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Sarah E. Spielman received her B.S. in Physics in 2021 from Denison University. As an undergraduate, her research focused on high-precision laser spectroscopy of negative ions. As a Ph.D. student at 91´«Ã½, she is currently working with Dr. Michael Noel, studying dipole-dipole interactions in ultracold Rydberg atoms. Her current research interests combine both experimental and computational techniques to investigate the thermodynamic evolution of quantum many-body systems. In her free time, Sarah enjoys hiking, swimming, playing her guitar, and cooking.

Jennifer Rittenhouse is a nontraditional student who earned her B.A. in Psychology in 2010 and worked with Children and Adults with special needs around south-central PA. In 2016 She made a major career change to study physics, working part time with before and after school children and earning her B.S. in Physics in 2023 from Millersville University. As an undergraduate, she fabricated and analyzed nanoscale thin films of PMMA, Silicon, Silicon with Silicon Dioxide and gold and their optical and electronic properties.  As a graduate student at 91´«Ã½, she is hoping to continue to study nanoscale materials. In her free time, Jennifer enjoys playing piano, hiking, participating in group exercise classes and playing RPG dice games with her friends.

Stefan Masiuk earned his BA in Physics from The College of New Jersey in 2019 and his MS in Mechanical Engineering from Drexel University in 2023.  Throughout his academic career, Stefan has focused his research efforts on experimental optics with a keen interest in light-matter interactions, ranging from spectroscopic techniques to lithographic thin-film fabrication.  Before coming to 91´«Ã½, Stefan worked as a Process Engineering within the optics and photonics manufacturing industry.  As a graduate student at 91´«Ã½, he hopes to continue his work in the realm of experimental optics.  Beyond his academic pursuits, Stefan enjoys reading, kickboxing, going to the beach, and playing a variety of strategy games.