Paul and Amy Lee Undergraduate Scholarship

Overview

Description

This scholarship is endowed by the generous contribution of Professor Paul Lee and his wife Dr. Amy Lee. Professor Lee served in the Department of Physics and Astronomy from 1975 through 2012. He obtained his PhD in 1971 from the California Institute of Technology specializing in Experimental Atomic Physics and Intermediate Energy Physics.

During the initial phase of his career he continued to work in Experimental Atomic and Nuclear Physics participating in experiments both at SLAC and at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Gradually his research interests turned to Medical Physics and in collaboration with clinical researchers at the University of Southern California and image processing experts at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, he focused on problems which required the complementary use of several imaging modalities.

Among his important contributions is the development of a method to concentrate ultrasound energy to dissolve blood clots, and the development of precise methodology for quantifying intima-media thickness in the carotid artery using ultrasound imaging. Beyond his field of expertise Professor Lee has been one of the most knowledgeable scientists in their department, with deep insight into the crucial aspects of physical phenomena. Through the years he has brought that same insight to his students from the general education classes to the specialized courses for the majors.

Benefits

The recipient will receive a check for the amount of $3,000.