Of course, UMR students, alumni, faculty and staff are terrific in every way. UMR attracts innovators, problem solvers, and all-around cool people -- in other words, a lot of Not Your Average Joes, both male and female. Here are a few of them.

Kris Atkins: Not Your Average Pilot

Heather Maggard - Not Your Average Athlete!

Tom Shipley: Not Your Average Rock Star

Greg Raymer: Not Your Average Card Shark

Cheryl Walker: Not Your Average Poet

J. David Rogers: Not Your Average Seismologist

Steve Sullivan: Not Your Average Oscar

Jay Switzer: Not Your Average Mad Scientist

Know someone who should be profiled here? Why not nominate that person -- or yourself, if you wish. Just fill out the nomination form telling us why you're not an average Joe. If you're selected, you too will be immortalized on the NYAJ website. Plus, you'll receive a sweet NYAJ button.