Marquis Who's Who Millennium Magazine

459 A Marquis Who's Who Magazine B eing mathematically inclined, Stephen Gill had an interest in physics as an adolescent and was intrigued by the subject matter, how things work and how nature functions. It was then that he decided to pursue a career in physics. He prepared for his career by obtaining a Bachelor of Science fromThe Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 1960 and a Master of Arts and Ph.D. from Harvard University in 1961 and 1964, respectively. During his career, he was a consultant in hypersonic aerodynamics, a research physicist, head of high- energy gas dynamics, manager of shock dynamics, and the founder, president and chairman of the board of the Votan Research Corporation until his retirement in 1999. Dr. Gill has been the founder, director and chief financial officer of Stephen & Margaret Gill Family Foundation since 1999. He remains a member of the IEEE, the American Physical Society, the American Mathematical Society and the MIT Alumni Association. He has received many accolades and recognitions for his contributions to the field, including being featured in Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in Science and Engineering, Who’s Who in the West and Who’s Who in the World. R etired voice educator Nella S. Girolo’s desire to pursue a career in music was honed through her familial upbringing. Her father played the clarinet and was a member of his family orchestra who played in silent movies. Her uncle toured the country on the Big Band Circuit and played with Charlie Barnet. At the age of four, she started playing piano and the clarinet in high school, moving on to voice in college. She toured the country as a singer and participated in concerts, operas and musicals. Aside from her musical career, she authored several books, including “Uncommon Letters from A Common Man,” “Grandma’s Recipe Album,” “Plain and Fancy” and “The Wonderful World of Rosie Posie.” Her biggest achievement was performing seven concerts for Aaron Copland after working on the music at his home. Ms. Girolo remains active in the field as a member of the American Association of University Women, the Women’s Legacy Fund, the National Association of Teachers of Singing and the Cuesta College Foundation Board. She earned a Bachelor of Music and a master’s degree from Drake University, as well as completed additional work at the Music Academy of the West and University of California, Irvine. Stephen Gill, PhD Physicist (Retired) Votan Research Corporation Atherton, CA Nella S. Girolo Voice Educator (Retired) Templeton, CA