Faculty
COSMOS instructors are drawn from the rich and diverse pool of scientists and researchers throughout the UC Santa Cruz community. Instructors are chosen for their knowledge and aptitude in their fields, and strong desire to enhance the educational experience of younger students. In addition to the instructors listed below, the COSMOS academic experience is supported by numerous laboratory, library, and administrative staff members.
The following distinguished scientists and mathematicians will
be instructors for summer 2008.
Frank Bäuerle, Ph.D.
Mathematics Department, UCSC
Logic, Riddles, and Paradoxes (Clusters 1 and 6)
Yonatan Katznelson, Ph.D.
Economics Department, UCSC
Linear Algebra (Cluster 1)
Noah Wilson, Ph.D. Candidate
Computer and Electrical Engineering, UCSC
Robot Automation (Cluster 2)
Miguel F. Aznar, Director of Education
Foresight Nanotech Institute
Nanotechnology (Cluster 2)
Nobuhiko Kobayahi, Ph.D.
Electrical Engineering Department, UCSC
Nanotechnology (Cluster 2)
Shawn Noren, Ph.D.
Research Associate, IMS-UCSC
Marine Mammal Biology (Clusters 3 and 8)
Rachel Barnett-Johnson, Ph.D.
Biologist, Institute of Marine Sciences
Marine Biology and Ecology (Cluster 3)
Bakthan Singaram, Professor
Chemistry and Biochemistry Department, UCSC
Enhancing the Quality of Life - Colors, Flavors, Fragrances and
Pharmaceuticals (Clusters 4 and 6)
Stanley Williamson, Professor
Chemistry and Biochemistry Department, UCSC
Enhancing the Quality of Life - Colors, Flavors, Fragrances and
Pharmaceuticals (Clusters 4 and 6)
Chad Saltikov, Professor
Physical and Biological Sciences, UCSC
Environmental Toxicology (Cluster 4)
Gillian Smith, Ph.D. Student
Computer and Electrical Engineering, UCSC
The Design of Fun: Technologies of Fun - Game Graphics, AI and Networking (Cluster 5)
Jim Whitehead, Professor
Computer Science, UCSC
The Design of Fun: From Concept to Code (Cluster 5)
Puragra Guha thakurta, Professor
UCO/Lick Observatory
Astronomy and Astrophysics, UCSC
Astronomy (Cluster 7)
Baldo Marinovic, Ph.D.
Ocean Sciences Department, UCSC
Biological Oceanography (Cluster 8)
Paul Graham
Physics Department, UCSC
Astrophysics (Cluster 9)
Dave Dorfan, Professor
Physics Department, UCSC
Particle Physics and Cosmic Rays (Cluster 9)
Teacher Fellows
COSMOS has engaged local math or science high school teachers known
for their personal and professional achievements and the impact they
have on the academic development of their students. Each cluster has
an affiliated Teacher Fellow, whose experience working with young
students assists and supports the COSMOS faculty. While providing
instructional support, Teacher Fellows also deepen their own knowledge
and experience through working with university instructors and resources.
Please contact us if you are interested in participating in the COSMOS Teacher Fellow program.
