Steven M. Bloch, Undergraduate Wins 2006-2007 Castle Scholarship
The 2006-2007 Castle Scholarship has been awarded to Steven M. Bloch, who is a University of Rochester major in Physics (class of 2007). In addition to earning his BS in Physics, he is also earning a BS in Mathematics and a Biophysics Certificate. Steven has been working for Dr. Esther Conwell, Professor of Chemistry (and Physics)
Theoretical Chemical, Biological, and Condensed Matter Physics. Steven has published work on-line and is available at:
here
The Castle (John Jr. Scholarship Endwoment Fund was set up in 1994 by a gift of $25,000. Bequest of John Castle Jr., UR Physics Class of 1941, the income from the endowment to provide a scholarship to students in the Department of Physics.
Information regarding previous Physics and Physics and Astronomy majors who have received other endowments, awards, prizes and distinctions are available at: here, including two recipients who were awarded this year's 2006 Stoddard Physics Prize:
Scott Field, Physics (BS) major (Class of 2005 and Take 5 Program 2006) also earned a BS in Mathematics. In addition, Scott was also awarded the 2006 Undergraduate Teaching Award.
Grant Tremblay, Physics and Astronomy (BS) major (Class of 2006) and also a Minor in Mathematics. In addition, Grant won the 2006 Astronomical Society of New York award and the 2006 Undergraduate Teaching Award.
Article submitted by:
Janet L. Fogg-Twichell
6/9/06; 9:34:54 AM