Duncan Miertschin, SR. Physics, won the outstanding research presentation award in the Gulf Coast Undergraduate Research Symposium (GCURS) held at Rice University, Houston. He presented on: "Magnetotransport studies of topological Sb₂Se₂Te and Sb₂Te₂Se single crystals".

"My experience at the Gulf Coast Undergraduate Research Symposium at Rice University was a fantastic one. The symposium involved a chance to present my research in front of other students interested in Applied Physics from all around the world, while also getting a chance to learn more about other research being done by other students. While I was there, I was introduced to Ph.D. students and faculty that are part of the Applied Physics program at Rice University; their incredible hospitality, as well as the great research they conduct, inspired me to apply to Rice University for graduate school!" - Duncan Miertschin

"Duncan joined my research group in 2020. He is an energetic and highly motivated physics student at WT. I am proud of him for winning the “outstanding presentation award” at the GCURS conference. Congratulations on his well-deserved success!"

- Dr. Keshav Shrestha, Assistant Professor of Physics

Max Shaw, '19 B.S. Biochemistry and Biology Alumni, is currently attending University of Texas Health San Antonio School of Dentistry to become a dentist.

Mr. Shaw says, "I chose dentistry because of the special relationships we are able to build with our patients, the love for science, and the chance to use my hands on a daily basis to help change smiles. The profession of a dentist is very unique in the aspect that we get to build long term relationships with our patients through regular exams. This also allows us to act as the first line in complete preventative care by allowing us to notice health changes and issues a patient may be experiencing and are unaware of; therefore, allowing us to refer patients to primary care physicians for further evaluation."

A person’s actions tell you everything you need to know.

Remember their actions, and you will not be fooled by their words.