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NEWS
INDEX
Archives
2004
July
Chemical Sciences Undergraduate
Awards
7/23/04
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.
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