The second class had an equal number of male and female students. Four of the students had a bachelor of science degree prior to entering the program.  The academic affiliates represented by this class were Augsburg College and Bradley University. The post-baccalaureate students held degrees from Augsburg College, St. Cloud University, and Concordia University (Nebraska). 

Students enrolled in the program are required to conduct a research project.  This includes writing a proposal, conducting the research, writing a formal research paper, and presenting the project's results to faculty and peers.  The projects for the Class of 2006 were:

• Theresa Johnk:  Implementation of the Vitros Eci
• Jessica Kleen:  Instrument Comparison of Coulter and Sysmex
• Janet Larson:  Method Validation of the Vitros 5.1 FS
• Ruben Shargodosky: Evaluation of IRIS 500 and IQ200
• Dan Shaw: Comparison of Hand Soaps at Southdale
• Matt Wahl:  Comparison of Two Methods of DNA Purity Demonstration

The graduates are all employed:  two are working for Fairview Laboratories, and the others are working in the Twin Cities area.  All graduates passed the certification exams.

Congratulations, Class of 2006