April 28, 2004
Ryan Hynd's Note of Thanks
This note is posted at Ryan Hynd's request.
Ryan Hynd is graduating from Georgia Tech with BS and a Masters Degree, is attending graduate school at UC Berkeley in Mathematics, and has been an active participant in VIGRE/REU activities since the summer of 2003.
The message from Ryan Hynd:
I would like to say THANK YOU to everyone in the school of math. You have
all, in some way or another, contributed to the wonderful experience I
have had here. I feel very fortunate to have been a student of
mathematics at Georgia Tech.
I'd like to give a special thanks to Michael Lacey and John McCuan. Dr.
Lacey has served as my undergraduate adviser and has been there to help
guide me every step of the way. Dr. Lacey took an interest in me early
on, and has really encouraged me to do well. I should say that Dr. Lacey
has had a similar influence on many other undergrads at tech. Every
school of math needs a guy like him.
I met John McCuan when I participated in the school of math REU program,
and he introduced me to things like differential geometry, soap films, and
rotating drops. I became interested in Dr. McCuan's work, and after the
REU he allowed me to work on some problems with him. The times that I have
been able to make progress on his problems are among my finest moments as
a student. I cannot emphasize enough how much working with Dr. McCuan has
contributed towards my development.
Along with Dr. Lacey and Dr. McCuan, there were many others in the school
of math that took the time to get to know me. I really benefited from
those interactions and I will always cherish those times.
Thanks again, I remain in debt to you all.
Ryan