I usually do not write about non-technical issues in my blog, but I was honored to receive awards from both the graduate school and the Appalachian State University chapter of Sigma Xi for my thesis research and thought this presented a good opportunity to post some photos and thank the people involved.
Receiving the Appalachian State University 2007-2008 Outstanding Thesis - Science and Technology Award. Left to right: Dr. James Wilkes (CS department chair), Dr. Jay Fenwick (CS graduate studies chair), Chris Ellsworth (me), and Dr. Barry Kurtz (my thesis chair).
Receiving the Sigma Xi Appalachian State University 2007-2008 Graduate Student Research Award. Above left, with Dr. Dale Wheeler from the ASU chapter of Sigma Xi; right, with my thesis advisor, Dr. Barry Kurtz.
I would like to thank Dr. Barry Kurtz, my thesis advisor, for his support and friendship during my time at ASU. I would also like to thank the other members of my thesis committee, Dr. Rahman Tashakkori and Professor Frank Barry, for their guidance. In addition, I would like thank all of the faculty and staff at Appalachian State University for providing a nurturing research environment.
Financial support for this research was provided by Dr. Barry Kurtz on behalf of the Lowe's Distinguished Professor endowment.