Reed Research Reactor
Reed Reactor Staff
Current Staff
Supervisory Staff
Director
Associate Director
Operations Supervisor
Christina Barrett
Training Supervisor
Molly Maguire
Training Supervisor
Veronica Stewart
Requal Supervisor
Erin Weisenhorn
Projects Supervisor
Kathryn Linthicum
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Senior Reactor Operators
- Hannah Allen
- Daniel Dashevsky
- Austin Humphrey
- Melinda Krahenbuhl
- Isaac Khader
- Reuven Lazarus
- Kathryn Linthicum
- Molly Maguire
- Huy Nguyen
- Veronica Stewart
- Andrew Warren
- Erin Weisenhorn
- Chris Vittal
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Reactor Operators
- Christina Barrett
- Andrew Blount
- Maddie Brandt
- Hannah Choi
- Elizabeth Grace
- Xander Harris
- Jacob Luton
- Trevor Lohrey
- Jared Milfred
- Joseph Osborn
- Rachel Otto
- Michaela Voorhees
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Reactor Operations Committee
- Pat McDougal (Dean of the Faculty)
- Melinda Krahenbuhl (Director)
- Reuven Lazarus (Associate Director)
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Previous Staff
NOTE: This list is correct to the best of our knowledge, but may contain errors or omissions. Please send any corrections to reactor@reed.edu
Directors
- Arthur Scott (June 1968 - Sept 1973)
- Larry Church (Sept 1973 - Sept 1980)
- Michael Kay (Sept 1980 - Sept 1986)
- J. Michael Pollock (Sept 1986 - Sept 1987)
- Larry Ruby (Sept 1987 - April 1990)
- J. Michael Pollock (April 1990 - April 1994)
- Stephen Frantz (April 1994 - June 2011)
- Melinda Krahenbuhl (June 2011 -
Associate Directors
- Curtis Keedy (June 1968 - 1972)
- Michael Pollock (1972 - 1974)
- Michael Pollock (Sept 1987 - April 1990)
- Paul Terdal (March 1992 - Sept 1993)
- Juliet Brosing (Oct 1993 - May 1994)
- Joshua Filner (June 1994 - June 1997)
- Christopher Melhus (June 1997 - June 1999)
- Ryan Gaffney (Aug 1999 - May 2000)
- Juliet Brosing (Jan 2001 - June 2001)
- Eric Weis (June 2001 - May 2003)
- Rachel Barnett (May 2003 - June 2006)
- Susan Beaver (July 2006 - May 2007)
- Vanessa Holfeltz (May 2007 - July 2009)
- Robin Bjorkquist (July 2009 - June 2011)
- Reuven Lazarus (June 2011 - infinity)
Operators
Last First Middle RO SRO Major Hometown
Abe Susan Elizabeth 1984 1985 Mathematics Salt Lake City, UT
Ahlquist Kaileigh
Anderson Eric David 1990 1991 Biology Pawtucket, RI
Anderson Carl Melvin 2003 2004 Chemistry Portland, OR
Anholt Robert 1968 Minneapolis, MN
Argetsinger Ernest 1990 1991 Physics Anchorage, AK
Arrighi Juliana Marie 2004 2005 Biology St. Louis, MO
Atkinson Forest Grady Physics Durango, CO
Atwater Drew Mc Cune 2004 2005 Physics La Canada, CA
Austin Alexander Chane 1999 Mathematics Honolulu, HI
Bach Andre Milton 2003 2004 Physics Detroit, MI
Bailey Connie (Constance) Beryl 2007 Bio-Chem Wilmette, IL
Bailey Connie 2007
Banks Granger T. 1979 1979 Chemistry Munchen, Germany
Barnes Greg Bush Biology Palo Alto, CA
Barnett Jack Parker 1999 2001 Physics Dayton, OH
Barnett Rachel Chalfin 2000 2001 Chemistry Northampton, MA
Barquet Jeana Federal Way, WA
Beaver Susan Michelle 2004 2005 Chemistry CA
Begel Michael Arlen 1989 1990 Physics Pomona, NY
Bennett Patricia Hope 1995 Physics Chapel Hill, NC
Bjorkquist Robin Ann 2006 2007 Physics Portland, OR
Bjorkquist Robin Ann 2006
Blackwell Matthew Parkin 1988 Chemistry Seattle, WA
Blaine Jeanette Marie 1997 Chemistry Stiwell, KS
Blanchard -Wright Nicholas Steven 2003 Biology Port Townsend, WA
Block Matt
Bodzin Jay Stephen 1999 2000 Political Science Southfield, MO
Boes Tobias Florian 1997 1998 English Lit Germany
Boland Alana Bridget 1984 1985 Physics
Bolz Justina Marie 1993 Chemistry Tonasket, WA
Bonar Janet Marie 1980 1980 Physics Boston, MA
Bond Rachel Katherine 2005 2006 Biology Oakland, CA
Borgias Adriane (Pennington) Chemistry
Borgias Brandan A. 1977? 1978? Chemistry-Physics
Bracken T. Dan 1972
Bradford Jeffrey Powers 1988 1989 Physics Berkeley, CA
Bram Alex Anton 2002 History Portland, OR
Brandt Gabriel S 1991? Chemistry Dayton, OH
Bray Katie (Kathryn) Elizabeth 2002 Chemistry Davis, CA
Brener Mat (Matieu) Wolton 2000 2001 Physics Lilydale, MN
Brosing Juliet Wain 1989 NA Gaston, OR
Brown Jesse Benjamin 1997 Psychology Cornelius, OR
Burkland Reid Sinclair 1999 2001 Philosophy Sherman Oaks, CA
Butcher Lawrence L. 1972
Caleb Michael Arata 2008 Chemistry
Call Patrick J. 1968 Physics
Cardinale Quincy Reiken 2005 Psychology Bethesda, MD
Carstens Nate (Nathan) Andrew 1996 Was licensed as a high school student! Milwaukie, OR
Case Steven Thomas 2006 2007 Physics Brea, CA
Cass Fluffy (Tara) Rosamunde 2007 2008 Chemistry Woodstock, CT
Cassidy Tim Alan 2000 2001 Physics Albuquerque, NM
Celia Ecklund Oney 2008 Classics
Chaffin Michael Scott 2006 2007 Physics Denver, CO
Chaimov Nicholas Alan 2002 2003 Chemistry Milwaukie, OR
Chartrand Thomas Michel 2006 2007 Math-Physics Rockland, ME
Chen Hunter B 1992? San Marino, CA
Church Larry B 1974 1976 NA Portland, OR
Cook Silas Paul 1996 1997 Biochem
Cook Tiffany Anne 2006 2007 Biology Bend, OR
Cool Lily August 2001 2002 Physics
Cottingham Rosie
Davidson Asher Warren 2005 Physics Sapporro, Japan
Davis Richard G. 1969 Chemistry
de Regt David Pieter 2003 2004 Physics Redmond, WA
Deforest Craig Edward 1987 1989 Physics Del Mar, CA
Dorn-Lopez Cilicia Leandra 2000 2001 Biology
Draper William Ernest 2004 Biochem Baltimore, MD
Edgar Allison Elizabeth 2005 Biology, Classics York, PA
Elrad Oren M 2003 Physics Highland Park, IL
Engstrom Eric Michael Biology
Enoch Tamar L. 1979 1979 Biology
Erickson Ann Shaklee 2000 2002 Physics Boise, ID
Escanazie Vicki
Evans Wendy Gabrielle 1994 1995 Biochem
Fairfax Charles Albert 1981 Chemistry Salem, OR
Feldman George Kenneth
Filner Joshua Joseph 1992 1993 Chemistry New York, NY
Fischer Benjamin Douglas 2006 2007 Mathematics Pendleton, OR
Flashman Michael Thomas 2005 Physics Eureka, CA
Ford Nicole Rae 2000 2001 Biochem Glendale, WI
Fordyce Rachel Frost 2007 Physics University City, MO
Frantz Stephen George 1995 NA Shippensburg, PA
Freed Erin Margaret 2001 Psychology San Antonio, TX
Freeman Tyler Kerr 2004 Philosophy Fairbanks, AK
Frey Angela Kimberly 2007 2008 Art History Bellingham, WA
Funk Andrew Christopher 1992 1994 Physics Denver, CO
Furst Marian Chemistry
Gaddis Byron J. 1977 Biology Libertyville, IL
Gaffney Ryan M. 1997 1998 Physics Mercer Island, WA
Galligan Derek Christopher 2003 Biology
Garon Todd
George Thomas Luke 1976 1977 Biology Chappaqua, NY
George Amaria Sandis 1998 1999 Physics Boulder, CO
Gersovitz Ryan Coomey 2005 Psychology San Francisco, CA
Ghormley Christopher Sean 1994 1995 Chemistry Vancouver, WA
Gilmore Rudy C. 2000 2001 Physics Madras, WA
Goetz Norman A.
Gompf Heinrich
Grant Christopher A. 1980 1980 Chem-Physics West Caldwell, NJ
Gray Hilary Joy 2005 2006 Classics Elmhurst, IL
Greenspan Ben Morris 2004 2005 Mathematics Westlake Village, CA
Griffith Jessica Marie 2003 2004 Biology
Griffith Edward John 2005 Physics Orangevale, CA
Gurfinkel Alex Jacob 2006 Physics Newton, MA
Halbert Brian Doner 1996 1997 Physics Hood River, OR
Hallett Jesse Gauthier 2003 Linguistics
Hamer Katherine Ann 1993
Hankins Debra 1972
Hanley Quentin S. 1982 1983 Chemistry Redlands, CA
Harper Jeremy Jedediah 2004 Mathematics Boise, ID
Harry Ryan Traulsen 2008 Chemistry
Hartfield Kimberly Ann 2007 Chemistry Tigard, OR
Hawley Sean C. 1973
Helm Jesse Lee 1999
Herbelin Sarah Elizabeth 1988 1989 Chemistry Eureka, CA
Higley Kathryn 1974 1975 Chemistry
Hilton Traci Leigh 1995 1996 Bio-Chem Springfield, OR
Hochheiser Ellen 1977 Bio-Chem Scotch Plains, NJ
Hoefler (Brian) Chris 1900 2001 Bio-Chem Poulsbo, WA
Holfeltz Vanessa Elaine 2004 2005 Mathematics Tonasket, WA
Holinstat David Neal 1974 Psychology Covina, CA
Honan James
Hood Russell W. 1991? Physics
Howard McCreary Morning Dove Renee 1993 Biology
Huang (Yi-Ming) Jimmy 1995 Bio-Chem Arcadia, CA
Hurstell Casey Hart 2007 History The Woodlands, TX
Hybertsen Mark Stephen 1978 1978 Physics
Hyde (J. Christopher) Quill Physics
Iliinsky Noah Pyotr Nicholaivich 1993 Physics Portland, OR
Jemielita Matthew Lionel 2006 Physics North Oaks, MN
Jensen (Douglas) Garth 1986 1987 Physics Boulder, CO
Jeremy Colby Silver 2008 Physics
Joe Cindy Don 2005 2006 Physics White Hall, AR
Johnson Allen L.
Johnson Jed R. 1990 History Eugene, OR
Jones Rudolph
Jones Steven Paul 1986 Chemistry Beaverton, OR
Jordan David 1999 Economics
Jouseau Claire Francoise Gisele 1996 1997 Biology
Kaileigh Djanaba Ahlquist 2008 Biology
Kallman William Reed 1980 Chemistry Palo Alto, CA
Kathren Ron L 1977
Katz Steve (Stephen) Jacob 2002 2003 Mathematics Walla Walla, WA
Kay Michael Aaron 1981 NA
Keedy Curtis R 1968 1974?
Kemp Sarah Marie 2006 2007 Physics Houston, TX
Kenison (now Falkner) Kelly L. 1979 Chemistry
Kidder Ariah Rosemary 2002 2003 Physics
Kim Joon-Tae
Kim Judy Mijung 2002 Physics Cupertino, CA
King Matthew Joseph 2004 Biology Woodside, CA
King Molly McCarthy 2006 2007 Biology Fair Oaks, CA
King Molly McCarthy 2006
Kleiner David E. 1979
Kohn Jordan Neil 2006 Chemistry Roswell, GA
Kreicbergs Toms 2004 Physics Riga, Latvia
Kullberg John 1973
Kwak Kil Dong 1980 Biology Honolulu, HI
Lau Beverly Amy 2003 2004 Physics Anaheim, CA
Laura Jean Sard 2008 Linguistics
Lavavej Kristen Mary 2003 2004 Studio Arts Thornton, CO
Lawrence Eric Eugene 2001 2002 Math-Physics Silver Spring, MD
Lazarus Reuven Zev 2007 Takoma Park, MD
Leber Eric R.
Lefevre Charles Kirk 1984 Eugene, OR
Lerner Michael
LeRoux Anna Marishka 1990 1991 Physics Corvallis, OR
Lestik Kristina 2000 Chemistry Plymouth, CT
Levine Judith Emily 2005 Biology Los Angeles, CA
Lewis Chloe (Hunt) 1988 Mathematics Bainbridge Island, WA
Lewis Christine Elizabeth 2006 Anthropology Dallas, TX
Lindsey Eric Ostrom 2006 Physics Colorado Springs, CO
Lyngdal John William 1984 1985 Chemistry Beaverton, OR
Mackey Aaron Jon 1992 1994 Biochem
Maggie Lee Post 2008 Physics
Maley Stephan
Mary Katherine Solbrig 2008 Mathematics/Physics
May-Ling Marie Li 2008 Physics
McGee Anna Joyce 2006 Psychology Pacifica, CA
McGovern Michael Pollot
Meacham Chris Jaya Govinda 1996 1999 Philosophy-Physics Canaan, NH
Meadors Grant David 2005 2006 Physics Lake Oswego, OR
Mehoke Tracy Lynn 2005 2006 Mathematics Fredonia, WI
Melhus Christopher Scott 1995 1996 Physics Duluth, MN
Mercer Ross L. 1981 NA West Linn, OR
Meyer Alvin
Mitts Timothy M. 1983 NA Milwaukie, OR
Moffet Sandra Lee 1976 Physics Albany, OR
Mohan James Francis 1984 NA Lake Oswego, OR
Moriah Natasha Tobin 2008 Physics
Moriwaki David Takeshi 1989 Physics Pearl City, HI
Mullens Marianna Elaine 2005 2006 Religion Nashville, TN
Murch Kater Whitney 1999 2000 Physics
Naidus Elliot Logan 2004 2005 Chemistry San Francisco, CA
Neuhoff Andrea Lynn 2002 2003 Religion Ann Arbor, MI
Ngo Lien Thuy 1998 Chemistry San Francisco, CA
Nick Kimball Salter 2008 Mathematics
Oakberg Ted 1972
Oldridge Derek Alan 2004 2005 Physics Boise, ID
Olson Emmi (Emilia) Sue 1997 1999 Physics Salem, OR
Ondrechen Mary Jo 1972
Othus Megan Kay Diane 2001 2002 Mathematics Ridgefield, WA
Parker Jeffrey K. 1976 1976 Physics Glendale, CA
Parmalee Joseph Daniel Emery 2005 2007 Sociology Silver Spring, MD
Patton Briana
Pennington Adriane (Borgias) 1976
Pepitone Ronald E. 1972? Chemistry
Perry Michael Wilson 1998 Math-Physics Palo Alto, CA
Pesetsky Eric J. 1981 1981 Psychology Miami Beach, FL
Pham Tuan Quoc 1983 Biology Milwaukie, OR
Pollock (James) Michael Michael 1968 1968 Chemistry Ft. Collins, CO
Quinn James N. 1981 1981 Chemistry McLean, VA
Ragus Alexander Hooker 2006 Physics Canandaigua, NY
Ramsey Joaquin Colter 2001 Chemistry
Reeves Katharine Karla 1994 Physics
Rem Zoe A 2005 Classics NY
Reuther Pat (Patrick) Slattery 1998 Math-Physics
Richardson Doug Montgomery 1981
Richter Ryan Hilmer 1998 1999 Math-Physics Pittsburg, PA
Risk Valerie Julia 1993 Physics
Roberts Patrick David 1978 Physics
Rodriguez Carl Louis 2007 2008 Physics Shreveport, LA
Rosenbaum William Bailey 2005 Seattle, WA
Rosie Allwardt Cottingham 2008 Physics
Rosoff David Wesley 2000 2001 Mathematics Albuquerque, NM
Rovegno Peter Steven 2002 Physics Cupertino, CA
Rubin David Arnold 2001 2002 Physics Oakland, CA
Ruby Lawrence 1988 NA Lake Oswego, OR
Ryan Brandy
Salter Nick
Samuel Seth Francis 2001 Mathematics
Sartor (Emmett) Alton 2005 2006 Chemistry New Orleans, LA
Saunders Eric Barnaby 1996 Linguistics
Scher Robin
Schmidt Rod
Schoenberg-Jones Rebecca Sara 2005 2006 Mathematics Cleveland Heights, OH
Schornack Julia Marie 2005 2006 Physics Kuna, ID
Schultz Zach Masao 2004 2005 Physics Boise, ID
Schwartzman Jacob Aaron 2004 Biology Norwich, VT
Seifter Jason Robert 2004 2005 Physics Olympia, WA
Seward Emma Dickens 2006 Mill Valley, CA
Shaffer Paul Derry 1980 Chemistry Salem, OR
Shaver Gregory William 1983 English Newport Beach, CA
Shaw Matt (Matthew) David 1996 Physics Boston, MA
Shohet Jason Matthew 1982 Chemistry San Francisco, CA
Sidor Inga (Frost) 1990 Chemistry Providence, RI
Simpson Jonah Orrin 2007 Anthropology New York, NY
Smith Erin Christopher 2007 Biology Oakland, CA
Sophie Sattwell Berkman 2008 Physics
Spear Kayce Anne 2004 2005 Chemistry West Linn, OR
Spiegel Mace Moulton 2007 2008 English Chevy Chase, MD
Spoth Dan Frederick 2000 English Palmer, AK
Steckler Maureen Tara 2003 2004 Psychology Parsippany, NJ
Stephan Erica
Stephen Winthrop vonKugelen 2008 Chemistry
Terdal Paul Nils 1987 Physics Portland, OR
Thoma Griffen Robert 2005 2006 Mathematics Granby, MA
Todd Spencer Garon 2008 Mathematics
Tombaugh Ben Cayton 1998 Mathematics Gresham, OR
Toombs George L. 1977? NA Beaverton, OR
Traulsen Harry
Tyson Geoffrey L. 1976 Biology Mendham, NJ
Van Prooyen Nancy Marie 2001 Bio-Chem North Little Rock, AR
Vanderbeek Gretchen Elizabeth 1996 1997 Biology Aurora, OR
VanHoover Zoe Damiana 1996 1997 Physics
Wagner Craig Franklin 2004 2005 Physics Fairport, NY
Wall Dano (Daniel) Allan Gilbert 2007 Psychology Salem, MA
Wattawa Joy Louise 2002 Bio-Chem Conifer, CO
Weis Eric Matthew 1998 1999 Chemistry Troy, PA
West Andrew
Whitley Aubin Ruth Kathleene 1995 1996 Physics?
Widdowson Katherine Louisa 1985 Chemistry Canada
Wilk Phillip Arthur 1993 1994 Chemistry Bremerton, WA
Williams Samuel C. 1975 Chemistry
Williams David Charles 2003 Physics Yakima, WA
Wimberly Thomas F.
Woodruff Gillian Reed 2005 2006 Biology Davis, CA
Ycas Gabriel George 2002 Physics Hockessin, DE
Young Jon (Jonathan) Wan 2000 Bio-Chem Gresham, OR
Young Trevor Matthew 2004 Biology Aromas, CA
Youngberg Jon A. 1974