Stefan Maier (PhD ’03) has established a strong track record in community building, from Imperial College London to his current role as the Head of the School of Physics and Astronomy at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia. His mentorship has had a global academic impact, with over 21 members of his various research groups now holding academic positions.
From industry to academia, and Cambridge, Massachusetts to Cambridge, England, the remarkable individuals of the EAS class of 2023 are prepared to make a significant impact in various realms, as well as further their education in PhD and postdoctoral programs.
Peter Hung’s (BS ’08, PhD ’16) journey in science has taken him from the Science Olympiad competition to The Aerospace Corporation, where he currently serves as a technology portfolio manager.
Steve Schell interests are not exclusive to our solar system (or our universe). In addition to his professional contributions as a scientist, engineer, and CEO, Schell is a self-professed "lover of sci-fi" and even runs a successful science fiction book club.
From fearlessly entering new fields of science to her passion for science fiction, Lan Yang loves exploring the unknown. Growing up in China, Yang was inspired by the life of Marie Curie, who's groundbreaking work altered medicine and our understanding of radioactivity.