People Associated with the Holme Group
This is who we are - including who we were...
Tom
- Tom Holme, Morrill Professor of Chemistry
- B.S. Chemistry and Physics, Loras College, Dubuque IA (1983)
- Ph.D. Chemistry, Rice University (1987)
- Postdocs: Hebrew University and University of Pennsylvania
- Fulbright Scholar: University of Zambia
- Assistant Professor: University of South Dakota (USD)
- Associate Professor: University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee (UWM)
- Visiting Professor: Ajou University, Suwon, South Korea
- Click here for Abbreviated CV (PDF)
Postdoctoral Students
| Cindy Luxford (2013-2015) | B.S. Grand Valley State University; PhD Miami University (OH) |
| Allie Brandreit-Harshman (2014-2015) | B.S. Saint Cloud State University; PhD Miami University (OH) |
| Jennifer Brigham (2013-2014 - HHMI Postdoc) | B.S. Wittenberg University; PhD University of Washington |
| Kimberly Linenberger (2011 - 2013) | B.S. Central Missouri State University; PhD Miami University (OH) |
| Jeffery Raker (2011 - 2013) | B.S. Ohio Northern; M.A. Bowling Green University; PhD Purdue University |
| Mike Slade (2011 - 2013, HHMI postdoc) | B.S. Emory University; PhD University of North Carolina |
| Mary Emenike (2010-11) | B.S. Nazareth College; PhD Miami University (OH) |
| Megan Grunert (2010-11) | B.S. Indianapolis University; PhD Purdue University |
| Jacob Schroeder (2009-10) | B.S. South Dakota State University; PhD Iowa State University |
| Karen Knaus (2006-08) | B.S., PhD Cleveland State University |
| John Picione (2005-07) | B.S. University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee; PhD University of Illinois - Chicago |
Graduate Students
Current Student(s)
| Morgan Clark (MS @ Iowa State (December 2022)- Analytical Chemistry) | B.S. Texas A&M University |
| Emily King (MS @ Iowa State (April 2020)- Analytical Chemistry) | B.S. Northern Michigan University |
| Annabelle Lolinco (MS @ Iowa State (April 2020) - Computational Chemistry) | B.S. Fresno State University |
Group Alumni
| Jiwoo An (PhD @ Iowa State: 2015-2020) | B.S. South Dakota State University; M.S. Iowa State University |
| John Baluyut (PhD @ Iowa State: 2012-2015) | B.S. Univ. of the Philippines Los Banos; MS. University of Connecticut; M.S. Iowa State University |
| Heather Caruthers (PhD @ Iowa State: 2009-2012) | B.S. Cedar Crest College; M.S. Iowa State University |
| Marsha Collins (PhD @ UWM: 2001-2005) | B.S Bradley University; . M.S. UW-Milwaukee |
| Chamila DeSilva (PhD @ Iowa State: 2009 - 2014) | B.S. University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka |
| Luke Fisher (PhD @ UWM: 1995-1999) | B.S. Indiana University Northwest |
| Jack Polifka (MS @ Iowa State (Sep 2015 Defense) - Human Computer Interaciton(HCI)) PhD @ Iowa State (July 2021 Defense) - HCI) | B.S. University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point |
| Anna Prisacari (MS @ Iowa State in Human Computer Interaction) | B.S., M.A., St. Ambrose College |
| Jessica Reed (PhD @ Iowa State: 2011-2015) | B.S University of Iowa; MS University of Iowa |
| Michael VerHaag (PhD @Iowa State, 2007-2012) | B.S. University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee |
| Angela (Manders) Cannon (M.S. @ USD: 1992-1994) | B.S. Loras College (obtained PhD from Penn State) |
| Stanley Lubinga (M.S. @USD: 1990-1993) | B.A. University of Zambia |
| Kristin Machut (M.S. @UWM; 2006-2008) | B.S. University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee |
Current/Recent Undergraduate Students
| Christina Kindle (Graduated Fall 2017) | ChemEducation project Fall 2017 |
| Eric Anderson (Graduated Spring 2015) | ChemEducation project Fall 2013 |
| Christine Thomas (Graduated Spring 2015) | Computational project in 2013-14 |
| Kimberly Galyean (Graduated Fall 2013) | Working in industry in Illinois |
| Solomon Hughes (Graduated Spring 2012- ChemEducation) | Working in industry in Colorado |
| Diana Merritt (Graduated Spring 2011 - Chemistry Education) | Obtained MBA at the University of Kentucky, works for Humana |
Other Collaborators and Visitors to the Lab
| Prof. Jae-Ho Kim, Ajou University, Korea | Faculty Exchange Partner - UW-Milwaukee (2000-2001) |
| Prof. Kristen Murphy, UW-Milwaukee | Director of the Exams Insitute (Collaborator: 2005-present) |
| Prof. Chris Bauer, University of New Hampshire | Theodore Ashford Fellow 2010-2011 |
| Prof. Glen Loppnow, University of Alberta | Sabbatical Visitor Spring 2018 |
| Prof. Joseph Bariyanga, University of Hawaii - West Oahu | Associate Director of the Exams Institute (2002 - 2005) |