Name: Tucker Netherton

Title of Program: Physics with an interest biological systems in microgravity

E-mail Address: tnethert@utk.edu

Hometown: Murfreesboro, TN

Year: Junior

Anticipated Graduation Date: 2012

Description of Program: An academic program which will involve critical thinking, mathematical theory, experimentation, and research in order to study differences in cell behavior in a zero-gravity setting such as a space station.

Departmental Emphases: Physics, Biochemistry, Mathematics

Faculty Mentor: Dr. Rebecca A. Prosser

Plans after graduation (career, graduate/professional school, etc.): Graduate or Medical School

Other Academic Interests: Chemistry, Music, and Art

Prior Enrollment at Other Colleges or Universities: N/A

Study Abroad: anticipated!

Research Experiences or Internships: Systems Control and Data Analysis for Industrial Computer Interface Programs Part-time employment; Hobbies; Campus Clubs/Activities: Judo, STAND, vocal performance, science fiction reading, Sign Worx, SCADA Support Group

Part-time employment; Hobbies; Campus Clubs/Activities: Graphic Design, Industrial HMI design, Martial Arts, Adolescent and Child Psychology Lab

Additional Information: I am looking into student programs with NASA for research/experience and am also considering study abroad options.