Congratulations to the Spring class of 2006!
Pictured, L-R: Justin Smith, Mr. Jeff Tiller, Laura Moorefield, Dr. Brian Raichle, Tim Edwards, Brent Summerville, Mike Dooraghi, Anthony Wilson, Dr. Sid Connor, Kevin Smith, Walker Massey, Tom Reeves
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Anthony and CJ at the Spring 2006 "picnic"
(Technical Communications, '06, Building Science, '06)
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It's all in how you hold your chin....
L to R: Dr. Kevin Howell (GAIT faculty), Edward Roberts (Technology Education,'04) and Adam Bennett (GAIT, '05) |

The Jacobs wind turbine at ASU's Small Wind site on Beech Mountain is one of seven wind turbines used for data collection, workshops, and educational purposes.
Joe Hallock (Appropriate Technology) and Adam Sacora (former ASU Small Wind Initiative employee) repair a turbine |

Just have to take those calls!
Tim Edwards (Technical Communications, '06), and Chris Thevaos (Technical Communications, '06) at the Spring 2006 graduation |

Jeremy Ferrell and Dave Willis making music
(Appropriate Tech, '07; GAIT, '06)
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In an effort to foster leadership skills and improve our community, local involvement is encouraged for all graduate students.
Brent Summerville (Appropriate Technology) discusses
solar energy with local elementary school children |

Students are exposed to many opportunities for sharing their knowledge. Public speaking, journal publication, and web publication are but a few avenues students have used to make contributions to their fields.
"Affordable Passive Solar Planbook" with contributions from Walker Massey (GAIT), layout and cover design; Laura Moorefield (Appropriate Technology), technical editor; and Lauren Ray ('05) design team member. |

Graduate students preparing to take their written comprehensive examination, Fall 2005. |

The semester is almost over!
Walker Massey (GAIT, '06) with daughter Robin and Jessica Hines (Technical Communications, '06) |

Hands-on learning supplements theoretical study. "Learning by doing" is evident in all areas.
Brooke Frazer (Appropriate Technology) works on a solar thermal water heating demonstration panel. |

Graduate students are required to attend and are strongly encouraged to present at professional workshops and conferences.
Mike Dooraghi (Appropriate Technology) speaking to conference attendee about the ASU Small Wind Initiative at a renewable
energy conference in Colorado. |