Herr Dr. Jacob James Michaelson

I am pleased to report that Jake's doctoral defense yesterday was fantastic. But you shouldn't take my word for it, since I understood about 1 minute of the 3-hour ordeal. Take the word of his honorable committee, composed of assorted muckety-mucks from the fields of computer science and biology, who awarded Jake summa cum laude honors, the highest possible distinction a Ph.D. can receive.

 

 Needless to say, the mood at our house has pretty good for the last 24 hours.  

 

I just want to thank everyone who was there to support Jake, especially considering most of them probably put their Christmas travel plans on hold in order to attend. His group and colleagues presented him with the most thoughtful gifts afterward, and Jake told them, "If I were physically capable of crying, I would cry right now." You guys are so great.

And a public congratulations to my Jake. I couldn't be prouder of you, and I can't imagine a better 8-year anniversary gift.

Mrs. Dr. JJM

(isn't that how it works?)