Tom Nania (left, Physics, ’13) and Alex LeClair (right, Computer Science and Applied Math, ’16), both of whom worked in Prof. Levine’s astroparticle research group, are working together to build a machine to automate the process of characterizing wood to be used for hand-made musical instruments.
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Notably, Tom is now an Affiliated Scholar in our department, continuing to work with Prof. Levine specifically on acoustical problems, while also owning and operating the House of Luthiery. Meanwhile, Alex is working toward a Ph.D. in computer science at the University of Notre Dame. It’s great to have them back on campus and continuing to collaborate!