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2008 Science Fair Judges

Steven W. Anderson
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Associate Professor of Chemistry
B.A. Carthage College, Chemistry
M.S. Marquette University, Organic Chemistry
Ph.D. Northern Illinois University, Organic Chemistry
Universal Oil Products: Laboratory Technician and Research Chemist
Postdoctoral Research Fellow/Lecturer: University of Toronto, Canada
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater: Teaching Organic Chemistry, Introductory Chemistry, Consumer Chemistry
Research interests: Organic photochemistry and solvolytic reactions, Green chemistry.

William Brulla
B.S. University of Wisconsin-Madison, Pharmacy
M.S. University of Illinois, Microbiology

George Clokey
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Instructor in Biology Department
B.S. University of Wisconsin-Madison, Geology, Geophysics, and Zoology
Ph.D. University of Pittsburgh, Cellular and Molecular Biology
Dr. Clokey teaches Biology, Zoology, Science, and Technology in Society and a field course in Yellowstone park. Works for the teacher enhancement program at University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he offers coursework for high school teachers on AIDS and HIV, cell biology, and zoology.

Todd England
Product Engineer, J-STAR Industries, Fort Atkinson
B.S. Agricultural Engineering, UW-Madison
M.S. Agricultural Engineering, UW-Madison
Todd is responsible for the research, design and development of the waste handling product line for J-STAR Industries Ag Division. He is a memeber of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers, where he is actively involved in product and safety standards.

M. Virginia Epps
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Associate Professor in Curriculum and Instruction
B.S. University of Kansas, Science Education
M.F. A. University of Kansas, Visual Arts Design
Ph.D. University of Kansas, Curriculum and Instruction in
Science Education
Dr. Epps teaches science education methods for individuals preparing to be science teachers in grades pre-kindergarten through 9. Research includes discovering the most effective methods for teaching science to learners of all abilities.

Daniel Fary
B.S. Purdue University-Calumet, Chemistry
M.D. Indiana University with a residency in Ophthalmology
Dr. Fary is an eye physician and surgeon in Fort Atkinson.

Steve George
B.S. Chemistry and Psychology--Valpariso University
M.D. University of Illinois Medical Center, Chicago
Dr. George is an internal medicine physician in Fort Atkinson.

Paul Hable
B.S. Marquette University, Milwaukee, Medical Technology (Milwaukee County Medical Complex)
M.S. University of Wisconsin—Whitewater
Mr. Hable is Director of Laboratory and Safety at the Fort Atkinson Memorial Health Services.

Baocheng Han
Dr. Han is a professor of Chemistry at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, where he has been a faculty member since 1995.  He is also a Visiting Professor of Chemistry at Shenyang Ligong University, Peoples Republic of China.  Dr. Han received his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Houston, and has received numerous honors for teaching excellence in the field of Chemistry.

Rex Alan Hanger
Dr. Hanger is as Associate Professor and current department chair of Geography and Geology Department at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.  He received his Ph.D. in Paleontology and Integrative Biology from the University of California, Berkley, and has done postdoctoral work at the Smithsonian Institution, Department of Paleobiology.

Hephzibah "Hepsi" J. Kumpaty
Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, UW-Whitewater
Ph.D. Chemistry (Organic), University of Mississippi
M.S. Chemistry, Kakatiya University, India
B.S. Chemistry, Kakatiya University, India
Dr. Kumpaty is the recipient of numerous research and development grants, including a National Science Foundation research fellowship. She has been recognized with the Chemistry Research Excellence award and Graduate Honors Fellowship by the University of Mississippi. She is a member of the American Chemical Society, and a life member of Phi Lambda Upsilon Honorary Chemical Society.

Subha K. Kumpaty
Associate Proffessor, MSOE, Milwaukee, WI
Ph.D. Engineering Science (Mechanical), University of Mississippi
M.S. Mechanical Engineering, Kakatiya University Engineering School
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Madras Engineering School
Dr. Kumpaty has over 10 years of experimental and computational experience with mechanical, chemical and environmental systems, and has served as a grant administrator and federal programs director. He has been recognized in numerous areas, including Professor of the Year by Rust College, and as Outstanding Faculty Honoree by the Mississippi Governor and legislature. He is a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

John Neff
D.V.M. Purdue University
Dr. Neff is in private practice as a veterinarian at the Animal Clinic in Fort Atkinson.

Russell H. Nord
Lunar Corporation, Madison, WI--Senior Scientist
B.A. Valparaiso University, Chemistry/Mathematics
M.A. University of Wisconsin-Madison, Physics
Ph.D. University of Wisconsin-Madison, Experimental Nuclear Physics.
Dr. Nord has been involved in research & development of scientific and medical instrumentation since 1971. While at Norland Corporation in Fort Atkinson, he developed equipment for measuring bone density. He is currently doing similar work with the Lunar Corporation, and has established an international organization devoted to standards in bone measurement.

Frank Stekel
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Professor of Astronomy and Physics
B.S. University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse, Physics/Mathematics
M.S. University of Wisconsin-Madison, Physics
Ed.D. Indiana University, Science Education
Research interest: Archaeoastronomy--seeing if there is any correlation between alignment of effigy mounds and astronomical phenomena.

Shirley Stekel
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Professor of Astronomy and Physics

Don Williams
M.D University of Illinois. 
Dr. Williams is a physician practicing internal medicine and pediatrics in Fort Atkinson.

Ernest Witzke
B.S. University of Wisconsin - Madison
M.S. Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Wisconsin - Madison
Senior Pharmacist, Shopko Pharmacy, Fort Atkinson.

Olivia Yang
Ph.D in Science Education
M.S. in Curriculum and Instructional Technology from Iowa State University
After she earned her B.A. degree in Physics from Korea University, she taught physics in a high school for nine years in Seoul Korea. Dr. Yang currently teaches science methods at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

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