2003 W.G. Characklis Memorial Graduate Scholarship

Congratulations to Thomas Borch and Stephen Hunt, recipients of the 2003 W.G. Characklis Award.

Thomas Borch's enthusiasm for his work and exceptional capacity for helping others makes him especially deserving of this award. He is dedicated to his research projects addressing the fate and bioavailability of explosives in model soil systems, and has already had four articles published in peer-reviewed journals. He has been invited to present his work at several national and international conferences. Thomas has also assisted in teaching classes and in the development of a new graduate level course, mentored undergraduate research students, and helped coordinate the weekly CBE seminar series.

Stephen Hunt’s dissertation project is probably one of the most interdisciplinary of all projects ever conducted at the CBE. He has built a computer model to simulate biofilm dynamics in 3D, and he is applying that model to study important questions about biofilms. His model is an important research tool that will benefit the CBE for years. In addition to his research responsibilities, he is a resident computer technology expert and his assistance is often requested … and never denied. He enjoys computers and is generous in spreading his knowledge and giving his time to help others be more productive. He is also active in the community by serving as the American Red Cross (Five Rivers District) Youth Program Director and a Board Member.

Thomas is a  PhD candidate in Environmental Sciences and Stephen is a PhD candidate in Chemical Engineering.

W.G. Characklis Scholarship