CHRISTOPHER DALTON
NSF GK-12 Fellow
2007-2008
College of Engineering
School of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
Advisor: Brandon Olson, PhD
Mr. Christopher Dalton received both his B.S. (2004) and M.S. (2007) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Oklahoma. He received the Graduate Assistantships in Areas of National Need (GAANN) Fellowship during his Master’s degree, which culminated in the thesis, “Using Scanning Infrared Thermography for Non-Destructive Evaluation of Materials.” Chris has also taught during his graduate work, including laboratory courses and the sophomore level lecture course Thermodynamics. He is a member of ASME, Pi Tau Sigma, and Tau Beta Pi as well as the Knights of Columbus.
KAREN UPTON
NSF GK-12 Fellow
2007-2008
College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Zoology
Advisor: Regina M. Sullivan, PhD
Mrs. Karen Upton received her Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from the University of Central Oklahoma, graduating cum laude. She is a recipient of the Sooner Heritage and Robert E. and Mary B. Sturgis Scholarships. Karen currently conducts research at the University of Oklahoma, studying the ontonogy and neurobiology of attachment and fear learning. Besides working as a teaching and research assistant in the Department of Zoology, Karen has also participated in Pre-Collegiate Programs, a University sponsored program for gifted and talented middle school students.
