Resonance circles: peer mentoring for incoming undergraduates
Resonance is a program in the Department of Physics & Astronomy in which small groups of incoming students meet with continuing physics majors who serve as mentors. The goal of the program is to provide community among physics and applied physics students, build excitement about physics, and help students navigate challenges of the first year. Resonance’s eventual aim is to realize a vertical mentoring system in which everyone in the department -- undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs, and faculty alike -- both serve as mentors and are mentored themselves, creating interconnections and community at all stages of academia. Meet our Resonance fellows below, or view our curriculum.
If you would like more information about Resonance, please contact
Resonance Faculty Advisor: Prof. Laura Tucker (tucker@uci.edu)
Resonance Graduate Fellow: Rebecca Riley (rriley1@uci.edu)
2022-23 Resonance Fellows
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Stephen Coffey
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James Corcoran
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Therese Do
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Kit Feeney
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Nick Hlousek
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Kimberly Inzunza
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Justin Lee
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Thomas Li
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Zoey Liu
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Bianca Murphy
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Ethan Niu
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Shane O'Brien
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Matthew Rivera
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Carlos Santiago
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Naol Tulu
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Joshua Wang
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2018-19 Resonance Fellows
Henry Amir
Junior from San Luis Obispo, CA
Major: Physics and math
Plans after UCI: Graduate school
Involved in: Society of Physics Students president, biophysics research, peer tutor / learning assistant
I'm a junior majoring in physics and math, with an emphasis in biomathematics. I chose biophysics because I believe that long standing problems need new, innovative solutions. I go to the movie theater a lot!
Danny Attiyah
Junior from Upland, CA
Major: Applied physics
Plans after UCI: Graduate school
Involved in: UC LEADS prof. development, research with Dr. Franklin Dollar, Phy. Sci. undergrad mentoring, STRIDE
I am a junior in applied physics currently doing research in laser and plasma physics, exploring interactions at extremely high power levels. I am an advisor for learning assistants in the CLAP program here at UCI. In my free time, I like to play soccer or basketball at the ARC.
Kyle Callahan
Junior from Santa Clarita, CA
Major: Physics
Plans after UCI: Graduate school
Involved in: UCI Boxing Club, UCI Mindfulness Club, Atomspheric Chemistry and Plasma Physics Research
Murong Cheng
Junior from China
Major: Physics
Plans after UCI: Graduate school
I’m a junior majoring in Physics. My current interest is in astrophysics and this year I plan to do some research in astrophysics. In my spare time I often listen to some music especially 90’s britpop. Sometimes I go to gigs as well.
Melanie Dachauer
Senior from San Mateo, CA
Major: Physics with secondary teaching credentials
Plans after UCI: High school physics teacher
Involved in: Tau Sigma transfer honor society, Society of Physics Students, Math CEO after-school tutoring
I'm a senior majoring in physics with a concentration in secondary education. My goal is to be a high school physics teacher. My hobbies are cooking, drawing, and swimming.
Marlon Hettick
Senior from Oceanside, CA
Major: Physics with secondary teaching credentials
Plans after UCI: High school physics teacher
I'm a 4th year physics major in the Calteach program, which means that I am going to be a physics teacher. I am a musician at heart, I love to play trumpet and listen to jazz and classical music.
Wenjie Huang
Senior from Guangdong, China
Major: Physics, math, and economics
Plans after UCI: Graduate school
Involved in: ATLAS research collaboration, CLAP advisor
I'm a third-year student who often has much energy in learning new things. I like to see things in different perspectives and combine knowledge from different subjects for metacognitive process related to learning and thinking. I either read books at coffeeshop or play games at my apartment in spare time.
Erny Juarez
Senior from Moreno Valley, CA
Major: Physics with astrophysics specialization
Plans after UCI: Work for a year, graduate school
Involved in: Peer tutor program
I'm a senior majoring in physics with specialization in astrophysics and have always loved sci-fi films/books. I would love to be a part of researching high energy objects and enjoy to be active/exercise in my off time, as well as gaming!
Gregory Krueper
Junior from Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Major: Applied Physics & Electrical Engineering
Plans after UCI: Graduate school
Involved in: Society of Physics Students, Engineering Student Council, Campuswide Honors Program, IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu, Research with Professor McWilliams
Arthur Pyuskulyan
Junior from Los Angeles, CA
Major: Physics
Plans after UCI: Graduate school
My current main interest is in theoretical condensed matter physics in relation simulating and understanding quantum many-body systems. I also like to enjoy activities such as spending time with family and friends, yoga, meditation, chess, and exercising!
Rochelle Radzyminski
Senior from Laguna Niguel, CA
Major: Physics
Plans after UCI: Graduate school
Involved in: Research, UCI Figure Skating Team, Chamber Music, ASUCI Mental Health Commission
I'm a senior in physics, and I conduct research in biophysics. I also have a passion for birds, which I hope to some day integrate into my studies. In my free time, I enjoy writing, playing violin with various ensembles, and figure skating with the UCI Figure Skating Team.
Lisabeth Santana
Senior from Riverside, CA
Major: Physics with astrophysics specialization, and math
Plans after UCI: Graduate school
Involved in: CA Alliance for Minority Participation in STEM, SPS, Women in Physics & Astronomy, research
I'm a third year majoring in physics and mathematics, specializing in astrophysics. I am interested with improving the retention of physics majors and am currently working to do so as I am part of Women in Physics and Astronomy and Vice President of the Society of Physics Students. In my free time, I enjoy baking and watching The Office.