The AFCI/GNEP Fellowship Experience - More!

Michael Gregson "I have been impressed with the recognition the AFCI fellows receive. I have received letters of congratulations from members of Congress and I have received a mention in my hometown newspaper. Having participated in the AFCI University Fellowship Program, I would recommend that any student apply. The level of commitment, the technical expertise, and the prestige that I have experienced have been great."
- Mike Gregson, University of Texas

"I feel that I have become an even more dedicated student knowing I have the support and faith of the Department of Energy. I highly urge any devoted student entering graduate school to take the step and apply as I did. The financial assistance and personal rewards are immeasurable."
-Tom McKittrick, University of Massachusetts

Tom McKittrick

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Preston Pratt examines an energy-efficient car during a tour of Washington D.C.
"The AFCI fellowship has been a tremendous aid in my pursuit of a Master's degree. Without the help of all the people at University Research Alliance and the Department of Energy, I never would have finished."
- Preston Pratt, Texas A&M University

"The trip to Washington DC was the highlight of the summer. It was really great to be able to meet with the DOE people and with Senators Reid and Ensign from Nevada."
- Jennifer Ladd-Lively, University of Tennessee

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Jennifer Ladd-Lively, left, and Lisa Cordova at the Senate.

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Frank Szakaly explores Washington D.C.
"My fellowship experience has been great - meeting with DOE people in Washington, as well as my two summers of national lab work at Oak Ridge and Los Alamos. My fellowship has even paid for me to attend a couple of helpful and fun conferences!"
- Frank Szakaly, Texas A&M University

Dinner with Fellows
The 2001 Fellows enjoyed dinner with Tom Ward, the DOE AFCI Programs Coordinator, and Denis Beller, who was the AFCI University Programs Coordinator and is now a research professor at the University of Nevada at Las Vegas. From left: Coy Bryant, Tom Ward, Preston Pratt, Jim Platte, Thomas Roddey, Kamilah Turner, Denis Beller, Leigh Outten, Alan Bolind.