Saturday, May 9, 2020

Bill Meara Graduates with Honors from James Madison University

Deep thoughts where Faraday lectured
He has been part of the podcast and blog since the beginning: Camera kites, video rockets and crystal radios.  Drones and exploding corn starch.  The Trivial Electric Motor.  Visits to Faraday's lab and Marconi's house.  Billy helped me wind toroids at age 2!. He went with me to hamfests in Virginia and in London. 
Toroid by Billy (at age 2)

Here are just some of the blog posts in which Billy is a key player: https://soldersmoke.blogspot.com/search?q=Billy


This video demonstrates Billy's early interest in biotechnology: 


 And of course, he is the guy who says "Ooo!  That's awesome" in all of the podcasts. 
Yesterday was a big day: We are very proud of our son Bill Meara who graduated with honors yesterday from James Madison University. Bill earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biotechnology. In a few weeks he will be heading to Boston where he will start work at a neuroscience research lab of Harvard University.


2020 Virtual Graduation



Billy's mom, sister and dad watching the graduation 
Graduation:  Oooo! That's Awesome! 




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14 comments:

  1. N7SURMay 9, 2020 at 11:11 AM

    HARVARD!! Bill didn't raise no dumb bells. The beard looks good, Bill.

    bob_N7SUR

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  2. Bruce - KK0SMay 9, 2020 at 11:44 AM

    Congratulations Billy! Even though we have never previously met or communicated, our paths have crossed numerous time over the years on your Dad's blog. Best wishes for a rewarding future!
    Bruce - KK0S

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  3. AnonymousMay 9, 2020 at 12:08 PM

    Congratulations to both Bill's, each has much to be proud of. Best wishes to Bill on your future endeavors (either Bill, you decide)!! Ed KC8SBV

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  4. W9VHEMay 9, 2020 at 12:48 PM

    Congratulations to you both!!!

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  5. AnonymousMay 9, 2020 at 12:51 PM

    Congrats for all the hard work Bill Jr. You are destined for great things. Harvard WOW! And kudos to the folks for all the encouragement through the years. Cheers all around! mz lowell indiana

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  6. Dex, ZL2DEXMay 9, 2020 at 5:12 PM

    Congrats to both echoed from ZL! Similar situation in my family tree: my Dad was Bill and his cousin was Billy! Broad grins all 'round!

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  7. AJ4UMMay 9, 2020 at 8:06 PM

    This is fantastic news. Congratulations. Walter AJ4UM

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  8. W4MMRMay 10, 2020 at 9:12 PM

    Congratulations on the hard work in that major and to graduate with honors is even more awesome. The best is yet to come! Take care all and best to the family. Mark, W4MMR, Ph.D.

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  9. PrestonMay 11, 2020 at 9:42 AM

    Excellent news. Congratulations.

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  10. dhakajackMay 11, 2020 at 4:17 PM

    Congratulations. That *is* awesome! - Jack 5B4APL

    p.s. Bill, those RG-174 whiskers seem to have migrated.

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    1. Bill MearaMay 12, 2020 at 8:51 AM

      Thanks Jack. Well, that is a lockdown project. And those whiskers don't short out circuitry! 73 Bill

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  11. RajMay 13, 2020 at 7:07 AM

    Congrats Bill!

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  12. UnknownMay 17, 2020 at 9:04 AM

    Well done to both Bills. You gave your son the opportunities to explore and encouragement, that make the difference.Congrats!!

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  13. UnknownJanuary 3, 2021 at 9:11 PM

    Congrats Bill! I hope Boston is a great fit for him; Harvard's lucky to have him.
    --T, R, & E

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