On September 25 Kris Dixon sucessfully presented his MSc thesis work to a examining committee of four professors. The title of his thesis is 'Analysis of Refractive Effects on Mid-Latitude SuperDARN Velocity Measurements.' Kris has been advised by professors Jo Baker and Mike Ruohoniemi on his SuperDARN research and he has also performed work in the Hume Center for Prof. Bob McGwier.

Kris came to Virginia Tech from the University of Alaska Fairbanks where was was mentored on space science and SuperDARN by Prof. Bill Bristow. He is now heading to Florida to start a new job in a related industry.

Congratulations, Kris!