FoTO GRADUATE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
Arthur G . ( Jerry ) and Beatrice DeBell Memorial Graduate Student Scholarship in Optical Sciences
Arthur G . ( Jerry ) DeBell began his career in optics in 1944 as Physicist-in-Charge of the photo-optics branch of the United States Naval Ordnance Test Station in China Lake , California . A graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute , his career encompassed work in both the public and private sectors , concluding as a Research Specialist and Program Manager at the Optical Sciences Center until his death in 1986 .
His pioneering work in balloon-borne , cryogenic instruments provided novel technical knowledge for nearly a generation of Optical Sciences graduate students who are grateful for his innovative research and skilled lab instruction .
In memory of Jerry and his wife Bea , the DeBell family and friends established this scholarship to help others accomplish great things in the field of applied optics .
Gary , Peggy and Mike DeBell ( l to r )
ALISHA WHITEHEAD
Alisha earned an undergraduate degree in Physics for the University of Texas at Dallas and gained experience in metrology , inferometery , and an optical test rig build through her industry assignments . As a Ph . D . student , she plans to focus on optical design .
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