2022

Phipps Returns From Germany

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This summer, Toller Phipps, Heights High, 2022, had the opportunity to participate in the Daad RISE Germany program, a prestigious internship for undergraduate students from the United States, Canada, and the UK. Through this program, he spent three months in Kaiserslautern, Germany, conducting device research under the mentorship of a dedicated graduate student. As a RISE intern, Toller collaborated with a research group at a top German university, gaining valuable insights and practical skills in electrical engineering.

In addition to his research work, Toller had the chance to explore Europe, traveling to eight countries he had never been to. His favorite parts of the summer included attending the Olympics and watching England play in a Euro 2024 soccer game.

Toller noted, “I want to express my sincere gratitude to the Timothy O’Shaughnessy Foundation and Family for their generous support of my recent summer internship in Kaiserslautern, Germany.  Their scholarship funds were instrumental in making this invaluable experience possible.  I am truly grateful for the Foundation’s commitment to fostering academic excellence and providing opportunities for students like me. This summer was not only a period of academic and professional growth but also a time of personal enrichment and cultural exploration.”

By Claudette Glenn, ago

Brenneman Shares Summer in D.C.

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Carson Brenneman, Classical School of Wichita, 2022, spent his summer living in Haymarket, Virginia, where he commuted to Washington, D.C., as an intern for Senator Jerry Moran. He took calls from constituents, sorted mail and emails, took tours, attended hearings, and performed other miscellaneous tasks such as taking documents to the cloakroom, retrieving a ticket to the Netanyahu address from the Senate Sargent at Arms office, and escorting guests through police lines and the capitol grounds during the riot at Union Station.

Carson’s favorite moments included giving Capitol tours to fellow Kansans, attending the Boeing and Secret Service hearings, and exploring D.C., especially the historic churches.

During a week of his internship, the Young America Foundation National Convention took place in D.C. Since Carson is the Vice-Chairman of the YAF chapter at OSU, he attended the evening programming after work, noting that it was a lot of fun. They enjoyed great speakers like the Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, as shared in Carson’s photos.

“I really enjoyed working in the office with people who cared that I both had fun and gained first-hand experience of how government works day to day. Senator Moran and his staff are very kind people and were a pleasure to work with,” Carson reflected.
By Claudette Glenn, ago

Beaton Recognized with New Media Research Scholarship

2022

We’re excited to share that Honesty Beaton, East High, 2022, has received the New Media Research Scholarship from the Institute for New Media Studies at Fort Hays State University (FHSU) for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Last spring, Honesty took the opportunity to enroll in the “Video Game Creation” course, a sporadically offered class taught by Dr. Carlson. Working alongside five classmates, she co-created a game titled “Ace in Space,” which honed her game design skills and showcased her creative talents. This project led to further collaboration with Dr. Carlson on a research project called “Realtime Video Overlay.” The Institute for New Media Studies works to create projects that are 80% of the industry standard for 20% of the cost, and Realtime Video Overlay does this by recreating sports broadcast graphics, such as football’s first-down line, using cost-effective technology that is accessible to schools of all sizes.

Because of her work on Realtime Video Overlay, Honesty was also offered the opportunity to work with Dr. Carlson and the institute as a Student Mixed Media Reality Developer, allowing her to develop Realtime Video Overlay further and work on other institute projects throughout the year.

Reflecting on her experiences, she shared, “Realtime Video Underlay was one of eight finalists for the 2024 Faulkner Challenge at FHSU, a business proposal competition. It was a fun competition, and although we were not one of the three winners, it was an eye-opening experience to see how a project I have had the opportunity to work on could be used in monumental ways. I think it is a neat project I’ve had the pleasure of working on, and I am excited to continue to develop it further over the next year.”
By Claudette Glenn, ago

Phipps Lands Internship in Germany

2022

Toller Phipps, Heights High School, 2022, has been selected to participate in the DAAD RISE (Research Internships in Science and Engineering) scholarship program for the summer of 2024 in Kaiserslautern, Germany.

DAAD RISE is funded by the German Federal Foreign Office. Each year, PhD students and research groups from German universities or institutes apply to be part of this program. Once accepted, they create a description of their research, including what type of major or experience they are looking for in an applicant, and upload it to an application portal. The portal allows North American, British, and Irish university students to apply to the research programs. The applicants can apply for up to three research programs that fit their major. The PhD students then rank the applicants, and the German government matches applicants to research groups.

Toller is one of 375 chosen applicants out of 2,400 and will be completing research on GaN transistors on printed circuit boards at the Kaiserslautern University of Applied Sciences, working directly with the P3E (Power Electronics, Electronics, and EMC) research group on campus.

The program focuses on academic research and encourages students to immerse themselves in German and European culture. Toller will be able to explore and experience the culture and traditions while pursuing his research interests.
Toller told us, “This experience is not just about enhancing my academic knowledge; it’s also about broadening my horizons and immersing myself in a global community.”

Congratulations, Toller!
By Claudette Glenn, ago