CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Ninety University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign students have received School of Chemical Sciences Undergraduate Awards for the 2003-2004 academic year.
The students, their departments and their awards include (EDITORS: See list.).
The award winners were selected by a committee of faculty members. Most of the awards honor academic achievement, but some are awarded to students in recognition of outstanding leadership ability and participation in campus activities.
During the past year, approximately 570 undergraduates were enrolled in the School of Chemical Sciences. A unit of Illinois' College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the school comprises the departments of chemical and biomolecular engineering and chemistry. The school operates a laser lab, microanalytical lab, molecular spectroscopy lab and radioisotope lab.
SCHOOL OF CHEMICAL SCIENCES 2003-2004 AWARD WINNERS
BELVIDERE - Rachel Anne Wicklund, chemical engineering, Merck Index Award, given to an outstanding senior in chemistry and chemical engineering.
BROADVIEW - Kristen D. Kierulf, chemistry, American Institute of Chemist Award, given to a senior for leadership, ability, character and scholarship, Hach Scientific Award (given by Education).
CHAMPAIGN - Christopher David Brown, chemistry, Bruno J. Wojcik Memorial, given in recognition of outstanding contribution to the chemical sciences as an undergraduate with demonstrated ability and interest in chemistry or chemical engineering; Brian Geoffrey Carter, chemistry, American Institute of Chemistry, given to a senior for leadership, ability, character and scholarship; Rashid Imran, chemistry, highest distinction, Chancellor's Scholar; Muneaki Nakamura, John E. Gieseking Scholarship, given to provide scholarships to undergraduate students enrolled in the department of chemistry
CHICAGO - (07) Alicia Darcele Altheimer, chemistry, Robert Lyle Schmidt Memorial Scholarship, given to a chemistry major for tuition and fees.
(18) Zi Yang Jiang, chemical engineering, Procter & Gamble Leadership Award, given to a senior with research experience who intends to enter the job market or graduate school.
CICERO - Maria G. Gomez, chemistry, Robert Lyle Schmidt Memorial Scholarship, given to a chemistry major for tuition and fees.
DIXON - Amanda Jean Harrison, chemistry, Reynold Clayton Fuson Award, given to a senior in chemistry or chemical engineering for unique accomplishment in academic performance or research, and Zumdahl Teaching Award, given to a student admitted to teaching certification program.
DOWNERS GROVE - Daniel Peter Bailey, chemistry, highest distinction, Reynold Clayton Fuson, given to a senior in chemistry or chemical engineering for unique accomplishment in academic performance or research, Bronze Tablet, Phi Beta Kappa; Jameel Kamil Shihadeh, chemical engineering, National Starch & Chemical Award.
EFFINGHAM - Jennifer Lynn Huelsbusch, chemistry, James Scholar.
EUREKA - Benjamin Neil Rocke, chemistry, highest distinction, Bronze Tablet, James Scholar, Phi Beta Kappa.
FAIRFIELD - Brandon Keith Musgrave, chemistry, Worth Huff Rodebush Award, given in recognition of outstanding accomplishment and academic excellence with the intentions of making a career in the chemical sciences.
FREEPORT - Michael Nathaniel Alonso, chemistry, Lubrizol Foundation, chemistry scholarship to be awarded to diverse students (gender/race).
GLEN CARBON - Jeremy Ross Nighohossian, chemical engineer, Arthur W. Sloan Prize, given in recognition of highest grade-point averages for freshman and sophomore years.
GLEN ELLYN - Gina Marie Sammarco, chemical engineering, Robert S. Frye Award, given for scholastic achievement.
GLENCOE - Frank Grosch Roberts, chemistry, Timothy A. Nieman Memorial Scholarship Fund, given to a chemistry or chemical engineering student in Measurement Science.
GRAYSLAKE - Kathryn Rose Brennan, chemical engineering, Archer Daniels Midland Award.
GURNEE - Zhebo Chen, chemical engineer, Arthur W. Sloan Prize, given in recognition of highest grade-point averages for freshman and sophomore years.
HOFFMAN ESTATES - Brian G. Money, chemistry, high distinction.
LA GRANGE - Ramona Georgetta Trifon, chemistry, highest distinction, Phi Lambda Upsilon/Arthur W. Sloan Prize, recognizes an outstanding senior who shows great promise in his/her chosen field.
LIBERTYVILLE - Kelly Antoinette Hoadley, chemistry, Phi Lambda Upsilon/Arthur W. Sloan Prize, recognizes an outstanding senior who shows great promise in his/her chosen field, James Scholar.
LISLE - Rebecca Rose Milczarek, chemical engineering, Donald E. Eisele Memorial, recognizes outstanding student leadership in chemical engineering.
LOCKPORT - Tom Joseph Wubben, chemical engineering, Arthur W. Sloan Prize, given in recognition of highest grade-point averages for freshman and sophomore years.
LOMBARD - Punett Singh Chhabra, chemical engineering, Al T. & Jan Widiger Scholarship, given for scholastic achievement; Michael Anthony Manno, chemical engineering, Reynold Clayton Fuson Award, given to a senior in chemistry or chemical engineering for unique accomplishment in academic performance or research.
MANHATTAN - Adam Daniel Ferrari, chemical engineering, Dow Outstanding Junior Award, based on interest and abilities in math and science as the student seeks a chemical engineering degree.
MARION - Amanda Jane Neilsson, chemical engineering, Procter & Gamble Leadership Award, presented to a freshman, a sophomore and a junior in chemical engineering for demonstrated leadership in campus activities and potential for advancement.
MOUNT PROSPECT - Mark Steven Laurenz, chemistry, Arthur W. Sloan Prize, given in recognition of highest grade-point averages for freshman and sophomore years.
MUNDELEIN - Eric Matthew Bunnelle, chemistry, highest distinction, Bronze Tablet, Chancellor's Scholar, Worth Huff Rodebush, given in recognition of outstanding accomplishment and academic excellence with the intentions of making a career in the chemical sciences; Kimberly Joy Peterson, chemistry, highest distinction, Reynold Clayton Fuson, given to a senior in chemistry or chemical engineering for unique accomplishment in academic performance or research, Bronze Tablet, Chancellor's Scholar, James Scholar, Phi Beta Kappa.
NAPERVILLE - Kevin Hartman, chemical engineering, Kimberly-Clark Scholarship, given in recognition of excellence in academic work and unique accomplishment; Kuan Fu Lin, chemical engineer, Arthur W. Sloan Prize, given in recognition of highest grade-point averages for freshman and sophomore years; Allison Rae Whitt, chemical engineer, American Institute of Chemical Engineers (D.F. Othmer Academic Excellence Award)
NORTH BARRINGTON - Katarzyna Anne Szymanek, chemistry, James Scholar.
O'FALLON - Alka Gupta, chemistry, Arthur W. Sloan Prize, given in recognition of highest grade-point averages for freshman and sophomore years.
OAK FOREST - Jillian Rebecca Gunther, chemistry, Chancellor's Scholar.
OSWEGO - Kristin Jennifer Engberg, chemical engineering, Kimberly-Clark Scholarship, given in recognition of excellence in academic work and unique accomplishment.
PALATINE - Robert Edison Tsai, chemical engineering, Franklin A. Boyle Scholarship, given to an undergraduate in chemical engineering with an excellent academic record and demonstrated leadership skills.
PALOS HEIGHTS - Julie Anne Bauml, chemical engineering, Walter G. May Award, presented to a sophomore or a junior based upon academic performance.
PEORIA - Stephanie Nicole Oedewaldt, chemistry, highest distinction.
PLANO - Jonell Nicole Smith, chemistry, Kimberly-Clark Scholarship, given in recognition of excellence in academic work and unique accomplishment.
RIVER FOREST - David Brian Bernthal, chemistry, Mark A. Pytosh Endowment Award, for excellence in chemistry.
ROBINSON - Lindell Donald Albaugh, chemical engineering, Procter & Gamble Leadership Award, presented to a freshman, a sophomore and a junior in chemical engineering for demonstrated leadership in campus activities and potential for advancement; Jennifer Nicole Woodard, chemistry, Harold and Edith Hoots Scholarship, given to provide scholarships to undergraduate students who are chemistry majors and based upon academic merit.
ROCK FALLS - Jordan Patrick Beck, chemical engineering, BP America, given to an undergraduate in chemical engineering with an excellent academic record and demonstrated leadership skills.
ROCKFORD - Amy Christine Downing, chemistry, John S. McVicker Scholarship, given for best first-year grades; Nicole Marie Patterson, chemistry, Hach Scientific Award (given by Education).
ST. CHARLES - James Frederick Hlubocky, chemistry, John E. Gieseking Scholarship, given to provide scholarships to undergraduate students enrolled in the department of chemistry; Sean Robert Werner, chemical engineering, National Starch & Chemical Scholarship, presented to one sophomore and two juniors who are strongly interested in chemistry or chemical engineering as a career.
SAVOY - Caleb Vincent Funk, chemical engineering, Worth Huff Rodebush Award, given in recognition of outstanding accomplishment and academic excellence with the intentions of making a career in the chemical sciences.
SCHAUMBURG - Nanci Rochelle Goodheart, chemistry, Peter C. and Gretchen Miller Markunas, a merit based award for an outstanding junior or senior majoring in chemistry; Darin Quint Pike, chemical engineering, Reynold Clayton Fuson Award, given to a senior in chemistry or chemical engineering for unique accomplishment in academic performance or research.
TINLEY PARK - Michael Patrick Januszyk, chemistry, highest distinction.
URBANA - Nsangou Tambangre Ghogomu, chemistry, Merck Index Award, given to an outstanding senior in chemistry and chemical engineering; Crystal Murli Manohar, chemistry, Peter C. and Gretchen Miller Markunas, a merit based award for an outstanding junior or senior majoring in chemistry; David Emmett Whipple, chemical engineer, Worth Huff Rodebush Award, given in recognition of outstanding accomplishment and academic excellence with the intentions of making a career in the chemical sciences.
VALMEYER - Kate Louise Riechmann, chemical engineering, BP America, given to an undergraduate in chemical engineering with an excellent academic record and demonstrated leadership skills.
WATERLOO - An-Phong Le, chemical engineer, American Institute of Chemists Award, given to a senior for leadership, ability, character and scholarship.
WAUKEGAN - Kenneth Patrick Harang, chemistry, Phi Lambda Upsilon/Arthur W. Sloan Award, recognizes an outstanding senior who shows great promise in his/her chosen field.
WHEATON - Aaron Edward Hart, chemistry, Arthur W. Sloan Prize, given in recognition of highest grade-point averages for freshman and sophomore years; Geoff Todd Halvorsen, chemistry, high distinction.
WHEELING - Borislava Bekker, chemistry, highest distinction.
OUT-OF-STATE
CALIFORNIA, Walnut Creek - Grace Chen, chemistry, James R. Beck Award, given to undergraduate students who are enrolled in the department of chemistry.
Stockton - Jennifer Marie Jeske, chemistry, James Scholar.
IOWA, Marion - Lauren Elizabeth Little, chemical engineering, National Starch & Chemical Scholarship, presented to one sophomore and two juniors who are strongly interested in chemistry or chemical engineering as a career.
MARYLAND, North Potomac - Kevin Parikshit Vaishnav, chemical engineering, Robert S. Frye Award, given for scholastic achievement.
MINNESOTA, Apple Valley - Travis Takanori Yamanaka, chemistry, Bruno J. Wojcik Memorial, given in recognition of outstanding contribution to the chemical sciences as an undergraduate with demonstrated ability and interest in chemistry or chemical engineering.
Roseville - Christopher Bryan Bennett, chemistry, Phi Lambda Upsilon/Arthur W. Sloan, recognizes an outstanding senior who shows great promise in his/her chosen field,
MISSOURI, Chesterfield - Janet Lily Chu, chemical engineering, Donald B. Keyes Award, given to a junior in chemical engineering who shows a good academic record and promise for a career in industrial chemical engineering; Roshelle Sarina Silverman, chemical engineer, BP America, given to an undergraduate in chemical engineering with an excellent academic record and demonstrated leadership skills.
Crestwood - Daniel Thomas Graesser, chemistry, highest distinction, Bronze Tablet, Chancellor's Scholar, Phi Beta Kappa, Marvel Research Award, given for best senior thesis.
Manchester - Lauren Ann Roschen, chemistry, Reynold Clayton Fuson Award, given to a senior in chemistry or chemical engineering for unique accomplishment in academic performance or research.
NEVADA, Carson City - Joseph John Zakzeski, chemical engineer, Archer Daniels Midland Award.
NORTH DAKOTA, Bismarck - Tyler Dallas Bold, chemistry, James Scholar
OHIO, Fairfield - Michael Charles Johnson, chemical engineering, Robert S. Frye Award, given for scholastic achievement.
PENNSYLVANIA, Pittsburgh - Derick Cheng-Chung Wang, chemistry, Kimberly-Clark Scholarship, given in recognition of excellence in academic work and unique accomplishment.
SOUTH CAROLINA, Myrtle Beach - Jeremy Robert Etzkorn, chemistry, Bronze Tablet.
TEXAS, Bellaire - Erik Christian Garnett, chemistry, highest distinction, Phi Beta Kappa, John David Barnwell Memorial Award, given for achievement, high personal ethics, passion for teaching, friendship, fluency in arts.
OUT-OF-COUNTRY
JAPAN - Katano, Osaka - Daisuke Naka, chemistry, Robert Doremus Scholarship, given to a chemistry major.
SINGAPORE - Julian Mun Weng Chan, chemistry, The Camille & Henry Dreyfus Award, given to support summer research, Arthur R. Matheson Award, given in recognition of his outstanding academic record, Hach Scientific Foundation Award (given by Education); Thuytram Dang, chemical engineering, Alumni Award; Vincent Ho, chemical engineering, Arthur W. Sloan Prize, given in recognition of highest grade-point averages for freshman and sophomore years; Shuyi Lee, chemistry, Arthur R. Matheson Award, given in recognition of her outstanding academic record; Rachel Leong, chemical engineering, Phi Lambda Upsilon/Arthur W. Sloan, recognizes an outstanding senior who shows great promise in his/her chosen field; Fangping Lim, chemical engineering, Robert S. Frye Award, given for scholastic achievement; Wenqiang Shen, chemical engineering, Phi Lambda Upsilon/Arthur W. Sloan Award, recognizes an outstanding senior who shows great promise in his/her chosen field; Yew Tung Wan, chemical engineering, Bruno J. Wojcik Memorial Scholarship, given in recognition of outstanding contribution to the chemical sciences as an undergraduate with demonstrated ability and interest in chemistry or chemical engineering.
TAIWAN - Jane Wang, National Tshing-Hua Uni Hsinchu 300, chemistry, Arthur W. Sloan Prize, given in recognition of highest grade-point averages for freshman and sophomore year.
