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Adam Steltzner
From Madison to Mars Adam Steltzner PhD 1999 has been called a cross between Einstein and Elvis Costello — and that’s among the milder descriptions attached to the would-be rock star turned NASA engineer who... Read more »
Florence Bascom
Rock Star There’s an apocryphal story about what set Florence Bascom BA1882, BS1884, MS1887 on her rocky path to a career in geology. The story goes that her father, John Bascom, took her to Mammoth... Read more »
Jesus Salas
From fellow migrant workers, Jesús Salas MA1985 learned that perseverance is the key to success.... Read more »
Margaret Turnbull
The Planet Hunter It’s not uncommon to see a lot of stars in the night sky over tiny Antigo, Wisconsin. But when Margaret Turnbull BS1998 looks up from her back porch, she sees something that... Read more »
Thomas Vonder Haar
Climate Scientist Thomas Vonder Haar MS1964, PhD1968’s distinguished career as a climate scientist began with his head in the clouds. While pursuing his pilot’s license at age 19, Vonder Haar developed a fascination with the... Read more »