HONORS DAY Seventh of May 2004 University of Delaware b Honors Day 2004 iii Honors Day Schedule of Activities 1 4 7 7 7 19 23 31 35 University Awards Intercollege Awards College Awards and School/Department Awards 41 Key to abbreviations 42 42 42 44 44 44 44 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 50 50 50 51 51 51 52 52 52 Honor Society Members Alpha Kappa Delta Alpha Lambda Delta Alpha Mu Alpha Beta Beta Beta Beta Gamma Sigma Dobro Slovo FMA Honor Society Gamma Kappa Alpha Kappa Delta Pi Kappa Omicron Nu Mu Iota Sigma Omicron Delta Epsilon Omicron Delta Kappa Phi Alpha Theta Phi Beta Kappa Phi Kappa Phi Phi Sigma Tau Pi Alpha Alpha Pi Delta Phi Pi Kappa Lambda Pi Mu Epsilon Pi Sigma Alpha Psi Chi Sigma Delta Pi Sigma Iota Rho Sigma Tau Delta Sigma Theta Tau Tau Beta Pi Upsilon Pi Epsilon b b b b b b COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES LERNER COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND NURSING SCIENCES COLLEGE OF HUMAN SERVICES, EDUCATION AND PUBLIC POLICY b Schedule of Activities • May 7, 2004 11:00 a.m. College of Marine Studies............................................Cannon Lab, Room 104 Sharp Campus, Lewes 11:30 a.m. Luncheon hosted by President David P. Roselle and Provost Daniel Rich .................................................Bob Carpenter Center 2:30 p.m. College of Agriculture and Natural Resources ..............................Mitchell Hall College of Arts and Science......................................Trabant University Center, Multipurpose Room Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics .........Purnell Hall, Room 115 College of Engineering...............................................Pearson Hall Auditorium College of Health and Nursing Sciences .............Willard Hall Education Bldg., Room 007 College of Human Services, Education and Public Policy ...............Clayton Hall Department of Consumer Studies................................................Room 120 School of Education.....................................................................Room 128 Department of Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management ....................................................Room 119 Department of Individual and Family Studies ...........................Room 101B School of Urban Affairs and Public Policy .................................Room 101A 5:30 p.m. Division of Professional and Continuing Studies .......................................Clayton Hall, Room 101 A/B ii iii U NIVERSITY AWARDS are presented in recognition of University-wide or national achievement. b University Awards Excellence-in-Teaching Faculty Award Marie A. Laberge, Women's Studies Robert E. Neeves, Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences Jonathan S. Russ, History Elizabeth P. Ware, Psychology From funds made available by the Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation and the University Alumni Association, the University honors faculty members with monetary awards for excellence in teaching. Excellence-in-Teaching Teaching Assistant Award Oluwafemi O. Balogun, Math Lisa G. Dill, English Rodrigo Platte, Math A monetary award for a teaching assistant for excellence in teaching. Excellence in Undergraduate Academic Advising Award Jackson Gillespie, Accounting Kathleen A. Schell, Nursing This monetary award is given to emphasize the importance of excellent academic advising, to recognize and reward excellent faculty advisors, and to encourage faculty to devote their time and attention to becoming more effective advisors. This campuswide recognition indicates to students, parents, faculty, and the University community that academic advising is a valued part of the student’s education at the University. Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship Elizabeth A. Bell, EG Liang-I Kang, AS The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation was established in 1986 to honor Senator Barry M. Goldwater and was designed to foster and encourage outstanding students to pursue careers in the fields of mathematics, the natural sciences, and engineering. Alexander J. Taylor, Sr. Award for Outstanding Senior Charles T. Collins-Chase, EG This monetary award is given by the University of Delaware Alumni Association to the outstanding senior man who has demonstrated the qualities of scholarship, leadership, citizenship and character exemplified by Mr. Taylor, a dedicated and loyal friend of the University. Morris K. Udall Scholarship Andrew P. Joslyn, EG The Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Foundation was authorized by Congress in 1992 to honor Congressman Morris K. Udall and his legacy of public service. Emalea P. Warner Award for Outstanding Senior Patricia A. Cordes, BE/AS This monetary award is given by the University of Delaware Alumni Association to the outstanding senior woman who has demonstrated scholarship, leadership, citizenship and character exemplified by Mrs. Warner, a champion of education in the State of Delaware. 1 b University Awards AAUP Undergraduate Student Award Jennifer L. Hicks, HN James N. Sarakatsannis, AS The University of Delaware Chapter of the American Association of University Professors has established a monetary award to be given to a graduating senior who has been accepted into graduate school and is planning on an academic career. Students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship, character, and have been engaged in community service are eligible for the award. AAUW Award Newark Branch Patricia A. Cordes An annual monetary award to an outstanding senior woman, based on academic achievement and leadership in service on the campus and in the community. A minimum index of 3.25 is required. Alumni Honors Day Book Award Lauren A. Askin, AG Joan E. Baczewski, HP Sarah A. Burger, HN Brian E. Friedman, EG Andrew C. Hipple, BE Heather E. McNabola, AS Award to a sophomore or junior in each college who has a sincere desire for knowledge and has participated in extracurricular activities designed to help fellow students achieve academic success. Mae Carter Award Christine Earle, HP A monetary award given in honor of Mae Carter, former Assistant Provost for Women's Affairs and Executive Director of the Commission on the Status of Women. The award recognizes a returning adult woman student at the University who has demonstrated strong commitment to scholarship and service to women. Bessie Collins Award Cristina Kraiter, HN This monetary award was established in memory of the former Dean of Women, Bessie B. Collins, an early advocate and supporter of continuing education for women. The award is given to a returning adult woman student who has demonstrated future promise, overcome special difficulties, and contributed to the University and greater community. Down Under Endowment Trust Scholarships Deanna M. Forgione, AS Chad A. Krueger, HN Tarilyn R. Little, AS Dillon T. Moore, BE Several scholarships are awarded in recognition of demonstrated leadership in student government activities and academic performance. Milton L. Draper ’22 Student-Alumni Relations Scholarship Karen A. Mascolo, HN Stephanie D. Quiros, HN These scholarships were established in honor of Milton L. Draper ‘22, former University of Delaware Alumni Association president and Sigma Nu fraternity member. They are awarded to sophomores or juniors who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, dedication and enthusiasm for the University and value student-alumni interaction. 2 Geis Student Research on Women Award Christine Bayles Kortsch, 1st Place, GR Wei Qiu, 2nd Place, GR Dale Jennings II, 1st Place, UG Alice Cartwright, 2nd Place, UG Monetary awards to an undergraduate and graduate student in recognition of their outstanding research papers on women. b University Awards Harward Fellows Benjamin M. Bookman, AS Megan L. Crossan, AS Emily T. Fillman, AG Richard M. Herseim, EG John E. Kirkwood, EG Keith M. Kirkwood, EG Monetary awards are presented to senior Honors Degree with Distinction candidates with outstanding academic and research accomplishments for full-time research in the Winter Session of the senior year. This award is in honor of Donald W. Harward, the founding director of the University Honors Program. Panel of Distinguished Seniors Charles T. Collins-Chase, EG Catherine A. Connelly, AG Stefanie Perri, BE Maria V. Robilotto, HP James Sarakatsannis, AS Rebecca L. Schorn, HN A monetary award in recognition of outstanding scholarship to a panel comprised of one senior in each college. Selection requires a minimum index of 3.5 with 15 credit hours average each semester and 75 percent of the total credit hours earned at the University. Outstanding personal qualities are also considered. Phi Beta Kappa Clift and DeArmond Award Thomas W. Isherwood, AS Awarded on the basis of outstanding intellectual promise to sophomores enrolled in curricula that would qualify them for eventual election as members in course of Phi Beta Kappa. A monetary award is made to the recipient. Phi Beta Kappa Annual Herbert Ellis Newman Award Daniel A. Mason, AS Awarded on the basis of outstanding intellectual promise to juniors enrolled in curricula that would qualify them for eventual election as members of Phi Beta Kappa. A monetary award is made to the recipient. George and Margaret Collins Seitz Award Thomas W. Isherwood, AS Cori A. Chascione, HP Presented to freshmen or sophomores who have demonstrated unusual traits of fine character and who are likely in succeeding years to exert influence on others in developing the same qualities. 3 b Intercollege Awards I NTERCOLLEGE AWARDS are presented to students whose course of study may be interdepartmental, or awards whose criteria include selection from one or more departments. Irma Ayers Scholar Award Allison L. Behrle, HN Gina M. Esposito, HP A monetary award to a sophomore in the department of CNST, HRIM, IFST or Nutrition and Dietetics major with the highest cumulative index for the first three semesters of enrollment at the University. Bill N. Baron Fellowship Gregory R. Hayes, UG/Mechanical Engineering Jochen Titus, GR/Materials Science and Engineering Recipients must be carrying out or have recently completed an exceptional piece of supervised research in engineering, science or energy policy in the renewable energy field with a strong preference for research emphasizing photovoltaics. Awarded to a graduate and an undergraduate student. Bunnell Family Scholarship Fund Jennifer L. Cascarino, AG Janine E. Collinge, AS Nikki L. Ennis, EG Kyle P. Glover, AS Andrew F. Lipiecki, EG Scholarships given to recognize outstanding students majoring in any discipline with an emphasis on technical studies. Selection is based upon academic performance and financial need. David G. Butler Residence Hall Leadership Scholarship (To be announced) Several awards are sponsored by RSA to recognize leadership in student organizations. Candidates must be undergraduates and reside in University residence facilities. Delaware Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Preprofessional/Graduate Award Kirsten L. Brown, HP Norajean R. Walsh, HP The purpose of this award is to recognize and promote commitment and leadership in the preprofessional/graduate student section of the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. Delaware Association of School Administrators Award (DASA) Sara G. Norris, HP An award presented by the Delaware Association of School Administrators to a graduating senior in education who has demonstrated outstanding qualities of scholarship, leadership and character and gives promise of making a meaningful contribution to the teaching profession. DLA/UDLAPS Library Student Assistant Scholarship Sabrina La Spata The Delaware Library Association, along with the University of Delaware Library Assembly of Professional Staff, awards a Library Student Assistant Scholarship toward attending a graduate library education program. The scholarship recognizes library student assistants who demonstrate outstanding student service, a commitment to librarianship, and leadership potential. Delaware Retired School Personnel Association Award Ashley J. Riggleman, HP An award presented to a junior education major who is a Delaware resident and who has graduated from a Delaware public high school. 4 Student must be in good standing academically and demonstrate good character. Delta Kappa Gamma International Society Award, Alpha Chapter Michelle D. Dowd, Senior Katherine E. Fraser, Junior Valerie R. Murphy, Junior Erin E. Sullivan, Sophomore Alexandra R. Patterson, Freshman Monetary awards are presented to a full-time freshman, sophomore, junior and senior enrolled in a teacher education program. Selection is based upon outstanding scholarship and active participation in education-related activities. The student should exhibit qualities that demonstrate future promise in the field of education. b Intercollege Awards Education Alumni Association Scholarships Kristen J. MacGorman, English Education (Education Alumni Scholarship) Michael P. McDonald, History Education (Frank B. Murray Scholarship) Teresa A. Mentz, History Education (Claude Spencer Scholarship) Mariah J. Tyson, English Education (William B. Keene Scholarship) Scholarships presented by the School of Education’s Alumni Association to juniors or seniors in a teacher education program who exhibit exceptional promise as educators. Paynter Memorial Prize Jason D. Walls, AS A monetary award to the senior with the highest academic index and outstanding personal qualities who is pursuing medical school. Phi Delta Kappa Award Stacy D. Krise An award presented by the Delaware chapter of Phi Delta Kappa to an undergraduate teacher education student who shows evidence and promise of excellence in educational research. Recognition of Outstanding Student Teachers Emily A. Bandelt, Elementary Teacher Education Benjamin J. Carter, French Education Ryan K. Case, English Education Carrie M. Chirillo, Elementary Teacher Education Donald O. Clendaniel III, Elementary Teacher Education Angela M. Colucci, Elementary Teacher Education Kelly L. Coyle, Elementary Teacher Education Wiley R. Cramer, Early Childhood Education Nathan G. Davidson, History Education Veronica G. Ford, Elementary Teacher Education Jonathan F. Fox, Elementary Teacher Education Holly M. Franklin, History Education Leah Gemgnani, Mathematics Education Kristin L. Gridley, Early Childhood Education K-4 Jaclyn Grigoli, History Education Jessica R. Haley, Elementary Teacher Education Zachary S. Houp, English Education Soon-Ho Hwang, English Education Danielle N. Ingram, Choral/General Music Education Denise R. Javaherforoush, Elementary Teacher Education Jamie L. Kelly, English Education Andrew M. Kreckmann, Choral/General Music Education Katie A. Lemon, Agricultural and Technology Education, GR Lisa A. MacDonald, Spanish Education Diane P. Marques, Early Childhood Education Christina E. Mitchell, Psychology Education Sarah G. Norris, Elementary Teacher Education Christine M. Palladino, Choral/General Music Education Patricia G. Peeples, Early Childhood Special Education 5 b Intercollege Awards Sarah M. Purcell, Elementary Teacher Education Tracey L. Reynolds, Elementary Teacher Education Peter L. Richardson, English Education Michelle D. Rulon, Biology Education Marc E. Silverberg, Choral/General Music Education Kristen G. Taggart, Political Science Education Melissa S. Tuttle, Elementary Teacher Education Christopher J. Vitale, Instrumental Music Education Diana L. Weber, English Education Kelly L. Wesstrom, Psychology Education Lynn M. Windley, English Education, GR Sarah E. Young, English Education Certificates are awarded to outstanding student teachers who have demonstrated their abilities to function as scholars, problem solvers, and partners in a classroom environment. Demonstrated abilities in planning and implementing exceptional lessons; developing rapport with children, colleagues, and parents; and incorporating suggestions and new ideas into their best teaching practices are acknowledged. Amy Rextrew Award Nathan L. Metz, HP Maria V. Robilotto, HP Megan M. Sohasky, HN Megan L. Sullivan, HN A monetary award presented to a senior and a junior in consumer studies; hotel, restaurant and institutional management; individual and family studies; or nutrition and dietetics who possess outstanding qualities of scholarship, leadership and character, plus an appreciation of the values that are basic to success in their chosen fields. Amy Rextrew Graduate Student Award Laura L. Thompson-Brady, HP/Master's Deborah J. Conway, HN/Master's Sheldon O. McBee, HN/Master's Tara N. Woolfolk, HP/Doctoral A monetary award to master’s and Ph.D. candidates who are working toward graduate degrees in individual and family studies or nutrition and dietetics. In addition to outstanding scholarship, the students should demonstrate potential leadership to the profession. Marion H. Steele Symposium Award (To be announced) First and second place awards to both undergraduate and graduate students in recognition of outstanding research papers which address issues or topics of concern to family and consumer sciences. Wall Street Journal Award James W. Hayman, AG Matthew E. Streisfeld, BE A commemorative medallion and a one-year subscription to an outstanding student in food and resource economics and to an outstanding student in business and economics in recognition of exceptional achievement. Wilmington West Rotary Club Scholarships Jacqueline A. Gray, BE Kelly L. Schlifke, BE Janessa N. Smith, EG Freda J. Spengeman, BE Several scholarships are awarded to upperclassmen majoring in either business and economics, engineering, or computer and information sciences. 6 C OLLEGE AND DEPARTMENT AWARDS are presented to students in recognition of achievements within the college and their various departments. COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL SCIENCES College Awards Alpha Zeta Prize Jessica A. Hall A monetary award given by the Delaware Chapter of Alpha Zeta to the highest ranking sophomore student enrolled in the baccalaureate program in the College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences. b College and School/ Department Awards COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES College Awards Arts and Humanities Scholarship Mark Falkowski Rachel M. Grove Alexandra B. Hervish Taylor H. Scott Several scholarships are awarded annually to students majoring in history education and art history. Selection is based upon academic performance and financial need. Preference is given to Delaware residents. COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES School/Department Awards Mark and Cara Alexander Marching Band Award for Excellence Melissa L. Pluta A monetary award to a member of the Blue Hen Marching Band who exhibits an outstanding commitment to the marching band program, excels in his/her talent, possesses and demonstrates leadership ability, and clearly exhibits pride and spirit in the University of Delaware. Alpha Lambda Delta Excellence-in-Teaching Award David E. Black, Economics An award recognizing outstanding teaching of first-year students. Alpha Lambda Delta members select the recipient of this award. Alumni Undergraduate Award in History Julie A. Finocchiaro Evan R. Price Monetary awards to two junior or senior history majors with the highest history grade point averages and an overall grade point average of 3.5 and above. Eligibility is limited to students who have taken at least five history courses and HIST 268. American Chemical Society Award in Analytical Chemistry Heather S. Egolf-Fox Presented to an undergraduate chemistry major for outstanding classroom and laboratory performance in the area of analytical chemistry. The award consists of a year’s subscription to the journal Analytical Chemistry. American Chemical Society Award in Chemistry Christopher W. amEnde Award for outstanding scholarship and achievement to a junior majoring in chemistry or biochemistry. The award consists of a year’s membership in the ACS, a year’s subscription to one of the ACS journals and a monetary prize. Financial support provided by the Alberta E. Edge Fund. 7 b College and School/ Department Awards American Institute of Chemists Award in Chemistry James N. Sarakatsannis Award to a graduating senior in chemistry or biochemistry who, on the basis of a demonstrated record of leadership ability, character, and scholastic achievement, has shown potential for advancement of the chemical profession. The award includes a monetary prize. Financial support provided by the Alberta E. Edge Fund. Biological Science Undergraduate Research Award Arthur T. Suckow Award given to a Biological Science senior, who will enter a graduate or combined MD/PhD program. The student must have a superior academic record and have shown exceptional ability in research while at the University of Delaware as evidenced by publication or presentations at scientific meetings. Art Department Faculty Award Lauren E. Placko A cash award to a graduating senior in recognition of outstanding achievement in the field of art. Biological Science Academic Excellence Award Bryan J. S. Townsend This award is given each year to the Biological Science senior who best displays overall academic excellence which goes beyond classroom performance. Award for Excellence in the Geosciences Andrea L. Kalb A monetary award to an outstanding junior or senior in geology, geophysics or environmental science with emphasis in geology who has demonstrated academic excellence in the geosciences. Awards for Excellence in Spanish Studies Best Graduate Student Essay Molly L. Palmer Keith E. Schaefer Awarded for the best essay by a graduate student in Spanish Studies. Awards for Excellence in Spanish Studies Best Essay in Upper-division Hispanic Literature Courses Cristobal B. Pacheco Awarded for the best essay in an undergraduate upper-division course in Hispanic literature. Awards for Excellence in Spanish Studies Outstanding Student in Hispanic Literary Survey Courses Elisa I. Cogbill Awarded to a student for outstanding work in an undergraduate Peninsular or Spanish American literary survey course. Awards for Excellence in Spanish Studies Janet Murdock Prize for Study Abroad Anne Marie DiRocco This award is intended to facilitate a full semester of study abroad for an undergraduate student. Student must participate in a Spanish language program offered by the University of Delaware. Baxter-Sloyer Graduate Teaching Award Derek E. Moulton Awarded to graduate teaching assistants in mathematical sciences who have demonstrated superior effectiveness in teaching and in the performance of their responsibilities. Kevin Scott Beall Memorial Award Katharine M. Frysinger A monetary award given annually to the most outstanding freshman majoring in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry in memory of Mr. Beall, a graduate of the department. Lewis White Beck Philosophy Prize Anne Marie G. Steadman Awarded to senior majors in philosophy who by virtue of grade point average in philosophy and general work rank highest in the class. Grace F. and Theodore Berger Scholarship Marc E. Silverberg A tuition credit to a student in the Department of Music who demonstrates the humanitarianism, professionalism, integrity, and unselfishness exemplified by Mr. and Mrs. Berger. 8 b College and School/ Department Awards Theodore E. D. Braun French Undergraduate Student Award Katherine A. Stark This award consists of a certificate and a cash prize. The French faculty select an outstanding student majoring in the French Studies concentration of the BA in Foreign Languages and Literatures, or in French Education. An overall GPA of 3.0 and a GPA of 3.4 in the major are minimum requirements. Edwin C. Buxbaum Award Benjamin M. Bookman Sarah A. McDowell A monetary award to senior anthropology majors with the highest grade point average in anthropology. Wallace H. Carothers Scholarship Charlotte A. Mason A monetary award to the most outstanding sophomore student in chemistry or biochemistry, to commemorate the achievements of this pioneer in polymer chemistry. William D. Clark Prize Patrick R. Zulkowski A monetary award presented only when a senior majoring in mathematics has, in the opinion of the department, unusual ability in the area. Evelyn Holst Clift Award Nathan Bechtel Alaina Brown Julie Finocchiaro Jessica Lee Evan Price Monetary awards are given to two or more outstanding senior history majors. The award is made in memory of Dr. Evelyn Holst Clift, faculty member from 1942 until 1975. Frank W. Collins Undergraduate Award in Biochemistry Stephen G. Brohawn Presented to an undergraduate biochemistry or chemistry major for outstanding classroom and laboratory performance in the area of biochemistry. The award consists of an honorarium funded by the Frank W. Collins Endowment. Computer and Information Sciences Graduate Teaching Assistant Award Vikram Rajan A monetary award given to a CIS graduate teaching assistant in recognition of teaching excellence. The recipient is selected by the CIS department tenure-track faculty. 9 b College and School/ Department Awards Computer and Information Sciences Outstanding Student Award Ki-Yong Kim A monetary prize, provided by a Unisys Corporation grant, is awarded to CIS students in recognition of outstanding achievement in academic leadership. Computer and Information Sciences Outstanding Sophomore Award Shannon Cord Daniel Roche Exemplary freshman year academic performance is recognized by an monetary award to a current CIS sophomore, provided by a grant from the Unisys Corporation. Thomas J. Craven Prize Debra L. Johnson A monetary award given for the best essay by an undergraduate on American political or constitutional history, broadly interpreted, or Delaware history. Cyrus Day Memorial Scholarship Alissa M. Siebert One scholarship is awarded annually to a French, English, and/or Dramatics major. Selection is based upon academic performance and financial need. Delaware Saengerbund Award Victoria Simoshina Claire Renaud A monetary award given to an outstanding student of German by the Delaware Saengerbund and Library Association, Inc. Delaware State Music Teachers’ Association Award Lauren B. Heller A monetary award from DSMTA to the bachelor of music student who demonstrates the highest level of proficiency on his or her instrument. DeLoache Music Award Christopher M. P. Russell A monetary award to the marching band member who exhibits the highest standard of leadership and enthusiasm, scholarship, and musicianship. Department of Art History Faculty Award for Academic Excellence Rachel M. Grove A monetary award to a senior major with the highest academic index. Department of Communication Faculty Award Albert A. Shields An award presented to an outstanding senior major who, in the opinion of the faculty, has superior potential for graduate study and university teaching in the field of communication. Robert J. Di Pietro Award Jessica E. Oswald An award established to honor Dr. Robert J. Di Pietro, former chair of foreign languages and literatures and founder of the Italian program at the University. The award recognizes an outstanding student of second-year Italian who intends to study further in that area. Robert J. Di Pietro Award for Undergraduate Achievement in Linguistics and Cognitive Science Gillian K. DiMarzio This award, in memory of Professor Robert Di Pietro, is given to the outstanding graduating senior or seniors in linguistics or cognitive science. 10 Paul Dolan Undergraduate Fellowship Gabrielle A. Mulnick Established in memory of professor Paul Dolan and his contributions to the political science department, University and state, a tuition award is made to the student who is majoring in political science and who “shows by scholarship and character the greatest promise for the study of law for the public good.” Quaesita Drake Scholarships Heather S. Egolf-Fox Amanda L. Peters Monetary awards to two outstanding junior or senior women who are chemistry or biochemistry majors, on the basis of academic accomplishment and potential and excellence of character. The award is established in memory of Quaesita Drake, faculty member from 1917 until 1955. b College and School/ Department Awards Elizabeth Dyer Awards for Excellence in Chemistry and Biochemistry Stephen G. Brohawn Susan A. Ricketts Monetary awards are given to senior majors in recognition of outstanding performance in one or more of the following areas: scholarship, research and service to the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. The award honors Elizabeth Dyer, faculty member from 1933 until 1971. Elizabeth Dyer Awards to Graduate Teaching Assistants for Excellence in Teaching Federico G. Cruz Sonia S. D'Souza Shawn P. Sullivan Monetary awards are given to recognize graduate teaching assistants in the department for excellent achievement in the teaching of chemistry. East Asian Studies Book Award Elizabeth M. Shaheen-Dumke, major, junior Megan R. Strumbeck, major, junior Andrea L. Drewes, minor Monetary awards are given to junior EASP majors with the highest GPA in the major (must be over 3.25 after having taken 5 courses/15 credits or more in EASP beyond the basic language requirements) and with an overall GPA of 3.0 or better. The second is to be given to a student who minors in EAST or EASL, with the highest GPA (above 3.25) in the minor after 3 courses/9 credits in the program (beyond the basic language requirements in the case of EASL), and an overall GPA of 3.0 or better. East Asian Studies Scholarship Brian J. Lopez A monetary award is given to a senior EASP major with the highest GPA in the major (must be over 3.25 after having taken 5 courses/15 credits or more in EASP beyond the basic language requirements) and with an overall GPA of 3.0 or better. Willard Allen Fletcher Prize Anne L. Peightel A monetary award given to one history education major in honor of former department chair Willard Allen Fletcher. The prize is awarded for a student research paper that exhibits quality work that evidences an authenticity of research and integrity in presentation and documentation. 11 b College and School/ Department Awards Berwyn N. Fragner Memorial Scholarship Peter Atlee Mary Caulfield Xena Markine Natalie Torentinos Monetary awards presented to outstanding history majors. Selection is based upon academic performance and need. Italo-Americans United Award Louis A. Cannizzaro Lauren J. Durante Lisa K. Gordon Nina E. Gordon Awards to outstanding students of Italian language and literature who have shown consistent excellence in their studies. William P. Frank Memorial Scholarship (To be announced) An award established by family and donors to recognize a promising student in the field of journalism. Italo-Americans United Di Pietro Memorial Plaque Lisa K. Gordon Nina E. Gordon An award presented to the most outstanding advanced student of Italian language and literature. French Faculty Award for Research in Literature Megan L. Crossan This award recognizes extraordinary achievement in researching a topic on French literature. To be eligible, students must have a 3.5 grade point average. F. Warren James Memorial Award Rebekah D. Rakes A monetary award to an outstanding voice major. Geography Faculty Award Leigh I. Snyder A monetary award to a senior geography major who, in the judgment of the faculty, has best achieved academic excellence in geography. Edward G. and Naomi L. Jefferson Prize Tyler A. Capp The Jefferson Prize is given annually to an outstanding undergraduate or graduate music major to encourage ongoing research and study. The money may be used for summer research, specialized study in performance or attendance at a music festival or workshop. Steven Geracimos Memorial Award Richard Seagraves A monetary award to an outstanding computer science major who has demonstrated both interest and aptitude for the subject, as characterized by Steven Geracimos. Robert Geuder Prize Brian D. Kadar Elizabeth L. Ferraro The Robert Geuder Prize is awarded to a third-year Visual Communications major for proven creative excellence and demonstrated leadership. Edmund S. Glenn Memorial Award Marissa J. Cohen An award presented to an outstanding senior communication major who in the opinion of the department faculty exhibits the qualities characterized by Professor of Communication Edmund S. Glenn. Richard M. Johnson Jr. Memorial Award Brian P. Gladnick A monetary award to the junior in biological sciences who best exemplifies the ideals of sound scholarship and intellectual leadership, actively pursues truth, and appreciates the significance of science to mankind. Ray E. Keesey Award Matthew A. DaSilva An award made on the recommendation of the Department of Communication to the outstanding senior major each year. Hatem M. Khalil Memorial Award David Redard A monetary award is made to a CIS major in recognition of outstanding achievement in software engineering. Laura L. Hickman Award Steven M. Ellis A monetary award to a junior or senior art major in recognition of creative excellence in the discipline of printmaking. Hal Kierce Award Lindsay M. Mathers An award in memory of Hal Kierce to an outstanding senior communication/public relations student who exhibits the commitment to professional excellence which was characterized by Mr. Kierce. Barbara Hughes Award Emma J. Llanso Monetary awards to sophomore anthropology majors with the highest grade point average in anthropology. Halsey M. MacPhee Award Laura M. Evans A monetary award and a certificate to the most outstanding senior psychology major. Hypercube Scholar Award John A. Morgan An award, presented by Hypercube Inc., is given to a senior chemistry major who has demonstrated academic excellence and significant involvement in computational chemistry or molecular modeling. This award consists of HyperChem software. Maryland-Delaware-D.C. Press Association Scholarship (To be announced) An award established by the MDDC Press Association to recognize a promising student in the field of journalism. Journalism concentrators from Delaware, Maryland, and the District of Columbia are eligible for consideration. Italian Faculty Award of Excellence Kristin A. Zanoni An award presented to the student who demonstrates the most progress in the acquisition of Italian during the first year. Ross Mayhew Scholarship (To be announced) One scholarship is awarded annually to an outstanding junior majoring in journalism. Selection is based upon academic performance, journalistic talent, and financial need. 12 b College and School/ Department Awards 13 b College and School/ Department Awards Benjamin McLuckie Award Stella T. Ilel Heather E. McNabola A monetary award presented annually to the senior sociology major who best demonstrates the scholarship, dedication, and integrity that exemplified Professor McLuckie’s life and work. William E. Meakin Memorial Award Alaina M. Brown Katherine A. Demedis A monetary award to a junior or senior who meets the scholarship criteria of academic performance and who has a distinguished record of community service to commemorate a fine young man who loved his fellow human beings as much as he loved history. Eugene F. and Catherine Melk Award in Art Jane S. Chesson An award to a junior or senior art major, whose work represents, in the opinion of the art faculty, the most significant advance in personal artistic achievement during the student’s years of undergraduate study. Eugene F. and Catherine Melk Award in Communication Andrew C. High An award to a junior or senior communication major who has the highest grade point average, as determined by the communication faculty. Merck Index Awards Alaina M. Brown Richard W. McClain A monetary award presented by Merck & Co., Inc. to students who have demonstrated both academic merit and the promise of future achievement in the field of chemistry. Financial support provided by the Alberta E. Edge Fund. James Mercer Merrill Memorial Award Andrew J. Strite A monetary award given to outstanding juniors majoring in history. The award honors James Mercer Merrill, faculty member from 1966 until 1985. James A. Moore Undergraduate Award in Organic Chemistry Alaina M. Brown Lauren M. Latshaw An honorarium presented to an undergraduate chemistry or biochemistry major for outstanding classroom and laboratory performance in the area of organic chemistry. The award honors James Moore, faculty member 1955–1988. George Nocito Art Award Adrienne D. Crossman A monetary award established by the faculty of the art department in memory of the late chair and awarded to a graduating senior in recognition of outstanding achievement in the field of art. Joseph H. Noggle Undergraduate Award in Physical Chemistry James N. Sarakatsannis An honorarium presented to an undergraduate chemistry or biochemistry major for outstanding classroom and laboratory performance in the area of physical chemistry. The award honors Joseph Noggle, faculty member 1971–1998. David L. Norton Book Prize Jane I. Lim For the junior major in philosophy who has completed at least half of the major requirements with the highest average in philosophy. 14 Old Home Prize Aaron D. Bradford Is awarded for the best essay by an undergraduate on American political or constitutional history, broadly interpreted, or Delaware History. Order of the Sons of Italy Award Sonia C. Fernandez Rosalia V. Grigoli Stephanie E. Raible Awards are given to outstanding juniors and seniors who have shown academic excellence in their Italian studies. b College and School/ Department Awards Outstanding Achievement in Graduate Studies in Art History Award Pepper Stetler A certificate awarded to an outstanding graduate student in art history. Outstanding Brother Award–Xi Mu Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America Eric L. Dellinger An award to a fraternity brother who demonstrates outstanding achievement in the areas of scholarship, chapter leadership and activities, and musical excellence. The recipient exemplifies all the qualities and ideals of the fraternity and must be an active member in the fraternity. Outstanding Senior in Environmental Science Stephen W. Andrews A monetary award to the senior environmental science major who has best achieved academic excellence in environmental science. Frank A. Pehrson Graduate Student Achievement Award in Computer and Information Sciences Chaiporn Jaikaeo A travel allowance to attend a professional technical meeting given annually to one or more CIS graduate students in recognition of outstanding performance and future potential in the field. Len Perfetti Memorial Award Brett P. Doe Amanda L. Fullmer A plaque and a cash award presented annually to the senior criminal justice major who best demonstrates the scholarship, leadership, determination to excel, and commitment to human service that characterized Len Perfetti’s life and career as a student. Pi Kappa Lambda Award Lauren B. Heller A monetary award given by faculty members of Pi Kappa Lambda to the senior music major with the highest cumulative index. Nicholas Freemont Plummer Philosophy Prize Emily R. Kobliska Awarded to the junior student majoring in philosophy, who, in the judgment of the faculty in the philosophy department, is an outstanding student as indicated by overall academic record, especially performance in philosophy, and who best embodies the spirit of philosophical inquiry. Theodore Presser Foundation Scholarship Christina J. Vonduyke A scholarship to a music major (who will be a senior in the upcoming academic year) in recognition of excellence in academics and music. 15 b College and School/ Department Awards Psychology Faculty Award Lena N. Liebner A monetary award and a certificate to the graduating senior psychology major with the highest overall grade point index. John K. Scoggin Sr. Memorial Award Morgan Conner An award in the form of a scholarship to an undergraduate pursuing bioinformatics research. Psychology Junior Award Vivek P. Patel A monetary award and a certificate to the junior psychology major with the highest overall grade point index through five semesters. C. Frank Shaw III Undergraduate Award in Inorganic Chemistry Susan A. Ricketts Presented to an undergraduate chemistry or biochemistry major for outstanding classroom and laboratory performance in the area of inorganic chemistry. The award is a monetary prize. Psychology Research Award Courtney M. Todd The faculty recognizes the senior psychology majors who have completed the most significant undergraduate research project. Quantum Leap Innovations Graduate Student Excellence Award Wei Zhou This monetary award is given annually to a graduate student in computer science. The award recognizes excellence in the field of artificial intelligence. Quantum Leap Innovations Outstanding Senior Award Benjamin Laxton A monetary prize is awarded to a senior computer science major in recognition of superior academic performance in computer science. Carl J. and Eleanor Rees Scholarship Jessica L. Belden Kenneth J. Bell Amanda M. Crouse Claire E. Czekaj Clifford B. Farmer Janine Janoski David A. Juliano Matthew J. Kistler Jacob E. Lehr Stephanie E. Merkler George R. Mitesser Daniel S. Roche Andrew N. Seagraves Kathryn E. Sharpe Hye-Sun Sin Bonard B. Timmons III Matthew B. Wells Several scholarships are awarded to undergraduates majoring in mathematics. Selection is based upon academic performance. Edward H. Rosenberry Undergraduate Writing Award Nathaniel W. Brennan Katie T. Freedman Erin C. Milligan Jane M. Tippett Awarded annually from funds established by the late Professor Emeritus Edward H. Rosenberry to students for excellence in writing. The goal of these monetary awards is to increase faculty and student awareness that good writing matters, and that it matters to everyone. Additional monetary awards may be given. Nellie Thompson Rudd Women’s Studies Awards Leigh I. Snyder, minor Angela D. Caswell, major Established by former University of Delaware President E.A. Trabant in memory of his mother, a monetary award to a graduating senior women’s studies major, and a monetary award to a graduating senior women’s studies minor with outstanding records of scholarship, leadership, and service in women’s studies. 16 b College and School/ Department Awards Lauri Pfeffer Shinn Memorial Award Ilknur Aydin A monetary award given annually to one or more women CIS students in recognition of a contribution to the CIS department and/or in recognition of academic success. Sigma Alpha Iota Honor Award Lisa M. Knorr A certificate presented to the Sigma Alpha Iota student who exhibits exceptional scholarship and general contribution to the music department and to the Chapter. Sigma Alpha Iota Honor Certificate Christine M. Palladino A certificate presented to the senior Sigma Alpha Iota member with the highest GPA of graduating seniors. Sigma Delta Pi Book Award Danielle C. Clark The national Spanish honor society honors the new initiate in Spanish with the highest cumulative index. Joel Silver Symposium Award Frederick J. Cox, GR Dennis Yoon, GR This award, in memory of Joel Silver, a doctoral chemistry student killed in a traffic accident in his last year, recognizes excellent achievement in research as well as a highly professional presentation of results. The award includes a monetary prize. Glenn S. Skinner Memorial Award Kun Qin This stipend, in honor of Dr. Skinner, who was a member of the chemistry faculty 1928–1958, is presented for distinction in scholarship, research, and service to the department. Eugenia Slavov Memorial Scholarship Katherine A. Stark, Russian Gina M. Zanella, Italian Awards to an outstanding junior or senior in Italian and to an outstanding junior or senior in Russian. Robert E. Snyder Band Award/Scholarship Jacquelyn R. Seaborg Tuition credit award to the marching band member judged the leader in musicianship, scholarship, and contributing the most to the total band program at the University. Julian Steward Award Nadia Rahman A monetary award to a junior anthropology major with the highest grade point average in anthropology. 17 b College and School/ Department Awards E. Lyman Stewart Internship Mark Falkowski Anthony D. Fusco Alexandra B. Hervish A stipend awarded to junior or senior history majors for 10-week internships at a local historical agency. Stephen J. Wolfe Memorial Scholarship Michael P. Casey Richard J. Seagraves Awarded to a student entering the senior year majoring in mathematics who has demonstrated both love and talent for the subject, qualities personified by Professor Wolfe. Margaret Lynam Tindall Memorial Prize in English Literature Erinn Paige Batykefer Hyun-Jin Kim A monetary award by the English department to its senior major with the highest cumulative average in English. Women’s Studies Awards of Special Merit Suzanne E. Feit, major John A. Fogelgren Jr., major Jessica L. Love, major Emily L. Altimare, minor Heather E. Reed, minor Rebecca E. Bagge, minor Colleen E. Beaty, minor Elizabeth H. DuPont, minor Jaimee B. Horowitz, minor Stephanie F. Jolson, minor Stephanie J. Lucyk, minor Alanna M. Lynch, minor Carla G. MacKenzie, minor Meredith M. Scheier, minor Leigh I. Snyder, minor Certificates are presented to honor graduating Women’s Studies majors and minors with distinguished academic records. David J. Toman Art Conservation Award Matthew P. Cushman This award, in memory of art conservation student David J. Toman, recognizes a senior art conservation student who has best demonstrated a commitment to the importance and value of the preservation of cultural property through internship, volunteer service and academic activities. This award can be used for travel, study, or to further the student’s career goals. Robert Barrie Ulin Award Patricia A. Cordes Julie A. Finocchiaro Stella T. Ilel A monetary book award to outstanding seniors in political science and in international relations together with an inscription of the names on a plaque. Undergraduate Award in Analytical Chemistry John A. Morgan A monetary award given to the graduating senior in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry who best exemplifies scholarship in analytical chemistry. Gladys and Harry David Zutz Award Alicia L. Oman This monetary award honors a rising senior woman in the Department of Political Science and International Relations who is interested in pursuing a career in public service or participating in public life. LERNER COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS Trudy H. Vinson Memorial Scholarship Kristine E. Andrews Awarded to the outstanding junior in the Department of Art History. Visual Communications Faculty Senior Awards Department of Art Emily A. Mellor, Applied Photography Philip A. Cohen, Graphic Design Benjamin A. Thoma, Advertising Design Leigh K. Williams, Illustration Cash awards to graduating seniors in visual communications in recognition of creative excellence in the field of visual communications. Dr. Marion E. Wiley Memorial Award Micheal Eith A monetary award to a non-major student of German who demonstrates superior scholarship, appreciation, and skill in courses beyond the intermediate level. William H. Williams Scholarship in Early American History Elise M. Ciregna Michael R. Dondzila Naomi J. Moore Evan R. Price A scholarship awarded annually to an undergraduate or graduate history major who demonstrates outstanding scholarship in the field of American history in the period 1607 to 1812. 18 b College and School/ Department Awards College Awards LERNER COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS Thomas Baranello Scholarship Nicole Bianculli Awarded annually to a business and economics student with preference given to a junior accounting major. Selection is based upon academic performance, financial need, and college recommendation. Diamond State Financial Group Scholarship Award Alicia J. Beal A monetary award presented to an outstanding junior in the Lerner College of Business and Economics. The student must have an interest in entering a sales and marketing career upon graduation. Preference given to residents of the Delaware Valley area. First USA Bank/Monique Neal Award Donald Kinsey IV A plaque and a monetary award deposited into the account of a freshman, sophomore, or junior. In addition to excellence in academics, the student must have participated in a summer internship program with a Fortune 2000 sponsoring company and received an outstanding performance appraisal. Lerner College of Business and Economics Alumni Award Joshua A. Gerstenblith A monetary award presented by the alumni association to a student in recognition of outstanding scholarship and qualities which reflect leadership potential. 19 b College and School/ Department Awards MBA Alumni Leadership Award Patrick J. Smale This award was instituted in 1999 by the MBA Alumni of the Lerner College of Business and Economics to recognize an outstanding MBA student in each year's graduating class. Demonstration of leadership in both professional and academic endeavors is considered in granting this award. Blaine G. Schmidt Award Diane Henker An award to an outstanding MBA student who demonstrates academic achievement and service to the University and the community. It is in honor of Blaine G. Schmidt, first chair of business administration and director of the MBA program from 1976 until 1981. School/Department Awards Accounting Faculty Award Sarah E. Timmons Tracey L. Bressler A plaque presented to a junior and/or senior accounting major whose academic and profession-related accomplishments are most valued by the accounting profession. Patrice Newman Cavanaugh Scholarship Award Jennifer R. Johnson A monetary award presented to an outstanding student enrolled in the Lerner College of Business and Economics. The award goes to a female undergraduate student with a minimum of junior status who is majoring in accounting. Deloitte and Touche Scholarship Award Jeffrey A. Rudolph An monetary award to one of the top five junior accounting majors who demonstrates writing ability, apparent willingness to accept professional responsibility and a variety of extracurricular activities. Department of Accounting Outstanding Achievement Award for Junior Majors Joshua A. Gerstenblith Tiffany L. Lewis Bah-Hah Lim Kaitlyn M. Taylor Melanie K. Zinn Engraved plaques given in recognition of highest academic achievement to accounting juniors. Department of Accounting Panel of Distinguished Seniors Tracey L. Bressler Mary E. Martini Anthony John Paul Polselli Gillian R. Thomas Engraved plaques given in recognition of highest academic achievement to accounting seniors. Department of Business Administration Panel of Distinguished Seniors Robert L. Tribbett Emily E. Judson Matthew J. Nelson Jacob G. Hockman Ann M. Kehrel Elizabeth J. Ollis Plaques awarded to seniors in business administration in recognition of academic achievement and professional excellence in their major. 20 Department of Business Administration Outstanding Junior Award Sara P. Sievers Deanna L. Buxton Matthew J. Volk Jennifer L. Plumser James S. Plack Jr. Sandy M. Peneda Plaques awarded to juniors in business administration in recognition of highest academic achievement. b College and School/ Department Awards Department of Economics Panel of Distinguished Seniors Julia A. Baldt Jamey Benedetto Daniel T. Brown Patricia A. Cordes John C. Dooley III John A. Eakins Brian F. Patterson Engraved plaques given in recognition of highest academic achievement to seniors in economics. Department of Finance Distinguished Panel of Seniors Award Matthew F. Gubicza Elizabeth A. Harker Rachel L. Mack Anthony John Paul Polselli Zuhua Sabol Michael A. Siegel Matthew E. Streisfeld Plaques awarded to seniors in recognition of academic achievement and professional excellence in the field of finance. Department of Finance Outstanding Junior Award Laura V. Eichman Caitlin M. Guthinger Ronessa A. Selfridge Aubrey N. Stuempfle Sara L. Vandermark Plaques awarded to juniors in finance in recognition of highest academic achievement. Henry J. Donnelly Memorial Award Gillian R. Thomas A plaque presented to a senior accounting major with an interest in law or taxes. Albert H. Dunn III Business Administration Award Stefanie Perri A plaque and a monetary award is presented to an outstanding senior in the department. Bruce E. Evans Memorial Award Anthony John Paul Polselli A monetary award from a fund provided by Mr. and Mrs. Isador Evans to senior accounting majors with the highest indexes and best records in conduct and school citizenship. The names are recorded on a plaque donated by Alpha Epsilon Pi social fraternity and located in the Lerner College of Business and Economics. Financial Executives Institute Junior Scholarship Award Aubrey N. Stuempfle, Finance Tiffany L. Lewis, Accounting A monetary award from the Delaware Chapter of the Financial Executives Institute to accounting and finance juniors who have excelled academically and have an interest in entering industry. 21 b College and School/ Department Awards Financial Executives Institute Senior Medallion Prize Anthony John Paul Polselli, Accounting and Finance A medallion from the Delaware Chapter of the Financial Executives Institute to an accounting or finance senior who excels in scholarship and leadership and who is interested in entering industry. Jeffrey Heimann Memorial Award Joshua A. Gerstenblith Amanda K. Bowers Kaitlyn M. Taylor Melanie K. Zinn A monetary award established with funds provided through contributions in memory of Jeffrey Heimann to a rising senior accounting major who has demonstrated superior academic performance. Hutchinson Scholars Program Michael P. Casey Matthew J. Kistler Daniel A. Mason Ronessa A. Selfridge Scholarships awarded annually to juniors majoring in economics who have exhibited outstanding scholarship, leadership potential and qualities of integrity and character. Hutchinson Scholars are responsible for arranging the Hutchinson Lecture. Charles N. Lanier Economics Prize Jamey Benedetto A monetary award to a senior economics major with the highest cumulative grade point index completing at least four semesters at the University. Charles N. Lanier Economics Scholarship Award Kenneth J. Bell Thomas W. Isherwood A monetary award given to a sophomore economic major on the basis of outstanding academic performance. Bertram F. Levin Award Brian F. Patterson A plaque is presented to a student who displays outstanding intellectual curiosity about economics. The award is given in recognition of Bertram F. Levin’s years of service to the Department of Economics. Price Waterhouse Distinguished Student Award Shawn L. Parker A monetary award to an outstanding junior accounting major who has demonstrated superior academic scholarship with a minimum grade point average of 3.5 and qualities of leadership. Jerome E. Scott Excellence in Marketing Award William E. Gamgort A monetary award to a senior in marketing who exhibits strong intellectual skills, actively participates in University, business, or community organizations, and exhibits integrity, strong character, and potential for success in marketing management. E. Wakefield Smith Accounting Prize Joshua A. Gerstenblith A monetary award to the outstanding junior majoring in accounting. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING College Awards Charles B. Evans Prize John T. Fitzgibbons A monetary award to the graduating senior engineering student who has achieved an outstanding scholarship, leadership and service record. Liston A. Houston Scholarship Jason K. Blankenberg Michael D. Cesky Sarah E. Criswell Brett L. Entrekin Victoria N. Gallagher Sara B. Holland Beth E. Miller Nicole E. Reader Several scholarships are awarded to outstanding juniors majoring in civil, electrical or mechanical engineering. Selection is on the basis of academic performance, scholarly and campus activities, and need. b College and School/ Department Awards COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING George W. Laird Merit Fellowship Stephanie Frangakis A monetary award established with funds provided through contributions in memory of George W. Laird to a first-year engineering graduate student. The selection is based upon balanced excellence, combining demonstrated intellectual capability with a strong emphasis on human qualities, and coupled with the practical skills and common sense necessary to execute ideas. Bangalore T. Lakshman Scholarship Sharon M. Huertas An award presented to engineering student on the basis of outstanding scholarship. Financial need is also a consideration. Miles Powell Jr. Scholarship Theresa F. Beinke Michael P. Manlove Michael R. Rasch Daniel R. Spiker John J. Tully Several scholarships are awarded to undergraduate engineering students who participate in intercollegiate varsity sports. John R. Raymond RISE Book Award Khadir A. Griffith A monetary award deposited to the student’s account based on participation in RISE activities and academic success. RISE Corporate Friends Award Sharon M. Huertas Donald S. Williamson A monetary award to a returning undergraduate student or students in engineering who has demonstrated outstanding scholarship and promise for success in the profession, provided by industry contributions to the RISE program. School/Department Awards Society of Financial Service Professionals Award, Delaware Chapter Elizabeth A. Harker A monetary award presented to an outstanding senior majoring in finance who has demonstrated qualities of leadership and integrity. 22 Amerada Hess Corporation Award Elizabeth A. Bell Sean F. Maloney Huyen X. Nguyen William A. Tisdale III 23 b College and School/ Department Awards A monetary award to junior chemical engineering students who have demonstrated outstanding scholastic achievement and who have expressed an interest in pursuing a career in the petroleum or related industries. American Chemical Society Award in Chemical Engineering William A. Tisdale III An award by the ACS Delaware Section to a junior for outstanding scholarship and academic achievement. The award consists of a year’s membership in the ACS and a year’s subscription to one of the ACS journals. American Institute of Chemical Engineers Junior Award Elizabeth A. Bell A certificate and a monetary award is presented by the Wilmington Section of the AIChE to the outstanding junior student, based on academic strength and involvement in student organizations. American Institute of Chemical Engineers Senior Award Patrick Schilling A certificate and a monetary award is presented by the Wilmington Section of the AIChE to the outstanding senior student, based on academic strength and involvement in student organizations. American Institute of Chemical Engineers Sophomore Award Elizabeth J. Oeffinger A certificate and a monetary award is presented by the Wilmington Section of the AIChE to the outstanding sophomore student, based on academic strength and involvement in student organizations. American Society of Mechanical Engineers Delaware Section Outstanding Student Award Gwen V. Thorson An award to the outstanding student in the Delaware Section of ASME. American Society of Mechanical Engineers Student Section Award Scott E. Kasprzak A certificate to an outstanding member of the ASME Student Section for good academic standing and valuable contribution to the chapter. Boeing Company Scholarship Mark W. Deaver Neil N. Hirannet Two scholarships to be awarded this year for a full-time junior student in electrical and computer engineering or mechanical engineering. Dr. Robert T. Bosworth Scholarship Mark W. Deaver A scholarship awarded to a mechanical engineering student on the basis of academic performance and financial need. Garrett Reed Cantwell Graduate Scholarship Jeffery J. Ludwig A monetary award presented to a second-year graduate student in chemical engineering who, in the opinion of the faculty, is an outstanding student in both the classroom and research. The award is sponsored by Garrett W. and Nancy E. Cantwell. Center for Composite Materials Achievement Award Angel A. Leal Ayala Wim Thielemans A monetary award which recognizes outstanding personal growth demonstrated by a Center-affiliated student. 24 Center for Composite Materials Outstanding Senior Award Andrew F. Lipiecki James F. Moore III A monetary award to the outstanding senior in the Undergraduate Research Program for cumulative service and research contributions to Center activities. Center for Composite Materials Progress Award Erde Can Fuping Zhou A monetary award to the student author of a CCM research report in recognition of research contributions by students to the research goals of the Center. b College and School/ Department Awards Center for Composite Materials R.L. McCullough Scholars Award Erik T. Thostenson A monetary award, in recognition of original contributions to literature on composite materials, to the student author of a paper accepted for publication in a refereed journal. Center for Composite Materials Undergraduate Research Award Andrew Conklin Michael A. Fuqua Philip I. Matthews The award recognizes outstanding students at the bachelor’s and master’s degree levels participating in the research programs of the Composites Center. The tribute, consisting of a monetary award and an engraved plaque, is given to candidates who have demonstrated excellence in their research activity on polymer-matrix composite materials. Chemical Engineering Alumni Laboratory Award Thomas G. Lombardo Kristin H. Stoeber A monetary award to a senior student or students for excellent scholarship and exceptional performance in the junior and senior-level laboratory. Chemical Engineering Class of 1950 Scholarship Aimee F. Knauss Huyen X. Nguyen Alison M. Wedekind A scholarship awarded to a student majoring in chemical engineering based on academic merit with a preference given to financial need. Chemical Engineering Class of 1952 Scholarship Jonathan D. Bartel Erin M. O’Dea A scholarship awarded to students majoring in chemical engineering based on academic merit with a preference given to financial need. Chemical Engineering Class of 1953 Scholarship Nikki L. Ennis A scholarship awarded to a student majoring in chemical engineering based on academic merit with a preference for financial need. Chemical Engineering Industrial Sponsors Scholarship Award Geoffrey M. Oxberry A monetary award for exceptional scholarship by a student or students in the freshman and sophomore year. Chemical Engineering Industrial Sponsors Senior Student Award Charles T. Collins-Chase A monetary award for a student or students in the senior year for exceptional scholarship and effective contribution to extracurricular student activities. 25 b College and School/ Department Awards Chemical Engineering Industrial Sponsors Undergraduate Research Award John E. Kirkwood Keith M. Kirkwood A monetary award for exceptional performance by a senior student or students in a senior thesis research project. Duffield Associates Award Evdokia D. Vlahos A monetary award and a bound collection of information on the subject of professional practice in engineering to an outstanding senior who has demonstrated proficiency and interest and is considering a career in geotechnical engineering. Civil and Environmental Engineering Alumni Award Stefan F. Rukowicz A certificate and monetary award are presented to the senior student who has demonstrated outstanding scholarship. First State Section of American Society of Highway Engineers Scholarship (To be announced) A scholarship to a current University of Delaware sophomore, presently enrolled in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, focusing in the area of transportation engineering. Civil and Environmental Engineering Davis Award Andrew E. Seifried A monetary award and a certificate is presented to a senior selected by the faculty of the department on the basis of outstanding scholarly achievement and professional development. Conectiv Company Scholarship Christine M. Tate Donald S. Williamson Two scholarships awarded to electrical and/or mechanical engineering majors who are from the Delmarva area. Selection is based upon academic excellence and promise in the field of engineering. Delaware Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers Junior Award Evan S. Brodsky A monetary award and a certificate given to a junior in the department in recognition of outstanding scholarship. Delaware Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers Senior Award Elizabeth C. Hahn Presented to a senior selected by the faculty of the department on the basis of outstanding scholarly and extracurricular achievement. The award consists of a certificate and a monetary award. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Faculty Award Bryan J. Maietta Undine Kipka A monetary gift in recognition of high academic achievement, outstanding personal qualities, and leadership. Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Alumni Award Jason K. Blankenberg Jirar N. Helou Presented to a junior who has demonstrated outstanding achievement in scholarship. The monetary award is provided through contributions from electrical engineering alumni. Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Chairperson’s Award Megha Agrawal Chad A. Landis Presented to a senior who has demonstrated exceptional achievement in scholarship, while actively furthering the goals of the department. The monetary award is provided by the chairperson. Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty Award Kevin M. Carter Steven C. Crosson Presented to a senior who has demonstrated outstanding achievement in scholarship. The monetary award is provided through faculty contributions. 26 b College and School/ Department Awards Francis E. Gardiner Jr. Scholarship Christopher M. Mase A scholarship awarded to a distinguished civil and environmental engineering junior-year student. Selection is on the basis of academic achievement. Margaret and Hyland P. George Award Melissa R. Williams Civil and environmental engineering scholarship awarded to a Delaware resident on the basis of academic performance and financial need. Helwig Mechanical Engineering Graduate Fellowship Joseph P. Feser Christina M. Turka A monetary award for the first-year graduate student in Mechanical Engineering with outstanding academic achievement. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Delaware Bay Section Engineering Award Ramsey F. Akl Joseph C. Deroba Andrew F. Lipiecki A monetary award is presented to a senior who has demonstrated high scholarship and who shows exceptional ability to apply his or her knowledge to an engineering problem. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Delaware Bay Section Student Activities Award Michael D. Cesky Cari J. LaBruzzo Robert C. Wetzel A monetary award presented to an electrical and computer engineering student based on involvement in student organizations and departmental functions. Charles S. Joanedis Scholarship Andrew T. Peiffer Michael R. Rasch A scholarship awarded to a student majoring in chemical engineering based on academic merit with a preference for financial need. KCI Technologies Inc. Award Kathryn E. Drake A monetary award to a junior or senior civil engineering major who has demonstrated outstanding ability and interest in urban planning/civil engineering. Mr. & Mrs. James F. Kearns Scholarship in Chemical Engineering Ivan Baldytchev Dustin R. Ferretti A scholarship awarded to a student majoring in chemical engineering based on academic merit with a preference for financial need. 27 b College and School/ Department Awards Bangalore T. Lakshman Civil and Environmental Engineering Scholarship Virginia M. Mendoza A scholarship is presented to a civil engineering minority student on the basis of outstanding scholarship. Financial need is also considered. W. Francis Lindell Mechanical Engineering Achievement Award Janelle A. Konchar A monetary award for junior students in recognition of scholarship and creativity in engineering as recommended by the faculty of the Department of Mechanical Engineering W. Francis Lindell Mechanical Engineering Departmental Award to Distinguished Junior Michael D. Kutzer Christine M. Tate For the extraordinary junior mechanical engineering student who has demonstrated creativity, academic accomplishment and achievement as determined by the faculty of the department. W. Francis Lindell Mechanical Engineering Departmental Award to Distinguished Senior Ryan M. Basch James F. Moore III Richard T. Slack For the extraordinary senior mechanical engineering student who has demonstrated creativity, academic accomplishment and achievement as determined by the faculty of the department. Malcolm Pirnie, Inc. Outstanding Environmental Engineering Graduate Student Award Byunghyun Han A monetary award is given to a graduate student in the Environmental Engineering program selected on the basis of academic excellence, participation in University and professional groups and activities, and community involvement. Malcolm Pirnie, Inc. Outstanding Environmental Engineering Undergraduate Student Award Andrew P. Joslyn A monetary award is given to an undergraduate student in the Environmental Engineering program selected on the basis of academic excellence, participation in University and professional groups and activities, and community involvement. Merck Engineering & Technology Scholar Michael F. Alexitch III Elizabeth J. Oeffinger A fellowship awarded to a sophomore and junior chemical engineering student. The award is based on academic record, service and other activities, and upon extensive interviews by a representative of Merck. The fellowship is sponsored by Merck & Co. Merck Outstanding First-Year Chemical Engineering Student Award Justin L. Quon A monetary award to a first-year student who has demonstrated exceptional technical skills and the potential for management and leadership responsibilities. Millar Memorial Scholarship of the Delaware Mechanical Contractors’ Association Sarah E. Criswell An award given to an outstanding engineering major who demonstrates qualities of scholarship, citizenship, character, and leadership. 28 Steven R. & Linda Justice Myrick Award Rachel M. Adams A monetary award to provide assistance to a full time undergraduate student matriculated within the Chemical Engineering Department. The recipient of this award will be assigned on the basis of academic merit with preference given to a female student. National Starch and Chemical Company Undergraduate Scholarship Christine M. Cardinal William B. Rogers Justin R. Spaeth An award based on a combination of demonstrated financial need and academic merit. A scholarship is presented to one sophomore and two juniors in chemical engineering. b College and School/ Department Awards Mary and George Nowinski Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Research Richard M. Herseim An award given to a mechanical engineering major whose senior research project is considered, by the faculty, the most interesting in the current academic year. The award honors Mary Nowinski and Jerzy (George) Nowinski, Professor Emeritus, in the mechanical engineering department. Robert L. Pigford Teaching Assistant Award Aldo Acevedo Joseph M. Fedeyko John F. Langford Jr. Liza Lopez A monetary award to graduate teaching assistants who have made exceptional impact on the undergraduate teaching program in chemical engineering. Robert L. Pigford Undergraduate Award Christine M. Cardinal Liang Gwee William B. Rogers A monetary award to a junior student who has demonstrated high academic performance in chemical engineering courses as well as in other sciences and the humanities. Redden Mechanical Engineering Scholarship John S. Hamnett Angela M. Huenerfauth Michael A. Zeitz Scholarships to students majoring in mechanical engineering with both outstanding academic performance and financial need. W. J. Renton Award for Outstanding Sophomore Douglas A. Brunner A monetary award for the sophomore student in recognition of outstanding academic achievement as recommended by the faculty of the department. The Fraser and Shirley Russell Teaching Fellow Chemical Engineering Mark A. Snyder A fellowship awarded to a senior graduate student in chemical engineering who is interested in a teaching career. The purpose of the award is to give the recipient a supervised teaching experience in the undergraduate program or, under special circumstances the graduate program, in chemical engineering. The award also includes funds to support an undergraduate research student under the same advisor as the fellowship recipient. 29 b College and School/ Department Awards Stanley Jacob Schechter Award Amanda M. Barker A monetary award established by David G. Schechter, Class of ’77, in honor of his father, given to a junior student majoring in chemical engineering, who has demonstrated the greatest interest and scholarship in challenging, non-engineering curricula. The award is based on academic merit with a preference for distinction in arts, humanities and/or social sciences. Slocomb Scholarship Award Brian V. Hufe A scholarship sponsored by Leon Slocomb and given to a junior in either the chemical or mechanical engineering department who is employed part time. COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND NURSING SCIENCES College Awards College of Health and Nursing Sciences Dean’s Achievement Awards Michelle Byrne, Dietetics Jennifer L. Hicks, Exercise Sciences Megan A. Marshall, Medical Technology Adrienne W. Nash, Nursing An award to four seniors from the college who have demonstrated exceptional academic achie ment as well as professional commitment. School/Department Awards Lloyd A. Spielman Award Kelly M. Spivey A monetary award to the undergraduate or graduate student in engineering who has shown high interest in the field of environmental engineering and has demonstrated outstanding academic performance in the course Physical Aspects of Environmental Engineering. Tetra Tech, Inc. Sophomore Award Melody A. Casagrande A certificate and a monetary award to a sophomore in civil engineering in recognition of outstanding scholarship. The John Allan Thoroughgood Legacy Scholarship in Chemical Engineering Sean F. Maloney A scholarship awarded to a chemical engineering undergraduate who is the child or grandchild of University of Delaware alumni. The award is based on academic merit. URS Corporation Award Stephen A. Bucy A certificate and a monetary award are presented to a senior in civil engineering showing professional promise, leadership, and service. VanDemark & Lynch Sophomore Award Michael D. Rakowski A certificate and monetary award presented to a civil engineering sophomore on the basis of scholarship, leadership and personality. Peter J. Warter Scholarship Matthew J. Fuerch Michael J. Weinberg An award established by electrical engineering alumni and friends in honor of former department chair Peter J. Warter. The scholarship is awarded to a junior electrical engineering student, selected by the faculty, who shows great promise for a career in electrical engineering and has demonstrated academic excellence. The Washington Area Railway Engineers Scholarship Ryan C. Burk Casey D. Hanner Two scholarships awarded to two undergraduate students enrolled in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, who have a demonstrated interest in railroad engineering, on the basis of academic merit and without regard to financial need. Milton G. Young Award in Electrical Engineering Hong Chui Phillip G. Wilcox A monetary award presented by the faculty to a senior student who shows exceptional promise for a career in electrical engineering. 30 b College and School/ Department Awards COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND NURSING SCIENCES Susan L. Alexander Award Elisa A. Eshelman This award is given to a senior with a major in Nutrition and Dietetics that exhibits the qualities of leadership and integrity as exemplified by Susan L. Alexander and who will pursue a dietetic internship or graduate degree. Peter G. Anderson Scholarship Lindsay M. Kegelman Claire M. Zelinskas Scholarships are awarded to two junior medical technology students who demonstrate the ideals of scholarship, integrity and professionalism exemplified by Mr. Anderson in his life and work in the profession of medical technology. Auxiliary to the Delaware State Osteopathic Medical Society Award Heidi J. Johnson A scholarship to a junior student in nursing who is strongly motivated to pursue professional nursing education and who possesses outstanding qualities that will contribute to a meaningful and successful contribution to the profession. BRN Recognition Award Heather M. Milea An award presented to a registered nurse pursuing a baccalaureate degree who has demonstrated academic excellence and exceptional personal qualities. W. Robert Bailey Memorial Award Sarah L. Fellers A monetary award presented to a senior in an allied health program who has demonstrated academic achievement and the potential for outstanding professional performance. Mary Clayton Bentley Award Carolyn B. Snock A monetary award to a senior nutrition major who excels in scholarship, leadership, and services to the University or the community. Delaware Health Council Scholarship Lindsay C. Amore Rebecca M. Cappella Jennifer M. Foreacre Katrina G. Gatta Tiffany N. Hale Colleen A. McGhie Scholarships awarded annually to nursing majors on the basis of academic performance, financial need, and department recommendation. 31 b College and School/ Department Awards Department of Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences Book Award Melissa L. Baum, Freshman Jennifer B. Gilkins, Junior Jessica R. Smith, Senior Nicole D. Surdam, Sophomore Presented to a freshman, sophomore, junior and senior who have a sincere desire for knowledge and have been active in extracurricular activities directed toward the individual betterment of fellow students. Department of Nursing Award Adrienne W. Nash An award to an outstanding senior student who exemplifies high competence in professional nursing and is recommended by the faculty as a student of exceptional academic and personal qualities. First State Orthopaedic Clinical Excellence Award Robert W. Wenz An award presented to a senior nursing student who demonstrates outstanding clinical skills, academic achievement, and exceptional professional behaviors. Loretta Ford Award Holly L. Kalish An award created by Dr. Barbara Sheer of the College of Health and Nursing Sciences and given to a family nurse practitioner student who demonstrates scholarship and commitment to nursing and who exemplifies the innovation and creativity of Dr. Loretta Ford. Virginia Lee Franklin Award Karen E. Brownlie Amy K. Desiderio Awarded to one or more senior nursing students who demonstrate qualities and knowledge needed to give care to a neurologically impaired patient. The student’s clinical skills and written work show excellent comprehension of the special needs of these patients. This student has the potential to be an outstanding practitioner in this area. Helen Fullhart Award Carrie E. Reichert An award presented in memory of Helen Fullhart to a junior nursing student who has demonstrated significant personal and professional growth while pursuing a nursing education. Muriel E. Gilman Scholarship Meghan C. Weaver Awarded each year to a graduate or undergraduate returning adult student majoring in nursing who demonstrates academic excellence and shows promise of success in the profession. Elinor M. Holland Memorial Award Catherine E. Walsh Presented to a junior nursing student who shows promise in the area of gerontological nursing by demonstrating caring and a human responsiveness to the needs of elderly clients and their families. Elinor M. Holland, who graduated from the University of Delaware over 60 years ago, maintained a long and productive relationship with the University. Lee J. Hyncik Trainer Achievement Award Cara J. Cordrey A certificate and a monetary award to one or more outstanding junior student athletic trainers who demonstrate academic proficiency, dedication to the care of athletes, and exceptional moral character as exemplified by the life of Lee Hyncik. 32 Julie Moyer Knowles Outstanding Student Athletic Trainer Award Nicole D. Surdam A monetary prize and a certificate awarded from funds established by Dr. Julie Moyer Knowles to a sophomore athletic trainer who has demonstrated outstanding scholarship, leadership, and service in the athletic training education program and potential for future contributions to the athletic training profession. Robert A. Layton Jr. Honor Awards Cara J. Cordrey, Junior Mary E. Corva, Sophomore Nathaniel P. Measley, Sophomore Valerie R. Murphy, Junior Jason M. Nerys, Senior Jessica R. Smith, Senior Presented annually to students in health and exercise sciences by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Layton, Sr. in memory of their son who was killed in Vietnam in 1969. A U.S. Savings Bond is awarded to students who have demonstrated academic, athletic, recreational, and intramural achievement. Students must participate in service and professional activities. b College and School/ Department Awards Madeline McDowell Award Tara M. Byrne Mary A. Wolf An award to a senior student in nursing who is strongly motivated to pursue nursing education under the existence of personal obstacles and who gives promise of making a meaningful contribution to the profession. Medical Technology Alumni Award Dara S. Missan A book award to the sophomore medical technology interest student who has demonstrated both the highest academic index and the promise of future achievement in the profession. Medical Technology Faculty Award Bethanne M. Whalen A monetary award to a senior student in recognition of both academic achievement and those personal qualities that are valuable in the profession: honesty, initiative, and cooperation. Millard A. Naylor Award Lisa D. Kennedy A U.S. Savings Bond to a student who is active in athletics, recreation or intramurals, activities other than sports, service to the University and the community, and has membership in professional and recreational organizations on the local, state, or national level. Nursing Alumni Association Awards Diane T. McDonnell, GR Kyle S. Phillips, UG An award presented to both an undergraduate and a graduate nursing student in recognition of superior scholastic achievement and professional accomplishments. Nutrition and Dietetics Panel of Distinguished Seniors David A. Carbo Shauna E. Clark Beth J. Dowshen Dana L. Parker Recognition of academic excellence, demonstration of leadership within the major or in outside professional work, a positive working relationship with faculty, and potential for continued contribution in nutrition, dietetics, and exercise sciences. 33 b College and School/ Department Awards Joan M. Prall Scholarship Colleen Amrhein Jillian M. Diviesta Jennifer L. Noll Lauren A. Schondebare Megan M. Sohasky Angela M. Teague This scholarship in memory of Joan McKinney Prall, class of 1949, is given to undergraduate students with a major in Nutrition and Dietetics on the basis of both academic merit and financial need. Dr. C. Roy Rylander Award Nicole L. Hoffman An annual monetary award presented in recognition of the outstanding senior athletic trainer. The recipient must have demonstrated leadership, scholarship, and achievement. Sigma Theta Tau Honors Day Book Award Lauren A. Bieri Erin L. Woodring A book scholarship given to one sophomore and one junior nursing student. Presentation is based on an essay entitled “The Importance of Involvement in Professional Nursing Organizations.” Sigma Theta Tau Honors Day Tuition Scholarship Dawn E. Wright A tuition scholarship program for a newly-inducted member of Beta Xi chapter, Sigma Theta Tau (the nursing honor society). To be awarded upon successful completion of a post-baccalaureate course applicable to a graduate nursing degree. Sigma Theta Tau Undergraduate Award Alison M. Skahan Rebecca L. Schorn Beta Xi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau confers this award upon its two members, an accelerated degree and a traditional program nursing student, who best represent the vision and mission of the honor society and who excel by integrating scholarship, knowledge, and technology into professional nursing practice. COLLEGE OF HUMAN SERVICES, EDUCATION AND PUBLIC POLICY COLLEGE OF HUMAN SERVICES, EDUCATION AND PUBLIC POLICY College Awards Karen Beck Scholarship Award-Alpha Delta Kappa (Eta Chapter) Monika M. Sheinblum An award presented to one full-time junior enrolled in a special education teacher education program. Selection is based on outstanding scholarship and active participation in activities involving individuals with special needs. The recipient should exhibit qualities that demonstrate future promise in the field of special education. Theodore S. Beck Scholarship Ashleigh R. Brown Erin E. Wisniewski-Smith Scholarships awarded annually to students enrolled in the College of Human Services, Education and Public Policy (CHEP). Selection is based upon academic performance, financial need, and college recommendation. 34 CHEP Excellence in Academic Achievement Award Patricia L. Collins, Sophomore Daniella C. Eilif, Senior Emily J. Levine, Junior Jennifer R. Loher, Freshman Ashley M. Wilson, Freshman Recognition of CHEP students who have achieved the highest cumulative indexes. CHEP Panel of Outstanding Graduate Students Lamont W. Browne, Master's Alecia C. Douglas, Master's HRIM Christine M. Evans, Doctoral Jamie L. Gelb, Master's Kristen L. Hughes, Doctoral Bruce L. Imboela, Doctoral Julie M. Kittleson, Doctoral Joy E. Oliver, Master's Michael F. Scozzafava, Master's Xuewen Sheng, Doctoral Daniel L. Smith, Master's Lisa M. Trischitta, Master's Selection is based on evidence of a positive working relationship with faculty and students, demonstration of leadership in the college or outside professional work and potential for contribution in student’s chosen field. b College and School/ Department Awards CHEP Panel of Outstanding Seniors Megan M. Alfheim Lisa A. Birenbaum Julie A. Dakunchak Ryan T. Eddy Erin A. Edwards Jennifer M. Grubb Anna Lombardo Jennifer M. Lucado Marytheresa Pupa Emily M. Ruffing Seniors are chosen who have achieved a cumulative index of 3.5 or better with a minimum of 45 earned hours of academic work at the University and who have evidence of professional commitment. Mildred Steel Clark Scholarship Jennifer L. Schneider One scholarship is awarded to a junior in CHEP based upon scholarship and financial need. Wallace H. Maw Award Erin E. Sullivan A monetary award to an undergraduate student majoring in either the Department of Individual and Family Studies or the School of Education. Selection is based on merit and financial need. Van Camp/Remage Teacher Education Merit Award Amy L. Spencer Julie L. Zimansky An award to a teacher education major who demonstrates academic ability, exhibits an ability to overcome special problems and demonstrates potential for future contributions to the field of education and the community. School/Department Awards ARAMARK Corporation Freshman/Sophomore Scholarship Danielle P. Robinson A monetary award to a freshman or sophomore major in hotel, restaurant and institutional management in recognition of scholarly achieve35 b College and School/ Department Awards ment, involvement in extracurricular activities, leadership ability and demonstrated enthusiasm for a career in the hospitality industry. ARAMARK Corporation Junior/Senior Scholarship Jamie R. Johnson A monetary award to a junior or senior major in hotel, restaurant and institutional management in recognition of scholarly achievement, involvement in extracurricular activities, leadership ability, and demonstrated enthusiasm for a career in the hospitality industry. Pearl and Oscar Bregman Award Nicholas N. Butt This monetary award, funded by Dr. and Mrs. Oscar Bregman, is presented to a second-year graduate student in the school counseling program who has demonstrated excellence in both the personal qualities and the mastery of theories and practice associated with excellence as a professional school counselor. Community and Family Services Award Cori A. Chascione A monetary award to an undergraduate student who has demonstrated outstanding service to the local community through voluntary involvement in programs benefiting children, youth, the elderly, and/or their families. The student also should demonstrate a commitment toward pursuing a career in the human services through involvement in such campus activities as the Community and Family Services Club. Consumer Studies Panel of Outstanding Students Sheryl A. Bellish Kate E. Klim Erin M. Lassahn Rori N. Neustadter Carly L. Pellechio Marcie I. Quintana Students are selected on the basis of outstanding scholarship, leadership potential, and qualities of integrity and character. Consumer Studies Student Award Norajean R. Walsh A monetary award to the CNST student whose academic record and service activities best exemplify the department’s goal of enhancing consumer well-being through the design, development, analysis, delivery, or evaluation of products and services. Jane I. Davidson Laboratory Preschool Award Diane P. Marques A monetary award given to a junior, senior, or Master’s student in Early Childhood Development and Education to honor the memory of Jane I. Davidson for her extraordinary ability to teach young children and families. The student exemplifies the philosophy of the Laboratory Preschool and has demonstrated unusual desire and skill in teaching children with special needs and/or extraordinary ability to create and implement curriculum through play. Delaware Association for the Education of Young Children (DAEYC) Student Leadership Award Elizabeth A. Schader Loren P. Slater A two-year membership in a selected chapter of the Association for the Education of Young Children is awarded to the student who has shown leadership skills and contributed to the advancement of the goals of DAEYC. Delaware Association for Public Administration Scholarship (To be announced) 36 Presented by DAPA to a Master of Public Administration student who best exemplifies the caliber of achievement necessary for a successful public service career. Milton and Mary Edelstein Scholarship for Public and Community Service Erin R. O'Donnell Awarded to a graduate student who, by exceptional contributions to the research and public service programs of the School of Urban Affairs and Public Policy in the past year, exemplifies the public service values of the School and enhances the well-being of the community. b College and School/ Department Awards Environmental & Energy Policy Doctoral Award Jyoti S. Kulkarni Awarded to a Ph.D. student for demonstrating outstanding work in the field of environmental and energy policy. Environmental & Energy Policy Master’s Award Thomas D. Schuster Awarded to a master’s student for demonstrating outstanding work in the field of environmental and energy policy. Fashion Merchandising Award Allison M. Mace A certificate is presented to a fashion merchandising student who has demonstrated the motivation, enthusiasm, and leadership capabilities necessary for success in the fashion merchandising industry. Henry R. Folsom Award Sean Hildebrand Presented to a School of Urban Affairs and Public Policy graduate student for the best paper or thesis applying public administration theory and techniques in developing practical solutions to public sector problems. Marvin S. Gilman/National Housing Endowment Scholarship in U.S. Housing and Urban Policy (To be announced) Presented to a student in the School of Urban Affairs and Public Policy who exhibits an exemplary commitment to housing research and a dedication to strengthening housing policy in the U.S. Mark A. Haskell Award Noah J. Toly Presented to a graduate student for demonstrating consistently superior performance in the field of urban affairs and public policy, particularly in the area of political economy. Individual and Family Studies Distinguished Students Megan M. Alfheim Wiley R. Cramer Deborah H. Jarett Julie L. Hollander Emily M. Ruffing Casey E. Sanders Outstanding students are selected based on academic excellence, of positive working relationship with faculty and students, demonstration of leadership in the department or in outside professional work, and potential for contribution in student’s chosen field. Peter A. Larson Prize Hideka Yamaguchi Awarded to a School of Urban Affairs and Public Policy graduate student whose paper is judged to be a significant contribution to fostering international understanding in the fields of urban affairs, public policy, or public administration. 37 b College and School/ Department Awards Legislative Fellows Angela R. Beranek Janna E. Craig Thomas H. DeWire Elizabeth H. Dupont Emily M. Falcon Christine E. Godek Stacy L. Newman Melanie A. Ross Kimberly A. Siegel Daniel L. Smith Legislative Fellows are selected competitively from graduate students throughout the University and work directly with legislators in the Delaware General Assembly. The Fellows must demonstrate scholarly achievement and the desire to work in public service. Pauline E. Loessner Memorial Award John S. Beale An award made at the discretion of the Director of the School of Urban Affairs and Public Policy to be used in ways that will support or enhance education in the areas of human services, community development and related fields. The award is for tuition assistance, to provide travel opportunities, or for such other purposes as the Director may determine. Victor Mankin Award Amy E. Stoole This award is in memory of Victor Mankin, formerly a faculty member in the School Counseling Program. It is presented to a secondyear graduate student in the school counseling or school psychology program who has demonstrated academic excellence and outstanding potential as an education professional. Marriott International Scholarship Ryan T. Eddy Paul L. Fisher Ashley E. Jenkins Carly M. Jones Amy E. Marlow A monetary award given to students in the hotel, restaurant and institutional management major in recognition of scholarly achievement, leadership ability, and an appreciation of the basic values necessary for success in the hospitality industry. Mathematics Education Award Denise R. Javaherforoush A certificate presented to a student in the School of Education who has shown outstanding scholarship and promise in the field of mathematics education. Barry R. Morstain M.P.A. Mid-Career Award Stephanie Mantegna Presented to a mid-career student who best demonstrates the value of academic excellence and a commitment to public service and diversity. Frank B. Murray Award for Excellence in Graduate Research Sara J. Salkind This award is presented annually to a doctoral candidate in the School of Education whose work demonstrates the qualities of thoughtfulness and leadership that have characterized Frank B. Murray’s tenure as Dean of the College of Education, 1979–1995. Lila C. Murphy Award for Women’s Equity and Leadership Kassandra D. Lance A monetary award to a female student in individual and family stud- 38 ies acknowledging student leadership activities and/or contributions to women’s equity issues. Outstanding Design Student Award Melissa B. Marbo An award presented to a junior design student in human resources who, through their scholarship, professional and creative abilities and leadership commitment, shows promise in their chosen fields. Laura Patuelli Memorial Award Keren Lilu A monetary award presented to a full-time junior in elementary teacher education who is highly motivated to pursue a career in teaching. Selection is based on scholarship and financial need. Preference is given to students who are working to finance their college education. b College and School/ Department Awards Presidential Management Interns Troy D. Mix Kelly L. Scollon Internships are awarded nationally every year to approximately 200 graduate students of public affairs by the federal Office of Personnel Management after competition at the regional level. The internship involves a two-year placement with a federal agency. School of Education Distinguished Faculty Award James Hiebert An award, funded by the School of Education, presented to a fulltime faculty member in the School of Education to recognize outstanding achievement in research, teaching and/or services that is clearly beyond the expectation of the position. School of Education Panel of Outstanding Seniors in Elementary Teacher Education Lisa A. Birenbaum Carrie M. Chirillo Rebecca D. Hollister Sarah G. Norris Laura A. Wood Certificates are presented to a panel of seniors in the elementary teacher education program who have achieved a cumulative index of 3.25 or higher and have letters of support documenting roles of leadership, service activities, and volunteer work done while in school. School of Urban Affairs and Public Policy Director’s Citation Rochelle L. Bohm Yaozhu Chen Thomas H. DeWire Nichole M. Hermanns LeAnne E. Jones Bogwon Joo Jennifer A. Orrigo Kimberly D. Trohaugh Alexander F. Waegel Charles M. Whitmore, IV Presented to graduate students who contribute to the mission of the School through their exceptional participation in the activities of the School’s affiliated units and programs, of other units at the University, and of outside organizations or agencies. James H. Sills Jr. Scholarship (To be announced) Presented to a student who will work with faculty and staff on the research and public service programs of the Center for Community Development and Family Policy. 39 b College and School/ Department Awards St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, Middletown, Education Award Erin E.Wisniewski-Smith Laura A. Wood This award, presented to a full-time elementary education major, is an expression of appreciation for the role that teachers play in the lives of children and their families. Students are selected based on both financial need and merit, and must show evidence of commitment to education and service in the local community. Robert W. Stegner Award Denise R. Javaherforoush An award presented to a senior or graduate student in the School of Education who has demonstrated the outstanding qualities which characterized the late Dr. Stegner: dedication to the teaching profession, a comprehension of the breadth and depth of science, and excellence in teaching. Strattner-Gregory Graduate Award Suzanne A. Milbourne Jean Marie St. Clair-Christman A monetary award to a graduate student with advanced standing in individual and family studies who, by reason of scholarship ability, professional orientation, communication skills, and personal commitment shows promise of becoming a strong advocate for children. Marvin B. Sussman Dissertation Prize Christine J. Jensen A monetary award for the best doctoral dissertation completed by a student in the individual and family studies Ph.D. program. Each awardee will present a seminar in the calendar year in which the prize is given. b Key b Key to abbreviations AG AS BE CE EG HN HP MS College of Agriculture and Natural Resources College of Arts and Science Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics Division of Professional and Continuing Studies College of Engineering College of Health and Nursing Sciences College of Human Services, Education and Public Policy Graduate College of Marine Studies GR UG Graduate Undergraduate Honor Societies: An asterisk (*) after an honor society awardee’s name indicates a previously inducted honor society member. b Note Unless otherwise noted, all students listed in this program have a cumulative grade point index of 3.0 or higher. Additional students may be honored at the ceremonies of their particular undergraduate college. Marvin B. Sussman Prize (To be announced) Presented to a Ph.D. graduate in the School of Urban Affairs and Public Policy whose dissertation is judged to be the most outstanding in its theoretical formulations or empiricism. United Alumni of Urban Affairs Student Award Cara B. Armbrister Troy D. Mix Presented to graduate students with distinguished academic records and outstanding public service contributions who best exemplifies the School of Urban Affairs and Public Policy’s commitment to the creation and dissemination of usable social knowledge. 40 41 Honor Society Members An asterisk (*) after an honor society awardee’s name indicates a previously inducted honor society member. Alpha Kappa Delta A national honorary society in sociology organized for the purpose of interchanging ideas in the field of sociology. Michael D. Ames Shawn S. Baker Jennifer L. Barron Andrew D. Bennett Carrie J. Bleck Andrew J. Bonis Erin M. Brady Shannan J. Brady Patrick W. Burris Nicole R. Buzin* Stacey L. Callaway Catherine M. Chan* Giovanna C. Citti Alexis G. Choen Ashley S. Cohen* Justin M. Cohen Christina M. Cook* Jullion M. Cooper David W. Cornish* Kevin H. Corp* Justin M. Cover Nicole E. Coyle Amy Cruz Samantha D. DeVita Lance R. Dicker* Kevin E. Dolan* Kristin M. Dolci Susan M. Dubil* Adrianne J. Dudley Candace E. Eggleston* Danielle B. Eisenbrey Wanda K. Faulkner Jacqueline M. Feely Leslie A. Forsyth Kathryn M. Freedman Amanda L. Fullmer* Jennifer D. Gerhard Whitney P. Golden* Kendra L. Goldstein William M. Gratton David C. Greene* Matthew L. Harris Wade H. Harvey Katherine M. Hawthorne Matthew D. Heinbach Elizabeth J. Hiza* Michael S. Katzen* Peter J. Keane* Margaret M. Kellogg* Elizabeth A. Kinney Christina L. Kirwin Emily R. Kobliska* Steven W. Kohlbecker* Tamara C. Lew* April D. Lewis* Joshua P. Locke Suzanne M. Loughery* Andrea B. Lunn Carla G. MacKenzie* Nicholas J. Madonia William M. Mahan Elizabeth A. Mansley, GR Michael A. Marino, AS Daniel E. Marks, GR Christy M. Marra, AS Christopher S. Massari, AS John J. Meredith, AS Hannah M. Messner, AS John P. Mester, AS* Milena Mladenovich, AS Keleigh D. Montgomery, AS Matthew J. Moore, AS* Rebecca A. Moore, AS* Lisa C. Moscarello, AS* Gabrielle A. Mulnick, AS Rebecca S. Napp, AS Michael A. Nelsen, AS* Margit P. Olson, AS Melissa B. Pankiewitz, AS Kyle S. Petrozza, AS Timothy J. Rappoccio, AS Lauren M. Raus, AS Heather E. Reed, AS* Johanna H. Rehkamp, AS* Wendy M. Remaley, AS Ryan D. Revie, AS Sean W. Riback, AS Katherine A. Richter, AS* Michael J. Righi, AS Alexis L. Robinson, AS Joseph K. Roeschke, AS* Carla N. Russell, AS Katie T. Sabino, AS Rana H. Sachdev, AS* Johanna L. Salfrank, AS* Michael D. Samuelson, AS* Joshua B. Schottenfeld, AS Matthew T. Schrieks, AS Kristina M. Scotto, AS* Abby N. Shutter, AS Rebecca M. Silver, AS Adriane L. Smith, AS Cynthia L. Smith, AS* Jessica N. Spence, AS* Alison B. Sribnik, AS Benjamin J. Steinberg, AS Raleigh F. Steinhauer III, AS Jennifer L. Stemple, AS Katherine E. Stiner, AS* Jennifer L. Szczepanski, AS* Denise K. Thomas, AS* Erin M. Thomas, AS* Jeffrey C. Tuzzolino, AS Giancarlo A. Villanella, AS Scott E. Weaver, AS* Naomi C. Weisel, AS* William H. Wightman III, AS Colin A. Worrall, AS Kevin J. Yourison, AS Kristen A. Zebrowski, AS* Alpha Lambda Delta A national honor society that recognizes superior scholarship in a student’s first year at the University. Brianne Abramowicz, BE Dana M. Abrams, AS Megan J. Ahearn, AS Brian D. Albert, AS Melissa K. Ames, AS Jamie L. Anderson, AS Brianna L. Apfelbaum, AS Sarah D. Baird, AS Jenna E. Barson, BE Megan K. Batykefer, AS Allison L. Behrle, HN Emily C. Berenback, AS Joshua P. Berkowitz, AS Jessica L. Berry, BE Ross A. Bickhart, EG Agata A. Bielska, AS Michael J. Birenbaum, AS Daniel E. Black, BE Mary A. Black, AS Cynthia N. Blake, AS Jessica C. Blank, AS Ashley C. Borkowski, HN Taryn S. Bornstein, AS Brittany L. Boyle, AS Heather L. Brackin, HN Kristin M. Bramley, AS Hallie R. Bregman, AS Robert E Brookman, AS Hilary C. Brown, AS Douglas A. Brunner, EG Crystal M. Buck, AS Laura K. Bugbee, AS Emily M. Bukay, AS Emily R. Burek, BE 42 Robert A. Burstein, BE Tyler A. Capp, AS Joseph T. Cardella, AS Kaitlin S. Carter, AS Melody A. Casagrande, AS Michael P. Casey, AS Meghan A. Cashman, AS Robert M. Celano, AS Bing Ling Cheung, BE Dana Cheung, BE Megan A. Chory, AS Katie E. Clements, AS Elise N. Colomb, HP Jennifer L. Copson, AS Shannon K. Cord, AS Courtenay V. Cotton, EG Scott R. Courlander, AS Laura J. Cowan, AS Nicole E. Coyle, AS Rachel M. Curran, BE Allison F. Dague, BE Michelle L. Dallaire, HP William C. Darrah, HP Katie E. Day, AS Megan R. Delany, BE Alyssa E. Dellureficio, HP Katherine A. Demedis, AS Alyssa A. DeMent, AG Kimberly M. DePaul, AS Matthew A. DeSieno, EG Jennifer L. Dickman, AS Julia M. Doppes, HN Lauren M. Duhigg, AS Nicholas A. Duko, AS Brea A. Dunn, AS Kevin M. DuPrey, AS Sarah E. Dussault, AS Meagan P. Edmond, HP William R. Eisenhower, EG Brian C. Englert, AS William J. Eskuchen, EG Gina M. Esposito, BE/HP Dustin R. Ferretti, EG Allison M. Fields, AG Allison B. Fisch, AS Laura M. Fontana, AG Rachel L. Francis, HP Lana M. Frankel, AS Michael A. Fuqua, EG Michelle L. Furrey, HP Anna Maria Gargano, BE Katrina G. Gatta, HN Geoffrey S. Gaunay, AS Sarah E. Graham, AS Holly J. Grasso, AS Amy K. Green, AS Madeline D. Gregorits, AS Renee C. Gresh, AS Jessica L. Grossman, AS Dalit M. Gulak, AS Jamie K. Haigh, AS Laura M. Hale, HN John S. Hamnett, EG Danielle K. Hanlon, HP Casey D. Hanner, EG Patricia L. Hansen, AS Sara E. Hasyn, AS James C. Healy, AAS Julia C. Herman, AS Christina M. Hernandez, AS Leah E. Hochberger, HP Joseph J. Hoffman III, BE Michael J. Hoffman, AS Phoebe J. Holmes, AS John J. Imszennik, AS Christina M. Infiesta, AS Thomas W. Isherwood, AS Kristin M. Iwanechko, BE Kristin M. Jackson, AS David E. Jaffe, AS Laurie B. Johnson, AG Jocelyn D. Jones, AS Sonali S. Joshi, AS Liang-I Kang, AS Kaili Kao, AS John M. Keating, AS Philip C. Kebles, AS Jessica E. Keister, AS Shannon L. Kelly, P Nicholas A. Kendus, AS Laura N. King, HN Amy E. Kiraly, AS Matthew J. Kistler, AS Andrew S. Klein, EG Adrienne E. Klotz, EG Alexandra M. Koclanes, AS Amanda L. Koeppel, AS Lane L. Kohl, AS Sarah E. Kolp, AS Janelle A. Konchar, EG Jennifer M. Koterwas, AS Jennifer R. Krepps, AS Heather M. Kurtas, AG Jennifer A. Ladutko, AS Christine M. LaFiura, AS Amy C. Lambert, BE Chelsea A. Lauer, AS Melissa V. LaVenia, BE Molly R. Levin, BE Sherri E. Lichtman, AS Lauren B. Lobdell, AS Matthew C. Loiacono, AG Dana E. Long, AG Alexander P. Longmore, BE Brian A. Lucas, EG Jennifer S. Lucas, AS Elizabeth S. Lycett, AS Jennifer M. Lyons, AS Kellie R. Machlus, AS Kristen J. MacGorman, AS Michael P. Manlove, EG Michael P. Manning, BE Janet L. Marsland, HP Jessica L. Martin, AG Karen A. Mascolo, HN Laura K. Masopust, HP Ryan P. Mayberry, BE Eugene J. McAuliffe, BE Patrick D. McGrath, BE Michael D. McKain, AS Tara A. McKenzie, HP Agnes K. McNamara, AS Marilisa Mendoza, AS Stephanie E. Merkler, AS Dara S. Missan, HN Amanda L. Mitchell, AS Charles O. Monk III, BE Ryan E. Morgan, BE Kara L. Mortifoglio, HN Laura C. Murek, AS Fran L. Nadel, HP Brianne N. Navetta, AS Michelle L. Neher, BE Cassandra R. Neuhs, AS/HP Leah R. Newborn, AS Jennifer A. Newell, AS Christina D. Nichols, AS Jenna W. Niemczyk, AS Debra E. Noehren, HN Edward J. O'Brien, HP Kelly L. O'Hara, AS Shelley L. Odenwelder, HP Clayton J. Okaly, AS Rachel A. Oken, HN Kimberly R. Olson, AS Brian S. Parness, AS James J. Parris, AS Vivek P. Patel, AS Jill S. Patterson, AS Erik A. Pearson, EG Andrew T. Peiffer, EG Emily Peng, EG Jaime C. Perez, AS Joseph L. Petfield, AS Scott L. Pileckas, AS Stephanie A. Plourde, AG Kristen M. Ponder, AS Jamie R. Pool, AG Meghan E. Porter, HN Rachel M. Posner, AS Daniel J. Pratt, AS Matthew T. Prince, AS Stacey L. Quick, AS Maura P. Quinn, AS Kyla M. Raalf, AS, Diane L. Randolph, AS Michael R. Rasch, EG Kristen L. Reese, AS Kimberly M. Richards, HP Kerri L. Rose, AS Brian M. Rosenblatt, AS Abigail Rosenthalis, AS Elizabeth M. Roy, AG Catherine A. Savarese, AS Amanda M. Schmidt, AS Allessandra B. Schneider, AS Emily B. Schneider, AS Holland T. Schnittger, AS Laura K. Schoch, AS Stephanie A. Scholl, AS Kirsten J. Schultz, HP Nancy M. Scott, AS Magedah E. Shabo, AS Michael T. Shannon, BE Lauren E. Shaub, HN Ming-Jay Shiao, EG Karen R. Shore, AS Lowell J. Silverman, AS Melissa A. Skrocki, AS Carly R. Soda, AS Heather P. Soukup, AS Kyle T. Spence, EG Allison C. Spirgel, AS Janet L. St. Amand, AG John D. Stant, AS Daniel T. Stanton, BE Rachel A. Stark, HN Nicole K. Stott, HN Cynthia R. Stroik, AS Erin E. Sullivan, HP Nicole D. Surdam, HN Andrew C. Swiatowicz, AS Caitlin M. Thomann, EG Caitlin M. Thompson, HN Julia M. Thompson, AS Erin N. Thorne, AS Elena E. Torbert, AS Natalie J. Torentinos, AS Kendall E. Tracewski, HP Carla B. Trincia, AS Rachel K. M. Truhan, AS Jennifer O. Tschorn, AG Karl G. Uhlig, AS Devin C. Varsalona, AS Zehava O. Vitberg, HP Sarah L. Von Esch, AS Patrick K. Walters, AS Kerri L. Warner, BE Kristi R. Weiner, AS Kate L. Welde, BE Matthew B. Wells, AS Robert J. Werner, EG Sharon K. Wiley, BE Devin C. Winter, HP Elizabeth Wong, BE Rebecca M. Wood, AS Amanda E. Wright, BE Wendy W. Yip, BE Faculty Advisor Susan E. Groh 43 Alpha Mu Alpha A national honor society that recognizes scholarly achievement among marketing students in accredited business administration programs. Jennifer S. Butkewicz* Angela T. Cusano Stephanie Glavey Emily E. Judson Alyson J. Leff Gretchen J. Morgan Ryan A. Neff Donna M. Silknitter Satya Singh Jennifer L. Smith Kara M. Sylvis Karen O. Szpyhulsky Faculty Advisor Carter Broach, Marketing Paul Perdichizzi Anthony J. Polselli* Robert F. Poppiti Jr.* Zuhua Sabol* Steven D. Salit Jason A. Sangekar* Jonathan P. Schap* Michael A. Siegel* Donna M. Silknitter Timothy R. Singles Michael J. Skawinski Patrick S. Skros Matthew E. Streisfeld* Amy C. Stull Susan L. Tappen Scott W. Treml Danielle E. Wall* Kenneth A. Wang Megan E. Washall Zachary J. Wevodau Glenn J. Van Etten Sara L. Vandermark David W. VonSteuben Gary D. Yeisley* Gamma Kappa Alpha Beta Beta Beta A national honor society that elects members who have demonstrated superior scholarship, service, and achievement in the biological sciences. Jeremie Axe, AS Colleen Barry, AS Holly Bigelow, AS Heather Cooke, AS Janine Collinge, AS Aimee Federer, AG Emily Fillman, AG Kimberly Herrera, AS Megan Lynam, AS Katherine Maddox, AS Samantha Sica, AG Bryan Schneider, EG Maureen Steimer, AS Jillian Stevens, AS Arthur Suckow, AS Andrew Tan, AS Gabriella Truncale, HN Alisha Yallowitz, AS Alleen Yu, AS Beta Gamma Sigma Brett H. Kaminsky Rosa Kim Amy C. Lambert Matthew S. Lindenbaum Tina L. Mascelli* Robin E. Merritt* Julia E. Neikirk Kimberly M. Pace Kellie A. Parkin James S. Plack Jr. Donna M. Silknitter Stacy L. Speicher Aubrey Stuempfle Christina A. Tong Scott W. Treml* Matthew M. Tucker, GR David W. VonSteuben Melanie K. Zinn Faculty Advisor Hemant Kher, Operations Management Dobro Slovo A national Slavic honor society that recognizes excellence in the study of Slavic languages, literature, culture, and related fields of Slavic studies. Anne K. Baldridge, AS Jamie E. Barrios, AS Scott P. Burroughs, AS Kristina R. Curtis, US Erik A. Edlund, AS Sarah E. Graham, AS Nicholas R. Johnson, AS Kajiyama Mitsutoshi, AS Amanda M. LaCava, US Katrina L. Malinowski, AS Christopher D. Snyder, AS Katherine A. Stark* Ian D. Williams* FMA Honor Society A national honor society that encourages and rewards scholarship and accomplishment among students in business and nonbusiness finance and banking. zRobert N. Abrahams Nathan G. Andrew Jennifer K. Arent Daniel S. Aronson* Christina Bargeron Jacquelynne A. Barnhart Jessica C. Bright Adriane L. Carozza Him Chan Stephanie G. Charles Richard Cintron* James A. Collins Ryan J. Crawford Marc B. Crennan Sonal C. Dalsania Kathryn J. Davis Jonathan D. Decker Christina R. Dill John C. Dooley III Denise E. Doyle Andrea L. Dykes John A. Eakins William J. Fetters* Lauren C. Folk Megan L. Gamble Francis M. Gavin Ashita Gehlot Fernando J. Good Jacqueline A. Gray Daniel J. Greeley* Matthew F. Gubicza* Elizabeth A. Harker* Jennifer L. Harless Michael K. Hastings Keith R. Herrmann Kevin M. Herrmann David R. Horn Lindsay M. Jaso 44 Lillian R. Burris, AS Louis A. Cannizzaro, AS Sonia C. Fernandez, AS Grace D. George, HP Lisa K. Gordon, AS Nina E. Gordon, AS Rosalia V. Grigoli, AS Matthew D. Jenkins, AS Blair F. Kahora, AS Tanya A. Kang, AS Daisy Y. Koh, AS Marc A. Mongiello, BE Jessica E. Oswald, AS Anthony C. Paladinetti III, BE Antonella Paradiso, AS Michelle L. Prandi, AS Stephanie E. Raible, AS Jill Rotanelli, AS Paolo Saggese, AS Giuseppe Schepis, BE Holland T. Schnittger, AS Kappa Delta Pi A national honor society in business studies. Melissa J. Brayman, GR Emily R. Burek Xin Chen, GR Erica A. David Courtney K. Dickinson Julia S. Fisher Leah A. Fried William E. Gamgort* Ashita Gehlot Joshua A. Gerstenblith Daniel J. Greeley* Michael K. Hastings* A national Italian honor society that recognizes scholarship in the study of the Italian language and its literature; that encourages interest in an understanding of Italian culture; and that fosters friendly relations and mutual respect between the United States and Italy. Michael T. Keglovits Rosa Kim Stephanie E. Kovack David C. Kriegel Geoffrey J. Langan Jillian N. Lapent Michael P. Lyden* Rachel L. Mack Lee M. Manoff Tara L. Minucci* Lori D. Mirabella Gregory P. Molchen Christopher G. Morley David R. Morrison Jr. Kevin P. Myers Braden L. Neff Matthew J. Nelson Lee D. Oliver Shilpa J. Patel An honor society in education encouraging high professional, intellectual and personal standards. Valerie A. Allevi, HP Emily A. Bandelt, HP* Corryn Barnes, HP Elizabeth J. Behr, HP Kathryn J. Belczyk, HP* Susan P. Belt, HP* Melissa A. Berger, HP* Jennifer L. Berman, HP* Stephanie Z. Berardi, AS* Kiley S. Best, HP Lisa A. Birenbaum, HP* Julianne M. Bisti, HP Laura J. Blenderman, HP Jennifer N. Bove, AS* Allison B. Brown, HP Hilary C. Brown, AS Michelle E. Bruno, AS* Amanda C. Bucholz, HP* Tamra J. Carroll, HP* Susan M. Caruso, HP Angela H. Ceglia, HP* Jill A. Chasen, HP Carrie M. Chirillo, HP* Melissa L. Cirkus, HP* Casey R. Cline, HP* Stacey M. Closterman, AS Edward C. Cohen, HP* Angel M. Colucci, HP* Shari L. Cooper, HP* Jennifer L. Copson, AS Kathleen A. Cramer, HP* Janette E. Csoboth, HP* Carol Ann Cwikla, HP Alysse K. Dambach, HP Lauren M. D'Andrea, HP* Monica L. Daniels, HP* Donna M. Deldeo, HP* Jenna DeMaria, HP Andrea L. Drewes, AS Aileen R. Ehrgott, AS Alison E. Erath, HP Julie M. Ermentrout, HP* Janet L. Faccenda, HP* Cora L. Fitzwater, HP Donald C. Foskey, HP* Jonathan F. Fox, HP* Holly M. Franklin, AS Paula M. French, HP Michelle L. Furrey, HP Cara E. Gaffney, HP* Tammy L. Garber, AS* Jill S. Goldman* Corey E. Gentile, HP* Kelley L. Gilbert, HP Lauren Ginsiorsky, HP Jill S. Goldman, HN* Courtney L. Graves, HP* Julie L. Haas, HP* Tracy D. Haber, HP Jamie K. Haigh, AS Jessica R. Haley, HP Katie L. Hansen, HP* Cailin J. Harrington, HP Reagan E. Hastings, HP* Maria G. Hernandez, HP* Amanda J. Hess, HP Leah E. Hochberger, HP Christine E. Horsley, HP* Lisa M. Hudson, HP* Meghan P. Hunt, HP* Sarah L. Hussey, HP* Abby L. Huwer, HP Stephanie Iacono, HP* Madoka Ito, HP* Janine Janoski, AS Jennifer T. Janoski, HP Deborah H. Jarett, HP* Denise R. Javaherforoush, HP* Jennifer D. Joyce, AS* Jessica A. Kochman, HP Catherine M. Krahe, HP Jennifer R. Krepps, AS Jessica A. Kruse, HP* Sheri L. Legg, AS* Erin C. Leibert, AS* Jennifer M. Lucado, HP* Kristen J. MacGorman, AS Justin F. Manno, HP* Diana M. Marshall, HP* Maureen A. McDonald, HP Jennifer L. McKenna, HP Laura A. Minetti, HN Nicole M. Montois, HP* Megan P. Narducci, AS* Marissa M. Nomi, HP Sarah G. Norris, HP* Grace A. Nulty, HP Heather L. O'Neal, HP Nicole J. Pagan, HN* Amanda A. Peck, HP* Anne L. Peightel, AS Shannon L. Perrochino, HP Jill M. Piaskowsky, HP Jessica K. Piental, AS Sarah C. Pittman, HP Elizabeth A. Powers, HP* Glenna Beth Pusey, AS Gia B. Raia, HP Stephanie E. Raible, AS Deidra C. Ramsey, HP Kimberly M. Richards, HP Carolyn A. Ricigliano, HP Ashley J. Riggleman, HP Elliot Rivera, AS* Jennifer M. Schindele, HP* Jennifer L. Schneider, HP* Melissa A. Schwartz, HP Christine L. Serzan, AS* Erica L. Silverstein, HP Jaclyn E. Singer, HP Tamara E. Sodell, HP* Kristin E. Staada, HP* Jessica L. Stanley, HP* Diane M. Szabo, HP* Jennifer T. Szmidt, HP* Jessica C. Touw, HP* Jessica L. Turner, HP* Courtney J. Vesey, HP* Lauren Wojciechowski, HP* Lauren Al. Wood, HP* Jessica A. Yurecsko, HP Julie L. Zimansky, HP* 45 Kappa Omicron Nu Omicron Delta Epsilon A national academic honor society recognizing and encouraging excellence in scholarship, research, and leadership in family and consumer sciences. An international honorary society that recognizes scholastic attainment in economics. Kristine M. Aquino* Margaret M. Belasco Sheryl A. Bellish* Adrienne M. Bey* Sarah A. Burger Darcey G. Callantine Kara M. Carpenter* Matthew L. Cavaiola Justin F. Cetron Jaime L. Cohn* Wiley R. Cramer Liza M. Crystal* Julie A. Dakunchak Debbie E. Dalecki* Matthew F. Deacon Karen L. Dickinson* Jillian M. DiViesta Emily M. Easterling Erin A. Edwards* Shaleighne M. Fahey* Aimee J. Fleuette Laura S. Fried Margaret L. Geckle* Jennifer M. Grubb* Matthew A.Grubman Michelle F. Guthrie Melanie Holter Deborah H. Jarett* Samantha J. Kunst* Kassandra D. Lance Lauren R. Luber Allison M. Mace* Guadalupe L. Mangialavori Linda M. Mayer* Jennine M. McKenzie* Bethany S. Meuleners Cassandra R. Neuhs Kerry S. O'Reilly Jaacklyn R. Pangallo Dana L. Parker* Jamie S. Paster* Tracy L. Pearson Patricia G. Peeples* Wei Qiu Marcie I. Quintana* Laura R. Raffaelli* Maria V. Robilotto* Casey E. Sanders* Elizabeth A. Schader Lauren A. Schondebare Andrea L. Shelhamer Jennifer N. Styer Megan L.Sullivan Emily R. Wilson Tara N. Woolfolk* Advisor Kristine Ritz-Coll, Coordinator, Office of Student Support Services CHEP Mu Iota Sigma The management information systems honor society. Nathan G. Andrew, BE* Jennifer K. Arent, BE* Stacey M. Atsaides, BE Richard H. Bader, BE Timothy P. Bandos, BE Jacquelynne A. Barnhart, BE* Joseph J. Bell III, BE* Bryan C. Bergin, BE Natalia L. Bernardino, BE Gavin B. Bernstein, BE Mark A. Bernstein, BE Luke W. Billings, BE Adam H. Black, BE* Andrea L. Bruner, BE Christina A. Burt, BE* Maegan E. Burton, BE Deanna L. Buxton, BE Bryan P. Calvet, BE* Melissa A. Carlsen, BE* Casey A. Caudill, BE Nicholas B. Chucta, BE* Joseph A. Chaplin, BE Dawn E.M. Clingan, BE* Daniel M. Curtis, BE* Matthew J. Curtis, BE Angela T. Cusano, BE* Emily M. Cygan, BE* Sonal C. Dalsania, BE* Jill H. Darwick, BE Kathryn J. Davis, BE* Matthew G. Davis, BE Stephen T. DeAngelis, BE Jonathan D. Decker, BE* Amy E. Donohue, BE* Eric J. Dorfman, BE* Andrea L. Dykes, BE* John A. Eakins, BE* Nicole Eccleston, BE Lauren E. Edwards, BE Laura V. Eichman, BE Matthew A. Elliott, AS Brian A. Esworthy, BE* Matt M. Ewen, AS Michael C. Falotico, AS Matthew C. Fanandakis, BE Joseph Firetto, BE* 46 Justin H. Friedman, BE* Megan L. Gamble, BE* William E. Gamgort, BE* Cristina M. Gioia, BE* Fernando J. Good, BE* Clayton D. Goss, AS Michelle L. Grieco, BE* Christopher E. Gschweng, BE* Caitlin M. Guthinger, BE Habib A.M. Haider, AS Kyle K. Hall, BE Michael K. Hastings, BE* Kimberly Y. Hertzog, BE* Neil N. Hirannet, EG David Hong, BE* Jonathan Hobfoll, BE Jeffrey D. Hopper, BE Erik S. Jazwiecki, BE* Martin E. Judge III, BE Brett H. Kaminsky, BE* Michael T. Keglovits, BE* Ann M. Kehrel, BE* Beth Ann C. Koch, BE* David C. Kriegel, BE Karen S. Krisch, BE* Theodosia M. Kyparissiotis, BE* Geoffrey J. Langan, BE* Christian P. Lau, BE Joseph B. Lazorik, BE Christopher J. LaPorta, BE* Sara B. Levine, AS Lauren S. Lidowsky, BE Matthew S. Lindenbaum, BE Katherine R. Lovett, BE* Rachel L. Mack, BE* Rubyna J. Malchand, BE Adam R. Manger, BE Lee M. Manoff, BE* Lauren B. Marciano, BE* Rachel V. Markey, AS* Tina L. Mascelli, BE* Ryan P. Maskiell, BE Suzanne F. Melcher, BE* James J. Meany, BE Robin E. Merritt, BE* Bradley C. Micciche, BE* Lara M. Miller, BE* Kathleen E. Moran, BE Christopher G. Morley, BE* David R. Morrision Jr., BEv Lauren B. Muchnick, BE* Braden L. Neff, BE* Meghan E. O’Leary, BE Elizabeth J. Ollis, BE* Shilpa J. Patel, BE* Ashley M. Perkins, BE Robert F. Poppiti Jr., BEv Bryan C. Porter, BE* Laurie E. Rouh, BE* Jeffrey A. Rudolph, BE Julia Salvata, BE* Jonathan E. Sandurs, BE* Kathleen A. Sapna, BE* Ryan G. Sellarsx, BE* Kristen M. Shala, BE* Carly J. Shapiro, BE* Melissa A. Shields, BE* Jarrett R. Shook, BE* Michael A. Siegel, BE* Sara P. Sievers, BE Andrea M. Simpson, BE Michael J. Skawinski, BE* Jennifer L. Smith, BE* Kelly A. Stafford, BE* Kara M. Sylvis, BE* Susan L. Tappen, BE* Sarah E. Timmons, BE* Megan L. Townsend, BE Scott W. Treml, BE* Robert L. Tribbett, BE* Amanda M. Tuttle, AG* Peter L. Vincenti, BE Cara M. Vucci, BE Ryan D. Walser, HP* Chad M. Wolf, BE Michael A. Woodin, BE Melanie K. Zinn, BE Faculty Advisor Joseph Brady, Accounting and MIS Jamey Benedetto, BE* Patricia A. Cordes, BE* Ryan J. Crawford, BE John G. Day, BE* John C. Dooley III, BE* Michael J. Eith, BE Sarah E. Hillman, BE* Daniel A. Mason, AS Michael S. Nightingale, BE Brian F. Patterson, GR* Ronessa A. Selfridge, BE Reina U. Toeda, AS Faculty Advisor Stacie Beck, Economics Omicron Delta Kappa A national honor society recognizing leadership, scholarship, and service. Lauren Jill Adamczyk Christine Marie Allen Olubunmi Babalola Brooke A. Bacas Allison Behrle Kathryn Colby Bennett Bryan C. Bergin Lauren Ann Bonora Trisha Marie Breault Aaron Broderick Lisa Marie Calabrese Stacey Leigh Callaway Curtis Emile Callender Melissa J. Capie Amanda Cathleen Cardillo Jennifer Gregory Carr Susan Marina Caruso Lindsay Charles Carrie Marie Chirillo Allison Goodkind Cohen Amy Collier Christopher Michael Conolly Kathleen Amanda Cramer Carol Ann Cwikla Lauren Michelle D’Andrea Jacqueline Dapolito Gregory Mark Darone Rachel Kafka Dash Nicole Rosemarie DeCesare Lance Reuben Dicker Courtney Dickinson Sara Rachel Droz Adrianne Dudley William Eisenhower Amy Beth Eluto Julia Fendler Elizabeth Ferguson Nathan Robert Field Steven Dane Fischer Laura M. Fontana Michael Kenneth Fox Emily Rose FreyLaura Gaines Gerald Nicholas Gargiulo Sara J. Geiger Alison Gershen Brian Paul Gladnick Kirsten Elise Godiksen Ratika Gupta Michael Guss Michelle Guthrie Jennifer Heller Nicole Hitchen Michael Holston Christine Elizabeth Horsle Michael Anthony Iannucci Thea Beth Ingber Tracy Lynn Javerbaum Matthew David Jenkins Sarah Keep Christine Lynn Keighley Michelle S. Koslow Jennifer Kron Chad Arthur Krueger Stephanie Kuehne Linda Suzanne Kurtz Ryan LaCava Corleigh Lajeskie Molly Levin Suzanne Loughery* Thomas Lucchesi Daniel Madrid Lee Manoff* Michelle Marie Manson Jennie Rebecca Marks Diana Marshall Megan Marshall* Jessica Mattoon Jessica Lynn McClellan Megan Rae McCutcheon Marureen McDonald Lynne Ann Mied Michael Mignano John Moller Dillon Moore Amy Moran Kevin Patrick Myers Natalie Marie Nardo Kelly O'Connor McKenzie Ann Ogrodnik Gina Outten Lauren Palmer Jacklyn Rose Pangallo Brian Parness Samara Brooke Passo Jessica Lynn Polikoff Elizabeth Priest Mary Theresa Pupa Jason Rabinowitz Sarah Rebecca Rosefeldt Elizabeth Megan Russell Margaret Lynn Salzbrenner Jennifer Schindele* Benjamin Andrew Schofield Ronessa Anne Selfridge Kathleen Marie Shank Andrea Lynn Shelhamer Catherine Marie Sheppard Lindsay Singer Janine Skaats Aaron Russell Smith Stephanie Sneddon Jessica Leigh Stanley Julia Turkel-Heilbrunn Giancarlo Villanella Zehava Vitberg Lauren Ware Shannon Michelle White Sarah Elizabeth Wiegner Jennifer Marie Zambito Faculty Advisor Audrey L. Helfman, Consumer Studies Phi Alpha Theta A national honor society in history that encourages and rewards scholarship and accomplishment among students of history. Nathan K. Bechtel Jamey Benedetto Lauren A. Bonora Aaron D. Bradford Mary A. Caulfield Giovanna C. Citti Stacey M. Closterman Megan L. Crossan Jayson M. Dewey Lauren M. Donovan Anne G. Dunkelberger Mark Falkowski Julia K. Fendler Nathan R. Field Bruce R. Fox Michael K. Fox Cara E. Gaffney Jenna L. Garron Ross A. Gary Matthew B. Gillingham Mollie B. Gross Melissa R. Hause Kyle E. Haynes Alexandra B. Hervish Josephine E. Horsey Mark H. Hudson Richard James Stephen F. Jamrogowicz Allison B. Jones Keith M. Kirkwood Kathryn S. LaPrad Jennifer M. Lynch Deirdre Lyons Xena M. Markine Brian P. McAlpine Daniel P. McCoy Kathryn J. McDermott Michael D. McKain Katie M. McKenna Teresa A. Mentz Ryan D. Mignone Joanna L. Miller 47 Mark L. Miller Jr. Anne L. Peightel Lauren A. Praske Karen D. Queen Scott M. Rambo Timothy P. Resch Aimee L. Rosell Crista E. Ryan Martine M. Sadarangani Taylor H. Scott Barry H. Shainker Andrew P. Soper Anna M. Spieczynski Hal B. Spivack Anne Marie G. Steadman Andrea E. Stein Erin L. Talley Robert A. Thurlow Lauren M. Twist Kristin M. Waller Laura A. Wieland Elizabeth D. White Carol A. E. Wissler Craig R. Wilhelmy Phi Beta Kappa Membership in the oldest national honor society is an honor conferred in recognition of superior scholarly attainment in the liberal arts and sciences. Gregory G. Abendroth, AS Emily L. Altimare, AS Charlotte R. Altimare, AS Stephen W. Andrews, AS Leigh A. Asklar, AS Jeremie M. Axe, AS Julia A. Baldt, AS Erinn P. Batykefer, AS Nathan K. Bechtel, AS Jamey Benedetto, AS Robert T. Bies, AS Alexander F. Birchenall, AS Benjamin M. Bookman, AS Shannan J. Brady, AS Ryan R. Brandt, AS Keith E. Bredemeier, AS Stephen G. Brohawn, AS Alaina M. Brown, AS Julie Y. Brown, AS Jennifer D. Caggiano, AS Rebecca L. Caldwell, AS Ryan K. Case, AS Catherine M. Chan, AS Dinu Cherian, AS Giovanna C. Citti, AS Ashley S. Cohen, AS Shannon A. Connor, AS Patricia A. Cordes, AS Blair I. Cornman, AS Megan L. Crossan, AS Matthew P. Cushman, AS Celia N. Deitz, AS Julia A. DiLaura, AS Kevin E. Dolan, AS Kevin M. Eanes, AS Emily D. Ehlers, AS Laura Marie Evans, AS Laura Melisa Evans, AS Kenneth Ewane, AS Julie A. Finocchiaro, AS Bryan R. Franck, AS Amanda L. Fullmer, AS Joshua M. Goldman, AS Sally A. Goodfellow, AS Lisa K. Gordon, AS Nina E. Gordon, AS Julia T. Heilbrunn, AS Julia-John C. Hennessey, AS Kimberly M. Herrera, AS Jennifer L. Hicks, HN Jaimee B. Horowitz, AS Josephine E. Horsey, AS Zachary S. Houp, AS Sarah A. Houser, AS Erin P. Ingram, AS Samantha N. Janas, AS Lindsey M. Jones, AS Scott T. Jones, AS Amy K. Kania, AS Jacob T. Kavitski, AS Magdalena M. Klotzbach, AS Karen M. Kohaut, AS Peter A. Lazzopina Jr., AS Jessica A. Lee, AS Jessica L. Love, AS Andrea B. Lunn, AS Richard W. McClain, AS Sarah A. McDowell, AS Adam M. McGee, AS Therese F. McKinny-Wood, AS Heather E. McNabola, AS Amy B. Mikels, AS Erin C. Milligan, AS Chad A. Morris, AS David A. Nation, AS Sarah E. Newhouse, AS Stacy L. Newman, AS Alicia A. Nichols, AS James C. O'Leary, AS Collin R. Palkovitz, AS Jessica J. Patsolic, AS Brian F. Patterson, BE Julie M. Pollinger, AS Evan R. Price, AS Glenna B. Pusey, AS Emily D. Quinlan, AS Jennifer L. Radka, AS Kari L. Reese, AS Susan A. Ricketts, AS Lauren M. Rossi, AS Jonathan D. Rubright, AS Miriam Saad, AS James N. Sarakatsannis, AS Kristina M. Scotto, AS Albert A. Shields, AS Victoria Simoshina, AS Christina M. Smiraglia, AS Leigh I. Snyder, AS Katherine A. Stark, AS Maureen E. Steimer, AS Elizabeth V. Stoner, AS Arthur T. Suckow, AS Lindsay A. Taylor, AS Catalina D. Tudor, AS Christopher S. Tyrrell, AS Jason D. Walls, AS Deborah L. Welch, AS Michelle E. Whalen, AS Christina C. Xia, AS Alisha R. Yallowitz, AS Jennifer M. Zosh, AS Patrick R. Zulkowski, AS Phi Kappa Phi Founded in 1897, Phi Kappa Phi is the national honor society that elects undergraduate and graduate students who have accomplished excellent scholarship in any academic field. The fifth chapter of the society was chartered at the University of Delaware in 1905. There are now 275 chapters nationwide. Megan M. Alfheim, HP Stephen W. Andrews, AS* Jeremie M. Axe, AS Rebecca E. Bagge, AS* Lacinda Barrow* Erinn P. Batykefer, AS Jessica L. Belden, AS Elizabeth A. Bell, EG Jamey Benedetto, BE* Robert T. Bies, AS Alexander F. Birchenall, AS Caryn P. Blood, HN Benjamin M. Bookman, AS* Alexandra C. Bortnick, AS Alaina M. Brown, AS* Julie Y. Brown, AS* 48 Nicole R. Buzin Rebecca L. Caldwell* Stacey L. Callaway, AS Jennifer Campanicki, AG* Jennifer G. Carr, AG* Ryan K. Case, AS Teresa L. Cassidy, HN Catherine M. Chan, AS Lindsay A. Charles, AS Carrie M. Chirillo, HP* Giovanna C. Citti, AS Marie E. Coffin, AS Elisa I. Cogbill, AS Marissa J. Cohen, AS Ashley S. Cohen, AS* Bruce A. Coletta, AS Charles T. Collins-Chase, EG Angela M. Colucci, HP* Patrick M. Connelly, AS Patricia A. Cordes, AS/BE* Sarah E. Criswell, EG Matthew P. Cushman, AS Samantha D. DeVita, AS Julia A. DiLaura, AS* Jennifer K. DiZio, AS* Michael J. Eith, BE Amy Beth Eluto, AS Laura M. Evans, AS Katie R. Faherty, AS Matthew C. Fanandakis, BE Aimee E. Federer, AG* Jacqueline M. Feely, AS Sarah L. Fellers, HN* Kimberly A. Fields, AS Erin M. Finegan, AS/BE Julie A. Finocchiaro, AS* Julia S. Fisher, BE Travis D. Fisher, HN Laura M. Fontana, AG Charlotte A. Frysinger, AS* William E. Gamgort, BE* Joshua A. Gerstenblith, BE Brian P. Gladnick, AS Lauren E. Goldstein, AG* Sally A. Goodfellow, AS* Lisa K. Gordon, AS* Nina E. Gordon, AS* Tracey M. Grant, HN Rachel M. Grove, AS Julie L. Haas, HP Laurie B. Hariu, AS* Michael K. Hastings, BE Lauren B. Heller, AS* Julia-John C. Hennessey, AS* Kendra C. Hennig, AS Kimberly M. Herrera, AS* Alexandra B. Hervish, AS Jennifer L. Hicks, HN* Neil N. Hirannet, EG Ashley E. Hofmeister, AS Josephine E. Horsey, AS Samantha N. Janas, AS Deborah H. Jarett, HP* Denise R Javaherforoush, HP* Tracy L. Javerbaum, AS Annie Jay, AS Rebecca E. Jennings, AS Heather J. Johnson, AS Lauren B. Johnston, AS Stephanie F. Jolson, AG* Emily E. Judson, BE* Mitsutoshi Kajiyama, AS Michelle H. Kalter, HP* Scott E. Kasprzak, EG Rachel L. Kassman, AS Elizabeth A. Kinney, AS Karen M. Kohaut, AS* Chad A. Krueger, HN Benjamin J. Laxton, EG* Janine S. Levesque, AS Emily J. Levine, HP Jacyln D. Levine, HP Jane I. Lim, AS Andrea B. Lunn, AS Richard R. Lunt, EG Rachel L. Mack, BE* Nicholas J. Madonia, AS Sean F. Maloney, EG Mary E. Martini, BE* Richard W. McClain, AS* Kevin P. McCormick, AS Sarah McDowell, AS* Kelly A. McHugh, AS Jessica M. McIlhenny, HP Thérèse F. McKinny-Wood, AS* Lesley K. Medearis, AS Katie Lynn Melson-Jones, GR Amy B. Mikels, AS* KerriLynn Miller, AS Tiphanie P. Miller, AS Michelle A. Morges, AG Sarah E. Newhouse, AS* Sarah G. Norris, HP* James C. O'Leary, AS Alicia L. Oman, AS Jessica E. Oswald, AS Taryn E. Owens, HP* Christine M. Palladino, AS* Kelley C. Pastic, AS Shweta P. Patel, AS Stefanie Perri, BE* Amanda L. Peters, AS Lauren E. Placko, AS Robert F. Poppiti, BE* Annemarie Potucek, AS Carla A. Probst, HP Julia A. Rado, AS Kari L. Reese, AS* Amanda J. Rich, AS Susan A. Ricketts, AS* William B. Rogers, EG Carla N. Russell, AS Stephanie L. Ryan, HP James N. Sarakatsannis, AS Ronessa A. Selfridge, BE Kathleen M. Shank, AS Monika M. Sheinblum, HP Albert A. Shields, AS* Michael A. Siegel, BE* Victoria Simoshina, AS* Christina M. Smiraglia, AS* Leigh I. Snyder, AS* Laura J. Stafford, EG Katherine A. Stark, AS Anne Marie G. Steadman, AS Maureen E. Steimer, AS Elizabeth V. Stoner, AS Kendall E. Stratton, AG* Amy C. Stull, BE* Jennifer A. Stump, HP Kristen N. Sullivan, AS* Jane M. Tippett, AS William A. Tisdale III, EG Courtney M. Todd, AS Amanda B. Tolino, AG* Bryan J. S. Townsend, AS/BE* Scott W. Treml, BE Julia Turkel-Heilbrunn, AS* Jessica A. Urbonas, AG* Sara L. Vandermark, BE Jason A. Vigunas, AS Jarrad H. Van Stan, AS David W. Von Steuben, BE Lauren E. Ware, AS Michael J. Weinberg, EG Sara E. Weiss, AS Deborah L. Welch, AS Jill A. Wilson, HP Christina C. Xia, AS Alisha R. Yallowitz, AS Domenico Zaffora, HP* Melanie K. Zinn, BE Patrick R. Zulkowski, AS* Faculty Advisors Ralph P. Ferretti, School of Education Thomas R. Rocek, Anthropology Karen R. Rosenberg, Anthropology Phi Sigma Tau The national honor society in philosophy. Keith E. Bredemeier Julie Y. Brown Nicole R. Buzin Courtney A. Emerson William M. Gratton Richard M. Herseim* Rodney H. Hill Jr.* Mark H. Hudson* Nicholas J. Lekanides* Kevin A. Liedel Daniel M. Madrid III Mark B. McKinley* Therese Fiere McKinny-Wood* Joseph J. O'Leary Jr.* Andrew H. Race* Andrew G. Sakallaris Cristina T. Sanchis Alexa M. Santora* Joshua B. Schottenfeld Anna M. Shaw Anne M. Steadman* Erin F. Sweeney Bryan J.S. Townsend* Jason D. Walls Harland T. Westgate* Alleen Yu Christopher G. Zwakenbert Pi Alpha Alpha A national honor society for academic achievement in public affairs and public administration programs in member schools of the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration. Kimberly M. Bodine Thomas H. DeWire Emily M. Falcon LeAnne E. Jones Troy D. Mix Jeanne H. Rapley Kimberly A. Siegel Daniel L. Smith Kimberly D. Trohaugh Kimberly A. Walker Faculty Advisor Jerome R. Lewis, Institute of Public Administration 49 Pi Delta Phi A national honor society that encourages and recognizes scholarship in the field of French studies. Alexandra C. Bortnick, AS Nadege Dufort, GR Katherine E. Flook, AS Aliza D. Hait, HP Katherine A. Haney, AS Heather J. Johnson, AS Sonia D. Kpota, GR Semyon Kronrod, AS Carrie Ann Laut, GR Emily P. Levy, HP Tiphanie P. Miller, AS Lauren N. Mills, AS Rebecca K. Myers, AS Marlene M. Nativelle, GR Erin M. O'Dea, EG Lindsay M. Ortman, AS Janine L. Palludan, AS Kari L. Reese, AS Jennifer L. Risser, AS Abigail L. Rose, AS Lara Sanoro, GR Lauren E. Ware, AS Sarah J. Wehrli, AS Pi Kappa Lambda The national honor society in music recognizing and encouraging the highest musical and academic standards. Bonnie S. Ayers, GR Brian S. Bernstein, AS Airee Cha, AS David K. Clouser, AS Lauren B. Heller, AS* Danielle N. Ingram, AS* Stephanie Janes, AS Andrew Kreckmann, AS* Robert H. Nellson, AS Christine M. Palladino, AS* Amy Reddinger, AS Kristen N. Sullivan, AS* Krista Velez, AS* Pi Mu Epsilon A math honorary society consisting of students who have excelled in mathematics, though not necessarily math majors. Kenneth J. Bell Amanda M. Crouse Clifford B. Farmer Janine Janoski David A. Juliano Matthew J. Kistler Jacob E. Lehr Stephaine E. Merkler Daniel S. Roche Andrew N. Seagraves Richard J. Seagraves Hye-Sun Sin Bonard B. Timmons III Matthew B. Wells Gillian K. DiMarzo Alison M. Dooley Kenneth W. East Laura M. Evans Jennifer J. Fleming John A. Fogelgren III Jessica L. Funanage Kristen M. Fusco Alihah Gaspard Sarah E. Glastein Kimberlee A. Gorgo Stav Gornic Caitlin C. Harney-Gowan Jennifer D. Graybeal Lauren Hallinan Julia T. Heilbruin Jennifer A. Heller Katherine R. Henderson Michael A. Holston Jaimee B. Horowitz Lauren F. Hosking Kristin M. Jackson Maarten Jacobs Tracy l. Javerbaum Lauren C. Jester Heather J. Katen Michael S. Katzen Ashley E. Kaufman Lisa M. Kaufman Caroline S. Kavoczkai Adria R. Kling Michelle R. Koenigbauer Karen M. Kohaut Jessica A. Kouvel Catherine M. Krahe Kelly R. Kristobak Lauren E. Landara Sarah F. Lashen Emily K. Lichvar Ashley D. MacDonna Carla G. MacKenzie Natalia F. Majurinen Emily C. Mannis Angela M. Marabella Jaclyn G. Marcella Kelly M. Masterson Leah M. Masterson Rebecca R. McIntyre Mark B. McKinley Lauren A. Menschner Alison C. Miller Ashley C. Mooney Ann Marie Morabito Abby K. Moynihan Briana J. Mullins Susanna J. Myirski Kyara Panula Nikki L. Panza Noelle L. Panzarino Maria C. Papachrysanthou Nicholas K. Papademetriou Katie A. Pettinato Melissa L. Pluta Jeffrey M. Poizner Julia M. Pollinger Annemarie Potucek Tracy M. Pryce Jennifer M. Pupillo Gina R. Racite Amanda J. Rich Gaelyn S. Rogers Jonathan D. Rubright Heather A. Rutter Joshua R. Sacher Elizabeth A. Sandy Melisa L. Schneider Kristina M. Scotto Amanda K. Shallcross Victoria Simoshina Ilene F. Sitner Adriane L. Smith Cynthia L. Smith Suzanne M. Smith Alisa C. Schneidman-Snyder Amanda E. Souke Lianna S. Steinheuser Elizabeth M. Sweeney Brynn A. Thompson Lauren R. C. Tooley Jason A. Vigunas Jennifer A. Wainger Jessica G. Washington Meghan C. Weaver Sarah E. Wiegner Julie A. Wilson Jennifer M. Zosh Sigma Delta Pi A national honor society that encourages and recognizes those who seek and attain excellence in the study of the Spanish language and in the study of the literature and culture of Spanish-speaking people. Pi Sigma Alpha The national honor society that encourages and recognizes scholarship in the field of political science. Cory R. Abbey Peter J. Atlee Daniel P. Barr Katherine J. Begor Laura V. Block* Erin M. Brady Meredith K. Bullamore Erin K. Burke Joanna R. Champney Marissa J. Cohen Bruce A. Coletta Jr. Justin M. Cover Christina M. Crooks Amy Cruz Michala L. Darling John G. Day* Julia A. DiLaura* Nathan T. DiLorenzo Jennifer C. Durham* Matthew N. Ealer Courtney A. Emerson Jacqueline M. Feely Julie A. Finocchiaro Heather M. Fritzinger Joshua U. Galperin* Kristin L. Gray Kyle E. Haynes Michael J. Hoffman Annie Jay* Linda J. Jenkins Nicholas L. Johnson Lauren E. Kelly John A. Klenota Karen M. Kohaut* Steven W. Kohlbecker Kevin C. Kovaleski Erin K. Lenny Christine P. Matthews* Therese McKinny-Wood* Patrick D. McNamara Hannah M. Messner Tiphanie P. Miller Patricia A. Mongan* Amy C. Moran Anthony F. Morando Melissa E. Murphy Michael A. Nelsen Stacy L. Newman* Alicia A. Nichols Shannon M. O'Connor Alicia L. Oman* Stephanie R. Piltman* Corey Pugliese* Amber L. Reed Wendy M. Remaley Jonathan K. Sabo Andrew G. Sakallaris* Karen L. Slachetka Michelle E. Smith* Karen M. Strohm Regina D. Tallman* Lindsay A. Taylor* Emilie R. Tenenbaum Kristin M. Waller* Gretchen L. Wendel Joanne M. Wetzel* Joseph L. Williams Kristen A. Zebrowski Leigh Ann M. Asklar, AS Jacqueline M. Belmonte, AS Curtis E. Callender, AS Danielle C. Clark, AS Richard L. Codding, BE Tiffanni D. Cooke, AS Emily M. Feldman, AS Julia-John C. Hennessey, AS Jennifer L. Hutnich, AS Jennifer M. Lebherz, AS Rebekah L. Levi, AS Bethany A. Lichtenberg, AS Caroline M. Lowe, AS Laura A. McDonald, AS Katherine M. McGrath, AS Kurt C. Mueller, AS Michele L. Prandi, AS Michelle A. Rodenheiser, AS Alissa M. Siebert, AS Dana M. Slater, AS Lori E. Slonaker, AS Karen M. Strohm, AS Kristine M. Tesoriero, AS Danielle M. Todd, AS Christine L. Typadis, AS Michelle E. Whalen, AS Gina M. Zanella, AS Sigma Iota Rho The national honor society that encourages and recognizes scholarship in the field of international relations. Nicole Bagwell* Scott P. Burroughs Alayna B. Cullen Tracey A. Eilbacher Erin M. Finegan Robin L. Freeman Starvonsky S. Gibbs* Joshua E. Hackett Matthew D. Hopkins Stella T. Ilel* Katherine M. McGrath* Nathan L. Mitchell Milena Mladenovich* Kurt C. Mueller* Brian L. Reynolds* Michelle Rodenheiser* Camille A. Sawak Emily A. Siegel* Lori E. Slonaker* Mila Solanet* Brian G. Terranova Reina U. Toeda Christopher S. Tyrrell Donald G. Wulbrecht Jason E. Zakai* Psi Chi Sigma Tau Delta The national honor society in psychology. An international English honor society dedicated to conferring distinction for high achievement in English language and literature; promoting interest in literature and the English language; and fostering the discipline of English in all its aspects including creative and critical writing. Sarah N. Allen Lauren E. Andriano Nicole Belliveau Dawn R. Bender Erica L. Bibens Alex F. Birchenall Amy M. Birnbaum Tarra J. Boulden Keith E. Bredemeier Hallie R. Bregman Leslie A. Burdette Lisa M. Calabrese Rebecca L. Caldwell Kelly K. Chambers Lindsay A. Charles Peter M. Charron 50 Jessica M. Chunka Anthony M. Colantonio Andrea M. Comegys Lindsay A. Crow Christine L. DeRiso Samantha D. DeVita Marisa S. DeVito Jessica M. Diamond Brianna L. Apfelbaum Leigh Ann Marie Asklar Kim E. Auslander Kelly E. Bailey Catherine A. Bakerian Jennifer Barski Erinn P. Batykefer Alexandra C. Bortnick Sara E. Boyd Melissa J. Brachfeld Hallie R. Bregman Nathaniel W. Brennan Michelle E. Bruno April L. Charleston Elisa I. Cogbill Terri J. DeFazio Michelle D. Dowd Carly J. Dunn 51 Amy B. Eluto Eva Ross Fowler Emily R. Frankenberg Lauren R. Friedman Heather Janis Gaw Alison Gershen Kara M. Giannecchini Sally A. Goodfellow Jennifer A. Gordon Bryan A. Graham Sara J. Graham Edward A. Griffith Jennifer E. Gruber Christine F. Hathway Julia-John Hennessey Christina M. Hernandez Jacqueline M. Hornberger J. Elizabeth Horsey Zachary S. Houp Michael A. Iannucci Susanne J. Ingle Allison B. Jones Jocelyn D. Jones Jake Kavitski Gina R. Kaye Jamie Lee Kelly Amanda L. Koeppel Jennifer L. Kron Amanda B. Lamar Francesca M. LaPenta Tamara C. Lew Mara M. Lockowandt Kathryn A. Marrone Adrian L. Martin Daniel Alan Mason Michelle M. Mingoia Emily Neidhardt Sarah E. Newhouse Joseph C. Olivieri Ashley M. Olsen Alondra R. Pacheco Nicole E. Pandozzi Jessica K. Piental Jennifer L. Pirnat Karen D. Queen Tami-Marie Rappa Julia I. Rouhart Kathleen M. Sanford Nichole A. Sarrubbo Benjamin A. Scholfield Carolyn S. Serey Magedah E. Shabo Natalie Susi Jennifer A. Tallis Christina E. Tarabicos Jane Marguerite Tippett Mariah J. Tyson Alla Vayda Patrick K. Walters Stacey L. Watson Diana L. Weber Melissa L. Wood Sarah E. Young Sigma Theta Tau An international honor society in nursing that recognizes superior scholarship and development of leadership qualities, fosters high professional standards and encourages creative work. Erin Blackiston Patti Bennett Bonnie Bowen Karen Brownlie Jill Buccos Scott Butler Stacy Byam Tara Byrne Christina Catania Jennifer Cooke Courtney Crannell Rebecca Dalton Kristin Diering Matthew Funston Caitlin Grant Lori Hitchens Cynthia Jost Erin Katzenmoyer Deborah Klaszky Allison Leary Nancy Link Adrienne Nash Sheree Nicholas Donna Reyes Susan Rupp Victoria Salimeno-Monaco Rebecca Schorn Alison Skahan Lesley Tepner Jason Tolton Loraine Vogler Krista Volpe Nancy Watson Stephanie Weber Dawn Wright Sara Yeager Tau Beta Pi An honorary society that recognizes leadership and superior scholarship and achievement in engineering. Elizabeth A. Bell Stephen A. Bucy Christine M. Cardinal Jeffrey T. Cassel Michael D. Cesky Charles T. Collins-Chase Victoria N. Gallagher Colleen M. Gendron Sharon M. Huertas Undine Kipka John E. Kirkwood Keith M. Kirkwood Thomas G. Lombardo Richard R. Lunt III Sean F. Maloney Philip I. Matthews Erin M. O’Dea Elizabeth J. Oeffinger Geoffrey M. Oxberry Erik A. Pearson Melissa L. Pittman Patrick Schilling Laura J. Stafford William A. Tisdale III Evdokia D. Vlahos Michael J. Weinberg James A. Woodward Faculty Advisor Abraham Lenhoff Upsilon Pi Epsilon Upsilon Pi Epsilon is the first, and only, existing international honor society in the computing sciences. It has received endorsements from the two largest computer organizations in the world, the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and the IEEE Computer Society (IEEE-CS). UPE is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies (ACHS). Membership requires a minimum 3.0 GPA and at least Junior standing (for undergraduates). Matthew W. Cole Morgan A. Conner Clayton D. Goss Matthew R. Huggins Scott M. Kay Frank A. Lee Staci D. Lyvers David A. Redard Eric B. Schrag Richard J. 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