Physics Program at SUNY Plattsburgh - Alumni Profiles

Alumni Profiles

Gloria Lu (Class of 2004)

My name is Gloria. I received a B.S. in Physics and a minor in Mathematics from SUNY Plattsburgh in December 2004. If you asked me what the most important lesson I received from Plattsburgh was, I would say that Plattsburgh prepared me with a passionate heart and strong desire to advance to the next step of the journey. I had the opportunity to work one-on-one with my physics professors. I appreciated that the program offered me the flexibility and independence to explore physics and mathematics.

After graduation, I studied for my Master's in a one-year Master of Engineering Management Program (MEMP) at Duke University. My classmates comprised top-notch students from around the globe. This past year, I learned essential concepts of entrepreneurship, leadership, creativity, and teamwork. I am continuously seeking for more education and working opportunities to enhance my career. As Benjamin Franklin once said, "An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest."

Alia Davis (Class of 2003)

While at Plattsburgh State I majored in Physics and minored in Music and Mathematics. I spent my free time working in the Northcountry Planetarium under Dr. Glenn Myer, my advisor, and being a Teaching Assistant for introductory Physics and Astronomy classes. I also spent two summers doing research at the Maria Mitchell Observatory in Nantucket, Massachusetts.

After graduating, I attended Stony Brook University. I took graduate physics classes, education classes, and did research at Brookhaven National Laboratory. In December 2005, I graduated with a Masters of Arts in Teaching Physics.

I am currently employed as a teacher at Curtis High School in New York City, teaching both Regents Earth Science and Physics.

Questions, Comments, Suggestions?

If you would like more information about physics at SUNY Plattsburgh, please contact:

Thomas H. Wolosz, Chairperson
Office: Beaumont Hall 207C
Phone: (518) 564-4031
Fax: (518) 564-3169
Email: thomas.wolosz@plattsburgh.edu