Science
University of Illinois, Chicago
I am a first year Phd student at University of Illinois at Chicago in the department of Computer Science. My primary interests are in the area of theoretical computer science focusing on formal methods and verifications, in particular I looking into how t... » Read More
Hauke Kite-Powell
Research Specialist, Marine Policy Center
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Dr. Kite-Powell's research focuses on public and private sector management issues for marine resources and the economic activities that depend on them.

Current research projects include work on:

- Costs and benefits from improved ocean observi... » Read More

Wolfgang Kliemann
Math Alliance Mentor
Iowa State University
Wolfgang Kliemann is professor and chair at the Department of Mathematics, Iowa State University. He received his PhD in 1980 from the Institute of Dynamical Systems, University of Bremen, Germany. His research area can be described broadly as 'systems th... » Read More
David Kline
Marine Biodiversity: Understanding Threats & Providing Solutions IGERT
University of California, San Diego, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Program Graduate

I am a sixth year graduate student in marine biology working with Nancy Knowlton and Forest Rohwer (S.D.S.U.). My thesis, which I will defend this year, is focused on the effects of anthropogenic stress on coral reefs. During the cour... » Read More

Anna Knapinska
Integratively Engineered Biointerfaces
Rutgers University
Graduate Program: Pharmacology; Research Focus: Cell Biology: Integrin-mediated regulation of cell-cell and cell-matrix interactions; Seeks to Integrate: Cell adhesion studies, computer modeling of protein-protein interactions, bioinformatics; Background:... » Read More
LaDona Knigge
Geographic Information Science IGERT
State University of New York (SUNY), Buffalo
I am a PhD candidate in the Department of Geography at the University @ Buffalo and a recipient of one of the original fellowships from the first NSF IGERT grant. I graduated with honors from University of Wyoming with B.S. in Geography and Sociology an... » Read More
Kirk Knobelspiesse
Applied Mathematics and Earth & Environmental Sciences IGERT
Columbia University
Kirk Knobelspiesse is a doctoral student in Applied Mathematics. He arrived at Columbia by a rather circuitous route, starting with an undergraduate degree in photography, a master's degree dealing with remote sensing of the earth, and several years worki... » Read More
Youngok Ko
Terahertz Science and Technology
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
I am currently working with Dr. Partha Dutta in the Department of Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering here at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Our group's main goal is the development and characterization of novel optoelectronic III-V compo... » Read More
Stephanie Koch
Assessing Change in Coastal Ecosystems
University of Rhode Island
I grew up in Massachusetts, just outside of Boston. I was lucky enough to have parents that loved camping, boating and spending time in the outdoors. For as long as I can remember, I have fond memories boating, fishing, digging for clams and camping on is... » Read More
Eric Koepf
Sustainable Energy from Solar Hydrogen
University of Delaware
Hydrogen has a very critical and somewhat unique potential to bridge the gap between renewable energy sources and zero-emissions energy conversion technologies. Through the Fuel Cell group here in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, I will be resea... » Read More
Hristo Kojouharov
Math Alliance Mentor
University of Texas, Arlington
I am an Associate Professor of Mathematics at the University of Texas at Arlington. My main scientific research covers the fields of mathematical biology and numerical analysis. It is strongly motivated and oriented toward applications. I am primarily int... » Read More
Talina Konotchick
Marine Biodiversity: Understanding Threats & Providing Solutions IGERT
University of California, San Diego, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
I am a first year student in the Biological Oceanography curricular group with support from a National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship. After receiving my bachelor's degree in Marine Biology from UCLA, I spent a year working for Pacifi... » Read More
Jacob Koskimaki
Nano Biotechnology IGERT Program
Johns Hopkins University
Blood flow gives life to both normal and cancerous tissues. Cutting off cancer cells from their blood supply through drugs that prevent blood vessel growth can control tumor growth. Jacob Koskimaki is a third year biomedical engineering graduate student w... » Read More
Lia Kraemer
Interdisciplinary Relationship Science Program
University of California, Los Angeles
The main aim of my research is to assist the field of psychology to a greater understanding of emotion and stress in social interaction, particularly in close relationships, and how emotion and stress influence later physical well being. Specifically, I a... » Read More
Scott Kraus
Vice President for Research
New England Aquarium
Dr. Kraus is interested in the biology and conservation problems facing North Atlantic right whales, and also conducts research on methods to reduce bycatch of marine mammals in fishing gear. His recent work on biological hotspots has been focused on tryi... » Read More
Sam Krevor
Applied Mathematics and Earth & Environmental Sciences IGERT
Columbia University
Sam Krevor is a student in the Center for Carbon Management, Professor Klaus Lackner's work group within the Earth and Environmental Engineering Department. Sam is studying the development of an engineered process whereby carbon dioxide from the atmosphe... » Read More
Christopher M. Kribs Zaleta
Math Alliance Mentor
University of Texas, Arlington
I have a joint appointment in the Departments of Mathematics and Curriculum & Instruction at UT Arlington, just a short drive from Dallas, where I was born and raised. I studied math and electrical engineering at Duke University, obtained a master's in e... » Read More
Karen Kronoveter
Sustainable Urban Infrastructure
University of Colorado, Denver
I am a second year PhD candidate in the Civil Engineering school at the University of Colorado at Denver, as an IGERT fellow. I graduated from the University of Colorado with a BS in Biology (Chemistry minor) and from the Colorado School of Mines with a ... » Read More
Kyle Krouse
Applied Mathematics and Earth & Environmental Sciences IGERT
Columbia University
Kyle Krouse is a doctoral student in Applied Mathematics. His research interests currently focus primarily on atmospheric science, climate dynamics and geophysical fluid dynamics.

Kyle likes mountain biking, scuba diving, cooking and artichokes.... » Read More

Jason Krumholz
Assessing Change in Coastal Ecosystems
University of Rhode Island
Jason Krumholz is in his second year in the PhD program at URI's Graduate School of Oceanography. He studies biological oceanography with Dr. Candace Oviatt. His research interests include estuarine ecology, and ecology of Marine Protected Areas. Jason gr... » Read More
Penelope Kukuk
Student to Academic Professoriate for American Indians (SAPAI)
University of Montana
Penelope F. Kukuk received her B. S. from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill in Zoology and her Ph. D. from the University of Kansas in Ecology and Systematics. After postdoctoral work at Cornell University's Department of Entomology she underto... » Read More
David Kung
Math Alliance Mentor
Saint Mary's College of Maryland
Dave Kung is an Associate Professor of Mathematics at St. Mary's College of Maryland - the only St. Mary's in the US that's a public institution. He earned three degrees in ten years at the University of Wisconsin - Madison, culminating with a Ph.D. in Ha... » Read More
Marie Kurz
Adaptive Management: Water, Wetlands and Watersheds IGERT
University of Florida
Marie graduated from The College of William & Mary with a B.S. in Geology in 2007. Her undergraduate research focused on the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to study changes in landscape morphology. In addition she worked to evaluate and prom... » Read More
Phil Kutzko
Director, National Alliance & Director, UI Sloan Scholarship Program
University of Iowa
Phillip Kutzko was a recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring by President Obama at the White House on January 6, 2010! Congratulations Dr. Kutzko! - IBP Staff Under Phil Kutzko’s leadership ... » Read More
Tor Kwembe
Math Alliance Mentor
Jackson State University
I am a full Professor and Chair of the Department of Mathematics at Jackson State University (JSU). I have taught many advanced and undergraduate level mathematics and computer programming courses and published research papers in pure and applied mathemat... » Read More


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