Alumni Statistics
THE GRADUATES OF THE PHYSICS DEPARTMENT
Alumni - please send me any new information.
1960 - 2013
We have lost contact with some of our graduates but even a partial list of their achievements
is quite impressive. The following figures refer to the graduates whose careers have
been tracked.
At least 61 have already received a Ph.D. in physics, engineering, or mathematics:
This file is in the process of being updated.
- Adams, A. University of Florida
- Antonelli, L. University of Notre Dame
- Aubin, C. Washington University
- Bonifield, T. Rice University
- Boyer, A Rice University
- Brown, C. University of Alabama
- Brundage, R. University of Wisconsin
- Cole, B. Texas A&M
- Collard, C. University of Michigan
- Countryman, P. Stanford University
- DiMarco, S. University of Texas at Dallas
- Emerson, M. ?
- Engle, J. Pennsylvania State University
- Etzkorn, S. Ohio State University
- Fernando, J. University of North Texas
- Fitzgibbons, T. University of Texas at Austin (EE)
- Guitierrez, C. Johns Hopkins University
- Hall, D. Louisiana State University
- Hamm, K. University of Texas at Austin
- Haaser, R University of Texas at Dallas (Ph.D.), TX A&M (M.S.)
- Heflin, E. University of California at Irvine
- Horak, J. University of Texas at Austin
- Jackson, A. Howard University
- Koch, M. University of Texas at Dallas
- Lacy, M. Vanderbilt University
- Lee, W. North Texas State University
- Lintz, J. Catholic University
- Liou, P. University of Oklahoma (EE)
- Lundstedt, C. University of Nebraska
- Marusak, A. University of Tennessee
- Marusak, G. Texas Christian University
- Mathis, G Southern Methodist University
- McDonough, P. Texas Tech University
- Montes, M. University of Virginia (EE)
- Oakes, T. University of Wisconsin
- O'Brien, K. Tufts University
- Pepin, E. Purdue University (Medical Physics)
- Rearden, K. Texas A&M (Education)
- Reinke, R. Southern Methodist University (geophysics)
- Reisinger, E. Johns Hopkins University (Biophysics)
- Ricca, B University of Michigan
- Richardson, R. University of Texas at Austin
- Roddy, P. University of Texas at Dallas
- Ruppert, D Dartmouth (M.S.), Maryland (Ph.D. Pedology)
- Seibt, P. University of Texas at Austin
- Sharp, M. University of Texas at Austin
- Sigillito, A Princeton University
- Spinhime, J. Rice University
- Spiro, R. University of Texas at Dallas
- Smith, B. University of Texas at Dallas
- Smith, K University of Wisconsin
- Solis, D. Rice University
- Speaker, P. U. of Michigan (Ph.D.), U. of Texas (J.D.), Caltech
(M.S.)
- Spearman, W. Harvard University
- Spinhirne, J. Rice University
- Stasko, J. University of New Mexico
- Schwartz, B. University of Wisconsin
- Walbran, S. University of Minnesota
- Walter, W. Rice University
- Wissel, S. University of Chicago
- Yap. J. University of Chicago
There are 22 or more others currently attending graduate school or professional school:
- Archer, J. Columbia University
- Aumen, L. Creighton University
- Bechter, A University of Notre Dame
- Bechter, E University of Notre Dame
- Bredemann, J University of Wisconsin
- Catalano, M Washington University
- Cornell, N. University of Texas, Dallas
- Downes, L University of Kentucky
- Gonzales, R. University of North Carolina
- Henderson, S University of Notre Dame
- Howard, T. University of Kentucky
- Kersting, L University of Wisconsin
- Klem, M. Purdue University
- Mebane, A. Georgia Tech University
- Melendez, M Texas Christian University
- Miller, A University of Minnesota
- Mitchell, A. University of Minnesota
- Nguyen, T. University of Florida
- Pecha, R University of Kentucky
- Rovny, J Yale University
- Sizemore, E. Texas Christian University
- Warrens, M Rice University
There are several (39 or more) of our graduates who are now employed after receiving
a M.S. degree:
- M. Ahlert University of Arkansas (geophysics)
- B. Barnhart University of Cincinnati
- J. Bauer University of Kentucky
- T. Bresee MCI, University of Texas at Dallas
- P. Burkett Pennsylvania State University, Geophysics
- M. Burns University of Texas, Dallas
- A. Collar Baylor University, Geophysics
- J. Fogel Rice University
- J. Grotte University of Texas at Dallas
- M. Hanafee University of Michigan
- R. Hansell University of Texas at Dallas
- K. Harkin University of Maryland
- M. Heuser, University of Texas, Arlington, ME robotics
- M. Hoff UCLA EE
- A. Hug University of Arkansas
- A. Hurzeler GTE, University of Texas at Dallas, MBA at UD
- C. Kacoroski Trinity University
- M. Kalan Texas A&M, ME
- G. Lange Kansas State University
- R. Lemire Airforce, Dayton OH (MS)
- P. Lintz Vanderbilt University
- E. Marshall University of Texas at Dallas
- P. Marzban Southern Methodist University (EE), UNT (physics)
- M. McHugh University of Oklahoma (meteorology)
- R. Muir University of North Texas
- A. Nalewaik University of Southern California
- P. O'Hagan Southern Methodist University
- G. Oliver Tulane University
- H. Paik University of Tennessee
- D. Rajcic North Texas State University
- P. Richardson University of Texas at Austin
- M. Rouse University of Texas at Austin
- Z. Santonil, University of Notre Dame, EE
- B. Sklaney Syracuse University
- J. Stirton University of Texas at Austin
- J. Visentine University of Houston
- M. Wangler University of Massachusetts
- N. Weisse University of Wisconsin
- A. Zaruba Texas A&M University
At least 6 of our graduates continued in other fields after receiving M.S. in physics:
- Beard, M. Louvain University, then DO
- Gregory, D. Purdue University, then MD
- Higgins, V. Purdue University, now Legionaries Priest
- Maska, S. University of North Carolina, University of Texas Health
Science Center, San Antonio (MD)
- Rooney, J. Purdue University, then Theology, now a Priest in Kansas
- R. Walter University of Colorado (MS engineering), then theology
at Loyola University
Or went directly into others fields (>21)
- Alexander, G. UT Galveston, M.D.
- Bennett, Chris Medical School, completed, residency at Bethesda
- Bellon, M. M.D. Anderson Health Sciences, UT
- Bergkamp, M University of Dallas, Master of Humanities
- Donohue, P. Master of Divinity, Priest
- Fisher, D. Law School, J.D.
- Faulkner, W. University of Chicago, M.B.A.
- Gramling, S Law School, J.D.
- Hayes, P. Medical School, MD
- Hosnain, M Medical School, MD/PhD
- Kahn, J. University of Dallas, MBA
- Kniest, T, Southern Methodist University (J.D.)
- Knutson, G. Baylor University (D.D.S.)
- Langan, J. University of Dallas, MBA
- Lueck, C University of Southern California (MD)
- Lewis, W. MD
- Makowski, V. Law School, JD
- McClellan, G. UD, MBA, Law School, JD.
- Meier, E. Medical School, MD
- Mosemann, J. Ordained a diocesan priest in 5/97
- Nelson, J. Law School, J.D.
- Orr, S. Seminary, MA in Theology, now a Priest in
Wichita, KS
- Shappell, S. Baylor Medical Center, MD/PhD
- Smith, R. Southern Methodist University, JD
- Spiller, V. Louisiana State University, MA
- Tenney, J. University of Dallas, MBA
There are students (>24) who entered the work force after completing their degree
at the University of Dallas:
- D. Albert High School Physics Teacher in Dallas
- J. Boehringer High School Physics Teacher in the McKinney School District
- J. Costantino Self employed, web design company
- R. Dibble (deceased)
- M. Faulkner Owns drug testing business
- D. Guay Fidelity Investments
- C. Hess Peace Core Volunteer, physics teacher in Tanzania
- R. Irlbeck Former Director, University of Dallas Rome Campus
- C. Johnson Sports Store Manager
- J. Laba High School Teacher and Dean, Episcopal School of Dallas
- M. Laurel Macromedia Programmer
- B. Martin Working
- D. Meany Working
- T. Miovas Working
- T. Parker Avanti! Corporation
- B. Pease High School teacher in Vermont
- J. Reily Defense Industry Worker
- M. Riordan U.S. Air Force Pilot
- L. Robbin Naval Officer, Nuclear Engineer
- D. Spencer Working in Massachusetts
- T. Thompson Professor of Photography, University of Central Michigan
- E. Hamm U.S. Navy Pilot (deceased)
- M. Walbran High School Teachers in Marblehead, MA
- S. Wark Avionics Engineer, Lockheed-Martin
SUMMARY OF GRADUATES
74% have already received advanced degrees in physics, medicine, or law.
26% have already received Ph.D.s in physics.