In 1989 I was floundering my way through a master’s degree and Jelle agreed to let me try my math skills on his lobsters. Then again in 1996, he came through with another project combining my love for fluid mechanics, math skills with his lobsters and that got me through a PhD. I am sure that neither of us knew that he was encouraging me toward a lifelong career in science and mathematics. From Jelle, I learned to write papers and proposals and I will always be grateful. He was charming, intelligent and resourceful. I am glad to have known him.
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