Biographies for 5 Sigma Physicists

Ivan Deutsch

• Met with US Sen. Tom Udall’s staff concerning problematic language in the original National Quantum Initiative (NQI) Act; and
• Stated that he was willing to volunteer for additional meetings, if necessary, to help ensure that language in the NQI did not negatively impact other research programs

Kristan Corwin

• Wrote an op-ed in the Topeka Capital-Journal about the impact of NSF research in building Kansas’ scientific and technical workforce; and
• Participated in APS’s Congressional Visits Day

Sarit Dhar

• Wrote an op-ed in the Opelika-Auburn News about the F-1 “dual intent” visa; and
• Inspired an editorial that was also published in the Opelika-Auburn News based on his op-ed

Shua Sanchez

• Wrote an op-ed in The Spokesman-Review about the negative effects of the proposed PROSPER bill; and
• Delivered the PROSPER petition to US Sen. Patty Murray’s office

Justin Powell

• Wrote an op-ed in the Knoxville News-Sentinel about the negative effects of the proposed PROSPER bill; and
• Helped to organize the delivery of the PROSPER petition to US Sen. Lamar Alexander’s office

Don Q. Lamb

• Wrote an op-ed in the Chicago Tribune about the loss of international students at US institutions; and
• Attended multiple meetings with staffers in US Sen. Dick Durbin’s office regarding the issue

Julia Phillips

• Wrote an op-ed in The Hill about reducing nuclear risks while maintaining research reactors; and
• Advocated for recommendations outlined in the APS POPA report, “Neutrons for the Nation”

Karen King

• Wrote an op-ed about STEM education in the St. Louis Dispatch
• Attended a meeting with a staffer in the local office of US Sen. Roy Blunt

Eric Brewe

• Attended meetings on Capitol Hill to promote STEM education

Dominic Calabrese

• Wrote an op-ed about the funding for scientific research in the Auburn Journal
• Attended a meeting with a staffer in the local office of US Rep. Tom McClintock

Joshua Einstein-Curtis (representing the Forum on Graduate Student Affairs)

• Recognized the entire FGSA organization for its superb work in a carrying out the successful advocacy campaign against the bill that would have taxed students’ tuition waivers

Mike Mayo

• Wrote an op-ed about the importance of funding for scientific research in the Austin Statesman

Jessica Winter

• Wrote an op-ed about the importance of funding for scientific research in The Hill
• Met with a staffer from the local office of US Sen. Rob Portman

Mina Hanna

• Wrote an op-ed about the funding for scientific research in the Houston Chronicle
• Held a meeting on Capitol Hill with a staffer who works for US Rep. Lamar Smith

Scott Franklin

• Established a good relationship with US Rep. Louise Slaughter's office, especially concerning women in science
• Consistently worked with APS on having meetings in Washington, DC
• Participated in the November 2016 experimental advocacy campaign to visit New York federal offices for Rep. Slaughter and US Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, and continued communications with those offices

Austin Hinkel

• Wrote an op-ed about the funding for scientific research in the Lexington Herald-Leader
• Drafted a student letter that was hand-delivered to representatives in Kentucky

James Wells

• Participated in APS’s first science policy internship (with the University Michigan)
• Met with state Rep. Jeff Irwin and Sen. Rebekah Warren
• Prepared advocacy materials for SB 301, which would add cellular phones to Michigan’s list of covered electronic devices for recycling

Lauren Guerrido

• Participated in APS’s first science policy internship
• Met with state Rep. Jeff Irwin and Sen. Rebekah Warren
• Prepared advocacy materials for SB 301 to add cellular phones to Michigan’s list of covered devices
• Prepared materials for and participated in local Earth Day events to raise importance of electronics recycling

Mike Duczynski

• Participated in APS’s first science policy internship
• Met with state Rep. Jeff Irwin and Sen. Rebekah Warren
• Prepared advocacy materials for SB 301 to add cellular phones to Michigan’s list of covered devices
• Prepared materials for and participated in local Earth Day events to raise importance of electronics recycling

John Mergo

• Wrote an op-ed in the Ithaca Journal, detailing choices young scientists face when considering whether to stay in the US as they advance their careers
• Participated in an APS webinar on advocacy
• Contributed to APS News, Focus on Advocacy
• Participated in Congressional Visit Days

Kelly Reidy

• Wrote an op-ed about importance of science funding that appeared in the Cleveland Plain Dealer
• Participated in an APS Media Training Session
• Continued advocacy following APS Media Training
• Participated in Student Sequester Letter Initiative

Kenneth Rudinger

• Wrote an op-ed in the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel about the effects of the government shutdown on the scientific enterprise
• Appeared on a radio interview to further educate the general public
• Contributed to APS News, Focus on Advocacy
• Contributed to Capitol Hill Quarterly

Laura Gladstone

• Completed APS science communication workshop
• Testified on government shutdown submitted to Congress
• Interviewed by McClatchy paper on sequestration and science
• Contributed to Capitol Hill Quarterly

Eric Beier

• Wrote op-ed about importance of scientific research that appeared in The Spokesman-Review