Summer Student Research Exchange Program 2010

Name	Plans
Backes, Grant	I am currently in my third year of undergraduate education as Physics major at Saint John�s University. I have a strong interest in theoretical physics and particle physics. I plan to attend graduate school for a PhD in Physics and would enjoy a career conducting research.
Casner, Benjamin	I am a double major in the fields of economics and mathematics. I intend to work in China for one or two years after I graduate, and then return to America to study my Ph.D in Economics. My long run goal is to become a professor of Economics, and to research behavioral economics. I am especially interested in comparing the behavior of Chinese people to that of Americans.
Ellis, Samuel	I am a Computer Science major and a History minor. I am planning to go to graduate school after graduation next year. I hope to get a degree, preferably a doctorate, in Robotics, Computer Engineering, or Software Engineering. In the long term future, I hope to either be a researcher in one of those fields, or I would also like to be a college professor in the field of Computer Science or Robotics. I am hoping to get a research position during graduate school and I believe this exchange program will be a great experience no mater what I decide to do.
Fraser, Redmond	I am a sophomore resident assistant, majoring in Chemistry with an Asian Studies minor here at St. John�s University. I am also taking the pre-medicine courses. After graduating, I plan to go to medical school then specialize in Anesthesiology. After getting my medical degrees, I would like to work in China for a few years before doing some volunteer work at home.
Freeman, Michael	I am currently a junior biochemistry major here at Saint John�s University. I am also a teaching assistant and tutor for the introductory biology students. As for my future goals, I plan on going to graduate school for cancer research. I am strongly interesting in the areas of signal transduction pathways and gene expression. Then if all goes well I hope to obtain a job in private industry doing research
Jennissen, Brian	I am currently a Junior at Saint John's University. I plan on graduating in the spring of 2011 with a major in Applied Physics and a minor in Mathematics. After I graduate from Saint John's, I hope to attend the University of Minnesota to earn my master's degree in mechanical engineering. After that, I plan on working as a mechanical engineer.
Kerrigan, Jill	I am an American Chemical Society Chemistry Major. I am currently a sophomore at St. Benedict. After graduation, I want to spend a few years working for a volunteer program such as the Peace Corps or the AmeriCorps. I plan on attending a graduate school and becoming a government researcher that travels around the world collecting data and performing experiments.
Klein, Billie	I am currently studying psychology and Spanish at the College of Saint Benedict. The spring semester of 2010 I am spending in Guatemala with a study abroad program. There am I attempting to solidify my Spanish skills. After graduating from Saint Benedicts I plan to attend graduate school to receive a Ph. D in psychology. For at least part of my graduate experience I plan to study in a Latin American country and hope to complete an intercultural thesis. In the future I hope to work with Latino youths in the United States as a psychologist. I feel many communities fail to reach out to Latino youths with compassion and cultural understanding, and as in most cultures psychological aspects are most often ignored. It is my wish to change these norms and work from an enlightened perspective to aid this extremely at risk group in the United States.
Noel, Elena	I am currently a student in my third year at the College of Saint Benedict. I plan to graduate in the Spring of 2011 with a major in Biology and a minor in Hispanic Studies. I especially have an interest in medical sciences and I am part of the Pre-medicine program at CSB. After graduation I hope to enter into a MD-PhD dual degree program where I can pursue my interest in both research and patient care

Important Documents. Complete and return to Dr J immediately after spring break (requires passport number) Need to update these forms for the 2010 group!

Follow the sample form when you fill out the SWU form. Instead of 1 semester, put down Summer Research May 15-June 30.

Likewise use the sample form when you fill our the Visa application with the following changes:

Internal Flight Information: For internal flights, go to the airport in time, find an Air China counter, show your passports and you'll be checked in.

Checked Baggage Weight and Measurement: Baggage is measured by adding length, width and height to determine the total number of linear inches/centimeters.

I would like everyone to write a blog describing their general experiences (in and out of the lab) in China. This will be available to all through the CSB/SJU Center for International Education Weblog and Chatroom Page. Use good judgment in your posts. Here are the important links to get you blogging. Tell your family and friends about it.

Name	Picture	Major
Backes, Grant		Physics
Casner, Benjamin		Economics
Ellis, Samuel		Computer Science
Fraser, Redmond		Modern/Class Language
Freeman, Michael		Biochemistry
Jennissen, Brian		Physics
Kerrigan, Jill		Chemistry
Klein, Billie		Psychology
Noel, Elena		Biology

SUMMER RESEARCH EXCHANGE PROGRAM - 2010

SUMMER RESEARCH
EXCHANGE PROGRAM - 2010