Selection Committee

Utah

  • David Anthony Ph.D., Assistant Dean of Engineering and Technology, Brigham Young University
  • Jeff Bates, Outreach Coordinator, College of Engineering, University of Utah
  • Bernadette Bell, Math Teacher, Judge Memorial High School
  • Janica Lee Cheney-Whitaker Ph.D., Hazards Analyst for Research and Development and Test and Research Services, ATK Launch Systems
  • Curtis Craig, Former Astronomy and Physics with Technology Teacher
  • Dennis J. Fife Ph.D., Manager of Chemistry and Material Properties Department, ATK Launch Systems (retired)
  • Michelle Fleck Ph.D, Department Chair for Geology, College of Eastern Utah
  • Barbara Gentry, Science Teacher Specialist, Jordan School District
  • Bill Lentz, Director of Laboratory Production Engineering, ATK Launch Systems
  • Marc Mayntz, Physics Teacher, Provo High School
  • Dr. Dale Ostlie, Dean of College of Science, Weber State University
  • Ty Robinson, Past President Utah Science Teachers Association; Teaches College Geology, Biology, Earth Systems, and Physical science, Provo High School
  • Larry Smith Ph.D., Dean of College of Science, Snow College
  • Brad Talbert, Physics Teacher, Pleasant Grove High School

Idaho

  • Joel Case, US Department of Energy, Idaho National Laboratory

Illinois

  • Melanie Mudarth, Earth Science Teacher, Zion Benton Township High School
  • Kevin Smyk, Science Teacher, Zion Benton Township High School

Minnesota

  • Harold Ornes Ph.D., Dean, College of Science and Engineering, Winona State University

New Mexico

  • Tom Bowles, Science Advisor to NM Governor Bill Richardson
  • Robert A. Eisenstein, Ph.D., Board of Directors, Santa Fe Alliance for Science
  • S. Andrew Orrell, Director of Nuclear Energy Programs, Sandia National Laboratories
  • Jerome A. Reed, Vice President Operations, LES
  • Frederick D. Yarger, Ph.D., Chief Scientist and Director, New Mexico Tech, New Mexico Center for Energy Policy

Ohio

  • Jeff Bauer Ph.D., Interim Associate Provost, Shawnee State University

South Carolina

  • Tom Hallman, Chancellor for University of South Carolina- Aiken
  • Mike McCarty, Carolina Ag Research Services
  • Clinton Wolfe
  • Michael A. Worrell, Ph.D., Owner, MiBek Farms

Tennessee

  • Mayor Tom Beehan, Oak Ridge
  • David Bradshaw, President of Sun Trust Bank
  • Gary Goff, Ph.D., President, Roane State Community College
  • Homer Fisher, Ph.D., Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education

Washington

  • Carl Adrian, President of the Tri-City Industrial Development Council
  • Judy Connell, Director of Communications and Public Involvement for Fluor Hanford
  • Al Hawkins, Program Manager, Organizational Effectiveness & Communications, Department of Energy Richland Operations Office

Canada

  • Dr. Paul Ferenbach, Emeritus Researcher, Atomic Energy of Canada Limited – Technology Division