Artek completed an outstanding PhD dissertation in Physics, clarifying some issues about the magnetic behavior of nanoparticles that have been incorrect for 70 years! Magnetic nanoparticles will be important for a variety of applications including cancer treatments, improving MRI images, and shielding of objects from electromagnetic radiation. Outside of Physics, one of his favorite memories here is getting to walk the 2014 Winter Olympic torch through downtown as the UCCS mascot Boomer. While doing that, he spent time with Miles, the Broncos mascot, and met the flying tomato, Shaun White! It was a cool and unique experience.