RE Log Fall 2016

FALL 2016 Ransom Everglades LOG 3 our students have succeeded by summoning the spirit of inquiry they honed in our curriculum, guided by the expertise and men- toring of our faculty. Our STEM alumni are making a difference in medicine, at research universities, in government, at non- profits and in the private sector around the globe. A library could hardly catalogue the successes of all of our al- ums; we selected a few of our most notable achievers to feature in this magazine: Maurice R. Ferré ’79 , who has combined innovative technology and cutting-edge medicine for decades to enhance the quality of life for many; Roland Samimy ’86 , who has used his expertise in coastal systems science to find creative solutions to complex environmental problems; and Ana Albir ’00 , who has applied technology strategically to allow students to create and share their work easily and safely online. We also highlight the work of Daniel Steven Sanchez ’93 , who designs medical robots that roam hospital corridors to help physicians work better and more efficiently; Marc David Sanders ’84 , a mathematician who spent years designing online courses that make challenging math subjects comprehen- sible and accessible; and Stacy Blain ’85 , an esteemed cancer researcher and university professor who teaches, does cutting- edge research and, most recently, has entered the corporate realm to turn her theoretical expertise into real-world solutions. All have made a difference in their fields, and in people’s lives. Please see their stories, beginning on page 19. It’s a joy as a lifelong educator to work at a school that defines excellence as continually raising the bar. These are truly exciting times to be at Ransom Everglades. I look forward to helping our students, faculty and school continue to realize their unlimited potential. Penny Townsend Head of School So many of our students have succeeded by summoning the spirit of inquiry they honed in our curriculum, guided by the expertise and mentoring of our faculty. Our STEM alumni are making a difference in medicine, at research universities, in government, at non-profits and in the private sector around the globe.