C O N VO C AT I O N
May 2015
RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY
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SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Convocation Ceremony2 0 1 5
Excellence Since 1864
Celebrating excellence since our founding asthe Rutgers Scientific School, a land-grant institution
by Professor George H. Cook in 1864.
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Message from the DeanMay 18, 2015
Dear Graduates,
I extend my warmest congratulations to you, the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences Class of 2015, and to your family and friends who have supported your achievement.
As graduates of Rutgers, New Jersey’s land-grant university, you have benefitted from a philosophy of education that emphasizes hands-on learning, global perspectives, accessibility and service. A School of Environmental and Biological Sciences education is not just about earning a degree or getting a job offer—it is about preparing for a lifetime of learning, growing, and serving.
Today you embark on a new journey, able to address the most critical challenges facing our society. You do so on a solid foundation built by excellent and dedicated faculty and by caring and supportive friends and family. It is in this context that all of us send you into the world, with the full expectation that your lives and accomplishments will be a source of pride for you and for our institution.
Remember that you will always be a part of the Rutgers community. I encourage you to remain involved in alumni affairs, and to know, wherever your journeys may take you, you will always have a home on the George H. Cook Campus of Rutgers—your alma mater for life.
Sincerely,
Robert M. GoodmanExecutive Dean School of Environmental and Biological Sciences
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Dedication
We, the graduating class of 2015, proudly dedicate this School of Environmental and Biological Sciences Convocation Ceremony to our families, classmates, and friends.
Over the past four years, the interactions with our peers and the experiences we have shared, including the highs and lows, have highlighted our school careers. We have been able to reach this milestone, the first of many in our lives, due to the dedication of the faculty and staff of the School, and the support we have received from one another.
We also cannot forget our families and the instrumental role they have played in our development. Their constant guidance and support nurtured our growth, preparing us to be responsible and mature individuals as we take on our new roles in society.
We graduate today as a result of the efforts of all those who have helped us achieve excellence in education, and we carry with us a sincere gratitude.
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Program
Monday, May 18, 201510:00 a.m.
Processional
Gonfalonier
Sarah F. Fine
“The Star-Spangled Banner”
Sabrina van VlietMason Gross School of the Arts
Master of Ceremonies
Richard D. LudescherDean of Academic Programs
Executive Dean’s Address
Robert M. GoodmanExecutive Dean of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Executive Dean of the School of Environmental and Biological SciencesExecutive Director of the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station
Queens Chorale"RU Zoo"
Presentation of Summa Cum Laude Awards
Richard D. LudescherDean of Academic Programs
Presentation of Outstanding Senior Awards
David Singer, President, G. H. Cook Community Alumni AssociationMichelle Jefferson, Dean of Students
Judith Storch, Campus Dean
Recognition of the Dr. Barbara Munson Goff Teacher of the Year Award
Timothy M. CaseyDirector, General Honors Program
Professor, Department of Ecology, Evolution and Natural Resources
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Class Representative RemarksAriel R. Booth
Distribution of Degrees
Robert M. Hills, Associate Dean of Academic ProgramsMichelle Jefferson, Dean of Students
Thomas Leustek, Associate Dean for Academic AdministrationJudith Storch, Campus Dean
Queens Chorale“On the Banks of the Old Raritan”
Closing RemarksRobert M. Goodman, Executive Dean
Recessional
Program
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Red Oak (Quercus rubra) New Jersey State Tree
Red Oak seedlings have been presented to graduating seniors at the School Convocation Ceremony since 1982. Instrumental in starting this presentation was Otto V. Kunkel, College of Agriculture, Class of 1940, and former District Forester for the New Jersey Bureau of Forest Management, who personally helped to grow the first seedlings. The School is pleased to present them to the graduates as a living memorial to an outstanding graduate and a good citizen of the State of New Jersey. Graduates will take a living part of the G. H. Campus with them, to grow tall and strong, as they, too, grow in their personal and professional lives.
The School of Environmental and Biological SciencesGeneral Honors Program
The School of Environmental and Biological Sciences General Honors Program provides outstanding entering students the opportunity to participate in interdisciplinary seminars and independent research projects throughout their undergraduate careers at the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences. Students in the program have maintained a cumulative average of 3.4 or better and received annual merit scholarship awards of at least $1,000.
Ross C. ConroyTamar C. Demby
Marko DrazenovicEliana S. Geretz
Daniel L. HollerbachLauren I. Huey
Theresa L. Hyslop
George H. Cook Scholars 2015
Graduating seniors designated as George H. Cook Scholars have completed a yearlong honors independent study project that they have defended publicly before their faculty committee and the School Honors Committee. George H. Cook honors theses are kept in the Chang Library.
Niki Nayan Jayshree Amin Degradation of Biphenyl and Diphenyl Methane by Pseudomonas stutzeri Bacterial Species Using
Biphenyl Catabolic Pathway With Gerben Zylstra, BIOCHEMISTRY & MICROBIOLOGY
Karen Ben-Elazar Effect of Dairy Proteins on Viscosity andGlycemic Index of Oat Based Formulas
With Michael Rogers, FOOD SCIENCE
Lauren Benzinger Structural Explorations of Leptin's Role inType 2 Diabetes Mellitus
With Shuchismit Dutta, CHEMISTRY & CHEMICAL BIOLOGY
Rishi C. JaggernauthRebecca L. Joyce
Emily C. MoskowitzDavid E. ReheJennifer Rose
Shira T. RosenblumAlise K. Strauch
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George H. Cook Scholars (continued)
Holly M. Berman User Survey of Sustainability Educationat Duke Farms
With Karen O’Neill, HUMAN ECOLOGY
Aishwarya Bhattacharjee Community Ecology and Animal Physiology With Peter Morin, ECOLOGY,
EVOLUTION & NATURAL RESOURCES
Monica Castle Vitamin D Supplementation and CognitiveFunction in Postmenopausal Women
With Sue Shapses, NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES
Brittney Chrans Female Mbuna Cichlid's Search Pattern for Potential Mates With Rebecca Jordan, HUMAN ECOLOGY
Michael Ciappi Risk Index and Mapping of the Monk Parakeetthroughout North America
With Julie Lockwood, ECOLOGY,EVOLUTION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Ross C. Conroy Antimicrobial Inclusion in Bacterial Cellulose Food Packaging: Optimization of Loading Procedure
With Kit Yam, FOOD SCIENCE
Caroline Ines Davis The Purification and Characterization of the HumanLPIN2-Encoded Phosphatidate Phosphatase
With George Carmen, FOOD SCIENCE
Julianne Davis Searching For Susceptibility to Anisogramma Anomalain Hazelnut Cultivars Using Real Time PCR
With Thomas Molnar, PLANT BIOLOGY & PATHOLOGY
Tamar Demby Understanding the Role of GCN2 in Amino Acid Signaling to the mTOR-mediated Pathway of Autophagy Induction
With Tracy Anthony, NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES
Anam Fatima Studies of Intestinal Lipid Transport & Metabolism Using Mice Null for Fatty Acid Binding Proteins
With Judith Storch, NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES
Katherine Fudacz A Comparison Between the InternationalCommercialization of Bolivian Quinoa and Local
Commercialization of Oaxacan Amaranth With Mark Robson, PLANT BIOLOGY AND PATHOLOGY
Eliana S. Geretz Temporal and Spatial Changes in Bryophyte DiversityWith Urbanization in Philadelphia, PA
With Myla Aronson, ECOLOGY,EVOLUTION & NATURAL RESOURCES
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George H. Cook Scholars (continued)
Rahul D. Ghosal Climate Vulnerability and Small Island States:A Case Study of the Caribbean
With Robin Leichenko, GEOGRAPHY
Samantha Globerman Role of Estrogen and Progesterone in Enhanced Susceptibility to Mammary Tumorigenesis
With Wendie Cohick, ANIMAL SCIENCE
Ruthie Goldstein Federal Food Assistance Benefit Utilization and Fruit and Vegetable Intake Patterns Among New Brunswick
Community Farmers Market Customers With Nurgul Fitzgerald, NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE
William A. Hansen Computational DeNovo Enzyme Design Methods With Catalytic Ion Complexes
With Sagar Khare, CHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL BIOLOGY
Cheryl A. Harvey The Effects of Eiphisol on Blood Gases andChemistries in Exercising Horses
With Kenneth McKeever, ANIMAL SCIENCE
Michelle R. Hernandez The Effects of Fatty Acid Profile and 17-Beta Estradiol on Obesity and the Hypothalamic
Energy Balance System With Troy A. Roepke, ANIMAL SCIENCE
Daniel L. Hollerbach Genetic Characterization of bamA’s Involvement in the Anaerobic Pathway for the Degradation
of Natural Aromatics With Abigail W. Porter, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Theresa L. Hyslop Living Laboratories for the Cook/Douglass Campus With Holly Nelson, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
Rishi Jaggernauth Unsecured Debt Levels and Effect on Physical Health With Karen Zurlo, SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK
Marium Javed Structure of NS1B ProteinWith Gaetano T. Montelione, CENTER FOR ADVANCED
BIOTECHNOLOGY AND MEDICINE
Rebecca L. Joyce Effects of Developmental Estrogenic Endocrine-Disrupting Chemical Exposures on Rat Uteri
With Aparna Zama, ANIMAL SCIENCE
Ryan W. Koch Parasite Communities Along a River Continuumin the New Jersey Pinelands
With Michael Sukhdeo, ECOLOGY,EVOLUTION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
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George H. Cook Scholars (continued)
Sarah Korapati Potential For a Climax Community in an UrbanBrownfield Through a Study of the Tree ColonizationWith Frank Gallagher, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
Andrew Lahr Quantifying the Effects of Man-made Fish Passage Systems on Anadromous Fish Populations in the Raritan River
With Olaf Jensen, MARINE AND COASTAL SCIENCES
Michael C. Lamantia A Marketing Analysis of InternationalTrade in the Bahamas
With Ramu Govindasamy, AGRICULTUREECONOMICS AND MARKETING
Ran Li In Vitro Characterization of Niemann-Pick Type C2Transfer Domain
With Judith Storch, NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES
Carol Liu Delivery of Antifungal Activity via Outer MembraneVesicles of Lysobacter enzymogenes C3
With Paul Meers, PLANT BIOLOGY AND PATHOLOGY
Jui Wan Loh Impact of Human Genomic Variation With Jinchuan Xing, SAS-DLS- GENETICS
Lauren Louie The Effects of Glutamine on Ataxia Telangietasia With Jianmin Chen, DLS- CELL BIOLOGY & NEUROSCIENCE
Jessica Lovich Effects of Duration of Nursing on Gene Expressionin the Neonatal Porcine Uterus
With Carol Bagnell, ANIMAL SCIENCE
Lorri Matusiak-Lindsay Mitigating the Effects of Equine Facilities on Watersheds Through Landscape Architecture
With Frank Gallagher, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
Colleen McHugh Thermodynamic Changes Associated With ClimateChange Applied to the 2010 Boxing Day Blizzard
With Steven Decker, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Katelyn Meyler Effects of Natural Antioxidants on Volatile LipidOxidation Products in Dry Model Systems
With Karen Schaich, FOOD SCIENCE
Kendall L. Miller An Evaluation of Trichopteran Light Trapping For Usein Aquatic Biomonitoring, Sussex Co., New Jersey
With Frank Carle, ENTOMOLOGY
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Elizabeth C. Newton Modeling Black Bear Harvest Scenarios to InformManagement Decisions
With Brooke Maslo, ECOLOGY,EVOLUTION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Tu Nguyen Developing a Palatable Bait for American, German and Oriental Cockroaches
With Changlu Wang, ENTOMOLOGY
Chelcey Nordstrom The Effects of Light Variation on Decomposition Rate and Insect Colonization on Pig Carcasses
With George Hamilton, ENTOMOLOGY
Purandhri Pandya Genetic Analysis of Primer-Dependent Initiationin Escherichia coli
With Bryce Nickels, WAKSMAN INSTITUTEOF MICROBIOLOGY
Nikesh Patel Effects of Maternal Supplementation With Aminoguton Pig Neonatal Liver
With Carol Bagnell, ANIMAL SCIENCE
James Rodrigues RNAi to Knock Down Insulin - Like Peptides to Test Health Span in 7 Day Old Adult C. Elegans
With Monica Driscoll, DLS-MOLECULARBIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY
Laura Romano Effects of Bisphenol A (BPA) and Bisphenol S (BPS)on Energy Metabolism in Zebrafish Embryos (Daniorerio)
With Lori White, BIOCHEMISTRY AND MICROBIOLOGY
Jennifer Rose The Effect of Music And White Noise on Dairy HeifersAnd Movement Behavior
With Susan Becker and Larry Katz, ANIMAL SCIENCE
Shira Tziporah Rosenblum Expression and Purification of Horse LiverAlcohol Dehydrogenase from E. Coli
With Peter Kahn, BIOCHEMISTRY AND MICROBIOLOGY
Bryan D. Ryder The Role of Hydration in the Formationof Insulin Amyloid Fibrils
With Peter Kahn, BIOCHEMISTRY AND MICROBIOLOGY
Rachael Sacatelli Diamondback Terrapin Species Distribution Modelfor the Mid-Atlantic Region
With Brooke Maslo, ECOLOGY,EVOLUTION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
George H. Cook Scholars (continued)
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Catherine Seeds The Effects of Continuous vs. Rotational GrazingSystems on Horse Condition and Plant Performance
With Carey Williams, ANIMAL SCIENCE
Lena S. Sena Differential Effects of Sex Steroids on SexualBehavior in Castrated Male Goats
With Susan Becker and Larry Katz, ANIMAL SCIENCE
Alise Strauch Assessing Compliance With Catch-and-Release Measures in the Recreational Fishery For Hucho Taimen in Mongolia
With Olaf Jensen, MARINE AND COASTAL SCIENCES
Tejasvi Turpuseema Developing a Descriptive Sensory Profile for Common Culinary Varieties of Ocimum Basilicum (Sweet Basil)
With Jim Simon, PLANT BIOLOGY AND PATHOLOGY
Alejandra G. Villalobos Effect of Maternal Over-nutrition On Gene Expression in the Arcuate and Liver
With Troy A. Roepke, ANIMAL SCIENCE
Veronica Walentowizc Historic Pesticide Use on Orchards in New Jersey and its Implications on Land Practices
With Mark Robson, PLANT BIOLOGY AND PATHOLOGY
Ruiying Xiong Contact Time and Its Effect on Cross-contaminationof Enterobacter Aerogenes (or Salmonella) To Wood
and Plastic Cutting Boards With Donald Schaffner, FOOD SCIENCE
Victoria Y. Yeung Potential Photoinactivation of FoodbornePathogens Using GRAS Photosensitizers
With Richard Ludescher, FOOD SCIENCE
Shuqi Zhao Production of Sucrose Ester Organogel Under Different Processing Parameters: Effect on the Structure Crystallinity,
Rheology and Digestion Kinetics With Qingrong Huang, FOOD SCIENCE
George H. Cook Scholars (continued)
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The School of Environmental and Biological Sciences Graduates
Hael F. ABDULRAZEQ Biological SciencesAndzelika ABRAMOWICZ 1 Marine SciencesGhadeer M. ABUHAMDEH BiochemistryJoanne ABYAD Biological SciencesStacey A. ACERRA 2 Public HealthWilliam ACKERMAN 1 Environmental and Business EconomicsClement ADDO Biological SciencesOmowunmi M. ADEDEJI Biological SciencesJudith D. AGBOTSE Public HealthEugene U. AGHO 2 Public HealthGiselle AGUIRRE Biological SciencesZanera AHMAD Nutritional SciencesDeepa AHMED Nutritional SciencesEliza AHMED 1 Biological SciencesSameer Z. AHMED Public HealthBrian AITKEN Environmental Policy, Institutions, and BehaviorTasleenpal K. AKAL Nutritional SciencesVildan AKBULUT 2 BiotechnologyJames D. ALBERS Environmental and Business EconomicsOmar ALI Ecology, Evolution, and Natural ResourcesAshley ALPHONSUS Biological SciencesSelen A. ALTIOK 1 Environmental Policy, Institutions, and BehaviorNathan R. ALTOMARE 1 Ecology, Evolution, and Natural ResourcesDevon A. AMIN Food ScienceNiki N. AMIN 1 BiotechnologyDaniel J. ANDRESCAVAGE Environmental and Business EconomicsDaniel J. AQUINO Exercise Science and Sports StudiesTheodore J. ARETAKIS Landscape Architecture Gabriela A. AREVALO 2 ChemistrySabedo ARGUETA 1 Environmental and Business EconomicsIfeoluwa O. ARIDEGBE Biological SciencesGillian ARMSTRONG Agricultural ScienceAndrea ARROYO 1 ChemistryErin M. ARROYO Exercise Science and Sports StudiesRaichelle J. ARTHUR 2 Biological SciencesCornelius ASARE 1 Exercise Science and Sports StudiesCynthia A. AUSTIN Biological SciencesLisa R. AVICHAL Environmental Planning and DesignAmanda C. AYALA Animal ScienceAisha AZMAT BiotechnologyAakash BABARIA Biological SciencesSara BADALAMENTI 2 Exercise Science and Sports StudiesCarol A. BAILLIE Environmental SciencesElizabeth BALLADARES 1 Environmental SciencesJane R. BAMBERGER Environmental Policy, Institutions, and Behavior;
Environmental and Business EconomicsLaurephani C. BAPTISTE 2 Nutritional SciencesAlex BARANOV 2 Exercise Science and Sports StudiesJoseph F. BARBIERI Ecology, Evolution, and Natural ResourcesJessica M. BARNES Exercise Science and Sports StudiesGloria N. BARNOR Public HealthCatherine N. BAROOD 2 Animal ScienceAlexander P. BARREE 2 Public HealthMichelle BARSOUM 2 Biological Sciences
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The School of Environmental and Biological Sciences Graduates
Joseph BASSANO 2 Biological SciencesJaclyn N. BATES Animal ScienceMariela BATISTA-MOULTON Biological SciencesFrancesca M. BATTAGLIA 1 Marine SciencesDerek C. BAXTER 1 Plant ScienceNicole P. BAYER 1 Nutritional SciencesPaul BEAM MeteorologyDavid W. BECHTEL Environmental and Business EconomicsMikhail BEG 2 Exercise Science and Sports StudiesRaymond S. BEINER GeneticsChelsea M. BEISSWANGER Landscape Architecture Sebastian E. BELLOTTI Biological SciencesTess I. BENDER 1 Ecology, Evolution, and Natural ResourcesKaren BEN-ELAZAR Biological SciencesShirley BEN-ELAZAR Biological SciencesCynthia J. BENGEL Biological SciencesFelicity M. BENNETT 2 Biological SciencesMelissa M. BENNETT MicrobiologyNeil C. BENNETTE Exercise Science and Sports StudiesLauren E. BENZINGER BiochemistryPaul E. BERGIN Marine Sciences; Biological SciencesShoshana BERKOWITZ Nutritional SciencesHolly M. BERMAN Environmental Policy, Institutions, and BehaviorCrysta L. BERNTSEN 1 Animal ScienceAishwarya BHATTACHARJEE Ecology, Evolution, and Natural ResourcesJerry BI 2 Environmental SciencesAmanda M. BIALEK 2 Public HealthKate BIRNBAUM 1 Environmental Policy, Institutions, and BehaviorBrittany A. BIROC 2 Biological SciencesBradley W. BJORKLUND 2 Biological SciencesAndrew D. BLACKBURN 1 Landscape Architecture David C. BLUM Exercise Science and Sports StudiesDaniel BOATENG Public HealthKirsten N. BOISVERT Biological SciencesCaitlin E. BOLAND BiotechnologyOlivia BOLDUC Environmental Policy, Institutions, and BehaviorAriel BOOTH Biological SciencesMargarita BOSSA-BASTIDAS Agricultural ScienceCarly BOSSERT 1 Nutritional SciencesYvette M. BOUCHER 1 CommunicationMelanie R. BOWE 2 Nutritional SciencesChristina M. BOWMAN 2 Animal ScienceKathleen E. BOYETTE 1 CommunicationJason L. BRADFIELD 1 BiotechnologyAdam G. BRADFORD 1 Environmental and Business EconomicsTheresa BRAVO Environmental SciencesGeorge BRNILOVICH Landscape Architecture Holland T. BROADUS Marine SciencesRyan J. BUIST Environmental SciencesZachary C. BURGHER Marine SciencesEdwin J. BURGOS Exercise Science and Sports StudiesSamantha A. BUTLER Biological SciencesKimberly M. BYRNE Biological SciencesLiam C. CALLAHAN Environmental Policy, Institutions, and Behavior
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The School of Environmental and Biological Sciences Graduates
Jeffrey S. CAMRAS Food ScienceHannah K. CANUTO Biological SciencesDanielle M. CAPECE 2 Public HealthTessa M. CAPRIO Food ScienceLydia M. CARTAGENA 2 BiochemistryDeanna N. CASE 1 Nutritional SciencesTyler CASE MeteorologyShawnie M. CASLIN 2 MeteorologyMarc C. CASSEUS 2 Exercise Science and Sports StudiesMonica CASTLE Biotechnology; Nutritional SciencesBrian K. CAULFIELD Environmental and Business EconomicsJennifer M. CAVANAUGH Animal ScienceZachary J. CESTERO 2 Environmental and Business EconomicsErik CHAN MeteorologyFrance CHAN Exercise Science and Sports StudiesEthan J. CHANG Environmental Policy, Institutions, and BehaviorPeter D. CHANG Landscape Architecture Christopher V. CHARNESKY Environmental Planning and DesignGloria CHAU Biological SciencesDaniel J. CHEDID Environmental Planning and DesignPatrick O. CHEEVERS Nutritional SciencesLin CHEN Food ScienceStephanie CHEN Nutritional SciencesConnie CHENG Nutritional Sciences; Biological SciencesWilliam J. CHERNES Environmental SciencesEric K. CHI BiochemistryEric N. CHILES 2 Biological SciencesBrittney S. CHRANS Ecology, Evolution, and Natural ResourcesQuinn E. CHRISTIE 1 Environmental and Business EconomicsMichael A. CIAPPI Ecology, Evolution, and Natural ResourcesThomas J. CIFUNE 2 Biological SciencesCharles CINI 2 Ecology, Evolution, and Natural ResourcesAugustin CIOCOTISAN Biological SciencesGeoffrey S. CLARK 2 Exercise Science and Sports StudiesLauren L. CLARKE Animal ScienceMelissa P. CLELLAND Environmental Policy, Institutions, and BehaviorJacob CLEMENTS 1 Exercise Science and Sports StudiesKerri E. CLOSE Animal ScienceAngela J. COCCAGNA Marine SciencesJames V. COCORLES Landscape Architecture Christopher T. COHANE Environmental and Business EconomicsSaori COLOMBO Environmental SciencesDenisha COLON Environmental Policy, Institutions, and BehaviorKelley F. CONKLIN 1 Food ScienceAmanda J. CONOVER Nutritional SciencesRoss CONROY Food ScienceAlexus M. COOPER Exercise Science and Sports StudiesBrandon A. COPPOLA 2 Environmental SciencesLashanda COQ 2 Nutritional Sciences; Latino and Hispanic
Caribbean StudiesJames CORTELL 2 Animal ScienceSarah M. CORTRIGHT Animal ScienceAntonis A. COSTEAS BiochemistryAna R. COYLE 2 Environmental Sciences
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The School of Environmental and Biological Sciences Graduates
Erin A. COYLE Environmental SciencesOlivia CRACCHIOLO 2 ChemistryAntonio F. CREAGH Public HealthBrent J. CROASDALE Environmental SciencesApril K. CROWLEY 1 Nutritional SciencesKasey T. CUMMINGS Agricultural ScienceRachel E. DADDIO 2 Nutritional SciencesRyan M. DADDIO Plant ScienceJason DAGGETT 1 Environmental SciencesJake V. DAMATO 2 Exercise Science and Sports StudiesWes P. DARCY Animal ScienceJeffrey H. DAVID Public HealthCaroline I. DAVIS Food ScienceJulianne M. DAVIS BiotechnologyKimberly R. DAVIS 1 Animal ScienceChristina L. DE BLASIO 2 Environmental and Business EconomicsJacob J. DE BOER 2 Landscape Architecture Jenna M. DEINZER Nutritional SciencesStephanie L. DE LUCIA Animal ScienceTamar C. DEMBY BiotechnologyJeanine D'ERRICO Animal ScienceRohan G. DESAI BiochemistryMarie J. DESSANTI Environmental SciencesAshley G. DESTITO 2 Plant ScienceLauren A. DEVECKA 2 Public HealthAbigail L. DEVLIN Environmental SciencesJacqueline G. DEVLIN Environmental Policy, Institutions, and BehaviorJames J. DEVLIN BiochemistryAmanda DEVOLK GeneticsEmilyana N. DEYANOVA 1 Nutritional SciencesPratikchhya DHAKAL BiotechnologyMariel DI DATO Nutritional SciencesRobert J. DIENST Environmental and Business EconomicsHollie W. DI MURO Environmental Planning and DesignLiam E. DINGMAN 2 Exercise Science and Sports StudiesKelsey P. DI VIRGILIO Nutritional SciencesChristine M. DIZENZO GeneticsAndrew M. DOBBINS Nutritional SciencesCollin J. DOBSON Marine SciencesCarlos V. DOMINGUES 1 BiochemistryBrooke DOMINO 2 Animal ScienceTing DONG 1 Nutritional SciencesKathryn S. DONOHUE Environmental SciencesDanielle L. DOSSANTOS Food ScienceLauren DRAIN Environmental and Business EconomicsMarko DRAZENOVIC Animal ScienceMichael A. DU Environmental Policy, Institutions, and BehaviorDallas M. DUFFIELD Agricultural ScienceSaley DUNCAN GeographyVeronica DURASAMY 2 MicrobiologyMatthew L. DURST 1 Public HealthRoslyn A. DVORIN Ecology, Evolution, and Natural ResourcesThelma DZEUBA 2 BiotechnologyNicole L. DZIEDZIC 1 Biotechnology
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The School of Environmental and Biological Sciences Graduates
Shelby EARL 2 Nutritional SciencesElisabeth C. EDOUAZIN 1 Public HealthAmanda J. EGEN Biological SciencesEbanehita A. EIGBE BiochemistryChika N. EKEANYANWU Exercise Science and Sports StudiesSarah M. ELDIN Public HealthYoussef EL-KHATEEB 1 Environmental Planning and DesignTamar ELKIN Nutritional SciencesMichele D. ELLENBACHER 2 Biological SciencesMackenzie M. ELLINGTON CommunicationAmal Y. ELMOGAHZY Public HealthRobert W. ELWELL Biological SciencesChisom P. EMEANA Public HealthSheina EMRANI 1 Biological SciencesElaine R. ERLENBACH Agriculture and Food SystemsNataliya ESPERSON Animal Science; Biological SciencesAlexa M. ESSENFELD Nutritional SciencesPriscilla J. ETIENNE 2 Public HealthElissa J. EVERTON 1 BiotechnologyEsther EXANTUS 2 Biological SciencesNazifa FAIRUJ BiotechnologyCasey J. FANNELL 1 BiotechnologyAlexandra FANUKA Biological SciencesAlexander FARINOLA Exercise Science and Sports StudiesDanielle N. FARKAS 2 Animal ScienceLindiwei A. FARROW-HARRIS 1 Public HealthMark V. FAVOR Nutritional SciencesKayleigh A. FEDER Environmental Planning and DesignKatherine S. FENYAR Animal ScienceMathew P. FEO Environmental SciencesEugene B. FERNANDEZ Landscape Architecture Kristopher G. FERNANDEZ BiotechnologyDavid A. FERRARO GeographySarah F. FINE Nutritional SciencesGianna R. FISCHER 1 Environmental and Business EconomicsConor M. FITZGERALD Ecology, Evolution, and Natural ResourcesDylan FLOOD Exercise Science and Sports StudiesSalvatore J. FOGARINO Exercise Science and Sports StudiesKyle FOLEY 2 Environmental Policy, Institutions, and BehaviorBrady A. FORCIER BiotechnologyRui T. FRANCO Animal ScienceJacqueline M. FRANZOSI Biological Sciences; PhysicsAlexis N. FREES Environmental Policy, Institutions, and BehaviorVanessa L. FREIRE Biological SciencesErica S. FRENKEL Nutritional SciencesDeana FRENKLAKH 2 Biological SciencesKatherine O. FUDACZ 1 Environmental Policy, Institutions, and BehaviorTalia R. GABBAY Nutritional SciencesAdrian GAJDA Exercise Science and Sports StudiesHenry J. GAJDA 1 Environmental Policy, Institutions, and BehaviorBrian K. GALINDO 1 Biological SciencesAnne E. GALLAGHER Environmental and Business EconomicsEllen C. GALLAGHER Landscape Architecture Cristina L. GALLO 1 Nutritional Sciences
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The School of Environmental and Biological Sciences Graduates
Scott R. GANDY MeteorologyElizabeth GAO 1 Environmental and Business EconomicsJingwen GAO Food ScienceMelyssa S. GARCIA 2 Environmental SciencesStephanie M. GATARZ Nutritional SciencesBrian J. GAUTIER 2 Environmental SciencesVictoria E. GAYDOS Animal ScienceKevin GEIGER Environmental SciencesJeffrey A. GEIST Ecology, Evolution, and Natural ResourcesAmanda C. GELNAW Animal ScienceEliana S. GERETZ Ecology, Evolution, and Natural ResourcesLazer P. GERLIKHMAN BiotechnologyRahul D. GHOSAL Environmental SciencesNicholas J. GIDJUNIS 1 Food ScienceErin K. GLENN Nutritional SciencesSamantha P. GLOBERMAN Animal ScienceMatthew T. GOLDEN Environmental Policy, Institutions, and BehaviorFelysse GOLDMAN Environmental Policy, Institutions, and BehaviorRuth C. GOLDSTEIN Nutritional SciencesRichard J. GOMEZ Food ScienceMaryam A. GONZALEZ 1 Exercise Science and Sports StudiesStephen GOOD 2 Environmental SciencesKathryn M. GOODMAN Animal ScienceAnusha GOPALAN 2 Environmental and Business EconomicsDarren J. GOSKOWSKI Biological SciencesEric C. GRAHAM Communication; Environmental and Business
EconomicsJennifer GRAHAM Nutritional SciencesMelissa GRANDA Animal Science; Biological SciencesAnna GRAVINA Geological SciencesBrittany L. GRAYSON Nutritional SciencesHuw A. GREATOREX 2 Exercise Science and Sports StudiesMatthew T. GREEN Exercise Science and Sports StudiesChase M. GRONINGER 2 Ecology, Evolution, and Natural ResourcesSandra GROSSO 1 Landscape Architecture Jose E. GRULLON Exercise Science and Sports StudiesJonathan S. GUAMAN 2 Exercise Science and Sports StudiesJames GUBITOSA Biological SciencesAnthony M. GUDZAK Environmental and Business EconomicsAlister N. GUERRERO 1 Environmental and Business EconomicsKarla E. GUERRERO OLIVERAS Environmental SciencesCallie E. GUNNET 1 Food ScienceRuby GUPTA Animal ScienceNatalie M. HAAS Environmental SciencesNicole HADJILOUCAS 1 Biological SciencesAlexandra A. HALL Animal ScienceMadeline A. HALPERN Environmental Policy, Institutions, and BehaviorDaniel N. HANCOCK BiotechnologyJude F. HANLEY 1 MicrobiologyWilliam A. HANSEN BiochemistryBrendan HARRIGAN 2 Environmental Planning and DesignRichard HARRY 1 Environmental SciencesSing Yee HARTE 2 Nutritional SciencesBrandi A. HARTMAN 1 Agricultural Science
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The School of Environmental and Biological Sciences Graduates
Cheryl A. HARVEY Animal ScienceRehana HASAN Biological SciencesCaitlin M. HASELTINE 1 Animal ScienceHeather R. HEALY Nutritional SciencesNatalie R. HECHT BiotechnologyJuan E. HERNANDEZ 1 Environmental and Business EconomicsKatherine HERNANDEZ Food ScienceMichelle R. HERNANDEZ Animal ScienceVictor A. HERNANDEZ BiochemistryArturo D. HERNANDEZ SANGREGORIO Landscape Architecture Cody R. HEWITT MeteorologyCharlotte L. HOLDORF Nutritional SciencesDaniel L. HOLLERBACH BiotechnologyJeremy M. HOLT 1 Food ScienceChristopher M. HOLTON Agricultural ScienceBilly S. HONG Biological SciencesLena HONG Public Health; Human Resource Management Vicki HONG Nutritional SciencesThomas J. HOPPER Environmental Planning and DesignMelissa D. HORTON 2 Exercise Science and Sports StudiesMohammed I. HOSSAIN Environmental and Business EconomicsCassie HSU Nutritional SciencesDerek C. HU Animal ScienceKevin Y. HUANG BiotechnologyLauren I. HUEY Marine SciencesJulie HUNT 2 Animal ScienceKatie M. HUNTER Nutritional SciencesUsman S. HUQ 2 Environmental and Business EconomicsMichael HWANG Ecology, Evolution, and Natural ResourcesAshley E. HYNES Nutritional SciencesTheresa L. HYSLOP Landscape Architecture Maria V. IACOVONE 2 Exercise Science and Sports StudiesMichele I. IBANIBO 1 Exercise Science and Sports StudiesAlina IOUGAI 2 Exercise Science and Sports StudiesJasmine C. IPAKTCHI 2 Exercise Science and Sports StudiesDavid ITENBERG BiotechnologyEmily V. IUZZOLINO Nutritional SciencesRussell W. JACKSON Biological SciencesJohn D. JACOBS Landscape Architecture Ahmad JADALHACK Biological SciencesRishi C. JAGGERNAUTH BiotechnologyKara S. JARMICKI Nutritional SciencesMarium JAVED BiotechnologyRachel K. JERONIMUS 1 Animal ScienceJennifer A. JESIONKA 1 Nutritional SciencesMatthew P. JIORLE Food ScienceDaniel J. JOHN 2 Environmental SciencesRyan JOHN Environmental and Business EconomicsAngela A. JOHNSEN Landscape Architecture Faye K. JOHNSON Food ScienceMarquis M. JOHNSON Public HealthChristopher H. JONES Animal ScienceDavid A. JONES Animal Science
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The School of Environmental and Biological Sciences Graduates
Lydia E. JONES Animal ScienceGarrett B. JORDAN Biological SciencesMeghan J. JOSSELYN Food ScienceKatie L. JOYCE 2 Biological SciencesRebecca L. JOYCE Animal Science; Biological SciencesKatarzyna J. KACZOR Biological SciencesBen M. KAHAN Biological SciencesAlexandra E. KAHN Exercise Science and Sports StudiesCarolyn S. KAHN Nutritional SciencesChristopher KALIMTZIS Biological SciencesDaria M. KAMINSKYJ Animal Science; Biological SciencesAdam KANDIL BiochemistryJonathan A. KANE Exercise Science and Sports StudiesRaleigh M. KANE Environmental Policy, Institutions, and BehaviorJenna N. KARN Animal ScienceMarc KATRONETSKY Environmental Policy, Institutions, and BehaviorBavneet KAUR 2 Biological SciencesJaskaran KAUR Public HealthJastej KAUR Public HealthPhilip KEHOE Environmental Policy, Institutions, and Behavior;
Journalism and Media StudiesJillian F. KELLY 2 Nutritional SciencesSean W. KELLY MeteorologyRobert L. KHALEV Environmental SciencesSaniyah KHAN Nutritional SciencesAladdin H. KHATTAB 2 Public HealthMyra KHAWAR MicrobiologyBartosz KIELCZEWSKI Nutritional SciencesSamuel M. KIM 2 Exercise Science and Sports StudiesKathryn L. KINGSLEY Biotechnology; Plant ScienceJamie B. KINKLER Exercise Science and Sports StudiesGrace H. KINNEY 1 Landscape Architecture John L. KIRBY Animal Science; Agricultural ScienceFrederick H. KLIE Marine SciencesItsaso M. KOBAYASHI 2 Animal ScienceRyan W. KOCH Ecology, Evolution, and Natural ResourcesMariusz P. KOCUR 2 Biological SciencesAlexander J. KOENIG Exercise Science and Sports StudiesJoannah M. KONECNY Nutritional SciencesJenna M. KONG Nutritional SciencesMiles KONG 1 Exercise Science and Sports StudiesJoshua D. KOPP 2 Environmental and Business EconomicsErik J. KOPPISCH Plant ScienceSarah P. KORAPATI Landscape Architecture Chinwendu C. KORIE 1 Nutritional SciencesNicholas KOZLOWSKY 1 Exercise Science and Sports StudiesSara E. KOZNECKI Plant ScienceArlinda KUBATI Biological SciencesLeonard N. KWASHIE 1 Public HealthMark D. LACEY Landscape Architecture Ryan M. LADD Environmental and Business EconomicsAndrew B. LAHR Ecology, Evolution, and Natural ResourcesWai H. LAM MicrobiologyMichael C. LAMANTIA Environmental and Business Economics
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Justin Y. LAMARCHE MeteorologyMichael A. LAMB Exercise Science and Sports StudiesZoe LANDAU Ecology, Evolution, and Natural ResourcesMatthew R. LANZA Environmental Planning and DesignKatia M. LARA 2 BiochemistryDominick LAVALLE Ecology, Evolution, and Natural ResourcesJeanne M. LA VERGNE 2 Biological SciencesLindsey J. LEE 1 Environmental SciencesVictoria W. LEE Biological SciencesYounjong LEE 2 Public HealthJoseph J. LEMKE Exercise Science and Sports StudiesAmy E. LEONARD CommunicationRichard W. LEOPOLD Ecology, Evolution, and Natural ResourcesPatrick A. LE PORE 1 Ecology, Evolution, and Natural ResourcesDalene LESEN BiotechnologyRan LI 2 BiotechnologyJui Wan LOH BiotechnologyJoseph P. LOONEY Marine SciencesBrandon X. LOPEZ BiochemistryAmy E. LOUGHMAN Exercise Science and Sports StudiesLauren N. LOUIE Biological SciencesJessica LOVICH Animal ScienceMeggan A. LUBECK 2 Environmental and Business EconomicsTyler M. LUCAS Environmental SciencesSafwat LUTFUR 2 BiotechnologyAndrew LUX Plant ScienceDunstanett F. MACAULEY-DUKULY 2 Public HealthIan R. MAC CLOUD Plant ScienceNancy Brit A. MACKEY Exercise Science and Sports StudiesStephen A. MADAMA Environmental Planning and DesignDana MAGEE Animal ScienceBrian J. MAHER 1 Landscape Architecture Jennifer M. MAHER 1 Nutritional SciencesUmmay MAHMUD Biological SciencesLisa C. MAJCHRZAK Environmental SciencesCandice M. MAK Nutritional SciencesPhilip MAKRELIS Environmental SciencesPaul J. MALARAN Biological SciencesJames P. MALLON 1 Plant ScienceBreanne MANCUSO 1 Exercise Science and Sports StudiesCoryanne MANSELL Environmental Policy, Institutions, and Behavior;
Planning and Public PolicyPeter MANTIA II 2 Biological SciencesRobert H. MARKOWITZ BiotechnologyDaniel MARTIN 2 Exercise Science and Sports StudiesJacklyn C. MARTIN 2 Animal ScienceMegan B. MARTIN Meteorology; ArtMegan E. MARTIN Environmental Policy, Institutions, and BehaviorLauren R. MASON Biological SciencesHannah MATHYS Exercise Science and Sports StudiesSuzanna MAZAHREH 1 Biological SciencesJohn C. MC CARTY MeteorologyKathleen J. MC CRACKEN MeteorologyJennifer L. MC DONALD 2 Animal Science
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Colleen E. MC HUGH MeteorologyAllison K. MC KENNA 2 Biological SciencesJamie L. MC LEAN Exercise Science and Sports StudiesCurtis D. MC LEER Environmental SciencesAlexa L. MC LEOD Animal ScienceKeely P. MC MAHAN Animal ScienceMichael R. MC MURDO Environmental and Business EconomicsAmanda MEAGHER 2 Biological SciencesEhsanur R. MEAH 2 Public HealthJade MEANS 2 Public HealthJames M. MEHRKENS 2 Environmental SciencesSamir P. MEHTA Biological SciencesKelly A. MEIER Nutritional SciencesKristin E. MELIGARI 1 Animal ScienceCristina E. MERA Animal ScienceDaniel R. MERCER 2 Biological SciencesDaniel D. MERVIL Public HealthPallavi METGUD 2 MicrobiologyJennifer A. MEYER Animal ScienceKatelyn E. MEYLER Food ScienceBilal A. MIAN Environmental and Business EconomicsEmil MILAN Plant ScienceNapoleon J. MILITAR Environmental Policy, Institutions, and BehaviorDeanna M. MILLER Environmental Policy, Institutions, and Behavior;
Planning and Public PolicyKaren G. MILLER Nutritional SciencesKendall L. MILLER Ecology, Evolution, and Natural ResourcesSara MILLER Ecology, Evolution, and Natural ResourcesScott M. MILLER Landscape Architecture Zachary J. MILLER Environmental SciencesJessica J. MINDO Nutritional SciencesAndrew D. MITCHELL Environmental Policy, Institutions, and BehaviorJoshua A. MOEHLER Environmental Planning and DesignKeith MOFFATT 1 BiotechnologyLobna H. MOHAMED 1 Nutritional SciencesMargaret R. MORALES BiochemistryMelinda L. MORDARSKI Animal Science; Biological SciencesRuben A. MORE 2 Exercise Science and Sports StudiesJustin C . MORGAN Landscape Architecture Sara E. MORRIS-MARANO Ecology, Evolution, and Natural ResourcesToni R. MOSLEY 1 Animal ScienceGuiovanny E. MOSQUERA 1 MicrobiologyLorraine P. MOSQUERA Animal ScienceMatthew MOSQUERA 1 Animal ScienceJeanine MOUSSA 2 Exercise Science and Sports StudiesKevin M. MOY Biological SciencesNora R. MUEHLBAUER Plant ScienceColin M. MUNRO Environmental Planning and DesignCelso E. MURILLO 1 Environmental and Business EconomicsHolly J. MURRAY 1 Nutritional SciencesMichelle A. MUSKA Environmental Policy, Institutions, and BehaviorRebecca M. MUSUMECI Exercise Science and Sports StudiesKevin R. NADLER Environmental and Business EconomicsGarrett K. NAFEY Environmental and Business Economics
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Franco F. NAPOLETANO 2 Plant ScienceAnthony R. NASCONDIGLIO 2 Public HealthAlexandra NATA Exercise Science and Sports StudiesIliana M. NAVARRO 2 Animal ScienceNicole NAVATTA Exercise Science and Sports StudiesRenee T. NEWELL Nutritional SciencesElizabeth C. NEWTON Ecology, Evolution, and Natural ResourcesHoang A. NGO Biological SciencesCharlene NGUYEN CommunicationChristina L. NGUYEN Biological SciencesDan Q. NGUYEN Nutritional SciencesTu NGUYEN Biological SciencesIsaac S. NHO Journalism and Media StudiesFrancia NOEL Public HealthJessica M. NOLL Animal ScienceChelcey M. NORDSTROM Ecology, Evolution, and Natural ResourcesChiemika NWOSU 2 Biological SciencesMaria OBANDO Nutritional SciencesChukwuka M. OBASIDEY BiotechnologyDaniel E. OBESTER 1 Agricultural ScienceNancy ODOR Exercise Science and Sports StudiesLeslie E. O'HARA Environmental Planning and DesignGene Solan B. OLANIO Ecology, Evolution, and Natural ResourcesRyan J. O'LEARY Environmental SciencesSarah J. O'LEARY Animal ScienceSean N. OLIVA Environmental and Business EconomicsDiana P. ONTANEDA 2 BiotechnologyJonathan F. ONULAK Biological SciencesKyle J. OSCHELL 2 Ecology, Evolution, and Natural ResourcesDaniel S. OSIAS 1 Exercise Science and Sports StudiesDaniel H. OSTBERG Exercise Science and Sports StudiesJulia A. OTTESEN Environmental Policy, Institutions, and BehaviorThomas PACHECO 1 Exercise Science and Sports StudiesDiana PAIVA 2 Exercise Science and Sports StudiesEliana T. PALACIOS Biological SciencesLauren E. PALATINI Ecology, Evolution, and Natural ResourcesRiddhy PANCHAL Biological SciencesPurandhri A. PANDYA GeneticsMichelle PANEK Biological Sciences; Animal ScienceArcadia L. PAPALSKI Environmental Policy, Institutions, and BehaviorArete A. PAPPAS Nutritional SciencesAngelica K. PARGAS 2 Biological SciencesJohn C. PARIN Exercise Science and Sports StudiesAesha S. PATEL BiochemistryAyushi PATEL Nutritional SciencesDharti H. PATEL 2 Biological SciencesJatan G. PATEL 1 Exercise Science and Sports StudiesNikesh PATEL Animal ScienceNiti R. PATEL Nutritional SciencesOm K. PATEL 2 Biological SciencesUditkumar PATEL 1 Exercise Science and Sports StudiesBrian T. PATTERSON JR Environmental and Business EconomicsVictor M. PAULINO BiotechnologyKimberly PELOSI 2 Environmental Policy, Institutions, and Behavior
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Alex D. PENAFIEL Food ScienceAnna Maria PENAHERRERA Environmental SciencesCarol M. PENARETE Biological SciencesAnthony S. PEPI Ecology, Evolution, and Natural ResourcesKenneth M. PEREIRA Biological SciencesJacqueline PEREZ 2 Public HealthBrad C. PERICH BiotechnologyChristina PETAGNA Environmental SciencesMelissa A. PETERS Nutritional SciencesEric J. PETERSEN Exercise Science and Sports StudiesRyan D. PETTIT Biological SciencesAnthony E. PICONE 1 Environmental Planning and DesignMalwina PIEKARA 1 Nutritional SciencesJeffrey M. PILLA 1 Biological SciencesKristine PINON Exercise Science and Sports StudiesStanley PIOTROWSKI Marine SciencesMichael B. PLATANIA BiotechnologyMatthew R. POKO Nutritional SciencesGeorge P. POLICASTRO Environmental and Business EconomicsAngela POLITES Plant ScienceSteven B. POLLIO Nutritional SciencesArianna L. POMO 1 Animal SciencePranav PONNALURI 1 BiotechnologyKelly A. POPEK 2 Landscape Architecture Anthony J. PORTO Genetics; Psychology Chelsea POST 2 Nutritional SciencesGabriella POTIEVSKY Nutritional SciencesVaughn POWELL Exercise Science and Sports StudiesChristina M. PRIMAVERA Environmental Planning and DesignMarinos PYLARINOS 2 Biological SciencesYangxi QI 2 Environmental and Business EconomicsMichelle QU 2 BiochemistryBrenda QUACH BiochemistryKevin M. QUEENAN Environmental and Business EconomicsHarrisson P. QUIJOTE Public HealthTatiana QUIROZ Plant ScienceShayenthan RAJESWARAN GeneticsDiane RAMOS 1 Nutritional SciencesSamuel C. RATCLIFF Marine SciencesAshley J. RAUSCHER Nutritional SciencesDominique M. RAYMOND 2 Nutritional SciencesMeredith A. REATZ 2 Environmental Policy, Institutions, and BehaviorJenna M. REGAL Exercise Science and Sports StudiesMelissa A. REGAN Marine SciencesBrittany REGNER Environmental and Business EconomicsDavid E. REHE ChemistryMahera REHMAN 2 Ecology, Evolution, and Natural ResourcesAlexis REID Exercise Science and Sports StudiesFiona J. REIDY Environmental Policy, Institutions, and BehaviorNicole REIFF Ecology, Evolution, and Natural ResourcesYumiko REMOUNS 1 Exercise Science and Sports StudiesGerson REYES Animal ScienceKaitty REYES Biological SciencesNicole REYNOSO Biological Sciences
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Amanda D. RICHARDS Exercise Science and Sports StudiesStephanie A. RICHARDSON 2 Environmental Planning and DesignRebecca L. RIETHER BiochemistryBriana G. RILEY Environmental Policy, Institutions, and BehaviorSara RITZ Exercise Science and Sports StudiesVivian D. RIVERA Environmental Policy, Institutions, and BehaviorChristopher D. RIVIELLO BiochemistryTaisia V. ROBINSON Nutritional SciencesRebeka B. RODAS Nutritional SciencesSamantha R. RODGERS 1 Animal ScienceJames A. RODRIGUES 2 Biological SciencesDaniel RODRIGUEZ 2 Landscape Architecture Sofia A. RODRIGUEZ Public Health; Psychology Wojciech RODZIK MicrobiologyBrandon P. ROGERS 1 Environmental Planning and DesignMark ROGERS Food ScienceLaura R. ROMANO BiochemistryVadim S. ROMANOVSKIY Agricultural ScienceAshley M. ROMEO Biological SciencesLindsay E. ROOT Environmental Policy, Institutions, and BehaviorAna L. ROSALES Nutritional SciencesStephanie ROSAS-GARCIA Public Health; Latino and Hispanic Caribbean
Studies Jennifer ROSE Animal ScienceAlexander J. ROSENBERG Nutritional SciencesShira T. ROSENBLUM Animal Science; Biological SciencesMichael E. ROSENTHAL 1 Journalism and Media StudiesSamara Y. ROSNER Nutritional SciencesEmily S. ROSS 2 Nutritional SciencesAlec E. ROTH 2 Environmental Policy, Institutions, and BehaviorJason ROTHMAN Biological SciencesSamantha ROTONDI 2 Biological SciencesCj T. RUCH Plant ScienceElana S. RUCKER Exercise Science and Sports StudiesLindsay V. RUHLIN Environmental Policy, Institutions, and Behavior;
Public HealthTara RUTKOWSKI 1 Nutritional SciencesBryan D. RYDER BiochemistrySiwon RYOO Food ScienceJane J. RYU Biological SciencesCarley T. SABATINI Exercise Science and Sports StudiesJoseph SABOL Exercise Science and Sports StudiesRachael M. SACATELLI Ecology, Evolution, and Natural ResourcesRachel SADANG Biological SciencesAlex SAETA 2 Biological SciencesDebapom SAHA Agricultural ScienceCarmela D. SALESE 2 Biological SciencesDelisa SAMMY Biological SciencesJohn T. SANDERS 1 Agricultural ScienceBhagyawati K. SANGHANI 2 Biological SciencesThomas J. SANTO Biological Sciences; Public HealthRaquel P. SANTOS 1 Nutritional SciencesCourtney C. SARTAIN Nutritional SciencesMona B. SATYAM 2 Biological Sciences
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Deidre N. SAUER 2 Nutritional Sciences; DanceBaneet SAWHNEY Public HealthDomenica R. SCALIA Animal ScienceJeff R. SCHECK 2 Exercise Science and Sports StudiesChristina M. SCHLENK Exercise Science and Sports StudiesMiranda SCHLITT Nutritional SciencesJoseph K. SCHNEIDERMAN Exercise Science and Sports StudiesDavid SEDRAK 1 Environmental and Business EconomicsCatherine E. SEEDS Animal ScienceTamara SEGAL 1 Environmental Policy, Institutions, and BehaviorMitchell I. SEIGEL Environmental and Business EconomicsChristopher M. SEMP 2 Exercise Science and Sports StudiesLena SENA Animal ScienceShane R. SERFASS 2 Food ScienceJordan SEVILLE 1 BiotechnologyAvni SHAH Biological SciencesNakul N. SHAH BiotechnologyPriya SHAH 2 Biological SciencesAndrew R. SHATTUCK 2 Environmental and Business EconomicsLisa M. SHATYNSKI 1 Animal ScienceAmdi SHEJI Environmental and Business EconomicsTara L. SHERTEL 1 Biological SciencesWilliam W. SHINN Environmental Policy, Institutions, and BehaviorAlexandra E. SHISHKOVA Ecology, Evolution, and Natural Resources;
Evolutionary Anthropology Danielle K. SHOBACK Animal ScienceKyle S. SHUPP Environmental Policy, Institutions, and BehaviorBrian A. SICHTA 2 CommunicationVictoria L. SIEGEL Environmental Policy, Institutions, and Behavior;
Political ScienceLindsey E. SIGMUND Environmental Policy, Institutions, and BehaviorTeresa R. SIKORSKI MeteorologySusanna SIMKIN Biological SciencesLauren A. SIMON BiochemistryChristina A. SINGH 1 Nutritional SciencesSamantha C. SIU BiochemistrySovana E. SIV 1 Biological SciencesMalgorzata U. SKORA 2 Environmental and Business EconomicsNeil M. SLATTERY Nutritional SciencesJoseph J. SLEZAK MeteorologyDominika SMARZ 2 Biological SciencesColleen A. SMITH Environmental SciencesMatthew J. SMITH 1 Agricultural ScienceAneta D. SOKOLOWSKA Biological SciencesMonika A. SOKOLOWSKA Biological SciencesJung SON Nutritional Sciences; Human Resource Management Zhiyi SONG Environmental SciencesStefan M. SOSA 1 CommunicationJohn Carlo SOTO 2 Public HealthStephen J. SOZIO Nutritional SciencesEvan J. SPARKMAN Landscape Architecture Justin A. STALEY BiotechnologyChristina A. STEELE Exercise Science and Sports Studies
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Kelley A. STEITZ BiotechnologyMonica C. STEWART BiotechnologyCarnel J. ST LOUIS 2 Environmental Policy, Institutions, and BehaviorSean A. STRATTON Environmental SciencesAlise K. STRAUCH Marine SciencesPauline Cl P. SUAN Exercise Science and Sports StudiesChrissa SULICH Food ScienceMasooda SULTANI BiotechnologyBrian J. SULVINSKI 2 Biological SciencesJesse J. TANNEHILL Nutritional SciencesMary M. TARPEY Exercise Science and Sports StudiesAlexander A. TAVLAN 1 Plant ScienceStephanie TAWFIK Biological SciencesBianca TENNERIELLO Animal ScienceKavita THIRUCHELVAM BiotechnologyJames THOMAS 2 Exercise Science and Sports StudiesMaxon J. THOMAS Ecology, Evolution, and Natural ResourcesKatherine R. TODOROFF Marine SciencesHeather L. TOMAFSKY CommunicationMichael D. TOOHER 1 Environmental and Business EconomicsJose TORIBIO Animal ScienceJohn F. TOTH BiotechnologySarah E. TRAYNOR 2 Biological SciencesKristin R. TRESLAR Environmental and Business EconomicsTyler TRESSLAR Environmental Planning and DesignEric M. TRICOCCI Bioenvironmental Engineering (5 year program) Christina M. TRINH Public HealthSarah R. TROTTER Nutritional SciencesMatthew TUNG Food ScienceRyan TURNER 2 ChemistryTejasvi TURPUSEEMA BiotechnologyMary TURSI Nutritional SciencesMeriedith O. UMALI Biological SciencesNatalya UTLIK 1 Biological SciencesPriyanka N. VAIDHYA 1 BiotechnologyKaren VAN Animal ScienceAdriana E. VAN DE GUCHTE MicrobiologyKerrie J. VANLOO Environmental Policy, Institutions, and BehaviorJennifer VARGAS Public HealthPavel VAYSBERG Biological SciencesJulia J. VELEZ 2 Nutritional SciencesJacqueline A. VERESS Public HealthMatthew D. VETTER Environmental and Business EconomicsJulia M. VIDAL Nutritional SciencesAlejandra G. VILLALOBOS Animal ScienceConnie VILLANUEVA 2 Public HealthAngelica M. VISAGGIO Exercise Science and Sports StudiesVictoria L. VITA Nutritional SciencesTeodoros T. VLAHOS Biological SciencesNicole VOLK BiochemistryDamian WALCOTT Biological SciencesVeronica A. WALENTOWICZ Public HealthErin C. WALLACE Animal Science; Biological Sciences
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1 indicates January 2015 graduates 2 indicates October 2015 graduates
Inclusion of a name or notation in this booklet is not a verification that a student is graduating or earning the indicated adademic credential.
Alexander J. WALSH Animal ScienceRachel E. WALTER Animal ScienceHarrison WANG 2 Nutritional SciencesKevin WANG 1 Exercise Science and Sports StudiesSiwei WANG 1 BiotechnologyJulia G. WARD ChemistrySamantha J. WASHINGTON Animal ScienceDalela WATSON Exercise Science and Sports StudiesCarlyn R. WEFER BiotechnologyAndrew J. WEIGHT Environmental and Business EconomicsTina L. WELDON Nutritional SciencesDaniel P. WHITEHEAD 1 MicrobiologyBrittany A. WILHITE Animal ScienceChristopher J. WILKINSON Environmental Policy, Institutions, and BehaviorKezi M. WILLIAMS BiochemistryKia A. WILLIAMS Public HealthTeresa E. WISNIEWSKI 2 Animal ScienceAlexander WITT Animal ScienceKyle B. WOLF 2 Nutritional SciencesKasey WU Animal ScienceThomas M. WYLLNER Landscape Architecture Benjamin XIN ChemistryRuiying XIONG Food ScienceZackary S. YEAGER Food ScienceJade YEE 2 Environmental and Business EconomicsMichelle J. YEH Environmental and Business EconomicsCansu O. YERDELENI Environmental Policy, Institutions, and BehaviorMing Wai YEUNG 1 Nutritional SciencesVictoria Y. YEUNG Food ScienceChun Ki T. YIM Food ScienceEdwin YIP Marine SciencesLindsay A. YOAKAM Nutritional SciencesSatoru YONEMITSU 1 Environmental and Business EconomicsWilliam YOO Exercise Science and Sports StudiesMichael E. YOUNG Landscape Architecture Daniel J. YULO Environmental Policy, Institutions, and BehaviorTara M. ZARZECKI 2 Animal ScienceHelen Y. ZHANG 2 Biological SciencesQi ZHANG 1 Environmental SciencesSarah H. ZHANG 1 BiotechnologyXilin ZHANG Food ScienceShuqi ZHAO Food ScienceNanxing ZHENG Landscape Architecture Jenny ZHOU Food ScienceChristopher E. ZUMPETTA Plant Science
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Awards Presented to the Senior Class in 2015
BEN AND EVA ADELAJA STUDENT LEADERSHIP PRIZE
Collin J. Dobson
BARRY AND DEBORAH VENEZIA ADLER INTERNATIONAL STUDY SCHOLARSHIP
Tina L. Weldon
DAVID H. AGANS MEMORIAL, State Grange of New Jersey—awarded to students planning to pursue an education and occupation in agriculture.
Caroline I. DavisKatherine HernandezShira T. RosenblumScott A. Wardenski
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE CURRICULUM AWARD FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
John Sanders
TEUVO AIROLA MEMORIAL AWARD IN ENVIRONMENTAL GEOMATICS—awarded to a senior for outstanding scholastic achievement in the Environmental Geomatics Certificate and Geomatics Option Program.
Thomas J. HopperLeslie O'Hara
Rachael M. Sacatelli
PHILLIP ALAMPI SCHOLARSHIP—awarded to students with academic and leadership qualities and community service in an agriculture/environmental related field.
Ifeoluwa O. AridegbeHolly M. Berman
Wes P. DarcyJose E. Grullon
Nora R. MuehlbauerDaniel E. ObesterNicole Reynoso
Laura R. RomanoCatherine E. Seeds
Alexandra E. ShishkovaTina L. Weldon
ALPHA ZETA AWARD—awarded to a senior outstanding in scholarship, character, contribution through service and leadership in campus life.
Ruth C. Goldstein
AMERICAN METEOROLOGICAL SOCIETY ETHAN AND ALLAN MURPHY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Tyler W. Case
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS HONOR AWARD—awarded for excellence in the study of Landscape Architecture.
Theodore J. AretakisJacob J. DeBoer
Theresa L. HyslopAngela A. Johnsen
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EDGAR B. BACON AWARD—awarded to students based on academic merit.
Collin J. Dobson
C. OLIN BALL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD—to outstanding student in food engineering courses.
Katelyn E. Meyler
DR. JOHN W. BARTLETT SCHOLARSHIP
Daria M. Kaminskyj
ERNEST J. BELL MEMORIAL AWARD—awarded to a student with equine interests.
Catherine E. Seeds
ANTHONY NICHOLAS BETANCES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP—awarded with preference to Hellenic Cultural Society, Latin-American Student Organization member, based on academic merit and community service.
Arturo D. Hernandez
BIOTECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM AWARD FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Rishi C. JaggernauthMarium JavedJui Wan Loh
Kelley A. Steitz
BIOTECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE
Julianne M. Davis
SAMUEL W. AND BERTA THOMSON BROWN MEMORIAL—awarded to students in an environmental related major.
Kathryn S. DonohueDeanna M. Miller
Lindsay RuhlinTamara Segal
MURRAY AND HELEN BUELL SCHOLARSHIP
Michael A. CiappiMichael C Hwang
Ryan W. KochNicole R. Reiff
LINDA RUDOLPH BURNS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP—awarded to Middlesex County College/Middlesex County residents in environmental science based on academic merit.
James M. MehrkensQi Zhang
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Awards (continued)
JAMES DICKSON CARR SCHOLARS—in honor of the first African American graduate of Rutgers University, based on academic merit.
Ifeoluwa O. AridegbeJeffrey S. Camras
Tyler CaseGeoffrey S. ClarkTamar C. DembyJames J. DevlinBrady A. Forcier
Ruth C. GoldsteinKarla E. GuerreroLauren I. Huey
Rebecca L. JoyceBrandon X. Lopez
Margaret R. MoralesSara E. Morris-Marano
Christina PetagnaAmanda D. Richards
Briana G. RileySofia A. Rodriguez
Justin A. StaleyKezi M.Williams
DR. KENNETH BAIRD AND MRS. JANE CHARLESWORTH ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Rahul D. Ghosal
DR. KENNETH BAIRD AND MRS. JANE CHARLESWORTH ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP IN TEACHER EDUCATION
Amanda C. GelnawJennie A. Hassfeld
CLASS OF 1922 OLD GUARD SCHOLARSHIP—awarded to students based on academic merit.
Christine M. DizenzoCoryanne Mansell
Pavel Vaysberg
CLASS OF 1925 SCHOLARSHIP—awarded to students based on academic performance and personal character.
Niki N. AminChristina L. DeBlasio
Jenna M. DeinzerRebecca L. Joyce
John L. KirbyArlinda KubatiJessica Lovich
Colleen E. McHughJamie L. McLean
Katelyn E. MeylerMichelle PanekJacqueline PerezEric J. Peterson
Thomas J. Santo, Jr.Tara L. Shertel
Christina M. TrinhAlexander Witt
CLASS OF 1929 SCHOLARSHIP—awarded to academically outstanding students.
Saniyah KhanAlexander J. Koenig
CLASS OF 1931 SCHOLARSHIP
Elissa J. Everton
CLASS OF 1933/LIPMAN FAMILY—awarded to students based on academic merit.
Deepa AhmedChisom P. EmeanaColleen A, Smith
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Awards (continued)
CLASS OF 1934 WALTER SPENCE MEMORIAL—awarded to students demonstrating community/university leadership, based on academic merit and involvement.
Lauren I. Huey
CLASS OF 1944 AWARD—awarded to an academically outstanding student.
France H. ChanNicole L. Dziedzic
COLLEGE SCHOLARS— Rutgers University Award for academic merit.
Lauren N. Louie
DR. CHARLES H. CONNORS MEMORIAL, New Jersey Garden Club—awarded in memory of Professor H. Connors by the Garden Club of New Jersey to a student majoring in landscape architecture or ornamental horticulture.
Sarah P. Korapati
COOK COMMUNITY CAMPUS DEAN LEADERSHIP AWARDS
Tyler CaseJenna M. Deinzer
Sarah F. FineLindsay V. Ruhlin
G. H. COOK COMMUNITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AWARDS
The Roy DeBoer Outstanding Senior Award
Christina L. GalloDeanna Miller
Cook Community Alumni Association Award
Collin J. DobsonChristina M. Petagna
G. H. COOK COMMUNITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
Hannah K. CanutoJoseph P. Looney
David E. ReheLindsey E. Sigmund
Michelle J. Yeh
COOK EDUCATION ASSISTANCE FUND
Caroline I. DavisJulianne M. DavisJenna M. Deinzer
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Awards (continued)
COOK EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE GRANT—awarded to students based on academic merit.
Judith D. AgbotseAlexander P. Barree
Nicole P. BayerDavid W. Bechtel
Monica CastleConnie Cheng
Eric K. ChiChristopher T. Cohane
Amanda J. ConoverJenna M. Deinzer
Jacqueline G. DevlinJames J. DevlinSarah EladawyDylan C. Flood
Stephanie M. GatarzRuth C. Goldstein
Lena Hong
ROY H. DE BOER PRIZE IN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE AWARD—a travel prize award to a student in the landscape architecture program.
Ellen C. GallagherArturo D. Hernandez-Sangregorio
Angela A. JohnsenGrace H. Kinney
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL, FOOD, AND RESOURCE ECONOMICS—given to seniors demonstrating outstanding leadership in environmental and business economics.
Chief Frank A. Okosa Award
Quinn E. ChristieMichelle J. Yeh
Senior Leadership Award
Michelle J. Yeh
DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL SCIENCE ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP AWARD—awarded to seniors in recognition of excellence in academics, research, and service to the department, college, and university.
Academic, Research and Service Award
Samantha P. GlobermanShira T. Rosenblum
Lena S. Sena
Jastej KaurMichael C. Lamantia
John C. McCartyNancy Odor
Arcadia L. PapalskiElana S. RuckerStephanie Silva
Lauren A. SimonSamantha C. Siu
Sovana E. SivMary M. Tarpey
Sarah TrotterRyan Turner
Jacqueline A. VeressErin C. WallaceKezi M. WilliamKia A. Williams
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Awards (continued)
DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY AND MICROBIOLOGY AWARDS
David H. Strumeyer Award
Laura R. Romano
Selman A. Waksman Award
Wai H. Lam
Theodore Chase Award
William A. Hansen
Theodore Van Es Award
Ghadeer M. Abuhamdeh
DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY, EVOLUTION, AND NATURAL RESOURCES AWARD—awarded to outstanding ecology and wildlife students.
M. Buell Award for Outstanding Ecology Student
Eliana S. Geretz
James Applegate Award for Outstanding Wildlife Student
Elizabeth C. Newton
Roger Locandro Award for Outstanding Students in Natural Resources
Kendall L. MillerChelcey M. Nordstrom
Peter Smouse Award for Outstanding Student in Evolution
Aishwarya Bhattacharjee
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AWARDS
Environmental Engineering Student of the Year
Eric M. Tricocci
DEPARTMENT OF FOOD SCIENCE AWARDS
Achieving Success Award
Chrissa Sulich
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN ECOLOGY AWARDS
George F. Clark Academic Excellence and Service Award
Holly M. Berman
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Awards (continued)
Bonnie J. McCay Environmental Leadership Award
Arcadia L. Papalski
Academic Excellence Award
Raleigh Kane
Academic Excellence Award in Science Learning/Communication
Nicole L. Prinzo
CHRISTIAN AND TERESA DINGLER FOUNDATION AWARD—awarded to students, preferably residents of Newark/Essex County, based on academic promise.
Omowunmi M. AdedejiChinwendu C. Korie
KEVIN DORKO MEMORIAL AWARD—awarded to a landscape architecture major in top third of the class demonstrating academic promise.
Chelsea M. BeisswangerArturo D. Hernandez-Sangregorio
EASTERN PRODUCE COUNCIL, INC. – JERRY GRINDELL SCHOLARSHIP
Christina L. DeBlasioDanielle L. DossantosMichael C. Lamantia
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FUND (EOF)/SENIOR ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS—presented by the New Jersey State Commission on Higher Education and the Office of Special Programs.
NJ Commission on Higher Education Outstanding Academic Achievement—presented to Educational Opportunity Fund students who attain a 3.5-3.999 cumulative grade
point average.
Deepa AhmedSabedo ArguetaJose E. Grullon
Arturo D. Hernandez-SangregorioVictor A. HernandezChristina M. Trinh
NJ Commission on Higher Education Academic Achievement—presented to Educational Opportunity Fund students who attain a 3.2-3.499 cumulative grade point average.
Cornelius AsareEsther ExantusHelen Lopez
Aneta D. SokolowskaJose M. Tobibio
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Awards (continued)
NJ Commission on Higher Education Outstanding Achievement—presented to Educational Opportunity Fund students who exemplify the academic and community service goals of the program.
Daniel D. Mervil
DR. SAMUEL D. FAUST MEMORIAL AWARD—awarded to an outstanding senior majoring in environmental science and pursuing graduate school.
Lindsey J. Lee
DR. MELVIN S. FINSTEIN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AWARD
Erin A. CoyleRahul D. Ghosal
JONATHAN FORSELL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP—awarded to students studying plant science, biology or entomology based on academic merit and volunteer activity.
Gillian Armstrong
HILDA S. FOSTER SCHOLARSHIP
Tyler CaseJennifer RoseVictoria Siegel
REX L. GILBREATH MEMORIAL AWARD—awarded annually to a senior majoring in animal science in memory of Dr. Gilbreath, former Associate Professor of Animal Sciences, Alpha Zeta Professor of the Year, and researcher in the field of swine nutrition.
Catherine E. SeedsJennifer Rose
BARBARA MUNSON GOFF MEMORIAL TRAVEL FUND
Veronica A. Walentowicz
FRANK A. GOLBEY SCHOLARSHIP—awarded to selected students residing in Cook Campus Cooperative Living.
William J. ChernesSarah M. Cortright
Ryan Turner
JEROME GOLDSTEIN SCHOLARSHIP FOR ECO-ENTREPRENEURING
Selen A. AltiokIan R. MacCloud
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Awards (continued)
HAMO HACHNASARIAN SCHOLARSHIP
Hael F. AbdelrazeqClement Addo
Sebestian E. BellottiKaren Ben-ElazarJenna M. Deinzer
Esther ExantusKristopher G. Fernandez
Vanessa L. FreireDarren J. Goskowski
James Gubitosa
Chukwuka M. ObasideyRiddhy Panchal
Carol M. PenareteKenneth M. Pereira
Kaitty ReyesAlex Saeta
Emil J. SevereAneta D. Sokolowska
John D. TothMeredith O. Umali
HELYAR HOUSE ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP—awarded to selected students residing in Cook Campus Cooperative Living.
William J. ChernesSarah M. Cortright
Ryan Turner
HERBERT ESTATE/KELLY SCHOLARSHIP
Ross Conroy
HERBERT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Elisabeth C. EdouazinAlexis N FreesEliot S. NageleFrancia Noel
Chun Ki T. Yim
HARRIET DALTON HIRD SCHOLARSHIP
Kelly A. Popek
BRUCE A. HOVLAND MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP IN FORESTRY
Roslyn A. DvorinJeff A. Geist
W. R. HUTCHINSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Michelle R. Hernandez
MILLICENT MERCER JOHNSEN SUMMER INTERN SCHOLARSHIP
Lisa R. Avichal
KINGS SUPER MARKET/BILDNER FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP—award based on academic, performance in agriculture marketing, horticulture, food science, or horticulture engineering.
Richard J. Gomez
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Awards (continued)
MICHAEL D. KUSER SCHOLARSHIP—awarded to an outstanding student in natural resource management/applied ecology, based on merit and leadership.
Sara E. Morris-MaranoElizabeth C. Newton
THEODORE LATZKO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP—awarded to students based on academic merit.
Mallory R. Bloom
RAYMOND M. MANGANELLI AWARD—to students interested in environmental studies, based on academic performance.
Lauren E. BenzingerNakul N. Shah
WILLIAM H. MARTIN SCHOLARSHIP
Denisha ColonSarah F. FineRui T. FrancoRuby Gupta
Mark D. LaceyMelinda L. Mordarski
Dan Q. NguyenStanely J. PiotrowskiBianca Tenneriello
PHILIP E. MARUCCI SCHOLARSHIP—awarded annually to outstanding students alternating yearly between an agriculture related major or a student pursuing medical school.
Danielle L. DossantosVictoria Y. Yeung
ANN MCCHESNEY AWARD IN NUTRITIONAL EDUCATION
Alexa M. Essenfeld
FLORENCE S. MC NEIL LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE SCHOLARSHIP—awarded by the Garden Club of New Jersey annually in memory of Oliver A. Deakin to a student majoring in landscape architecture.
Kimberly M. Weller
RICHARD H. MERRITT INTERNATIONAL STUDY SCHOLARSHIP
Alexandra E. ShishkovaVeronica A. Walentowicz
RICHARD H. MERRITT SCHOLARSHIP FUND
William J. ChernesSarah M. Cortright
Ryan Turner
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Awards (continued)
CHARLES MESSER ENDOWED MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP—awarded to an outstanding senior participating in the George H. Cook scholars program.
Alejandra G.Villalobos
METEOROLOGY STUDENTS OF THE YEAR
Tyler W. CaseCody R. Hewitt
CHARLES MILLER AWARD—award based on character, academic merit, and financial need.
Julianne M. Davis
DORIS C. MURPHY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP IN EQUINE SCIENCE—awarded to undergraduate women specializing in equine science.
Rachel E. Walter
NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP
Ryan D. Pettit
JOSEPH AND KATHRYN NELLIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP—awarded to community college transfers, majoring in agriculture and environmental science and nutritional science.
Ruleena I. Barreto
OUTSTANDING STUDENT IN NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT AWARD
Ruth C. Goldstein
NEW JERSEY CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP—awarded to a student majoring in plant science based on academic merit and financial need.
Ryan M. Daddio
NEW JERSEY LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
Ryan M. Daddio
NEW JERSEY STARS
Kathryn S. DonohueHuw A. Greatorex
Rachael M. Sacatelli
NEW JERSEY TURFGRASS FOUNDATION HALL OF FAME SCHOLARSHIP
Ryan M. Daddio
NEW JERSEY STATE GOLF ASSOCIATION AND RALPH ENGEL CADDIE SCHOLARSHIP
Ryan M. Daddio
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Awards (continued)
OSTERMAN FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
Matthew A. Procopio
WINSTON E. PARKER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP—awarded to students studying forestry, arboriculture, ornamental horticulture based on academic performance.
Chelsea M. BeisswangerJulianne M. Davis
Marium JavedEliot S. Nagele
PESHINE SCHOLARSHIP
Anna Gravina
SALLY H. PETERSON SCHOLARSHIP
Marko DrazenovicDaniel L. Hollerbach
David E. ReheJennifer Rose
Shira T. Rosenblum
PHI THETA KAPPA HONOR SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP
Hael F. AbdulrazeqMark Rogers
PLANT BIOLOGY CURRICULUM AWARD FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Nora R. Muehlbauer
SAMUEL F. REIBEL MEMORIAL
Myra KhawarWai H. Lam
ELIZABETH AND ARTHUR REICH MINORITY/URBAN ACCESS PROJECT SCHOLARSHIP— awarded to students majoring in environmental sciences or related studies with demonstrated academic performance and interest in related activities and graduate study.
Melissa P. ClellandSara E. Morris-MaranoChelcey M. Nordstrom
Emil J. Severe
LLOYD K. RIGGS SCHOLARSHIP AWARD—in memory of Lloyd K. Riggs (1888-1972). Awarded annually to an outstanding student in the food science program who has also demonstrated leadership in extracurricular activities.
Caroline I. Davis
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Awards (continued)
RUTGERS NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP
Paul E. BerginFrance Chan
Jacob ClementsAmanda Devolk
Thomas J. HopperNicole Reiff
RUTGERS PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Eliana S. GeretzTheresa L. Hyslop
Rishi C. JaggernauthKelley A. SteitzAlise K. Strauch
Ryan D. PettitKyle T. Rich
Jennifer RoseShira T. RosenblumLindsay V. RuhlinCatherine E. SeedsTejasvi TurpuseemaJacqueline A. Veress
Rachel E. WalterCarlyn R. Wefer
Kasey Wu
SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARD
Ross ConroyKathryn M. Goodman
Lauren I. Huey
SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES EMDOWMENT - awarded to students based on academic merit.
Andzelika AbramowiczWilliam Ackerman
Krista BaroneEdwin J. BurgosPeter D. Chang
Chika N. EkeanyanwuJeremy M. Holt
Sarah J. O’LearyArete A. PappasVaughn PowellFiona J. Reidy
Baneet SawhneyHeather L. Tomafsky
Matthew Tung
RUTGERS SCARLET SCHOLARSHIP
Daniel J. AquinoWes P. Darcy
Kristopher G. FernandezSarah F. Fine
Kathryn M. GoodmanDarren J. GoskowskiLaurinel Gramatica
Daniel J. HollerbachVicki Hong
Kara S. JarmickiKatelyn E. Meyler
WILLIAM C. SKELLEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Michelle A. MuskaGerson Reyes
PROFESSOR M. A. SPRAGUE AWARD
Ian R. MacCloud
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SPORTS FIELD MANAGERS ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY SCHOLARSHIP
Ryan M. Daddio
ELIZABETH F. STIER SCHOLARSHIP – in memory of Elizabeth F. Stier, Food Science faculty member. Awarded annually to a Food Science undergraduate woman who has demonstrated proficiency in academics while also being active in extracurricular activities, particularly local Institute of Food Technologists organization(s).
Danielle L. Dossantos
WILLARD C. THOMPSON SCHOLARSHIP—awarded to a student majoring in agriculture, based on leadership capabilities.
Kelly A. Meier
VEGETABLE GROWERS ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Nora R. MuehlbauerScott A. Wardenski
GARRETT SCOTT VOORHEES, SR., AWARD
Jose E. Grullon
RALPH W. VOORHEES PUBLIC SERVICE FELLOWSHIP
Ruth C. Goldstein
JOHN H. WEBER, JR., MEMORIAL—awarded to a student majoring in environmental science, based on academic merit and interest in the environment.
Karla E. GuerreroZachary J. Miller
HAROLD WETTERBERG SCHOLARSHIP
Sarah M. Cortright
WINDELER FAMILY AWARD—awarded to an outstanding senior enrolled in the Nutritional Science Program
Jenna M. Deinzer
WOMEN’S LEAGUE OF RUTGERS UNIVERSITY—awarded annually to students who have contributed volunteer service to the University and/or Community, based on academic excellence and service.
Jose E. GrullonShira T. Rosenblum
JOHN AND HARRIET WOROBEY SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN CHILD NUTRITION
Tina L. Weldon
UNITED STATES ARMY R.O.T.C. COMMISSION TO:
Brian K. Caufield, Second LieutenantJulia M. Vidal, Second Lieutenant
Awards (continued)
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Certificate Program
Child NutritionJenna Deinzer
Ashley E. HynesAyushi Patel
Malwina PiekaraDominique M. Raymond
Samara Y. RosnerEmily S. Ross
Miranda SchlittChristina A. SinghLindsay A. Yoakam
Environmental Geomatics
Joseph F. BarbieriDaniel J. Chedid
Michael A. CiappiSaley Duncan
Conor M. FitzgeraldThomas J. Hopper
Kieran R. HuntAndrew B. Lahr
Matthew R. LanzaRichard W. Leopold
Patrick A. Le PoreStephen A. Madama
Colin M. MunroElizabeth C. Newton
Chelcey M. Nordstrom Leslie E. O'Hara
Anthony E. PiconeBrandon P. Rogers
Rachael M. SacatelliAlexandra E. Shishkova
Environmental PlanningDavid A. FerraroJessica M. Noll
Anthony E. Picone
Evolutionary MedicineAlexandra E. Shishkova
Food Systems Education and AdministrationJade Yee
Horticultural TherapyGary L. Altman
Matthew J. Smith
Medicinal and Economic BotanyHeather R. HealySara E. Koznecki
Andrew LuxIan R. MacCloud
Nora R. MuehlbauerTatiana Quiroz
Matthew J. Smith
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Plant BiosecurityDaniel E. Obester
Departmental HonorsBiological Sciences
Karen Ben-Elazar - High HonorsRebecca L. Joyce - Highest Honors
Tu Nguyen - Highest HonorsNicole Reynoso - Highest Honors
ChemistryDavid E. Rehe - Highest Honors
Environmental Policy, Institutions and BehaviorHolly M. Berman - Honors
Melissa P. Clelland - HonorsKatherine O. Fudacz - Honors
Raleigh M. Kane - HonorsCoryanne Mansell - Honors
Andrew D. Mitchell - HonorsMichelle A. Muska - HonorsArcadia L. Papalski - HonorsLindsay V. Ruhlin - HonorsVictoria L. Siegel - Honors
Lindsey E. Sigmund - Honors
Exercise Science and Sports StudiesNeil C. Bennette - Honors
France Chan - High HonorsAlexus M. Cooper - Highest Honors
Huw A. Greatorex - HonorsJose E. Grullon - Honors
Jamie B. Kinkler - High HonorsJamie L. McLean - High HonorsJenna M. Regal - Highest HonorElana S. Rucker - High Honors
Angelica M. Visaggio - High Honors
Geological SciencesAnna Gravina - Honors
Public HealthSameer Z. Ahmed - Honors
Alexander P. Barree - High HonorsAntonio F. Creagh - HonorsJeffrey H. David - Honors
Lauren A. Devecka - HonorsChisom P. Emeana - High Honors
Lena Hong - HonorsSofia A. Rodriguez - High HonorsThomas J. Santo - Highest Honors
Christina M. Trinh - HonorsJacqueline A. Veress - High HonorsVeronica A. Walentowicz - Honors
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Kappa Omicron Nu National Honor SocietyFor Family and Consumer Sciences
OfficersNatalie Mundt - President
Kelly Meier - Vice PresidentAlexa Essenfeld - Secretary
Tamar Elkin - Treasurer
Alpha Zeta
OfficersAaron Tolliver - Chancellor
Nicole Turso - CensorKathleen Vincent - Scribe
Kensie Weatherstone - TreasurerAgi Winiarski - Chronicler
Francesca Roselli - Sergeant-at-Arms
Senior MembersCoryanne MansellDeanna M. Miller
Kenneth M. PereiraChristina PetagnaRebecca L. Riether
Shira T. RosenblumBryan D. Ryder
Rachael M. SacatelliLindsey E. Sigmund
Colleen A. SmithPavel Vaysberg
Veronica A. WalentowiczAlexander WittRuiying Xiong
Anderson L. YoungShuqi Zhao
Chelsea M. BeisswangerLauren E. Benzinger
Holly M. BermanTessa M. Caprio
Sarah M. CortrightRyan M. DaddioMarie J. DessantiCollin J. Dobson
Sarah F. FineDylan Flood
Conor M. FitzgeraldDarren J. Goskowski
Ruby GuptaDaria M. Kaminskyj
Marc KatronetskyJeanne M. Lavergne
Senior MembersMelissa A. PetersMalwina PiekaraSamara Y. RosnerTara RutkowskiDeidre N. Sauer
Jung SonJesse J. TannehillSarah R. Trotter
Mary TursiMing Wai Yeung
Lindsay A. Yoakam
April K. CrowleyRyan M. DaddioJenna M. Deinzer
Sarah F. FineTalia R. Gabbay
Ruth C. GoldsteinBrittany L. GraysonHeather R. Healy
Joannah M. KonecnyCandice M. MakDan Q. NguyenArete A. Pappas
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Special Acknowledgement
Dean Carol AndrewMs. Yolanda CardenMrs. Joyce Carlson
Dean Penny CarlsonMrs. Susan Caruso
Dr. Timothy M. CaseyMrs. Debbie Drugos
Ms. Janice GeigerDean Robert M. Goodman
Mrs. Pam GrubelMrs. Liaan HessDean Bob Hills
Dean Michelle JeffersonDean Richard D. Ludescher
Dean Thomas LeustekMs. Michelle Neumyer
Dean Sharice RichardsonDean Judy Storch
Dean Barbara TurpinMs. Romal Vaidya
Dean Joseph VentolaMrs. Phyllis WillenceMs. Renee WimberlyMrs. Joanne Wrobel
G. H. Cook Community Alumni AssociationOffice of Communications
And the many other volunteers who made this event possible
Retiring FacultyHaving given Rutgers, the School, and our students several decadesof dedicated teaching, scholarship and service, the following faculty
members are retiring this year:
Bradley Majek, Department of Plant Biology and PathologyThomas J. Montville, Department of Food ScienceBarbara A. Zilinskas, Department of Plant Biology and Pathology
Phi Beta KappaAnna Gravina
Purandhri A. PandyaRyan D. Pettit
Victoria L. Siegel
Sigma Lambda Alpha Honor SocietyEllen C. GallagherTheresa L. HyslopAngela A. JohnsenSarah P. KorapatiScott M. Miller
Michael E. Young
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Agriculture Arts, Letters, Humanities Business Administration, Commerce Economics Education Engineering Fine Arts, Architecture Journalism Law Library Service
Maize White Drab Copper Light Blue Orange Brown Dark Crimson Purple Lemon
Medicine Music Nursing Oratory-Speech Pharmacy Philosophy Physical Education Public Administration Science Social Service Theology and Divinity
Green Pink Apricot Silver Gray Olive Green Blue Sage Green Peacock Blue Golden Yellow Citron Scarlet
The Academic Costume
The wearing of academic dress dates back to the early days of the oldest universities in the world. In the American Council on Education’s book entitled American Universities and Colleges, it is suggested that “Gowns may have been counted necessary for warmth in the unheated buildings frequented by medieval scholars. Hoods seem to have served to cover the tonsured head. . . .”
Throughout the years, European universities have continued to show great diversity in their academic dress. American universities, on the other hand, when they decided to adopt academic dress, immediately established a code of regulations which today is followed by almost all American institutions. The establishment of this code has made it possible to distinguish the Bachelors, Masters, and Doctors and, at the same time, recognize the university which has given them the degree.
Gowns: Bachelor’s gown has pointed sleeves and is worn closed. Master’s gown, worn open or closed, has oblong sleeves, the front part of which frequently is cut away at the elbow. Doctor’s gown has bell-shaped sleeves. It is worn open or closed. Cotton poplin or similar material is used for the Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees, and rayon or silk ribbed material is used for the Doctor’s degree. Robes with green are worn by School of Environmental and Biological Sciences graduates to reflect the college’s environmental mission. The scarlet robes worn by some of the members of the faculty and administration indicate that their doctoral degrees are from Rutgers University. Scarlet robes are also worn by Rutgers University Governing Board members to signify their membership on the board.
Hoods: The hoods vary in sizes: 48 inches for the Doctor’s degree, 42 inches for the Master’s, and 36 inches for the Bachelor’s. All hoods are lined in silk in the academic color or colors of the institution conferring the degree. If the institution has more than one color, the colors are shown in divisions using chevrons. The binding or edge of the hood is usually made of velvet in the color designating the subject in which the degree was granted. The maize hood is worn by those receiving the Bachelor of Science degree; the white, by those receiving the Bachelor of Arts degree.
Below is a list of some of the faculty colors as prescribed by the Intercollegiate Code for the binding of the hood:
The color or colors of the lining of the hood for the nine colonial colleges are: scarlet, Rutgers; crimson, Harvard; green-gold-silver, William and Mary; blue, Yale; red-blue, Pennsylvania; orange-black, Princeton; light blue-white, Columbia; brown, Brown; and green-white, Dartmouth.
Caps: Black mortarboards or soft hats are worn for all degrees. The gold tassel signifies a Doctorate. Graduates of the General Honors Program and George H. Cook Scholars wear golden tassels on their mortarboards.
Cords: Gold cords are worn by students who participated in the George H. Cook Honors Program; green cords are worn by those participating in the General Honors Program; and scarlet cords are worn by those graduates earning a grade point average of 3.5 of higher.
Summa Cum Laude 3.850-4.000; Magna Cum Laude 3.700 – 3.849; Cum Laude 3.500 – 3.699
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On the Banks of the Old Raritan
From far and near we came to Rutgers,And resolved to learn all that we can;And so we settled down,In that noisy college town,On the banks of the old Raritan.
ChorusOn the banks of the old Raritan, my friends,Where old Rutgers ever more shall stand,For has she not stood since the time of the flood,On the banks of the old Raritan.
Then sing aloud to alma mater,And keep the scarlet in the van;For with her motto high,Rutgers' name shall never die,On the banks of the old Raritan
Chorus
From New Jersey's northern lakes and mountains,To our southern pines and gleaming shore,Learning's fair and hallowed placeJoin us, every creed and race,And we praise the name of Rutgers evermore.
Chorus