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September 10, 2025

Two perspectives on Rich Raspet

Key Points

Rich Raspet provided valuable guidance as an instructor during my PhD studies at the University of Mississippi, enriching my academic journey.
As a faculty colleague, I continued to learn from Rich, gaining insights that shaped my professional growth within the physics department.
Reflecting on my dual relationship with Rich underscores the impact of mentorship in both student and faculty roles.
The combined perspectives reveal how influential figures like Rich can significantly enhance educational and career development.

Abstract

In this talk, I will present two perspectives of Rich Raspet; one from the point of view as a graduate student and the other from the point of view as a faculty colleague. As a PhD student in the University of Mississippi Physics program, he was my instructor in two courses and gave me advice whenever I requested it. Later, as a faculty member in the same department, I became Rich’s colleague where I continued to learn much from him. I will reflect on what it was like to know Rich in both modes and what I learned from him as a student and as a faculty colleague.

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