Science Mentors
Dr. James Theiler Probability space
Dr. Ellen Rothenberg Immunology
Dr. Leroy (Lee) Hood Scientific thinking
Dr. Iwona Stroynowski Rigor and scientific generosity
Dr. Myron (Max) Essex Viral biology
Dr. Gerald Myers Evolution
Dr. Nail Senozan My college chemistry teacher, he opened the door
Irene Owsley New Mexico: rivers, canyons and trees
Kat Livengood Wild horses and other wildlife
James Theiler Macros, astronomy
Elena Giorgi Nature
Don and Val Sembrando Amor Farm
Melani Kim Birds
Lisa Novic Leaves
Bernie Foy Wildlife
Charlie McMillan Astronomy
Kathryn Stedham Southwestern Landscapes
Joanne Topol Abstracts and scientific art
Andy Black
Visual Artists
Photography
Paintings
Animations and Drawing
Musical Mentors
With Gratitude
Musicians
Writing Mentors
Lisa Carman Singing, composition, and constant inspiration
Peter Oviatt Shaping my recorded songs and adding his magic
Brent Berry Rhythm and delight
Dorothy Korber Filling my childhood with song – we keep singing
Satish Pillai How to feel music
Sky Korber How to play with others
Roaring Jelly How to play for others, Celtic tunes
Esther Kovari Lending her perfect ear and transcribing these songs for the sheet music
Moira Smiley Song polishing
Joseph Ewatuya Song structures and finding elusive notes on the far side of interval jumps
Peter Oviatt, Lisa Carman, Brent Berry, Karina Wilson, Mohit Dubey, Zephaniah Stringfield, Justin Bransford, Scott Shane, Eryn Bent, Jono Manson, Satish Pillai
Amy Irvine Finding the courage to step into a page
Oscar Hokeah Finding my voice, coming up with "Lifelines" as a concept
Craig Childs Translating the wild into the words
Hermione Baker My high school creative writing teacher
Editing
James Theiler, Amy Irvine, Susan Yewell, Dorothy Korber