Daniel Eisenstein, Joyce Schroeder and Brad Story (left to right) are the 2008 Galileo Circle Fellows.
Three distinguished faculty members of The University of Arizona College of Science have been named 2008 Galileo Circle Fellows, one of the highest honors bestowed upon faculty in the college.
These awards, established through the generosity of Galileo Circle members, recognize outstanding accomplishments in academic scholarship. Each fellow receives $5,000 and lifetime membership in the Galileo Circle.
"Galileo Circle Fellows are the epitome of the academic scholar, with a deep understanding over a broad range of science, a willingness to think in a truly interdisciplinary way, and an ability to inspire colleagues and students alike," said Joaquin Ruiz, dean of the College of Science.
The 2008 Galileo Circle Fellows are:
Daniel J. Eisenstein
Associate Professor of Astronomy and Astronomer with the UA Steward Observatory
Eisenstein has distinguished himself as a leading expert in the use of galaxy surveys to determine cosmic distances and the properties of dark matter and dark energy. Recognized for his skill at both theory development and precise data analysis, Eisenstein serves as director of Sloan Digital Sky Survey III, designed to provide the world’s most comprehensive spectroscopic atlas of the universe.
Joyce A. Schroeder
Assistant Professor of Molecular and Cellular Biology and Member of the BIO5 Institute
Schroeder has successfully built a translational research program that is developing innovative approaches to breast cancer treatment. Her research focuses on the molecular mechanisms of breast cancer progression. Schroeder discovered specific molecular characteristics that differentiate breast cancer cells from normal tissue and is using this knowledge to design targeted intervention strategies.
Brad H. Story
Associate Professor of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences
Story brings an interdisciplinary approach to the study of the human vocal tract and how speech sounds are produced and perceived. Story uses data collected with magnetic resonance imaging, X-ray microbeam and aerodynamic and acoustic instrumentation to develop three-dimensional reconstructions and mathematical models of the vocal tract. These virtual models result in highly natural synthetic speech and provide a new way of simulating speech communication processes.
Cheryl Tomoeda
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