Dear Iowa State University Graduates and Guests: Welcome to Iowa State University’s Fall 2011 Commencement!
We congratulate all of the graduates and thank everyone who played a role in their successful journey through Iowa State. We have very much enjoyed your being a part of our university and community, and we wish you well as you embark on this next part of your life. We look forward to continuing our association with you as alumni of Iowa State, and we hope you will come back to visit the university often.
Iowa State University is now in its 153rd year as one of the nation’s leading land-grant universities. We are very proud of the role this university has played in preparing the future leaders of our state, nation and world, and in meeting the needs of our society through excellence in education, research and outreach. As you graduate today, you are now a part of this great tradition and we look forward to the many contributions you will make.
I hope you enjoy today’s commencement ceremony, and that you will continue to be connected with Iowa State University.
Sincerely,
Gregory L. Geoffroy President of the University Regents Honor President Geoffroy Iowa State University President to step down January 16, 2012, after 10-1/2 years at the helm
WHEREAS, when Gregory Geoffroy assumed the position as the 14th president of Iowa State University on July 1, 2001, he brought to the university and the State of Iowa an enduring leadership style that provided stability and inspiration for more than a decade; and
WHEREAS, under President Geoffroy’s leadership, Iowa State achieved record enrollments, record levels in sponsored funding and the most successful fundraising campaign in history, while faced with challenging reductions in state funding; and
WHEREAS; President Geoffroy led the university community in the development of strategic plans that provided clear direction as well as objective ways to measure accomplishments during his tenure as president; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure President Geoffroy continued to build and maintain an outstanding faculty and staff, enhance positive relationships with Iowa’s elected officials, advocate for students through the President’s leadership class and his efforts to minimize tuition increases while increasing student financial aid beyond Board requirements; and
WHEREAS, President Geoffroy emphasized efficiency and high quality by combining two colleges, creating a new budget model, reorganizing Extension, and constructing and renovating academic, athletic and student facilities.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Regents expresses its deep gratitude to President Gregory Geoffroy for his strong leadership, bold vision, and valuable knowledge and experience; and presents to him this plaque in recognition and honor of his extraordinary service and contributions to the State of Iowa, the Board of Regents, and Iowa State University.
Dated this 27th Day of October 2011.
Craig A. Lang, President Bruce L. Rastetter, President Pro Tem
Nicole C. Carroll Jack B. Evans David W. Miles Robert N. Downer Ruth R. Harkin Katie S. Mulholland
Greta A. Johnson
Robert Donley, Executive Director Table of Contents
The Official University Mace...... 4
The Presidential Chain of Office...... 4
Academic Regalia...... 5
Hooding Ceremony, Doctor of Philosophy...... 6
Special Recognition, Advanced Degrees...... 6
Special Recognition, Undergraduate Degrees...... 6
Academic Titles...... 7
Iowa State University Traditions...... 7
Commencement Program...... 9
Commencement Ceremony Participants...... 10-11
Commencement Speaker and Honorary Degree Recipient...... 12
Fall 2011 Graduate College Candidates...... 13-40
Fall 2011 Undergraduate Candidates...... 41-65
Senior Class Council...... 66
Candidates for Commissions...... 66
Official List of Summer 2011 Degrees...... 67
Summer 2011 Graduate College Degrees...... 68-95
Summer 2011 Undergraduate Degrees...... 96-111
Past Honorary Degree Recipients...... 112-115
The Bells of Iowa State...... Back of Program The Official University Mace he Iowa State University mace symbolizes created in 1941 by Christian Petersen, sculptor-in- the authority of the university president. The residence from 1934-1955. Tlead faculty marshal carries it at the head of the academic procession and, The mace’s bronze headpiece is an interpretation of by placing it on its stand, the campanile. It includes a silver presidential seal signals the beginning of the and reflects in a disc representative of the Fountain commencement ceremony. of the Four Seasons. The words “Iowa State University – Science With Practice” are inscribed on In medieval times, the mace the edge of the disc. Under the disc is a shortened was a studded, clublike version or reflection of the campanile headpiece. weapon, made of iron. It was capable of breaking armor, The tiger maple staff bears 14 bronze plaques and was associated with the inscribed with the names of all previous Iowa State protection of kings in France presidents, their years of service, and a laurel leaf and England. symbolizing the attainment of graduation.
In the 13th century, it was At the staff’s base is an unfolding bronze leaf used for civil purposes and symbolizing the beginning of a new era for processions. Eventually it graduating students. The overall height of the became a symbol for academic University mace is 60 inches, and it weighs 14 institutions, an emblem of pounds. order and authority in the pageantry. Sculptor Jeanne L. Stevens-Sollman of Bellefonte, Pennsylvania designed and crafted the Iowa State Created in bronze, silver University mace. and tiger maple, the Iowa State University mace incorporates important campus icons such as Private funds from the ISU Alumni Association’s the campanile located on central campus and the Circle of Former Presidents, Chairs, and Executive Fountain of Four Seasons, located on the north side Directors, the Stanton Carillon Foundation, and the of the Memorial Union and features likenesses of University Museums made the design and purchase four Native American women. The sculptures were of the Iowa State University mace possible.
The Presidential Chain of Office The presidential chain of office symbolizes the rich history and traditions of Iowa State University and is worn by the president at all commencement ceremonies.
It was first worn by President Gregory Geoffroy during the Spring 2008 commencement ceremonies to mark the end of Iowa State University’s year-long sesquicentennial celebration.
Created by sculptor Jeanne Stevens-Sollman–the same artist who created Iowa State’s mace–the presidential chain of office complements the mace. The two pieces were commissioned by University Museums and the ISU Alumni Association and chain of office contain the words Engagement, are part of University Museums’ Art on Campus Learning, Discovery and Access. The reverse sides collection. of the bronze sections have low bas reliefs of corn. Most pieces in the necklace are bronze. The seal The front of the presidential chain of office features in the center of the campanile and the links in the an image of the campanile, and Beardshear Hall’s necklace are sterling silver. east portico (the campus home of the president) is on the back. The shoulder epaulets are the columns Both the presidential chain of office and the mace of Beardshear and contain the words Leadership are housed in the alumni center and are used at each and Service. The campanile links in the presidential commencement ceremony.
4 Academic Regalia n May 2008, as part of its sesquicentennial The square shape of the scholar’s cap or mortarboard celebration, Iowa State University debuted is thought to denote the stability of scholars Icustom-designed doctorate regalia. and their books as suggested in the old poem, “The Ballad of the Cap,” first published in 1564. The special commencement doctorate gowns were Candidates for advanced degrees wear black created with emblems and colors to reflect Iowa tassels. The following is a list of tassel colors for State’s tradition and to complement Iowa State’s baccalaureate degree candidates: hood. The fabric is cardinal red gabardine Agriculture and Life Sciences – Maize with black velvet panels Business – Drab and chevrons edged Design – Brown with gold cording. The Engineering – Orange Campanile, a beloved Human Sciences – Maroon symbol and University Liberal Arts and Sciences tradition, adorns each Bachelor of Arts – White of the two front velvet Bachelor of Liberal Studies – White panels. An eight- Bachelor of Music – Pink sided black velvet tam Bachelor of Science – Golden Yellow with a gold silk tassel Veterinary Medicine – Gray completes the official regalia. The hood gives color to the academic costume while The ceremony as well as the academic costume at its length indicates the wearer’s academic degree. commencement symbolize the record of academic At Iowa State, hoods are worn by doctorate degree achievement of the various individuals taking part recipients. Exceptions are made for honorary degree in commencement exercises. The use of academic recipients and other officials of the ceremony. In costume reaches back to medieval times and the general, hoods are made of a wide panel of black beginnings of the famed old universities of Europe cloth, matching the and England. Gowns (long, full robes) and cloaks gown and are lined with hoods were common garb. The unheated with satin in the official buildings frequented by medieval scholars certainly academic colors of the were an important factor in the choice of clothing. institution awarding the degree. A confusing array of caps, gowns, and hoods emerged from the centuries in Great Britain and Iowa State University’s from early years of higher education in the United colors are cardinal and States. American institutions recognized the need gold, therefore the top for a standard code and the great majority of half of the lining is gold academic costumes now worn in the United States and the lower part is are in accordance with the general provisions of the cardinal. The colors used Intercollegiate Code of 1895. This code was slightly in the edging of hoods revised in 1932 and again in 1959. Under this code, and tassels are associated the bachelor’s gown has pointed sleeves; the master’s with the discipline. gown has oblong sleeves with an arc at the bottom; For example, dark blue and the doctor’s gown has bell-shaped sleeves. represents Philosophy and all hoods used in The Code dictates that bachelor’s and master’s gowns conferring the Doctor are untrimmed. However, the doctor’s gown is faced of Philosophy degree at Iowa State University are of down the front with velvet and has three bars of dark blue edging. velvet across the sleeves. The facing and bars may be black or may be a color pertaining to the discipline. The color of the commencement gown varies in other countries. In America, black is typically the color of choice for bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
5 Hooding Ceremony, Doctor of Philosophy
The Doctor of Philosophy is the university’s highest that they are truly experts in their fields whose academic degree, awarded only to those who have research has already contributed significantly to successfully completed an intensive and demanding human knowledge. course of study whose primary focus is on learning The hooding ceremony symbolizes their admission to conduct original research. to the exclusive ranks of those who have earned the respect associated with the title “Doctor of The final stage of the program is the preparation Philosophy.” and defense of a dissertation that describes the outcome of a major research project. To prepare for During the hooding ceremony, the degree recipients that project, the student must have gained expertise are escorted and hooded by their major professors and skills in a particular discipline and must have who have worked with them throughout their study thoroughly explored its existing knowledge base. for the doctoral degree. The hoods will connect the graduate with a family of scholars throughout Those who receive doctorates have demonstrated history and from all parts of the world.
Special Recognition, Advanced Degrees
Candidates for graduation for the Master's or Ph.D. The Research Excellence Award recognizes those may be recognized with the Teaching Excellence who with outstanding research accomplishments in Award or the Research Excellence Award. a graduate program.
The Teaching Excellence Award recognizes those Honorees for both awards wear cardinal and gold who provided outstanding contributions in teaching honor cords and are noted in this program as undergraduate students while working toward a follows: graduate degree. § Research Excellence Award †† Teaching Excellence Award
Special Recognition, Undergraduate Degrees
Candidates for undergraduate degrees may be in the commencement program, this recognition recognized for graduating “With Distinction” or appears on the official transcript and diploma. for graduating in the Honors Program. Levels of special academic achievement are indicated in the The University Honors Program is an individually commencement program by Latin phrases, also planned program of study designed to provide known as Latin honors. This system is recognized greater depth and breadth of scholarship than the internationally, however the requirements vary regular curriculum. Those graduating from the among institutions. In the United States, Latin University Honors Program have a grade point honors are most often awarded to those earning average of at least 3.35 and have designed and undergraduate degrees and each academic institution completed an individualized program of study, sets its own standards and requirements for each including an independent Honors Research Project. honor. Students graduating with special recognition will At Iowa State University, candidates for graduation wear cords and be noted in this program as follows: with distinction must have completed 60 semester credits of coursework at ISU at the time they * * * Summa Cum Laude - with highest distinction graduate, including a minimum of 50 graded credits. (cardinal and gold cords) Those graduating summa cum laude (with highest * * Magna Cum Laude - with great distinction distinction) have earned a grade-point average (gold cords) of 3.90 or higher; magna cum laude (with great * Cum Laude - with distinction distinction) have a grade-point average of 3.70 to (cardinal cords) 3.89; or cum laude (with distinction) have a grade- † Honors Program point average 3.50 to 3.69. Grade-point averages (white cords) are based on a 4.0 scale. In addition to the notation
6 Academic Titles The following provides a brief description for the An endowed chair or professorship provides special academic titles that appear in this program followed recognition to the faculty member to whom the title by a list of symbols for each title. Where appropriate, is awarded. It is held for a specific term, and during a symbol will be displayed behind the person’s name. that time, endowment earnings are used by the university to supplement departmental support of Distinguished Professor denotes those faculty the faculty member’s scholarship and responsibilities members who have been recognized for having in teaching, research, outreach, and service. These attained outstanding national and international chairholders specialize in areas of study identified by reputations within their professional disciplines. the donors who created the endowments.
University Professor denotes those faculty members ‡ Distinguished Professor who have been recognized for having made ‡‡ University Professor outstanding contributions to the quality of education Endowed Chair at Iowa State University. Endowed Professorship
Iowa State University Traditions The first swans on Lake LaVerne, Lancelot and VEISHEA, an all-university spring open house Elaine, were a gift from the 1935 VEISHEA Central first organized in 1922, is among the nation’s Committee. From that day on, there has been a pair largest university student-managed festivals. of swans on Lake LaVerne. The festival got its name from the first letters of Iowa State’s first colleges: Veterinary Medicine, When Iowa State’s young football team beat mighty Engineering, Industrial Science, Home Economics, Northwestern University 36 to 0 in 1895, and article and Agriculture. Two of VEISHEA’s long-standing in the Chicago Tribune said, “Northwestern might as traditions are individual cherry pies and the musical well have tried to play football with an Iowa cyclone production “Stars Over VEISHEA.” as with the Iowa team it met yesterday.” Thus, the “Cyclones” were born. Cy the Cardinal became Iowa In 2003, Iowa State revived a 60-year-old tradition: State’s mascot in 1954. the Official ISU Ring. Students and alumni worked with the ISU Alumni Association and University It is said if you step on the bronze zodiac relief on Book Store to design a ring that symbolically the floor of the Memorial Union’s Gold Star Hall, you captures the uniqueness of Iowa State. Rings may will flunk your next test. only be worn by alumni or by students who have achieved junior or senior status. Rings are officially presented at an annual ring ceremony.
The tradition of “campaniling” states that a student officially becomes an Iowa Stater when he or she is kissed under the university’s campanile at the stroke of midnight.
The Fountain of the Four Seasons by artist-in- residence, Christian Petersen (Danish-American, 1885-1961), is located in front of the Memorial Union and was a gift from the 1937 VEISHEA Committee. In 1942, Christian Petersen added four sculptures to represent the four seasons. The east sculpture represents spring with the planting of corn; south - summer, sheltering a young plant; west - fall, holding the harvest; and north - winter, nursing a child. Legend has it that good luck will come to you if you throw a coin in the fountain.
7 8 Commencement Program 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 17, 2011, James H. Hilton Coliseum
President Gregory L. Geoffroy, B.S., Ph.D., Presiding
Processional Pomp and Circumstance...... Edward Elgar
The Star-Spangled Banner...... Francis Scott Key arr. Michael Golemo Jocelyn M. Ascherl, Vocalist
Conferring of the Honorary Degree, Doctor of Humane Letters President Geoffroy Recipient Benjamin J. Allen
Commencement Address Benjamin J. Allen President University of Northern Iowa
Interlude Cyclone Fantasia...... Michael Golemo
Student Recognitions Provost Hoffman Graduate students receiving Research and Teaching Excellence Awards Undergraduate students with Special Recognition
Conferring of the Doctor of Philosophy Degree President Geoffroy Candidates from the Graduate College presented by David K. Holger, Associate Provost for Academic Programs and Dean of the Graduate College
Conferring of the Master’s Degree President Geoffroy Candidates from the Graduate College presented by David K. Holger, Associate Provost for Academic Programs and Dean of the Graduate College
Conferring of the Bachelor’s Degree President Geoffroy Candidates for the Bachelor's Degree presented by Elizabeth Hoffman, Provost College of Agriculture and Life Sciences candidates recognized by Dean Wendy Wintersteen College of Business candidates recognized by Dean Labh S. Hira College of Design candidates recognized by Dean Luis Rico-Gutierrez College of Engineering candidates recognized by Dean Jonathan A. Wickert College of Human Sciences candidates recognized by Dean Pamela J. White College of Liberal Arts and Sciences candidates recognized by Interim Dean David Oliver
The Class of 2011 and the Alumni Association Jeffery W. Johnson President Iowa State University Alumni Association
Remarks President Geoffroy
The Bells of Iowa State...... James C. Wilson Refer to the back cover for the lyrics and story of The Bells of Iowa State arr. Michael Golemo Jocelyn M. Ascherl, Vocalist
Recessional La Mourisque...... Tylman Susato
The color guard for commencement exercises is composed of representatives from the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Color Guard.
9 Commencement Ceremony Platform Officials Gregory L. Geoffroy, President of the University David K. Holger, Associate Provost for Academic Benjamin J. Allen, President of the University of Programs and Dean of the Graduate College Northern Iowa, Honorary Degree Recipient and Labh S. Hira, Dean of the College of Business Commencement Speaker Wendy Wintersteen, Dean of the College of Agriculture Elizabeth Hoffman, Executive Vice President and and Life Sciences Provost Pamela J. White, Dean of the College of Human Warren R. Madden, Vice President for Business and Sciences Finance Luis Rico-Gutierrez, Dean of the College of Design Thomas L. Hill, Vice President for Student Affairs Jonathan A. Wickert, Dean of the College of Cathann A. Kress, Vice President for Extension and Engineering Outreach Lisa K. Nolan, Dean of the College of Veterinary Charlotte R. Bronson, Associate Vice President for Medicine Research and Economic Development David J. Oliver, Interim Dean of the College of Liberal James C. Dorsett, Interim Dean of Students Arts and Sciences Jeffery W. Johnson, President of the Alumni Association Olivia M. Madison, Dean of the Library Kathleen M. Jones, Associate Vice President for Student Steven A. Freeman, President of the Faculty Senate Affairs and Registrar of the University
Faculty Representatives and Presenting Professors
Iver E. Anderson, Materials Science and Engineering Gap-Yong Kim, Mechanical Engineering Rajeev Arora, Horticulture Rolf R. Koford, Natural Resource Ecology and Lyric C. Bartholomay, Entomology Management William D. Beavis, Agronomy Frankie S. Laanan, Educational Leadership and Policy Thomas A. Bobik, Biochemistry, Biophysics and Studies Molecular Biology Monica H. Lamm, Chemical and Biological Engineering Byron F. Brehm-Stecher, Food Science and Human James I. Lathrop, Computer Science Nutrition Michael Lee, Agronomy Scott L. Chumbley, Materials Science and Engineering Sergio H. Lence, Economics Aaron R. Clapp, Chemical and Biological Engineering Thomas Lubberstedt, Agronomy Julie A. Dickerson, Electrical and Computer Jack H. Lutz, Computer Science Engineering Anastasios Matzavinos, Mathematics Ann Marie Fiore, Apparel, Educational Studies, and Robert J. McQueeney, Physics and Astronomy Hospitality Management Terrence R. Meyer, Mechanical Engineering Mark S. Gordon, Chemistry Gordon J. Miller, Chemistry Michelle A. Graham, Agronomy W. Allen Miller, Biochemistry, Biophysics, and David Grewell, Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Molecular Biology Linda S. Hagedorn, Educational Leadership and Policy Mani Mina, Electrical and Computer Engineering Studies Megan J. Murphy, Human Development and Family D. L. Hank Harris, Animal Science Studies Theodore J. Heindel, Mechanical Engineering Balaji Narasimhan, Chemical and Biological Matthew J. Helmers, Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Engineering Daniel S. Nettleton, Statistics M. Peter Hoffman, Animal Science Marit Nilsen-Hamilton, Biochemistry, Biophysics and Leslie Hogben, Mathematics Molecular Biology Robert S. Houk, Chemistry Dusan Palic, Biomedical Sciences John K. Jackman, Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Clay L. Pierce, Natural Resource Ecology and Engineering Management Jay-Lin Jane, Food Science and Human Nutrition ‡ Hridesh Rajan, Computer Science Robert L. Jernigan, Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Krishna Rajan, Materials Science and Engineering Molecular Biology Aditya Ramamoorthy, Electrical and Computer David C. Jiles, Electrical and Computer Engineering ‡ Engineering Kristen M. Johansen, Biochemistry, Biophysics and Michael S. Retallick, Agricultural Education and Studies Molecular Biology Pamela Riney-Kehrberg, History Anumantha G. Kanthasamy, Biomedical Sciences ‡ David D. Roberts, English Atul G. Kelkar, Mechanical Engineering Alan M. Russell, Materials Science and Engineering Nir Keren, Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Aaron D. Sadow, Chemistry Michael R. Kessler, Materials Science and Engineering Joseph Shinar, Physics and Astronomy
‡Distinguished Professor Endowed Chair ‡‡University Professor Endowed Professorship 10 Randy C. Shoemaker, Agronomy Zhengdao Wang, Electrical and Computer Engineering Susan D. Stewart, Sociology Michael J. Wannemuehler, Veterinary Microbiology and Louisa B. Tabatabai, Biochemistry, Biophysics and Preventive Medicine Molecular Biology Johnny S. Wong, Computer Science Xiaoli Tan, Materials Science and Engineering L. Keith Woo, Chemistry Johannes van Leeuwen, Civil, Construction and Marna D. Yandeau-Nelson, Biochemistry, Biophysics Environmental Engineering and Molecular Biology Namrata Vaswani, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Faculty Marshals
Larry H. Ebbers, University Professor of Educational Richard E. Horton, Emeritus Professor of Electrical and Leadership and Policy Studies, College of Computer Engineering, College of Engineering Human Sciences (Chief Marshal) Kenneth C. Kruempel, Emeritus Associate Professor of Daniel C. Robinson, University Professor of Educational Electrical and Computer Engineering, College Leadership and Policy Studies, College of of Engineering Human Sciences (Chief Marshal) Michael Martin, Associate Professor of Landscape C. Lee Burras, Professor of Agronomy, College of Architecture, College of Design Agriculture and Life Sciences Robert S. Wallace, Associate Professor of Ecology, Frederick H. Dark, Associate Professor of Finance, Evolution and Organismal Biology, College of College of Business Liberal Arts and Sciences Veronica J. Dark, Professor of Psychology, College of Susan F. Yager, Associate Professor of English, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Liberal Arts and Sciences Tim R. Derrick, Associate Professor of Kinesiology, College of Human Sciences
Announcer and Reader of Names Hollis Monroe Marc Harding
Student Marshals and Faculty Escorts Presentation of College Banner Agustin Pagani, Graduate College Kyle J. Debelak, College of Engineering Escorted by Antonio P. Mallarino, Professor of Escorted by Steve W. Martin, Distinguished Agronomy Professor and University Professor of Material Barton J. Howard, College of Agriculture and Science and Engineering Life Sciences Heather A. Sinclair, College of Human Sciences Escorted by Richard C. Schultz, University Escorted by Sara B. Marcketti, Assistant Professor of Natural Resource Ecology and Professor of Apparel, Education Studies, and Management Hospitality Management Jacob C. Talbott, College of Business Alexander C. Fitzgerald, College of Liberal Arts Escorted by Kayla E. Christensen, Lecturer in and Sciences Accounting Escorted by Janet W. Alcorn-Ferrone, Lecturer Paola E. Sepulveda, College of Design in Music and Theatre Escorted by Carl A. Rogers, Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture
Musicians Conductor Michael Golemo, Director of Bands Vocalist Trumpet French Horn Tuba Jocelyn Ascherl Brian Fox Kristyna Carter Daniel Jensen Austin Hancock Chloe Dedic Joseph Waters Trombone Benjamin Kane * Jeffrey Makinster Kara Bader Spencer Larson Percussion Reid Clagett Nicholas Meier Euphonium Hillary Holmes Brian Stout Hanna Sundberg Chad Nelson Lee Plummer Nolan Vallier Hunter Weatherman Victoria Pioszak Justin Wang * Graduating Student 11 Commencement Speaker and Honorary Degree Recipient, Doctor of Humane Letters Benjamin J. Allen
enjamin Allen has been president of the 1988, he and a colleague from the University of Iowa BUniversity of Northern Iowa since 2006. He is a established the Midwest Transportation Center at former professor, dean, vice president and provost at Iowa State, today the Institute for Transportation, Iowa State University. and he directed the center for its first two years. He has an extensive publication record in top peer- Dr. Allen received his reviewed journals in his discipline as well as in bachelor’s degree in broader national economics publications. In 1988, business economics he was named the first Distinguished Professor in from Indiana University Business at Iowa State. and master’s and Ph.D. degrees in economics In 2007, Dr. Allen was appointed by the American from the University of Association of State Colleges and Universities and Illinois. the National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges to the Presidential Advisory He was a member of Committee for the National Commission of the Washington State University Accountability, and in 2010, he received a University faculty Congressional appointment to the National Advisory from 1974 to 1979, including a year as a Brookings Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity. Economic Policy Fellow in the U.S. Department of Transportation Office of Transportation Regulatory In 2011, he was appointed by Iowa Governor Policy, and he joined the Iowa State faculty in 1979. Branstad to co-chair, with Lieutenant Governor He served as dean of the College of Business from Reynolds, the Iowa STEM (Science, Technology, 1994 to 2001, interim vice president for external Engineering and Mathematics) Advisory Council. affairs in 2001-02, and vice president for academic He also co-chairs the Iowa Business Council’s affairs and provost from 2002 to 2006. Education Excellence in Iowa Roundtable, a non-partisan forum of business and education Dr. Allen is a nationally known researcher leaders focused on improving pre-K-16 academic and educator in transportation and logistics, achievement and establishing career development with particular expertise in regulatory reform, opportunities. deregulation and public transportation policy. In
12 CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES FROM THE GRADUATE COLLEGE
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
Daniel Wright Adrian Naperville, Ill. § Prasanna Venkataraman Balachandran B.S., Valparaiso University; Coimbatore, India M.S., Northern Illinois University B.E., PSG College of Technology Department: Statistics Department: Materials Science and Major: Statistics Engineering Dissertation: Some contributions to Ricean Major: Materials Science and Engineering and complex-valued modeling of Dissertation: Statistical learning for chemical functional MRI time series crystallography
Hilary Afeseh Ngwa Bamenda, Cameroon Shawn T. Bayouth Ames B.S., University of Buea B.A., Western Illinois University; Department: Biomedical Sciences M.S., Indiana State University Major: Toxicology Department: Agricultural and Biosystems Dissertation: Neurotoxic effect of vanadium Engineering and manganese on nigrostriatal and Major: Industrial and Agricultural olfactory dopaminergic systems: Technology Potential role in the etiopathogenesis of Dissertation: Examining firefighter decision Parkinson’s disease making process and choice in virtual reality Hisham Mohammad Khalaf Almasaeid Al-Mafraq, Jordan Subhra K. Bhattacharya Howrah, India B.Sc., Yarmouk University; B.Sc., University of Calcutta; M.S., Iowa State University M.A., Jawaharlal Nehru University; Department: Electrical and Computer M.Phil., Ibid. Engineering Department: Economics Major: Computer Engineering Major: Economics Dissertation: Spectrum allocation algorithms Dissertation: Essays in public economics and for cognitive radio mesh networks mathematical finance
§ Arunkumar Asaithambi Ames Anastasia Lorellen Bodnar Tampa, Fla. B.Tech., Anna University B.S., University of Maryland-College Park Department: Biomedical Sciences Department: Agronomy Major: Toxicology Major: Genetics Dissertation: Compensatory mechanisms of Dissertation: Novel approaches to improving neuroprotection by PKD signaling qualities of maize endosperm against oxidative damage in experimental models of Parkinson’s Joel K. Bohlken Cedar Bluffs, Neb. disease (PD): Relevance to PD drug B.S., Peru State College; discovery strategies M.Ed., University of Nebraska at Lincoln Department: Educational Leadership and Preeti Bais Ames Policy Studies B.E., Barkatullah Vishwavidyalaya University; Major: Education (Educational Leadership) M.S., Brandeis University Dissertation: Tax credits for private school Department: Electrical and Computer tuition and the relationship to private Engineering school enrollment Major: Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Dissertation: Bioinformatics methods for metabolomics based biomarker detection in functional genomics studies
§ Research Excellence Award 13 †† Teaching Excellence Award Fall 2011 Graduate College Candidates Stephanie Lynn Bondi Bettendorf § Christina Marie Dunn Carpenter Pleasant Hill B.S., Butler University; B.S., Central Missouri State University; M.S., Indiana University-Bloomington M.S., Ibid. Department: Educational Leadership and Department: Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Policy Studies Major: Education (Educational Leadership) Major: Education (Educational Leadership) Dissertation: Complicity with the Dissertation: Transitions for success: A neocolonial project in education: A phenomenological study of non- deconstruction of student affairs traditional GED completers into the preparation practices community college
Susan Lee Brown Moultonborough, N.H. Brenda R. Carrillo Conde Mazatlan, Mexico B.A., Ohio Northern University; Lic., Monterrey Institute of Technology M.Ed., University of Texas at Austin Department: Chemical and Biological Department: Kinesiology Engineering Major: Kinesiology (Behavioral Basis of Major: Chemical Engineering Physical Activity) Dissertation: Engineering amphiphillic Dissertation: Using a social-ecological model polyanhydride particle platform for to examine obesity interventions targeted drug and vaccine delivery
§ Brenda C. Buzynski Hudson Nayan Chakravarty Mumbai, India B.S., University of Northern Iowa; B.Tech., Indian Institute of Technology- M.A., Ibid. Bombay Department: Educational Leadership and Department: Electrical and Computer Policy Studies Engineering Major: Education (Educational Leadership) Major: Electrical Engineering Dissertation: Earning college credit in high Dissertation: (aSiGe/ncSi) superlattice thin school: Variables that predict film silicon solar cell persistence to the second year of college Keting Chen Qingdao, China Min Cai Nanjing, China B.S., Shandong Agricultural University B.Sc., Nanjing University Department: Horticulture Department: Physics and Astronomy Major: Horticulture Major: Condensed Matter Physics Dissertation: Antioxidants and dehydrin Dissertation: Organic Light-Emitting Diodes metabolism associated with (OLEDs) and Optically-Detected osmopriming-enhanced stress tolerance Magnetic Resonance (ODMR) studies on of germinating spinach (Spinacia oleracea organic materials L. cv. Bloomsdale) seeds
Weili Cai Jianyang, China § Xi Chen Ezhou, China B.S., Beijing Forestry University; B.S., University of Science and Technology of M.S., Beijing Normal University China Department: Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Department: Electrical and Computer Molecular Biology Engineering Major: Molecular, Cellular and Major: Computer Engineering Developmental Biology Dissertation: Practical and context-aware Dissertation: Functional analysis of the JIL-1 resource adaptation in mobile networks histone H3 kinase in Drosophila Ying Chen Nanjing, China Alexis Ann Campbell West Des Moines B.Sc., Nanjing University; B.S., Iowa State University M.Sc., Ibid. Department: Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Department: Physics and Astronomy Molecular Biology Major: Condensed Matter Physics Major: Plant Biology Dissertation: Optically detected magnetic Dissertation: Fatty acid elongase (FAE) resonance studies on pi-conjugated systems: An investigation of genetic semiconductor systems redundancy
§ Research Excellence Award 14 †† Teaching Excellence Award Fall 2011 Graduate College Candidates Yongsheng Chen Ames †† Jérôme Robert Florian Dumortier B.Agron., China Agricultural University; Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany M.Agron., Ibid. Lic., University of Lausanne-Switzerland Department: Agronomy Department: Economics Major: Genetics Major: Economics Dissertation: Pleiotropic effects of genes Dissertation: The impact of forest offset involved in cell wall lignification on credits under a stochastic carbon price agronomic characters on agriculture using a rational expectations and real options framework Laura Elizabeth Christianson Stillwater, Okla. B.S., Oklahoma State University; †† Albert D. Farr Largo, Fla. M.S., Kansas State University B.S., Iowa State University; Department: Agricultural and Biosystems M.A., Ibid. Engineering Department: Educational Leadership and Majors: Agricultural Engineering and Policy Studies Sustainable Agriculture Major: Education (Educational Leadership) Dissertation: Design and performance of Dissertation: Real diversity or just another denitrification bioreactors for mask: An ethnomethodological study of agricultural drainage authentic ethnicity of African-American community college administrators § Cara Joest Dienes Evansville, Ind. B.S., Purdue University; David Steven Gogerty Ankeny M.S., Georgia Institute of Technology B.S., University of Iowa Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Department: Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Systems Engineering Molecular Biology Major: Industrial Engineering Major: Biochemistry Dissertation: A game theory model of the Dissertation: Isobutene formation from 3- physician preference item supply chain hydroxy-3-methylbutyrate (3-HMB) by the Saccharomyces cerevisiae James M. Dombrosky Pittsburgh, Pa. diphosphomevalonate decarboxylase B.S., Slippery Rock University; (ScMDD) and directed enzyme evolution M.B.A., University of Pittsburgh to improve enzyme function Department: Apparel, Educational Studies and Hospitality Management § Danielle Marie Gorbach Orion, Ill. Major: Foodservice and Lodging B.A., Cornell College Management Department: Animal Science Dissertation: Pennsylvania wine and Major: Genetics restaurants: Barriers and opportunities Dissertation: The prediction of single nucleotide polymorphisms and their †† Joshua Bryon Drake Ames utilization in mapping traits and B.S., Iowa State University; determining population structure in M.A.T., Ibid. production animals Department: Mechanical Engineering Major: Mechanical Engineering Karen Elaine Grote Alburnett Dissertation: Hydrodynamic characterization B.S., Iowa State University; of 3D fluidized beds using noninvasive B.S., Ibid.; techniques M.S., Ibid. Department: Agronomy § Jingbo Duan Shangrao, China Major: Plant Breeding B.S., Chongqing University of Posts and Dissertation: Genetic basis of maize whole Telecommunications; kernel, embryo, and endosperm oi M.E., Tsinghua University Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering Major: Electrical Engineering Dissertation: Techniques suitable for on chip implementation and ADC Built-in Self- test solutions for low cost and accurate ADC testing
§ Research Excellence Award 15 †† Teaching Excellence Award Fall 2011 Graduate College Candidates Kelley Marie Kemper Haarberg Hannibal, Mo. Ming Jia Beijing, China B.S., Iowa State University; B.E., Tsinghua University; M.S., Southern Illinois University- M.E., Ibid. Edwardsville Department: Electrical and Computer Department: Veterinary Microbiology and Engineering Preventive Medicine Majors: Computer Engineering and Human Major: Immunobiology Computer Interaction Dissertation: Nutraceutical efficacy in Dissertation: Visualizing biological data in experimental animal models of Google Earth inflammatory bowel disease: Echinacea angustifolia, Prunella vulgaris and †† Na Jin Zhuji, China Hypericum gentianoides B.Econ., Central University of Finance and Economics; Wei He Ames M.Sc., University of Surrey B.E., Huazhong University of Science and Department: Economics Technology; Major: Economics M.S., Iowa State University Dissertation: Three essays on commodity Departments: Animal Science and Statistics futures and options markets Majors: Animal Breeding and Genetics (Quantitative Genetics) and Statistics †† Vijay Kanagala Edison, N.J. Dissertation: A combined linkage B.Sc., University of Madras; disequilibrium and cosegregation M.B.A., Iowa State University; method for fine mapping of QTL and M.Educ., Ibid. approaches to study the long-term Department: Educational Leadership and accuracy of genomic selection Policy Studies Major: Education (Educational Leadership) Kevin F. Howe Johnston Dissertation: Neither here, nor there: The B.B.A., Grand View College; experience of immigration, integration, J.D., Drake University; and consciousness development among M.A., Iowa State University Generation 1.5 Asian Indian American Department: History college students Major: Agricultural History and Rural Studies Dissertation: Wisdom in the earth: An § Juhee Kang Busan, South Korea examination of the history of intellectual B.B.A., Dong-Eui University; property rights in plants and seeds M.S., University of Nevada-Las Vegas Department: Apparel, Educational Studies †† Hillary Nicole Isebrands Rhinelander, Wis. and Hospitality Management B.S., Iowa State University; Major: Hospitality Management M.S., Ibid. Dissertation: Social media marketing in the Department: Civil, Construction and hospitality industry: The role of benefits Environmental Engineering in increasing brand community Major: Civil Engineering (Transportation participation and the impact of Engineering) participation on consumer trust and Dissertation: Quantifying safety and speed commitment toward hotel and restaurant data for rural roundabouts with high- brands speed approaches § Lei Ke Hefei, China Sidharath Jain Changdigarh, India B.E., University of Science and Technology of B.Tech., Indian Institute of Technology-Delhi; China; M.Tech., Ibid. M.E., Ibid. Department: Electrical and Computer Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering Engineering Major: Electrical Engineering Major: Electrical Engineering Dissertation: Accurate and efficient modeling Dissertation: Degrees of freedom of wireless of interconnects in lossy layered media interference network
§ Research Excellence Award 16 †† Teaching Excellence Award Fall 2011 Graduate College Candidates Hyongjune Kim Ames Brenda Lee Krogh Duree State Center B.S., Pusan National University B.S.N., University of Iowa; Department: Materials Science and M.Educ., Iowa State Univesity Engineering Department: Educational Leadership and Major: Materials Science and Engineering Policy Studies Dissertation: Al-Ca and Al-Fe metal-metal Major: Education (Educational Leadership) composite strength, conductivity, and Dissertation: The community college nursing microstructure relationships director: A leader in the community college and nursing profession § Seung Ha Kim Ames B.S., Pohang University of Science and Nicholas B. Larson Ames Technology; B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S., Seoul National University M.S., Iowa State Univesity Department: Chemical and Biological Department: Statistics Engineering Majors: Statistics and Bioinformatics and Major: Chemical Engineering Computational Biology Dissertation: Multiscale modeling for Dissertation: Investigation and development complex macromolecular systems: of statistical method for gene expression Methodologies and applications data analysis
Keith Edward King Ada, Okla. Sumudu Pamoda Leelananda B.S., Langston University; Peradeniya, Sri Lanka M.S., University of Arkansas B.S., University of Peradeniya Department: Agronomy Department: Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Major: Genetics Molecular Biology Dissertation: Mineral evaluation and Major: Biophysics Quantitative Trait Loci mapping in a Dissertation: Protein sequence-structure soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) relationships population developed for iron deficiency chlorosis resistance Miao Li Jilin City, China B.E., Jilin University; Erik Richard Klobukowski West Allis, Wis. M.S., University of Science and Technology of B.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison China; Department: Chemistry M.S., Iowa State University Major: Inorganic Chemistry Department: Mechanical Engineering Dissertation: Bulk gold catalyzed oxidation Major: Mechanical Engineering reactions of amines and isocyanides and Dissertation: A numerical and experimental iron porphyrin catalyzed N-H and O-H study of in-situ NO formation in laminar
bond insertion/cyclization reactions of NH3-seeded syngas diffusion flames diamines and aminoalcohols Kristopher Robert Lineberry Clive Stephanie Ann Krauth Indianola B.S., Iowa State University B.A., Simpson College; Department: Mechanical Engineering M.A., Northeast Missouri State University Major: Mechanical Engineering Department: Educational Leadership and Dissertation: The impact of household Policy Studies refrigerator storage conditions on the Major: Education (Educational Leadership) shelf life of fruits and vegetables Dissertation: Service participation as a predictor of multicultural competency in ††§Lin Liu Jiazo, China college graduates: A comparative study B.E., Nanjing University of Science and of sectarian and nonsectarian institutions Technology; M.E., Shanghai Jiaotong University Barbara Ann Cook Krieg Cedar Falls Department: Mechanical Engineering B.S.N., University of Iowa; Major: Mechanical Engineering M.A., University of Northern Iowa; Dissertation: Solid oxide fuel cell reliability M.S.N.., University of Iowa and performance modeling and Department: Educational Leadership and fabrication by spray pyrolysis Policy Studies Major: Education (Educational Leadership) Dissertation: Are you man enough to be a nurse? The road less traveled
§ Research Excellence Award 17 †† Teaching Excellence Award Fall 2011 Graduate College Candidates Rafael Lopes Quirino Brasilia, Brazil § Debjani Mitra Hillsboro, Oreg. B.S., University of Brasilia; B.S., University of Pune; Mestre., University of Brasilia M.S., Ibid. Department: Chemistry Departments: Civil, Construction and Major: Chemistry Environmental Engineering and Food Dissertation: Natural oil-based composites Science and Human Nutrition reinforced with natural fillers, and Majors: Biorenewable Resources and conjugation/isomerization of carbon- Technology and Food Science and carbon double bonds Technology Dissertation: Production and John Dustin Loy Ames characterization of value-added B.S., Iowa State University; biorenewable chemicals D.V.M., Ibid. Department: Animal Science Abhisek Mudgal Ames Major: Veterinary Microbiology B.Tech., Indian Institute of Technology-Delhi; Dissertation: Infection and immunity in the M.S., Iowa State University Pacific white shrimp, Litopenaeus Department: Civil, Construction and vannamei Environmental Engineering Major: Civil Engineering (Transportation Wei Lu Hefei, China Engineering) B.E., Nanjing University of Posts and Dissertation: Modeling driving behavior at Telecommunications; traffic control devices M.E., University of Science and Technology of China § Wayne Takeshi Muraoka Pearl City, Hawaii Department: Electrical and Computer B.S., Washington State University; Engineering M.S., Ibid. Major: Electrical Engineering Department: Veterinary Microbiology and Dissertation: Sparse recovery with partial Preventive Medicine support and signal value knowledge and Major: Microbiology applications in dynamic MRI Dissertation: Campylobacter jejuni: Metabolic diversity leading to Timothy Christopher Mauldin Bartlett, Ill. competitive fitness B.S., University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign Department: Chemistry § Mark Andrew Newell Centennial, Colo. Major: Chemistry B.S., Colorado State University; Dissertation: Self-healing polymers - the M.S., Ibid. importance of choosing an adequate Department: Agronomy healing monomer, and the olefin Major: Plant Breeding metathesis polymerization of Dissertation: Oat (Avena sativa L.) quality agricultural oils improvement for increased beta-glucan concentration Ramón Alejandro Mercado Bayamon, Puerto Rico B.S., University of Puerto Rico § Agustin Pagani Buenos Aires, Argentina Department: Electrical and Computer Ing.Ag., National University of Mar del Plata Engineering Department: Agronomy Major: Computer Engineering Major: Soil Science (Soil Fertility) Dissertation: A probabilistic approach to Dissertation: Soil pH and lime management early communication performance for corn and soybean estimation for electronic system-level design Gregory A. Peiffer Saint. Louis, Mo. B.S., Iowa State University § Jared F. Mike Youngstown, Ohio Department: Agronomy B.S., Youngstown State University Major: Genetics Department: Chemistry Dissertation: Utilization of near-isogenic Major: Organic Chemistry lines to identify genes underlying iron- Dissertation: Synthesis and characterization efficiency QTL of new conjugated materials based on benzobisazoles and their incorporation into electronic devices
§ Research Excellence Award 18 †† Teaching Excellence Award Fall 2011 Graduate College Candidates Neevan Kakkan Ramalingam Coimbatore, India Kathy Marie Rogotzke Charles City B.Tech., Indian Institute of Technology- B.A., St, Olaf College; Madras M.S., Iowa State University Department: Electrical and Computer Department: Educational Leadership and Engineering Policy Studies Major: Electrical Engineering Major: Education (Educational Leadership) Dissertation: Achievable rates for relay Dissertation: Iowa community college networks using superposition coding Science, Engineering and Mathematics (SEM) faculty: Demographics and job § Dawn Marie Reding Miles satisfaction B.S., University of Dubuque; M.S., University of Hawaii at Manoa Andrew Joseph Ryder Portsmouth, Va. Department: Ecology, Evolution and B.A., College of William and Mary Organismal Biology M.S., Iowa State University Major: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Department: Educational Leadership and Dissertation: Patterns and processes of Policy Studies spatial genetic structure in a mobile and Major: Education (Educational Leadership) continuously distributed species, the Dissertation: From dropout to degree: The bobcat (Lynx rufus) GED pathway to and through Iowa community colleges § Deepak Reyon Kalpetta, India B.S., Oklahoma City University †† Muniba Saleem Lawrenceville, Ga. Department: Genetics, Development and Cell B.A., Ohio State University; Biology M.S., Iowa State University Major: Bioinformatics and Computational Department: Psychology Biology Major: Psychology Dissertation: Genome engineering using Dissertation: Reducing intergroup biases and DNA-binding proteins: Zinc finger conflict through attachment theory nucleases (ZFNs) and transcription activator-like effector nucleases § Mohammad Ahmad Salem Saleh Irbid, Jordan (TALENs) B.S., Jordan University of Science and Technology Joel Rodney Rieken Ankeny Department: Electrical and Computer B.S., Iowa State University Engineering Department: Materials Science and Major: Computer Engineering Engineering Dissertation: Design and operation of optical Major: Materials Science and Engineering WDM networks with many-to-many Dissertation: Gas atomized precursor alloy traffic grooming powder for oxide dispersion strengthened ferritic stainless steel Erin Elizabeth Sandford Highland, Mich. B.S., Michigan State University Sean Joseph Riley East Moline, Ill. Department: Animal Science A.B., Augustana College Major: Genetics Department: Chemistry Dissertation: Whole transcriptome response Major: Organic Chemistry of chicken spleen and peripheral blood Dissertation: Chemistry from nature: From leukocytes to avian pathogenic natural products to biorenewables Escherichia coli
†† Donald Carl Rogness Waunakee, Wis. Michelle Marie Sams Schmit Ames B.S., University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire B.S., Iowa State University; Department: Chemistry M.Educ., Ibid. Major: Organic Chemistry Department: Educational Leadership and Dissertation: Synthetic methodologies for Policy Studies medicinally-relevant nitrogen-containing Major: Education (Educational Leadership) heterocycles via benzyne annulation Dissertation: A comparison of accelerated and non-accelerated students and the effect on graduation at a Midwestern rural community college
§ Research Excellence Award 19 †† Teaching Excellence Award Fall 2011 Graduate College Candidates Bethany J. Schuttinga Sioux Center Chuanzhe Song Camarillo, Calif. B.A., Dort College; B.S., Purdue University M.S., Minnesota State University-Mankato Department: Biomedical Sciences Department: Educational Leadership and Major: Neuroscience Policy Studies Dissertation: The development and Major: Education (Educational Leadership) utilization of an in vivo RNA interference Dissertation: Enrollment management protocol to elucidate gene functions and strategies: Effectiveness and usage at identify potential drug targets in the member institutions of the Council for filarial nematode Brugia malayi Christian Colleges and Universities Sonja Eva-Marie Stutzman Kalona Rajashekhar Shivaram Sharma Troy, Mich. B.S., Iowa State University; B.E., University of Mysore; M.S., Ibid. M.Tech., Indian Institute of Technology- Department: Human Development and Madras; Family Studies M.S., Iowa State University Major: Human Development and Family Department: Mechanical Engineering Studies Major: Mechanical Engineering Dissertation: Premarital counseling and Dissertation: Weldability of advanced high culture: A narrative inquiry of couples’ strength steels using Yb:YAG high power insights laser for tailor-welded blank applications Song Sun RongCheng, China Ilchung Shin Seoul, South Korea B.S., Beijing Information Technology B.Pharm., Duksung Women's University; Institute; M.Pharm., Ibid. M.S., Unversity of Science and Technology of Department: Biochemistry, Biophysics, and China Molecular Biology Department: Electrical and Computer Major: Biochemistry Engineering Dissertation: Imaging gene expression in Major: Computer Engineering real-time using aptamers Dissertation: Analysis and acceleration of data mining algorithms on high Ashutosh Shyam Kolkata, India performance reconfigurable computing B.Tech., Malaviya National Institute of platforms Technology at Jaipur Department: Electrical and Computer †† Hakan Topakkaya Eskisehir, Turkey Engineering B.S., Middle East Technical University; Major: Electrical Engineering B.S., Ibid.; Dissertation: Fabrication of high quality, low M.S., Wichita State University bandgap amorphous Silicon & Department: Electrical and Computer amorphous Silicon Germanium alloy Engineering solar cell by Chemical Annealing Major: Electrical Engineering Dissertation: Network coding for wireless Tyler Nicholas Sondag Belleville, Ill. and wired networks: Design, B.S., McKendree College; performance and achievable rates M.S., Iowa State University Department: Computer Science Hsine-Jen Tsai Taipei, Taiwan Major: Computer Science B.A., Fu Jen University; Dissertation: Phase-based tuning: Better M.S., Iowa State University utilized performance asymmetric Department: Computer Science multicores Major: Computer Science Dissertation: A spatial mediator model for integrating heterogeneous spatial data
§ Research Excellence Award 20 †† Teaching Excellence Award Fall 2011 Graduate College Candidates Ryan Lee Vander Veen Worthington, Minn. †† Travis Michael Witte Waukee B.S., South Dakota State University B.S., University of Northern Iowa Department: Veterinary Microbiology and Department: Chemistry Preventive Medicine Major: Analytical Chemistry Major: Immunobiology Dissertation: Laser ablation-inductively Dissertation: Development of efficacious coupled plasma-mass spectrometry: replicon particle vaccines for swine Examinations of the origins of influenza virus polyatomic ions and advances in the sampling of particulates Jennifer Amy Vogel Plainfield, Ind. B.S., Indiana University-Bloomington; § Yufeng Wu Hengdong, China M.S., University of Florida; B.E., Wuhan University; M.S., Iowa State University M.S., Iowa State University Department: Natural Resource Ecology and Department: Mechanical Engineering Management Major: Mechanical Engineering Major: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Dissertation: Fabrication of metal matrix Dissertation: Grassland bird response to composite by semi-solid powder enhanced vegetation diversity in processing restoration plantings in the Spring Run Complex of northwestern Iowa § Ying Xia Jiangyan, China B.S., Nanjing University Robert C. Welch Riverdale Department: Chemistry B.A., University of Northern Iowa; Major: Chemistry M.A., Iowa State University Dissertation: Biorenewable polymeric Department: History materials from vegetable oils Major: Agricultural History and Rural Studies Dissertation: Forage liberally: The role of Jin Xu Jiangdu, China agriculture in Sherman’s March to the Sea B.Eng., Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics; Kimberly Ann Werling Johnson Hudson Ph.D., Ibid. B.B.A., University of Iowa; Department: Mechanical Engineering M.Educ., Iowa State University Major: Mechanical Engineering Department: Educational Leadership and Dissertation: Mechanical destruction of Policy Studies biological tissue by high intensity Major: Education (Educational Leadership) focused ultrasound histotripsy Dissertation: Examining noncredit workforce training programming at Yang Xu Changsha, China Kirkwood Community College: A new B.S., Xiamen University; conceptual model for measuring student M.S., Chinese Academy of Science motivations and perceptions of high Department: Genetics, Development and Cell quality job attainment Biology Major: Plant Biology Christiana Elaine Wiebbecke Traer Dissertation: The study of the mechanism of B.S., Iowa State University Arabidopsis var2 variegation Department: Agronomy Major: Plant Breeding Jie Yan Zhuzhou, China Dissertation: Environmental analyses and B.E., Zhejiang University; candidate gene expression of ms9 male- M.E., Huazhong University of Science and sterility locus and computational Technology identification of candidate genes for Department: Electrical and Computer male-sterility loci in soybean Engineering Major: Electrical Engineering Dissertation: A new emergency control method and a preventive mechanism against cascaded events to avoid large- scale blackouts
§ Research Excellence Award 21 †† Teaching Excellence Award Fall 2011 Graduate College Candidates § Lei Zhang Beijing, China Lei Zhao Dezhou, China B.E., Tsinghua University; B.E., Xidian University; M.S., Ibid. M.E., University of Science and Technology of Department: Mechanical Engineering China Major: Mechanical Engineering Department: Materials Science and Dissertation: Multicomponent drop Engineering vaporization modeling of petroleum and Major: Materials Science and Engineering biofuel mixtures Dissertation: Functional nanocomposites, block copolymers, and nanocrystals: Wei Zhang Enshi, China From synthesis, self-assembly to B.E., Hubei University; application M.E., Huazhong University of Science and Technology †† Mandy Kay Zimmerli Redwood Falls, Minn. Department: Computer Science B.S., North Dakota State University Major: Computer Science Department: Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Dissertation: Data clustering analysis with Molecular Biology ant-based template mechanism Major: Biochemistry Dissertation: Identification and Yanjie Zhang Shanghai, China characterization of the major outer B.S., East China University of Science and membrane proteins of Haemophilus Technology parasuis for the rational development of Department: Chemical and Biological a vaccine candidate and diagnostic for Engineering Glässer’s disease Major: Chemical Engineering Dissertation: Surface functionalization of § Michael Thomas Zimmermann Shawano, Wis. quantum dots for biotechnological B.A., Concordia University applications Department: Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Molecular Biology Yuan Zhang Tianjin, China Major: Bioinformatics and Computational B.S., Nankai University Biology Department: Chemistry Dissertation: Mechanistic insights on Major: Chemistry important biomolecules derived using Dissertation: Investigation of antimicrobial simple dynamics models from extending peptides in lipid membranes by solid- the reach of elastic network modeling state NMR
Huan Zhao Yutai, China B.E., Xi’an Jiaotong University; M.S., Ibid. Department: Economics Major: Economics Dissertation: Four market studies for the beef and electric power industries
§ Research Excellence Award 22 †† Teaching Excellence Award Fall 2011 Graduate College Candidates MASTER OF ACCOUNTING
Corey James Bach West Des Moines Sijia Li Diaobingshan, China B.S., Iowa State University B.S., Missouri State University Department: Accounting Department: Accounting Major: Accounting Major: Accounting
Amanda Jane Bailey Mason City Carien Christiani Natalia Jakarta, Indonesia B.S., Iowa State University B.S., Iowa State University Department: Accounting Department: Accounting Major: Accounting Major: Accounting
Megan Renee Batcheller Fort Dodge Sarah Kaye Sletten Osage B.S., Iowa State University B.S., Iowa State University; Department: Accounting B.S., Ibid.; Major: Accounting B.S., Ibid. Department: Accounting Stephanie Ann Connell Harlan Major: Accounting B.S., Dana College; B.A., Ibid. Chia-Hui Tai Taipei, Taiwan Department: Accounting B.S., Iowa State University Major: Accounting Department: Accounting Major: Accounting Alyssa Brooke Elgersma Nevada B.S., Iowa State University Brittany Nicole Vonk Adel Department: Accounting B.S., Iowa State University Major: Accounting Department: Accounting Major: Accounting Krista Ann Fox Osage B.S., Iowa State University Chao Wang Zhengzhou, China Department: Accounting B.S., Iowa State University Major: Accounting Department: Accounting Major: Accounting Alan Scott Hinkeldey Alta B.S., Iowa State University Yixian Zhang Karamay, China Department: Accounting B.Mgmt., Tianjin University of Finance and Major: Accounting Economics Department: Accounting Jason Timothy Hunziker Auburn Major: Accounting B.S., Iowa State University Department: Accounting Zhao Zhao Suzhou, China Major: Accounting B.S., Iowa State University Department: Accounting Donghak Lee Seoul, South Korea Major: Accounting B.Mgmt., Dongguk University; B.S., Iowa State University Ting Li Zhou Carroll Department: Accounting B.S., Iowa State University Major: Accounting Department: Accounting Major: Accounting
§ Research Excellence Award 23 †† Teaching Excellence Award Fall 2011 Graduate College Candidates MASTER OF AGRICULTURE
Daniel Timothy Rinehart Boone Derek J. York Missouri Valley B.S., Emmaus Bible College B.S., Iowa State University Department: Professional Agriculture Department: Professional Agriculture Major: Professional Agriculture Major: Professional Agriculture
Brett Pace Wilson Williamsburg B.S., University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Department: Professional Agriculture Major: Professional Agriculture
MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE
Carl Laegreid Omaha, Neb. Chris R. Taylor Corvallis, Oreg. B.A., Hastings College B.S., Oregon State University Department: Architecture Department: Architecture Major: Architecture Major: Architecture
Chase J. Prepula Battle Ground, Wash. Brian Burnell Walker Mason City B.S., Washington State University B.Arch., Iowa State University Department: Architecture Department: Architecture Major: Architecture Major: Architecture Thesis: The reduction of waste and promotion of user autonomy in architecture through the design and application of adaptable systems
MASTER OF ARTS
Sarabeth McVey Anderson Des Moines William Allen Hunt Massapequa Park, N.Y. B.A., University of Iowa; B.A., Southern Virginia University J.D., Ibid. Department: History Department: Political Science Major: History Major: Political Science Thesis: A lifetime of change: Robert Lee Thesis: The sky or acorns? A constitutional Durham and the New South analysis of presidential signing statements Nicholas M. Sherman Portland, Oreg. B.A., University of Oregon †† Barbara Anne Gerlach Nevada Department: History B.S., Iowa State University Major: History Department: Art and Design Thesis: Iowa’s Lincoln Highway: The social Major: Art and Design and political transformations of automotive history and the economic Nancy Lynn Girard Ames impacts of small town Iowa B.A., Iowa State University Department: Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies Major: Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies
§ Research Excellence Award 24 †† Teaching Excellence Award Fall 2011 Graduate College Candidates MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Jodi Ellen Alberts Windsor Heights Marie Elizabeth Hickman Ankeny B.B.A., Iowa State University B.A., University of Northern Iowa Department: Business Administration Department: Business Administration Major: Business Administration (Supply Major: Business Administration Chain Management) Micah Allen Lange Mount Pleasant Nathan Eugene Arnold Grimes B.S., Iowa State University B.S., Iowa State University Department: Business Administration Department: Business Administration Major: Business Administration Major: Business Administration Jesse Clifton Linn West Des Moines William Shamus Brown III Graettinger B.A., Central College B.S., Iowa State University Department: Business Administration Department: Business Administration Major: Business Administration Major: Business Administration (Agribusiness) Ian Andrew Nelson Hinsdale, Ill. B.S., Iowa State University Matthew J. Bueltel Lacona Department: Business Administration B.S., Iowa State University Major: Business Administration Department: Business Administration Major: Business Administration Michael R. O’Donnell Ames B.S., Bucknell University; Ian Robert Coffelt Eagle Grove M.S., Ibid. B.S., Iowa State University; Department: Business Administration B.S., Ibid. Major: Business Administration Department: Business Administration Major: Business Administration (Supply Ross Winston Posegate Ames Chain Management) B.S., Iowa State University Department: Business Administration Jason Gerald Colbert Danbury Major: Business Administration B.S., Iowa State University Department: Business Administration Lin Shen Ames Major: Business Administration (Technology B.S., Iowa State University and Innovation Management) Department: Business Administration Major: Business Administration Tami L. Corcoran Story City B.S., Upper Iowa University David Edwin Thalacker Ankeny Department: Business Administration B.S., University of Phoenix Major: Business Administration Department: Business Administration Major: Business Administration Stuart Thomas Essex Urbandale B.A., College of St. Scholastica Priyam Tripathi Lucknow, India Department: Business Administration B.Tech., Uttar Pradesh Technical University Major: Business Administration (Finance) Department: Business Administration Major: Business Administration (Marketing) Jason L. Geiken West Des Moines (Information Systems) B.A., Florida Baptist College Department: Business Administration Scott Walter Des Moines Major: Business Administration (Marketing) B.S., University of Southern California Department: Business Administration Jared Nathan Helming Springfield, Mo. Major: Business Administration (Supply B.S., University of Nebraska at Lincoln Chain Management) Department: Business Administration Major: Business Administration (Information Systems)
§ Research Excellence Award 25 †† Teaching Excellence Award Fall 2011 Graduate College Candidates MASTER OF COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL PLANNING
Katie Jo Dirks Fonda Jungmin Vermeer Ham Maurice B.S., Creighton University B.S., Sungshin Women’s University; Department: Community and Regional B.S., Hanyang Univeristy; Planning M.S., Ibid. Major: Community and Regional Planning Department: Community and Regional Thesis: Sowing seeds for learning: A case Planning study of a school garden in Pocahontas, Major: Community and Regional Planning Iowa
Jasna Hadzic Minneapolis, Minn. B.Env.D., University of Minnesota- Minneapolis Department: Community and Regional Planning Major: Community and Regional Planning Thesis: Factors that influence physical activity: Exploring the impact of demographic and built environment variables for the communities of Osceola, Independence and West Liberty, Iowa
MASTER OF EDUCATION
Benjamin James Barkema Muscatine Travis Scott Busby Grimes B.S., Iowa State University B.S., Iowa State University; Department: Educational Leadership and M.A.E., Viterbo University Policy Studies Department: Educational Leadership and Major: Education (Higher Education) Policy Studies Major: Education (Educational Cole Adam Boatright Fairfield Administration) B.A., Buena Vista University Department: Educational Leadership and Nicholas Patrick Caley Canton, Ohio Policy Studies B.A., John Carroll University; Major: Education (Educational M.A., University of Akron Administration) Department: Educational Leadership and Policy Studies SallyAnna Raye Brown West Des Moines Major: Education (Higher Education) B.A., Iowa State University Department: Educational Leadership and Joseph Michael Capesius Algona Policy Studies B.S., Iowa State University Major: Education (Educational Department: Educational Leadership and Administration) Policy Studies Major: Education (Educational Robert Kenneth Burnett Des Moines Administration) B.S., Iowa State University; M.A.T., Morningside College Darrin Patrick Carson Centerville Department: Educational Leadership and B.A., Buena Vista University Policy Studies Department: Educational Leadership and Major: Education (Educational Policy Studies Administration) Major: Education (Educational Administration)
§ Research Excellence Award 26 †† Teaching Excellence Award Fall 2011 Graduate College Candidates Matthew D. Cibula Grimes Beverly Lynn Jenkinson Muscatine B.A., University of Northern Iowa B.A., University of Northern Iowa Department: Educational Leadership and Department: Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Policy Studies Major: Education (Educational Major: Education (Educational Administration) Administration)
Kevin L. Cochran Centerville Barbara Ellen Jennings Marshalltown B.A., Buena Vista University B.A., Buena Vista University Department: Educational Leadership and Department: Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Policy Studies Major: Education (Educational Major: Education (Higher Education) Administration) Matthew David Johnson Centerville Stacie L. De Haan Milford B.S., University of Central Missouri; B.A., Northwestern College M.A., Webster University Department: Educational Leadership and Department: Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Policy Studies Major: Education (Educational Major: Education (Educational Administration) Administration)
Michelle Renee DeHart Britt Matthew John Karleskint Fort Scott, Kans. B.A., University of Northern Iowa B.A., Kansas Wesleyan University Department: Educational Leadership and M.S., Northwest Missouri State University Policy Studies Department: Educational Leadership and Major: Education (Educational Policy Studies Administration) Major: Education (Higher Education)
Dollie Marie Dillon Hampton Donna E. Keesling Oskaloosa B.A., Buena Vista University B.A., Buena Vista University Department: Educational Leadership and Department: Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Policy Studies Major: Education (Educational Major: Education (Educational Administration) Administration)
Diane Louise Flanery Guthrie Center Jolene Nicole Liebl Tracy B.S., Iowa State University B.S., Iowa State University; Department: Educational Leadership and M.A., Viterbo University Policy Studies Department: Educational Leadership and Major: Education (Educational Policy Studies Administration) Major: Education (Educational Administration) Kalyn J. Hansel Ankeny B.S., Olivet Nazarene University Matthew Thomas Manson Webster City Department: Educational Leadership and B.A., Wartburg College Policy Studies Department: Educational Leadership and Major: Education (Educational Policy Studies Administration) Major: Education (Educational Administration) Jennifer Lynn Jacob Ankeny B.S., Iowa State University; Trevor Dean Miller Carlisle M.A., Viterbo University B.A., Buena Vista University; Department: Educational Leadership and B.S., Upper Iowa University Policy Studies Department: Educational Leadership and Major: Education (Educational Policy Studies Administration) Major: Education (Educational Administration)
§ Research Excellence Award 27 †† Teaching Excellence Award Fall 2011 Graduate College Candidates Richard Wade Montgomery III Ottumwa Susan Lynn Roe Marshalltown B.S., University of Idaho B.A., Iowa State University Department: Educational Leadership and Department: Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Policy Studies Major: Education (Educational Major: Education (Higher Education) Administration) Shane Michael Roenfanz Clear Lake Thomas Allan Mueller Cedar Falls B.S., Minnesota State University-Mankato B.S., University of Iowa Department: Educational Leadership and Department: Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Policy Studies Major: Education (Educational Major: Education (Higher Education) Administration)
Ezinwanne Ifeoma Nlenanya Ames Carol Ann Ryerson Eagle Grove B.S., University of Nigeria B.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison Department: Curriculum and Instruction Department: Educational Leadership and Major: Education (Curriculum and Policy Studies Instructional Technology) Major: Education (Educational Administration) Tasara Alin Ocheskey Des Moines B.S., Iowa State University Mark Timothy Scholes Oskaloosa Department: Educational Leadership and B.A., Aurora University Policy Studies Department: Educational Leadership and Major: Education (Educational Policy Studies Administration) Major: Education (Educational Administration) Carolyn Cobb Paulaitis Boone B.S., Iowa State University; Sally Denise Shaver Ames M.A., Viterbo University B.S., Iowa State University; Department: Educational Leadership and M.A., Minnesota State University-Mankato Policy Studies Department: Curriculum and Instruction Major: Education (Educational Major: Education (Curriculum and Administration) Instructional Technology)
Tera Rae Pickens Walford Janelle Joanne Thompson West Des Moines B.A., Coe College B.S., Upper Iowa University Department: Educational Leadership and Department: Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Policy Studies Major: Education (Higher Education) Major: Education (Educational Administration) Dusty A. Rhodes Mason City B.A., Wartburg College C. Renee White Des Moines M.S., Buena Vista University B.S., Iowa State University Department: Educational Leadership and Department: Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Policy Studies Major: Education (Educational Major: Education (Higher Education) Administration)
MASTER OF ENGINEERING
Kaveh Askari Rad Ames Jeremiah David Bristow Johnston B.Ach., Sharif University of Technology; B.S., Iowa State University M.S., University of Tehran Department: Electrical and Computer Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Systems Engineering Major: Information Assurance Major: Industrial Engineering
§ Research Excellence Award 28 †† Teaching Excellence Award Fall 2011 Graduate College Candidates Kathleen Marie Bronner Coralville Jean-Claude Gahamanyi McDonald, Pa. B.S., State University of New York-Buffalo Lic.., Catholic University of Central Africa; Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Maitr., Ibid.; Systems Engineering M.B.A., East Carolina University Major: Systems Engineering Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering Ying Xu Brown Ames Major: Industrial Engineering B.S., Kunming University of Science and Technology Yuanzheng Gong Luoping, China Department: Mechanical Engineering B.E., University of Science and Technology of Major: Mechanical Engineering China Department: Mechanical Engineering Walter Wade Calcutt Pamplico, S.C. Major: Mechanical Engineering B.S., Clemson University Department: Electrical and Computer Joshua David Holm Illiopolis, Ill. Engineering B.S., University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign Major: Computer Engineering Department: Mechanical Engineering Major: Mechanical Engineering Jonathon C. Creviston Muncie, Ind. B.S., Ball State University Ahmed Hosny Abdelsaboor Ames Department: Civil, Construction and B.E., Helwan University Environmental Engineering Department: Mechanical Engineering Major: Civil Engineering (Construction Major: Mechanical Engineering Engineering and Management) Ravi Raj Jain Cedar Rapids Daniel James DeBoer Ireton B.Tech., Kanpur University B.S., Iowa State University Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Department: Mechanical Engineering Systems Engineering Major: Mechanical Engineering Major: Industrial Engineering
Chun Dong Xinghua, Chian Zachary P. Kotlarek La Crosse, Wis. B.E., Beijing Institute of Technology B.S., Iowa State University; Department: Mechanical Engineering M.B.A., Ibid. Major: Mechanical Engineering Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering Marcelo Mawuko Edoh Lome, Togo Majors: Information Assurance and B.App.S., Southwest Minnesota State Computer Engineering University Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Craig Allen Kreman Tipton Systems Engineering B.A., Wartburg College Major: Systems Engineering Department: Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering Jason Brian Elliot Newbery Park, Calif. Major: Civil Engineering (Environmental B.S., University of Kansas Engineering) Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering Vikram Malhotra Melbourne, Fla. Major: Systems Engineering B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Yuan Feng Shenyang, China Department: Industrial and Manufacturing B.E., Shenyang University Systems Engineering Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Major: Systems Engineering Systems Engineering Major: Industrial Engineering Brandon Jeriel McMillen Waterloo B.S., University of Missouri-Columbia Clair Robert Franzen Coggon Department: Mechanical Engineering B.A., University of Northern Iowa Major: Mechanical Engineering Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering Major: Systems Engineering
§ Research Excellence Award 29 †† Teaching Excellence Award Fall 2011 Graduate College Candidates Heather Neville McNiff Los Alamos, N. Mex. Richard Charles Smith Jr. Wright, Minn. B.S., Adams State College B.S., University of North Dakota Department: Electrical and Computer Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Systems Engineering Major: Computer Engineering Major: Systems Engineering
Swarna Kumar Padmanabhuni Ames Liang Tian Yingcheng, China B.E., Osmania University B.E., Central South University Department: Civil, Construction and Department: Materials Science and Environmental Engineering Engineering Major: Civil Engineering (Structural Major: Materials Science and Engineering Engineering) Nicholas Clyde Trent Cedar Rapids Daniel Ryan Peterson La Crosse, Wis. B.S., Mount Mercy College B.S., Iowa State University Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Department: Mechanical Engineering Systems Engineering Major: Mechanical Engineering Major: Systems Engineering
Brett Alan Pfeffer Waukee Tong Wang Lanzhou, China B.S., Iowa State University B.S., Iowa State University Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Department: Civil, Construction and Systems Engineering Environmental Engineering Major: Systems Engineering Major: Civil Engineering (Geotechnical Engineering) Anthony Duane Schaefer Yankton, S. Dak. B.S., South Dakota School of Mines and Robert A. Wims Knoxville Technology B.A., Wartburg College Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Department: Mechanical Engineering Systems Engineering Major: Mechanical Engineering Major: Systems Engineering
Jay R. K. Smith Bosque Farms, Minn. B.S., University of New Mexico Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering Major: Systems Engineering
MASTER OF FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES
Jan Denise Burk Lytton Karol King Boone B.S., Iowa State University B.S., Iowa State University Department: Family and Consumer Sciences Department: Human Development and Major: Family and Consumer Sciences Family Studies (Family Financial Planning) Major: Human Development and Family Studies Camille Olsen Ellis Ames B.A., Utah State University Daniel Lorence Lundby Marion Department: Family and Consumer Sciences B.S., Iowa State University Major: Family and Consumer Sciences Department: Apparel, Educational Studies (Family Financial Planning) and Hospitality Management Major: Family and Consumer Sciences Jill Lynn Jones Milton, Del. (Apparel, Merchandising and Design) B.A., Hastings College Department: Family and Consumer Sciences Major: Family and Consumer Sciences (Gerontology)
§ Research Excellence Award 30 †† Teaching Excellence Award Fall 2011 Graduate College Candidates Jennifer Ann Morfitt Sanborn Vaibhav Narendra Vartak Ames B.S., Iowa State University B.Tech., University of Mumbai Department: Family and Consumer Sciences Department: Apparel, Educational Studies Major: Family and Consumer Sciences and Hospitality Management (Family Financial Planning) Major: Family and Consumer Sciences (Apparel, Merchandising and Design) Susan Renee Slater Rotterdam, N.Y. B.S., State University of New York at Oswego Department: Family and Consumer Sciences Major: Family and Consumer Sciences
MASTER OF FINE ARTS
Becky Therese Popelka Cedar Rapids Paula Kay Streeter Spirit Lake B.A., Cornell College B.F.A., Iowa State University; Department: Art and Design M.A., Ibid. Major: Graphic Design Department: Art and Design Thesis: Perceptual and emotional response to Major: Integrated Studio Arts shape and color: A study for healthcare Thesis: Turned pages/the artist book in the logo design age of technology
§Angela Dawn Sebastian Granger B.A., Iowa State University Department: English Major: Creative Writing and Environment Thesis: Arrivederci mama: Love songs of a stolen daughter
MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Jeffrey A. Brinkley Hampton George Thomas McGuire Ames B.L.S., Iowa State University B.A., University of Northern Iowa Department: Political Science Department: Political Science Major: Public Administration Major: Public Administration
Kevin Joseph Condon West Des Moines Cheng Peng Dalian, China B.A., University of Iowa B.Mgmt., Dalian University of Technology Department: Political Science Department: Political Science Major: Public Administration Major: Public Administration
Jane Marie Erickson Ames Curtis Michael Powers Ames B.A., College of Wooster B.S., Iowa State University Department: Political Science Department: Political Science Major: Public Administration Major: Public Administration Thesis: A comparative analysis of Baris Evren Ankara, Turkey environmental water quality by system of B.Ach., Gazi University government for nations in the Department: Political Science Organization for Economic Co- Major: Public Administration operation and Development
Michelle Lynn Koch Des Moines Anne Marie Wiltgen Kasson, Minn. B.A., University of Iowa B.A., Iowa State University Department: Political Science Department: Political Science Major: Public Administration Major: Public Administration
§ Research Excellence Award 31 †† Teaching Excellence Award Fall 2011 Graduate College Candidates MASTER OF SCHOOL MATHEMATICS
Clinton James Gentry Des Moines Jody Elizabeth Tomjack Sioux Falls, S. Dak. B.S., Iowa State University B.S., Iowa State University Department: Mathematics Department: Mathematics Major: School Mathematics Major: School Mathematics
MASTER OF SCIENCE
Abayomi Abiodun Abatan Igbesa, Nigeria Mehd Bagherzadeh Tehran, Iran M.Tech., Federal University of Technology B.S., Iran University of Science and Department: Geological and Atmospheric Technology Sciences Department: Computer Science Major: Meteorology Major: Computer Science Thesis: West African extreme daily Thesis: Translucid contracts: Expressive precipitation in observations and specification and modular verification of stretched-grid simulations by CAM- aspect oriented interfaces EULAG Nathan Robert Charles Bestor Clinton, Wis. Ankit Agrawal Sewickley, Pa. B.S., University of Wisconsin-La Crosse B.Tech., Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Department: Plant Pathology and Information and Communication Microbiology Technology Major: Plant Pathology Department: Computer Science Thesis: The effect of fungicides on soybean in Majors: Computer Science and Human Iowa applied alone or in combination Computer Interaction with insecticides at two application growth stages on disease severity and Vurtice C. Albright III Knox, Ind. yield B.S., Tri-State University Department: Entomology Karen E. Bittner Ames Major: Toxicology B.S., Iowa State University; Thesis: Investigations into the capabilities of B.A., Ibid. switchgrass to phytoremediate atrazine Department: Psychology contamination in surface water runoff Major: Psychology Thesis: Religiosity and gender ideology as Jeffery T. Alfred Ames predictors of relationship quality: B.S., Iowa State University Mediating effects of relationship Department: Entomology commitment Major: Entomology Thesis: Morphological and molecular Meher Vani Bojja Kolkata, India techniques for the differentiation of B.S., University of Calcutta; myiasis-causing Sarcophagidae B.A., Ibid. Department: Interdisciplinary Graduate Sarah Elizabeth Atwood Urbandale Studies B.S., Iowa State University Major: Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies Department: Agronomy (Biological and Physical Sciences) Major: Genetics Thesis: Replication protein A and its role in Patrick Lee Buckwalter Mantorville, Minn. the iron stress response of soybean B.S., University of Minnesota-Duluth; M.S., Idaho State University Department: Agronomy Major: Agronomy
§ Research Excellence Award 32 †† Teaching Excellence Award Fall 2011 Graduate College Candidates David Ray Busch Fort Dodge Mitchell D. Cline Johnston B.S., Iowa State University B.S., Iowa State University Department: Mechanical Engineering Department: Geological and Atmospheric Major: Mechanical Engineering Sciences Thesis: A near real-time framework for Major: Geology extracting tip-sample forces in dynamic Thesis: Spatial analysis of Des Moines Lobe atomic force microscopy washboard moraines using LiDAR data
Jeffrey Alan Buttjer Charles City Joseph Maro Craig Glenwood B.S., University of Northern Iowa B.S., Iowa State University Department: Mechanical Engineering Department: Mechanical Engineering Major: Mechanical Engineering Major: Mechanical Engineering
Jeremy Michael Case Lee’s Summit, Mo. Brenna Jillian Curley Golden Valley, Minn. Sarjana Diploma 1&2, Bandung Institute of B.A., Grinnell College Technology Department: Statistics Department: Civil, Construction and Major: Statistics Environmental Engineering Major: Civil Engineering (Structural Shrenik Reddy Devasani Bangalore, India Engineering) B.E., Visveswaraiah Technological University Thesis: Effect of building geometry on wind Department: Computer Science loads on low-rise buildings in a Majors: Computer Science and Human laboratory-simulated tornado with a high Computer Interaction swirl ratio Thesis: Intelligent tutoring system authoring tools for non-programmers Ana Vianey Chavez Santoscoy Ciudad Obrego, Mexico Katie Jo Dirks Fonda B.S., Instituto Tecnologico de Monterrey B.S., Creighton University Department: Chemical and Biological Department: Community and Regional Engineering Planning Major: Chemical Engineering Major: Sustainable Agriculture Thesis: High throughput design of Thesis: Sowing seeds for learning: A case functionalized nanoparticles for targeted study of a school garden in Pocahontas, vaccine delivery Iowa
Senniang Chen Zhangzhou, China Erika Diane Downey Boonville, Ind. B.S., University of Science and Technology of B.S., Purdue University China; Department: Animal Science M.S., Iowa State University Major: Animal Breeding and Genetics Department: Statistics Thesis: Evaluation of environmental effects Major: Statistics on bovine viral diarrhea virus type 2 (BVDV2) antibody levels and response to Elizabeth Ann Childs Charles City BVDV2 vaccinations in Angus calves B.S., Iowa State University Department: Agricultural Education and Julianne Elise Drury Ballwin, Mo. Studies B.S., Iowa State University Major: Agricultural Education Department: Food Science and Human Thesis: Impact of school gardens on student Nutrition attitudes and beliefs Major: Food Science Thesis: Inactivation of Salmonella enterica on Sonia Chugh West Des Moines romaine lettuce following spraying with B.A., University of Delhi; Pro-SanTM - a biodegradable foodgrade M.S., University of Madras sanitizer Department: Curriculum and Instruction Major: Education (Special Education) Thesis: Teachers’ perceptions of students with late emerging reading disabilities
§ Research Excellence Award 33 †† Teaching Excellence Award Fall 2011 Graduate College Candidates Jeffrey Dean Duda Marion Carlos Antonio Gazmuri Paine, Chile B.S., Iowa State University; Licen., Pontifical Catholic University of Chile B.S., Ibid. Department: Supply Chain and Information Department: Geological and Atmospheric Systems Sciences Major: Seed Technology and Business Major: Meteorology Thesis: WRF simulations of mesoscale Carla Marie Greisen Cabot, Ark. convective systems at convection- B.S., University of Nebraska at Lincoln allowing resolutions Department: Agronomy Major: Agronomy Devin K. Dutilly Milwaukee, Wis. B.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison Theodore P. Gunther Muscatine Department: Food Science and Human B.S., Iowa State University Nutrition Department: Agronomy Major: Food Science and Technology Major: Crop Production and Physiology Thesis: Response of Listeria monocytogenes to Thesis: Establishment of switchgrass in corn high hydrostatic pressure or freeze-thaw across a landscape gradient: cycles following exposure to selected Establishment, yield, and quality of environmental stresses biomass feedstock
Maria Christina Dzul Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich. § Kanchan Guntupalli Bhopal, India B.S., University of Michigan-Ann Arbor B.Tech., Indian Institute of Technology- Department: Natural Resource Ecology and Kanpur Management Department: Aerospace Engineering Major: Wildlife Ecology Major: Aerospace Engineering Thesis: Population ecology and monitoring Thesis: Development, validation and of the endangered Devils Hole pupfish verification of the Momentum Source Model for discrete rotor blades Wei Feng Xianning, China B.S., Wuhan University Douglas Robert Hartwell Omaha, Neb. Department: Biochemistry, Biophysics, and B.S., Iowa State University Molecular Biology Department: Civil, Construction and Major: Biochemistry Environmental Engineering Thesis: Study of the effect of alpha Synuclein Major: Civil Engineering (Structural on SNARE-mediated membrane fusion Engineering) Thesis: Laboratory testing of Ultra High Jason Travis Fisher Papillion, Neb. Performance Concrete deck joints for B.S., Iowa State University use in accelerated bridge construction Department: Aerospace Engineering Major: Engineering Mechanics Chad William Hill Seward, Neb. Thesis: Validation of a simple go/no-go B.S., University of Nebraska at Lincoln damage detection system for personal Department: Agronomy ceramic body armor using pressure Major: Agronomy sensitive film Brian Wayne Housholder Cantril Wei Fu Tianjin, China B.S., Iowa State University B.E., Tianjin University Department: Mechanical Engineering Department: Electrical and Computer Major: Mechanical Engineering Engineering Thesis: A study on static pressure reset and Major: Electrical Engineering instability in variable air volume HVAC systems Keegan Daniel Gartner Hastings, Minn. B.S., Iowa State University Department: Mechanical Engineering Major: Mechanical Engineering Thesis: Improved rate and angle estimation through higher accuracy planar motion models
§ Research Excellence Award 34 †† Teaching Excellence Award Fall 2011 Graduate College Candidates § Wen-Hua Hsieh Taipei, Taiwan Xianyan Kuang Ames B.S., Iowa State University M.Agron., China Agricultural University; Department: Human Development and Ph.D., Iowa State Univeristy Family Studies Department: Genetics, Development and Cell Major: Human Development and Family Biology Studies Major: Bioinformatics and Computational Thesis: Effects of intergenerational Biology perceptions on subjective well-being of Thesis: Computational prediction of Ds older adults and their adult children transposon insertion sites in plants using DNA structural features Cuong Van Huynh Sioux City B.S., Iowa State University; Viksit Kumar New Delhi, India B.S., Ibid. B.Tech., Motilal Nehru National Institute of Department: Mechanical Engineering Technology Major: Mechanical Engineering Department: Mechanical Engineering Thesis: Performance characterization of a Major: Mechanical Engineering pilot-scale oxygen enriched-air and Thesis: Hemorrhage correlation with total steam blown gasification and energy and surface power near opossum combustion system skull exposed to pulsed ultrasound
Issa Mina Tullah Des Moines Vanessa May Kvam Spring Valley, Minn. B.S., Iowa State University B.A., College of St. Benedict Department: Journalism and Mass Department: Statistics Communication Major: Statistics Major: Journalism and Mass Communication Thesis: Preserving corporate reputation in § Steven Michael Lavrenz Hiawatha the social media era B.S., Iowa State University Department: Civil, Construction and Sidharath Jain Changdigarh, India Environmental Engineering B.Tech., Indian Institute of Technology-Delhi; Major: Civil Engineering (Transportation M.Tech., Ibid. Engineering) Department: Electrical and Computer Thesis: Economic analysis of automated Engineering electric highway systems for commercial Major: Electrical Engineering freight vehicles
Suman Reddy Jillella Cincinnati, Ohio Wenjuan Li Tianshui, China B.E., Osmania University B.S., Iowa State University Department: Computer Science Department: Civil, Construction, and Major: Computer Science Environmental Engineering Major: Civil Engineering (Geotechnical Jiwoong Kim Jinhae-Si, South Korea Engineering B.Econ., Handong Global University; Thesis: Performance assessment of stabilized M.Econ., Yonsei University pavement subgrades Department: Economics Major: Economics Rachel Elena Lishansky Ames Dip., Moscow State University Jared Andrew Kline Ankeny Department: Geological and Atmospheric B.S., Iowa State University Sciences Department: Electrical and Computer Major: Geology Engineering Thesis: Multi-stage exhumation history of the Major: Electrical Engineering Orocopia schist of southern California Thesis: Centralized wind power plant voltage and southwestern Arizona control with optimal power flow algorithm
§ Research Excellence Award 35 †† Teaching Excellence Award Fall 2011 Graduate College Candidates Hsiang-Yu Liu Taichung City, Taiwan Karsten Tait Maurer Champlin, Minn. B.S., National Tsinghua University B.A., University of Minnesota-Morris Department: Materials Science and B.A., Ibid. Engineering Department: Statistics Major: Materials Science and Engineering Major: Statistics Thesis: Dye-sensitized solar cells based on hierarchical flower-like metal oxide Wellington Wayne Moore Englewood, Fla. semiconductors D.V.M., St. George’s University Department: Biomedical Sciences Xuejia Lu Laibin, China Major: Biomedical Sciences (Pharmacology) B.E., Nankai University Thesis: Directed molecular evolution of Department: Computer Science fourth-generation cephalosporin Major: Computer Science resistance in Salmonella and Yersinia Thesis: Study on vehicular network application and simulation Sayanti Mukhopadhyay Kolkata, India B.Con.E., Jadavpur University Allison Ann Machtemes Hutchinson, Minn. Department: Civil, Construction and B.S., Iowa State University; Environmental Engineering M.B.A., Ibid. Major: Civil Engineering (Construction Department: Civil, Construction and Engineering and Management) Environmental Engineering Thesis: Identification, assessment and Major: Civil Engineering (Structural proposing mitigation strategies for the Engineering) risks involved in operations and Thesis: Investigation of the structural maintenance activities on highways - behavior of historical covered timber crash data analysis and development of bridges integrated risk management model
Jocelyn Diane Madsen Des Moines Ritu Mundhe Pune, India B.S., Iowa State University B.Tech., University of Pune Department: Agricultural and Biosystems Department: Computer Science Engineering Majors: Computer Science Major: Industrial and Agricultural Technology Sai Giri Teja Myneedu Kurnool, India B.Tech., Jawaharlal Nehru Technological Sri Ramya Mallipudi Kakinada, India University B.Tech., Jawaharlal Nehru Technological Department: Electrical and Computer University Engineering Department: Supply Chain and Information Majors: Computer Engineering and Systems Information Assurance Major: Information Systems Thesis: Evidence collection for forensic investigation in peer to peer systems Megan Brianne Manes Atoka, Tenn. B.S., Iowa State University Ian Andrew Nelson Hinsdale, Ill. Department: Ecology, Evolution and B.S., Iowa State University Organismal Biology Department: Supply Chain and Information Major: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Systems Thesis: Multiple paternity, male reproductive Major: Information Systems success, hormonal regulation of fertility, and the evolution of life-histories Paul Richmond Nolte Houston, Tex. B.S., Colorado Christian University Nelson Wanzunula Mangaali Towson, Md. Department: Psychology B.S., Carnegie-Mellon University Major: Human Computer Interaction Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering Majors: Information Assurance and Computer Engineering
§ Research Excellence Award 36 †† Teaching Excellence Award Fall 2011 Graduate College Candidates Ming Ouyang Fuzhou, China Anicia Nicola Peters Rehoboth, Namibia B.E., Beijing University of Posts and B.I.T., Polytechnic of Namibia Telecommunications Department: Supply Chain and Information Department: Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering Major: Human Computer Interaction Major: Computer Engineering Thesis: The role of dynamic digital menu boards on consumer decision-making Rocky D. Patil Palos Hills, Ill. and healthy eating B.S., University of Nevada-Las Vegas Department: Veterinary Microbiology and Neha Pilania Delhi, India Preventive Medicine B.Pth., University of Delhi Major: Microbiology Department: Kinesiology Thesis: Identification and characterization of Major: Kinesiology (Behavioral Basis of a toxin-antitoxin system in the pVir Physical Activity) plasmid of Campylobacter jejuni Thesis: Effects of 4 weeks of low intensity hand grip isometric training with Katherine A. Paulson Ottumwa vascular occlusion in older adults B.S., Iowa State University Department: Kinesiology Lindsey R. Richey Independence, Mo. Major: Kinesiology (Behavioral Basis of B.S., Iowa State University Physical Activity) Department: Curriculum and Instruction Thesis: The influence of three short-term Major: Education weight loss interventions on self-efficacy, Thesis: The portrayal of the nature of science decisional balance, and processes of in upper elementary instructional change in obese adults materials
Rachel Dabney Peacher Indian Mound, Tenn. †† Justin Richard Rilling Decorah B.S., Murray State University B.S., Iowa State University Department: Natural Resource Ecology and Department: Electrical and Computer Management Engineering Major: Sustainable Agriculture Major: Computer Engineering Thesis: Impacts of land use on stream bank Thesis: Persistent monitoring of digital ICs to erosion in the Northeast Missouri verify hardware trust Claypan Region Jessica A. Rohrig Orient José A. Pérez Reboredo San Juan, Puerto Rico B.S., Iowa State University B.S., Iowa State University Department: Agricultural Education and Department: Civil, Construction and Studies Environmental Engineering Major: Agricultural Education Major: Civil Engineering (Construction Engineering and Management) Arianne Dominique Ross Marietta, Ga. Thesis: Electronic collaboration for highway B.S., Spelman College projects under $10 million Department: Mathematics Major: Mathematics Eloisa Ana Pérez-Lozano Houston, Tex. B.S., Iowa State University Beth Ann Salemma Groton, Conn. Department: Journalism and Mass B.S., Providence College Communication Department: Agronomy Major: Journalism and Mass Communication Major: Agronomy
Bradley Scott Perkins Madrid Brian Andrew Salmons Orlando, Fla. B.S., Iowa State University B.A., University of South Florida Department: Civil, Construction and Department: Interdisciplinary Graduate Environmental Engineering Studies Major: Civil Engineering (Construction Major: Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies Engineering and Management) (Community Development)
§ Research Excellence Award 37 †† Teaching Excellence Award Fall 2011 Graduate College Candidates Sara Marie Schmieg Clive Avinash Srinivasa Bangalore, India B.S., Iowa State University B.Tech., National Institute of Technology Department: Civil, Construction and Department: Electrical and Computer Environmental Engineering Engineering Major: Civil Engineering (Environmental Major: Computer Engineering Engineering) Thesis: Multicore architecture-aware scientific applications Christopher Daniel Schmitz Cedarburg, Wis. B.S., University of Wisconsin-Platteville Rick A. Stammer Muscatine Department: Mechanical Engineering B.S., Iowa State University Major: Mechanical Engineering Department: Economics Thesis: A turbulence-based model for the Major: Economics primary breakup of pressure atomized liquid jets Andrew Douglas Steinmetz Cedar Rapids B.S., Iowa State University Eric Tyson Schultz Seward, Neb. Department: Materials Science and B.S., University of Nebraska at Lincoln Engineering Department: Agronomy Major: Materials Science and Engineering Major: Agronomy Thesis: Investigation of a novel passivation technique for gas atomized magnesium Justin Tyler Schultz Ollie powders B.S., Iowa State University Department: Geological and Atmospheric Anthony Wayne Sublett Evans, Ga. Sciences B.S., Tennessee State University; Major: Meteorology M.B.A., Strayer University-Arlington; Thesis: Numerical simulations of convective M.S., Ibid. initiation failure: 12 June 2002 Department: Mechanical Engineering
International H2O Project case study Major: Mechanical Engineering Michael R. Shimkus Ames Hongyu Sun Jixi, China B.A., University of Northern Iowa B.Agron., Huazhong Agricultural University Department: Civil, Construction and Department: Animal Science Environmental Engineering Major: Meat Science Major: Civil Engineering (Structural Thesis: Effects of increasing concentrations Engineering) of corn distiller’s dried grains with solubles on the egg production, internal Jo Ann Kosier Simpson Sterling, Ill. quality of eggs, chemical composition B.S., Purdue University and nutrients content of egg yolk Department: Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies § Pradeep Suriya Narayanan Chennai, India Major: Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies B.Tech., Anna University (Social Sciences) Department: Food Science and Human Thesis: The diffusion of sustainability Nutrition activism at an American universtiy Major: Food Science and Technology Thesis: Determination of appropriate Matthew W. Simpson Troy, Mo. concentrations of Stevia sweeteners in B.A., Lindenwood University vanilla yogurt and effect on viability of Department: Statistics yogurt and probiotic cultures Major: Statistics Yuly Suvorov West Des Moines Laura A. Smalarz Agoura Hills, Calif. B.S., Iowa State University B.A., San Diego State University Department: Computer Science Department: Psychology Major: Computer Science Major: Psychology Thesis: A model checking approach for Thesis: Effects of postidentification feedback analyzing and identifying intervention misinformation on eyewitness memory policies to counter infection propagation for the culprit over networks
§ Research Excellence Award 38 †† Teaching Excellence Award Fall 2011 Graduate College Candidates Sai Kiran Talamudupula Hyderabad, India Sweta Vangaveti Ranchi, India B.E., Osmania University B.E., Birla Institute of Technology and Science Department: Computer Science Department: Physics and Astronomy Major: Computer Science Major: Bioinformatics and Computational Thesis: Adaptations in electronic structure Biology calculations in heterogeneous Thesis: Coarse-grained electrostatics in environments phospholipids
Ho Man Tang Ames Jeffrey Tyler von Brown Oskaloosa B.S., Iowa State University B.S., Iowa State University Department: Genetics, Development and Cell Department: Business Administration Biology Major: Transportation Major: Plant Biology Thesis: A planning methodology for railway Thesis: The brown midrib 2 (bm2) gene of construction cost estimation in North maize encodes America methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase Laurie Ann Walker Mason City Andrew Joseph Teesdale West Branch B.S., Iowa State University B.S., Iowa State University; Department: Food Science and Human B.S., Ibid. Nutrition Department: Sociology Major: Food Science and Technology Major: Sociology Thesis: Supplementation of laying hen feed Thesis: Deprivation model of paranormal with tocopherols and algal belief: Mediation by religiosity and (Haematococcus pluvialis) astaxanthin for church involvement egg yolk nutrient enhancement and a novel use of egg yolk protein and lecithin Amy Michelle Tentinger La Vista, Neb. in the formation of artificial oil bodies B.S., University of Nebraska at Lincoln for stabilizing omega-3 oil Department: Statistics Major: Statistics Tianhan Wang Changshu, China B.S., Nanjing University of Science and Aaron Lee Thoeming Davenport Technology; B.S., Iowa State University M.S., Ibid. Department: Electrical and Computer Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering Engineering Major: Electrical Engineering Major: Electrical Engineering Thesis: An investigation into the paintbrush Thesis: On-chip current measurement for deposition technique for P3HT:PCBM multi-site electromigration monitoring based organic heterojunction solar cells Katey H. Warnberg Scales Mound, Ill. Jill Ann Thomas Marshalltown B.S., University of Wisconsin-Platteville B.S., University of Northern Iowa Department: Horticulture Department: Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Major: Horticulture Molecular Biology Thesis: Direct determination of 1- Major: Biochemistry aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid in Thesis: Investigation of an isoprenyl plant tissues by using a gas diphosphate synthase from chromatograph with flame-ionization Mycobacterium tuberculosis: Rv0989c detection
Ye Tian Tianjin, China Kristopher Patrick Watts Cedar Falls B.S., Shanghai Jiaotong University B.S., Iowa State University Department: Statistics Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Major: Statistics Systems Engineering Major: Industrial Engineering Susan Ruth VanderPlas Spring, Tex. Thesis: The effect of visual search strategy B.S., Texas A & M University and overlays on visual inspection of Department: Statistics castings Major: Statistics
§ Research Excellence Award 39 †† Teaching Excellence Award Fall 2011 Graduate College Candidates Keith Edward Webster La Fayette, Ill. Yue Zhao Shanghai, China B.S., University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign B.E., Shanghai Jiaotong University Department: Agricultural and Biosystems Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering Engineering Majors: Industrial and Agricultural Major: Computer Engineering Technology and Biorenewable Resources and Technology Peihan Zhong Jiaxing, China Thesis: Single-pass corn stover harvest B.E., Huazhong University of Science and system productivity and cost analysis Technology Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Matthew John Wilmers Omaha, Neb. Systems Engineering B.S., Iowa State University Major: Industrial Engineering Department: Mechanical Engineering Thesis: Automated kinesthetic trainer Major: Mechanical Engineering enhances kinesthetic memory development Meiguan Yan Jinjiang, China B.S., East China Normal University; Fuchao Zhou Harbin, China M.S., Iowa State University B.E., Tonji University; Department: Supply Chain and Information M.E., University of Shanghi for Science and Systems Technology Major: Information Systems Department: Computer Science Major: Computer Science Haifeng Yang Ames Thesis: Mobile personal health care system B.S., Tianjin University for patients with diabetes Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering Lei Zhu Beijing, China Major: Electrical Engineering B.A., Capital University of Economics and Business Weijie Yu Jiaxing, China Department: Journalism and Mass B.E., Shanghai University Communication Department: Materials Science and Major: Journalism and Mass Communication Engineering Thesis: A comparative analysis on Major: Materials Science and Engineering relationship maintenance strategies Thesis: Preparation of thermoelectric between official state tourism Websites nanocrystals for energy applications and online travel agencies’ Websites in the U.S. Jian Zeng Ames B.A., China Agricultural University Yi Zou Hangzhou, China Department: Animal Science B.A., Zhejiang University Major: Animal Breeding and Genetics Department: Apparel, Educational Studies Thesis: Genomic selection of purebred and Hospitality Management animals for crossbred performance Major: Hospitality Management under dominance
Zhiwei Zhai Ames B.S., University of Science and Technology; Ph.D., Iowa State University Department: Statistics Major: Statistics
§ Research Excellence Award 40 †† Teaching Excellence Award Fall 2011 Graduate College Candidates CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES FROM THE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND LIFE SCIENCES
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Curriculum in Agricultural and Life Sciences Education
* Sara Goemaat Belmond Rachel Jane Myers Waukon Kristine Marie Harms Anamosa Sarah Christine Parr Van Horne Britney Jean Heim New Albin Karl Luther Renander Red Oak Samantha Kay Holland Huxley
Curriculum in Agricultural Biochemistry
Laura Ruth Funk Shelby Township, Mich.
Curriculum in Agricultural Business
Chad Alan Alesch Marcus Tyler John Maynard Smithland Weston Kevin Brummer Indianola Mitchell Louis Meinke Goldfield * Carly Ann Cummings Pleasantville Alecia Dawn Moser Garden Grove Jason Wyatt Dubberke Hubbard Cody DeLon Newgard Estherville Pamela Anne Griffin Postville Ross Edward Payne Decorah ** Barton James Howard Muscatine Alan Dale Peachey Goshen, Ind. Ashley Kareen Kitzman Beaman Ashley Marie Radcliff Long Grove Zhaoqun Kong Des Moines James Michael Terry Clive Jason Lance Kuhlmann Ute Korey Lee Wise Paullina ** Drew Alan Lietz Alta
Curriculum in Agricultural Studies
Kevin Wayne Anderson Altoona Kati Lyn Nolting Waukon Tanner Lee Bohman Alexander Daniel Dean Poduska Chelsea David Joseph Burmeister Logan Calvin William Pudenz Carroll Jesse James Deardorff Ames Lily Catherine Randleman Solon Chance Reid Ferguson Laurens Daniel M. Schaa Kamrar Logan Lee Ferguson New Sharon Heidi Ann Schaben Dunlap Brett Jacob Hansen Devin Lynne Sienknecht Clutier Brad William Hoover Burt Jordan Matthew Steen Garner Shelby Ann Johnson Osage Derek Joel Van Weelden Lynnville Ashley Lynn Loes Bernard Shane Ryan Vest Garrison Michael Patrick McEnany Nevada Logan Tyler Voga Story City Patrick Grady McGregor Nashua Tyler John Wangsness Ankeny Andrew John Noland Adair Bret Lowell Wiggins Mitchellville
* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude 41 † Honors Program Fall 2011 Undergraduate Candidates Curriculum in Agricultural Systems Technology
Mitchel Lee Giesking Lakota Christopher John Murphy Sheldon Luke Caleb Hodnefield Radcliffe Luke Marcus Schlitzer Dubuque Jon M. Jay Columbus Junction Tucker M. Seyb Donnellson Clinton Dodd Luellen Minburn ** Kiley Robert Swanson Dayton Eric Michael Mensen Adel Cody Allen Van Drie Sheldon Karl Jacob Moritz Pulaski
Curriculum in Agronomy
Komlan Senam Avochinou Ames Joshua Lawrence Hunziker Williamsburg Nicholas Dean Bruss Fort Dodge Robert L. Maynard Rodney Tyler James Clark Letts Jacob Leo McCormick Waterville Jason Douglas DeBruin Leighton Aaron Wayne Rice Ankeny ** Ashley Kaye Dermody Williamsburg Lindsey Kay Rock Ames Joslin D. Ferguson New Sharon * Michael Lee Wormley Newton
Curriculum in Animal Ecology
Danielle Sue Axline Lowden Joshua James Meggers Dow City Shane Michael Bingham Melcher-Dallas Brett Jeffrey Meyer New Albin Braden Christopher Boydston Ames Jacob William Miller Rudd Kristin Marie Cameron Council Bluffs Joshua Eugene Mitchell Schleswig Zachary Micheal Deutmeyer Delhi Jacob Lee Myrtue Schaller Dillon James Drew Hampton Hayley Rebecca Pietsch Marshalltown Melanie Paige Firkins Ames Stacie Renee Reed Grinnell Travis Alan Graves Marion Linnea Rebecca Sailor Ames Corey Eugene Johnson Stillwater, Minn. Sara Joanna Sprecher Boone Desirae Jaye Kenney Kingery Newton Sarah Michelle Thomsen Cumberland Adam James Kulow Iowa Falls Landon Alex Wenger Elgin
Curriculum in Animal Science
Jalane Marie Alden Hamilton, Mo. Ashley Kareen Kitzman Beaman Nicholas Cody Andresen Holstein Sarah A. Larkin Ottumwa Valerie Jean Bahr Vinton LaCosta M. Ley Bismarck, N. Dak. Melissa Ann Bates Kewanee, Ill. * Amy Lynn Loonan Swisher Benjamin Michael Bentley Cameron Harwood Luedtke Marion Aliya Daghestani Skokie, Ill. Sidney Marie Lynk Marshalltown Patrick John Donnelly Independence Taylor Rochelle Lysne Nevada Mitchell Robert Erdman Marcus Daniel James Newendorp Oskaloosa Carrie Lynn Farrington Des Moines Jacob James Petersen Knoxville Rebecca Mae Ficken Melbourne Jessica Marie Proffitt Albia Kellen Lee Floyd Bertram, Tex. Lindsay Alene Rawson Burlington Elise Niede Gallet de Saint Aurin Atkins Katherine Brynne Ruge Fort Dodge Jesselyn Nicole Grimshaw Glenwood Jacob Francis Schulte Fort Madison Kristine Marie Harms Anamosa Kole David Schwarte Irwin Jessica Jean Hemann Linden Michaela Spring Cedar Rapids Corey Eugene Johnson Stillwater, Minn. Samantha Teresa Wozney Muscatine Kaylee Marie Keppy Durant
* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude 42 † Honors Program Fall 2011 Undergraduate Candidates Curriculum in Biology
Hiwot Abebe Ames Leslie Ellen Lloyd Amboy, Minn. * Jaclyn Denise Collins Oswego, Ill. Sara Jane Luchtel Spirit Lake Bethany Ruth Drury Nevada Jack Andrew Roach West Des Moines Mark Gregory Goering Agency * Edward T. Shields Willingboro, N.J. Martin Anthony Gross Logan Ashton Paige White Vinton Hillary Christina Horst Bristow
Curriculum in Dairy Science
Hannah Rebecca Gesing Waukon Jacob James Petersen Knoxville Hillary Christina Horst Bristow Shawn W. Sperfslage Aurora
Curriculum in Dietetics
Kylie Nicole Harmison Indianola
Curriculum in Environmental Science
Craig Lowell Crowther Cedar Rapids Michelle Lynne Rundle Humboldt Joshua Jeffery Grindeland Brookfield, Wis. Kok Chuin Tam Deena L. Orr Missouri Valley Jill Nicole Thomann Ainsworth Alex James Randall Woodward
Curriculum in Forestry
Nicholas Dean Bruss Fort Dodge ** Barton James Howard Muscatine Jessica Jo Hepker Lucas Daniel Wagner Marion
Curriculum in Genetics
Mary Ann Alvarez Miami, Fla. * Erica Kay Schnettler Sartell, Minn.
Curriculum in Global Resource Systems
Amber Ann Seitz Spillville **† Claire Elise Wandro Des Moines
Curriculum in Horticulture
Tyler Jon Alexander Cedar Rapids Bradley Jay Larson Marion Maxwell James Bloomquist Fruitland Kenneth Gene McCabe Minburn Brock Andrew Bollivar Prophetstown, Ill. Derrick Lee Peterson Wapello Joshua Johnson Conner Bettendorf Rick Andrew Shea Primghar Robert P. Eland Keosauqua Darriane Auria Sta Romana Charles City Brandon Michael Fick Columbia, Mo. Seth J. Triplett Ankeny Jeffrey Daniel Houk Ames Jason David Van Engen Primghar Andrew Jacob Koppes Monmouth Jeff Daniel Visser Hull Rachel AnnMarie Kreis Waterloo
* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude 43 *** Summa Cum Laude Fall 2011 Undergraduate Candidates † Honors Program Curriculum in Industrial Technology
Joel D. Boggs Clinton Derek Cole Newman Ankeny * Stephen Troy Bowers Hurst, Tex. Kyle Steven Plumb Council Bluffs Richard Alan Bruning Breda Lucas Kevin Sohm Correctionville Kyle T. Corkery Marion Raymond Michael Tharp Des Moines Aaron L. Drury Holstein Jeffrey Michael Thoreson Alburnett Brendan Michael Gross Eden Prairie, Minn. Daniel Ray Vander Meulen Ocheyedan Nicholas Abram Hunter Chariton Chakong Vue Pella Andrew William Mohling Cedar Rapids Zachary Lee Williams Sac City
Curriculum in Microbiology
Melika Budimlic Des Moines McKenzie Beth Lambert Norwalk Kara Lynne Burrack Strawberry Point Amanda Colleen Maley Des Moines Rachelle Kristen Carlon Osceola Kelvin R. Navarro Vega Baja, Puerto Rico Danielle Elise Fligg Ankeny Jeremy David White Bloomfield Erica Jean Jorgensen Des Moines
Curriculum in Public Service and Administration in Agriculture
Justin Roy Saenz Kenedy, Tex.
Multiple Curricula and Majors
Benjamin Merrill Carlson Coulter Johnathan Tyler Huston Columbus Junction Agricultural Studies and Environmental Agricultural Business and Liberal Arts and Studies Sciences: Major in Economics
Linley Anna Davidson Rochelle, Ill. Travis Galen Rinner Osceola Horticulture and Environmental Studies Agricultural Studies and Environmental Studies Alex M. Gascho Badger Agronomy and Seed Science Shelby Kay Williams Williamsburg Animal Ecology and Environmental Studies Benjamin Michael Hansen Harlan Horticulture and Agronomy ** Ning Zhang Beijing, China Environmental Science and Liberal Arts and Trief Kaleb Henze Ames Sciences: Major in Geology Biology and Insect Science
* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude 44 *** Summa Cum Laude Fall 2011 Undergraduate Candidates † Honors Program CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES FROM THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Curriculum in Business
Major in Accounting
Brittany Rose Borrill Ames Rebecca Sue Pencook Des Moines Angie Marie Bunde Stewartville, Minn. Suzanne Marie Petersen Gowrie Kyle W. Debner Ankeny Nolan Brian Potthoff Manning Matthew Bennett Deike Mason City Wenting Qi Ames ** Erin Colleen Donnelly Clinton * Laura Elizabeth Reger Ames *** Courtney Nicole Ekeler Creston *** Mychelle Lowelle Richter Lime Springs Ace Carter Ethridge Baxter Renee J. Ricklefs Algona Lindsay May Frederiksen Pocahontas Varinda Satija Mandi Gobindgarh, India Paul Michael Graven Chanhassen, Minn. * Seth Thompson Sherwood Des Moines *** Angela Christine Hodges Des Moines Dionne Lashaunne Sims Chicago, Ill. Ethan Michael Hopkins Brandon ** Matthew Alex Sturms Muscatine * Stephen Wayne Janicek Eagan, Minn. Brittni Leann Sweeney Granger Amanda Elizabeth Jaworski Ankeny Peng Tang Maanshan, China * Alec Jeffrey Kestel Storm Lake * Leesa Renae Tjernagel Boone Joel Limo Kosgey Eldoret, Kenya ** Laura Christine Twedt Larchwood Jory Dee Krueger Urbandale Dolan Joseph Wagner Austin, Minn. Yi Liu Shanghai, China Paul Marshall Wedemeyer Anita Bridget Lynn Michels Arden Hills, Minn. Alexander Dale Wetters Geneva, Ill. Herbert Nsimba Nzailu Kinshasa, Congo Mengyao Yang Ames
Major in Business Economics
Tiong Heng Lim Johor Bahru,Malaysia
Major in Finance
Heather Sue Bartlett Boone Kyle Allen Hoey Harvard, Ill. ** Kelsey Elizabeth Beck Iowa City Jakob Lee Johnson West Des Moines Ying Bi Shenyang, China Joel Limo Kosgey Eldoret, Kenya * Christopher John Boden Jared Allen Leeper Nevada Overland Park, Kans. Allen Ruofan Li Cedar Rapids Angie Marie Bunde Stewartville, Minn. Garrett Palmer Long Hawthorn Woods, Ill. Weiqi Cao Shanghai, China Trey Steven Meyer Davenport Benjamin David Dobbs Ames *** Kevin W. Neff Minburn Wei Dong China Michael Joseph Nelson, Jr. Des Moines Samantha Marie Dubert Ogden John Thomas Nelson-Breckenridge Ankeny Danyelle Anita Rustad Freeman Saint Ansgar Erik Clarke Nilius Ankeny Yao Fu Ames *** Keri Christina Nyguard Leland Michael Anthony Dominic Galloway * Gabrielle Marie Putzier Boone Jesse Robert Gieseke Altoona Wenting Qi Ames *† Yujie Guan Rizhao, China David George Rashid Fort Madison Ryan James Hanrahan Bettendorf Jake Martin Richardson Ankeny Jordan Scott Hinkeldey Alta GeonSik Song Kwacheon, Korea
* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude 45 † Honors Program Fall 2011 Undergraduate Candidates Nicholas Donald Thomson Loomis, Calif. Jeffrey Wielage West Des Moines Su Tu Hangzhou, China Haohai Xue Shenzhen, China
Major in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Thomas Gustaf Johnson Fonda Rick Andrew Shea Primghar Vincent Charles Junior Council Bluffs Xin Shi Xi’An, China * Brock Ryan Martin Oskaloosa Zechariah B. Simonson Jefferson Ryan Lee Ranschau Rock Valley
Major in Management
Kyle Martin Broshar Slater Eric Alan Odegaard Webster City Matthew William Dilocker Missouri Valley Benjamin Michael Porth Gretna, Neb. Andrew Duncan Doss Boone ** Matthew D. Prane Ames Conor Patrick Evans Naperville, Ill. Patrick Scott Reardon Spencer Sarah M. Hansen Ames Melissa Ann Redding Ames John Clayton Kennedy III Johnston Samuel Sami Shehata Egypt Zachary J. Kirk Inver Grove Heights, Minn. Mee Ra Son Seoul, Korea Andrew David Koppenhaver Anamosa Connie S. Sosine Algonquin, Ill. Jacob Reuben Kotz Dubuque Evan Robert Summy Council Bluffs ** Thomas Roe Lashier Johnston Kristiaan Kyle Swinton San Diego, Calif. Damon E. Lee Moville ***†Jacob Campbell Talbott Ames Deanna Rae Martinez Milwaukee, Wis. Michael Paul Taylor Sioux City Rachael Jean Mast Storm Lake David James Vande Zandschulp Orange City Amanda Jeanne McWherter Urbandale Shoua N. Vue Sioux City Michael Joseph Nelson Jr. Des Moines
Major in Management Information Systems
** Aaron Michael Aiken Marshalltown Christopher John Marczewski Sac City Christopher Ryan Aiken Marshalltown James Gilbert McLaughlin Nevada Michael James Barker Boone Samuel Douglas Mienders Cedar Falls Micah W. Bascom West Des Moines Stefan Juel Nitzschke Bettendorf Cole Robert Boehmer Mason City Jared Brian Peterson Lake Mills Tyler James Buckendahl Alta Nicholas Lee Phelps Des Moines David James Cossa Jr. Plymouth, Minn. Brian Craig Tenney Ames Kyle P. Davis Fort Dodge Jerrod John Toney Elberon ** Ryan Scott Eikanger Shoreview, Minn. Matthew Steven Trout Johnston Matthew Michael Elliott Jesup Alexander Ahastasios Tsichlis Doug Allen Havick Ute Paul Marshall Wedemeyer Anita David Robert Heiniger Burlington Arlan John Whatling Pella Brett Matthew Hubler Apple Valley, Minn. Chris Wilkins Atlantic Jonathan P. Kaiser Palmer Jason Matthew Williams West Des Moines
Major in Marketing
Jacob Aaholm Hornbaek, Denmark Kevin William Brim Webster City Osomiyor Omokhele Abalu Ikeja, Nigeria Kyle Martin Broshar Slater Hilal Mohammed Al-Thehli Brittany Sue Crews Norwalk Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Anja Marie Dekkers Ames Sean Evan Baretich Maquoketa Michael James Dolejsi Chaska, Minn. Brandon Joseph Behanish Johnston Benjamin Timothy Ellefson Eldora
* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude 46 † Honors Program Fall 2011 Undergraduate Candidates Brian Walter Hagen Jefferson Nicholas J. Pfantz Melbourne Tyler John Hendricks Maple Grove, Minn. Minh Quach Ky Pham Mount Pleasant Sara Rae Huber Clear Lake ** Matthew D. Prane Ames Ashley Lauren Jackson Urbandale Sara Jean Ripke Manning Ashley Lyn Kadlec Cedar Rapids Kelsey Skildum North Oaks, Minn. Trevor Lee Kilstrom Marshalltown * Amber Erin Smith Fort Atkinson Cailey Janelle Lantz Germantown Hills, Ill. William Baron Soeryadi Jakarta, Indonesia * Whitney Rachel Lenz Waverly Duncan Reece Stephens Leawood, Kans. Allen Ruofan Li Cedar Rapids Ashvin Sudhaharan Megan Marie Lovich Bettendorf Kristiaan Kyle Swinton San Diego, Calif. Michelle Renee Olinger Ankeny Tyler Timothy Walker Rembrandt Jilna Ashwin Parmar Tanzania Meredith Gayle Young Des Moines Suzanne Marie Petersen Gowrie Joseph Michael Zwolinski Saint Charles, Ill. Casey Daniel Petrashek Madison, Wis.
Major in Operations and Supply Chain Management
Amanda Jo Roberts Ceylon, Minn. Marco Vinicio Roche Waterloo
Major in Supply Chain Management
Samuel Gerritt Bricker Runnells * Sue Yen Lim Malaysia Josh Aaron Crim Boone Katherine Leanna Loose Davenport Tri M. Duong Des Moines Katie Lynn Lundstrom Ames Erin Marie Goldsmith Earlville Kyle Robert Nielsen Storm Lake ** Michael John Kirkus New Hampton Andrew Wayne Soder Boone Carlos Joseph Kotlarz Fort Dodge Tony Michael Wulkow Urbandale
Multiple Curricula and Majors
Lindsey Kay Abbas Ackley Robert Lee Daniels West Des Moines Marketing and Management Management and Marketing
Kelly Virginia Austin Cedar Rapids Elissa Ann Darling Ankeny Management Information Systems and Accounting and Finance Logistics and Supply Chain Management ** Sarah Juanita Davis Hampton Paul David Budreau Shorewood, Minn. Marketing and Supply Chain Management Logistics and Supply Chain Management and Finance Siyan Diao Harbin, China Logistics and Supply Chain Management Jennie Ann Bunkofske Webster City and Marketing Marketing and Liberal Arts and Sciences: Major in Advertising Anthony Joseph Diaz Des Moines Logistics and Supply Chain Management * Theresia Louise Carrier Clear Lake and Marketing Marketing and Management Wenhua Ding * Kendall Allen Craven Rochester, Minn. Marketing and International Business Finance and International Business Joseph Donald Drey Red Oak Clinton John Lehman Currie Mount Vernon Accounting and Marketing Marketing, International Business, and Liberal Arts and Sciences: Joe Robert Eisenbacher Carroll Major in World Languages and Cultures Finance and Marketing (Spanish)
* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude 47 *** Summa Cum Laude Fall 2011 Undergraduate Candidates † Honors Program *** Emily Kay Evans Maquoketa Kelsey L. Maxfield Sergeant Bluff Accounting and Liberal Arts and Sciences: Marketing and Logistics and Supply Chain Major in French Management
*** Xian Fei Suzhou, China ** Nicholas Ray Murray Waterloo Finance and Accounting Marketing and Management
James E. Fitzgerald Nevada Elise Marie Pederson Eagan, Minn. Finance and Marketing Marketing and Finance
* Cara K. Fox Council Bluffs Brigitte Elise Reinig Milford Marketing and Management Marketing and Supply Chain Management
Eric Andrew Hall Saint Paul, Minn. Daniel C. Renner Weston, Mass. Accounting and Finance Marketing and Management
Eric Porter Hall Elkhart Jonathan Mark Schnorr Minnetonka, Minn. Management and Marketing Finance and Liberal Arts and Sciences: Major in Mathematics Steven Gary Hall Manilla Management and Marketing * Alton Andrew Smith Duluth, Minn. Logistics and Supply Chain Management Katelynn Marie Hogenson Muscatine and International Business Management and Marketing Tyler Frank Smith Carson Justin David Holm De Witt Management and Marketing Management and Finance Charles Dustin Strawn Saint Charles Lael Jean Johnson Dunkerton Management Information Systems and Logistics and Supply Chain Management Accounting and Liberal Arts and Sciences: Major in History Andrew Christopher Thompson Bettendorf Marketing and Supply Chain Management Cameron Lee Junion Bettendorf Management and International Business Christina M. Vilches Hinsdale, Ill. Marketing and Liberal Arts and Sciences: Katlyn Ann Ketterling Spencer Major in Advertising Finance and Marketing Gretchen Kay Vogel Saint Peter, Minn. Josh A. Kintz Johnston Business Economics and Finance Logistics and Supply Chain Management and Marketing * Mason A. Wells Marketing and Management **† Katie Anne Koser Cedar Rapids Accounting, International Business, and Kelly Ann Wilson Fort Dodge Liberal Arts and Sciences: Major in Spanish Accounting, International Business, and Liberal Arts and Sciences: * Meaghan Marie Loebig Major in International Studies Stevenson Ranch, Calif. Marketing, International Business, and Can Xin Chengdu, China Liberal Arts and Sciences: Marketing and Management Major in International Studies Zehua Xu * Kuang-Yao Lu Taichung, Taiwan Finance and Accounting Accounting and Finance Eric Z. Zhuang Charles City Shane Robert Manfull Toledo Finance and Business Economics Management and Marketing
Jacque Lynn Manternach Cascade Marketing and Management
* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude 48 *** Summa Cum Laude Fall 2011 Undergraduate Candidates † Honors Program CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES FROM THE COLLEGE OF DESIGN
BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE
Curriculum in Architecture
Tomás M. Aguilar Chicago, Ill. Rhe Seok Kim Ames Peter Daxdaniel Cilek Iowa City * Xiaoyun Mao Chengdu, China *† Michelle Yvonne Hidle Ames Sydney Michelle Protheroe Iowa City Scott Randall Huffman Bemidji, Minn. *† Jie Tian Chongqing, China Travis Frank Johnson Clinton
Multiple Curricula
Kevin Mond Clive Architecture and Environmental Studies
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Curriculum in Art and Design
Tatyana Bogdanova Johnston Daniel Lowell Larson Colo Weiqi Chu Ames Nathan Wesly Pontier Des Moines Leslie Day Ames Ryan A. Smart Spokane, Wash. * Caitlin Ashley Divelbess Minden April Christine Wolf Algona Sara Anne Eimers Des Moines Jessica Elizabeth Heiman-Howard Oak Park, Ill.
Multiple Curricula and Majors
Natasha Lynn Randolph Indianola Carolyn Loretta Zuendel Des Moines Art and Design and Liberal Arts and Art and Design and Liberal Arts and Sciences: Major in Advertising Sciences: Major in Advertising
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS
Curriculum in Graphic Design
Joshua John Burhite Cedar Rapids Chad Carl Lewis Edina, Minn. Matthew John Gearhart Johnston Kelley Christine Nelson Osceola, Neb.
* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude 49 † Honors Program Fall 2011 Undergraduate Candidates Curriculum in Integrated Studio Arts
Anna Kathryn Blake Stockton Mariah Jade Marquis Des Moines Matthew T. Chouteau Davenport Jacob Michael Marti Story City Andrew Ralston Corum Pella Lindsey Marie Massey Waukee Kimberly Nicole Hampton Ames Daniel A. Neubauer Golden Valley, Minn. ** Bethany Joy Johnson Grimes Jason Ray Rozevink Hubbard Kelsey Angelina Keiran Des Moines Emily Ruth Van Nostrand Vincent Paul R. Klippel Waterloo Jessica Leilani Cecelia Villegas Johnston Tyler Scott Kuster Burlington
Curriculum in Interior Design
Jerrica Leigh Bein Davenport
BACHELOR OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
Curriculum in Landscape Architecture
Jonathan David Nelsen Middleton, Wis. ** Paola Evelyn Sepulveda Santa Barbara, Calif.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Curriculum in Community and Regional Planning
Rucha Kishor Agnihotri Ahmedabad, India Zachary John Kopriva Traer Taylor Christine King Independence Colin Matthew Robin Coralville Jason Michael Knox Cedar Falls
Multiple Curricula
Ivan Guillermo Gonzalez Columbus Junction Community and Regional Planning and International Studies
* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude 50 † Honors Program Fall 2011 Undergraduate Candidates CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES FROM THE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Curriculum in Aerospace Engineering
*** Jordan Michael Boedeker Lawler Max James McCorkell Eden Prairie, Minn. Christopher Paul DeGroot West Des Moines John Paul Moellers Greene Nicholas William DuPré Naperville, Ill. * Angela Wambui Mugenda Nairobi, Kenya * Matthew Bahr England Andrew Tanner David Munson Council Bluffs Michael Daniel Gerken Omaha, Neb. Amy Lynn O’Dell Woodridge, Ill. Dusty Joseph Gutzmann Emerson, Neb. Roshani K. Patel Hanover Park, Ill. ** Mark Benjamin Jackson Cedar Falls Sean Michael Pierce Eagan, Minn. ** David William Klassman Elk Grove, Ill. Jared Frances Ross Bloomington, Minn. ** James Duane Kleveland Fertile Adam Lynn Smith Farmersburg Nathan Gull Leners De Witt John Edward Symonds Yigo, Guam Joshua Charles Leonard Clinton Andrew Charles Voge Champlin, Minn. ***†Charles Blair Lockin Clive ** Shun Yoshida Kimitsu, Japan Tristan Lewis MacLeod Dubuque Marcus Randall Zellmer Matthew Brendan Magnifico Elk Grove, Ill. Blooming Prairie, Minn. ** Austin Scott McCann West Des Moines
Curriculum in Agricultural Engineering
Luke Douglas Applegate Oakland Nicholas Duane Grandfield Lorimor David Lee Christensen Albert City David Arden Greiner Colo Jarred Michael Crall Albia William Scott Marshall Modale *** Jeremy Paul Elsbernd Decorah James V. Sweeney Alden *** Patrick T. Gent Wellman David Anthony Westhoff Dyersville Kristine Helen Gleason Solon
Curriculum in Biological Systems Engineering
Wade Maurice Sitzmann Kingsley
Curriculum in Chemical Engineering
Brendan Alexander Babcock Ames ** John Robert King Essex * Christine Marie Bauer Maple Grove, Minn. Nicole Jo Larson Garner Samantha Rae Beary Ottumwa Amanda Carol Machacek Woodbury, Minn. Eric Samuel Berger Crystal Lake, Ill. Ryan Kenneth Mumm Dunlap *** Elliot James Combs Dubuque James Donald Ortiz Council Bluffs Elizabeth Anne De Hoedt Cedar Rapids Jesse A. Pullen Johnston * Lars Erick Ellingson Decorah Trent Michael Ray Ankeny Daniel Barry Fisette Newton Amy Lynn Sroka Wheeling, Ill. † Andrew Joseph Ford West Des Moines Alene Ann Vandermyde Morrison, Ill. * Yu Gao Siping, China Matthew Theodore Vander WerffOrange City Alan E. Graves Downers Grove, Ill. Nicholas David Wetzel Cedar Falls Joshua Allen Hernandez Chanhassen, Minn. Jeffery Allan Wilson Fulton, Ill. Hubert Jie Jakarta, Indonesia Lee Ping Yeo Johro Bahru, Malaysia
* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude 51 *** Summa Cum Laude Fall 2011 Undergraduate Candidates † Honors Program Curriculum in Civil Engineering
Saif Khalid Al Thehli Paul Anthony Ledtje Muscatine Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Sean Michael Leeper Camanche **† Vishal Deepak Bakshi Fairfield Nathan Louis Lentz Alta Vista *** Theodore David Bechtum Riceville ** Lanting Li Lanzhou, China Mark Anthony Berns Monona Yulong Liu Baiyin, China Zachary Alan Bonzer Charles City Michael Darrel Marshall Norwalk Alexandra Geraldine Bruns Duluth, Minn. *** Nathan Donald Meisgeier Manchester Lacy Marie Croell Sundance, Wyo. * Sarah Lynn Mestad Bloomington, Minn. Jordan Paul Denman Earlham Nathaniel Z. Miller Seward, Neb. Tyler James Eldridge Sioux City ** Ethan Jerrod Morgan New Hampton Lucas D. Fatka Paton Carolanne Elizabeth Norris Indianola David Richard Fliehler Waterloo David Brian O’Loughlin Independence Rachel Emily Franz Maple Grove, Minn. *** Eu Nee Ong Seremban, Malaysia ** Michael Steven Hahn Carroll Augustin John Palumbo Homewood, Ill. Nasser Majed Hammoudeh Ames William Douglas Schmitt Marion Justin S. Harland West Chester Colin Michael Schroeder Davenport Paul Erik Hart Cedar Falls Joshua Joe Showalter Kalona Ryan Jonathan Hirst Carpentersville, Ill. Andrew David Stika Cresco Nicholas Christopher Jackson Sioux City Zachary Allan Thompson Ledyard * Jared Alan Johnson Creston Chris Louwrens van Jaarsveld Eagle Grove Andre Alexander Jungermann Oswego, Ill. Joshua Arnold Werner Holstein * Andrew Robert Kilpo Duluth, Minn. ** Nathan Steven Willey Ames ** Jared Adrian Kool Hawarden Wei Zhang Lanzhou, China Tyler John Lage Sheffield Yang Zhang Lu’An, China
Curriculum in Computer Engineering
Edward T. Cramer Milwaukee, Wis. Anthony James LoBono Woodstock, Ill. Christopher Robin Daly Bloomington, Minn. Jonathan Raymond McKee Urbandale Arthur M. Fiester Cedar Rapids Deogratius Emil Mpinge Des Moines Tasewell Jackson Fox Des Moines James Nathan Mueller Columbia, Mo. **† Harsh Goel Meerut, India Jacob Samuel Rasmuson Minneapolis, Minn. Robert D. Goetz Wheaton, Ill. * Charles D. Ristau Fort Dodge * Shishir Gupta New Delhi, India Daniel Lee Sedam Davenport Brenton Eugene Hankins Ankeny Victor E. Villagomez Cedar Rapids Richard Edward Hanton Arden Hills, Minn. Theron Rees Worthington Ames Collin Joseph Howe Cedar Rapids Chen Zhao Ames Davendra Jayasingam Seremban, Malaysia
Curriculum in Construction Engineering
** Daniel Amos Blake Ontonagon, Mich. Alexander John McBride Omaha, Neb. Zakary Alan Cole Council Bluffs Joshua Andrew McNab Galena, Ill. Steffan Pierce Custer Lenox Paul Grant Merkle Shoreview, Minn. Kyle Raymond Deeney Plymouth, Minn. Justin Todd Moffitt Plymouth, Minn. Ryan Williams Dickey Johnston Matthew Michael Murphy Gilroy, Calif. Lauren Marie Fleming Auburn, Wash. * Ryan Michael Nelson Urbandale Tyler Dean Frank Earlham Emily S. O’Keefe Des Moines Grant August Hagen Cedar Rapids Bryan Perry Palatine, Ill. Brittany Rae Horak Crawfordsville Shawn Thomas Rasmussen Plymouth, Minn. Ryan Michael Keairnes Des Moines Brendon Daniel Reiff Waukee Sungwoo Kim Gwangju, South Korea Justin Christopher Roeglin Waukesha, Wis. Erik D. Klinsky Cedar Rapids Brian Robert Rucka Hoffman Estates, Ill. Coleman Salvatore Lange Willowbrook, Ill. Alex Joseph Spencer Iowa City Joseph Kevin Letchford Libertyville, Ill. Alexander Peter Wright
* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude 52 † Honors Program Fall 2011 Undergraduate Candidates Curriculum in Electrical Engineering
** Mohd Tariq Azmy Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Spenser Davis Mussmann Clinton Hassan Abdulmagid Burawi Tripoli, Libya Nathan Lucas Nuzum Johnston ** James Edward Grabner Breda Alex Carl Rannow Racine, Wis. John Thomas Grabner Breda Adam John Ruhland Eagan, Minn. Joseph P. Grady Omaha, Neb. Elphas Kibet Sang Kapsabet, Kenya Jared Douglas Hagemann Mapleton † Prakalp Sudhakar New Delhi, India Michael Allen Healy Overland Park, Kans. Jonathan Clifford Sunderland Denver, Colo. Justin John Mai New Hampton Anthony James Tong Chicago, Ill. Mazdee Masud Clarksburg, Md. Hao Wang Ames ** Curtis Lee Mayberry Ames Benjamin Michael Wolf Waukee David E. Mindham Waukon Abdelmagid Hussein Yousif Des Moines * Daniel John Montgomery Carroll ** Shibing Zhao Yueyang, China
Curriculum in Industrial Engineering
Jennifer Ann Blasy Eden Prairie, Minn. Drew Michael Loeschen Ames Olivia Margaret Elizabeth Brown Jess Brandon James McCall Shenandoah Bismarck, N. Dak. Logan William Pals Mason City Seu Foong Cheang Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Brandon Michael Plaht Postville Jessica Leigh Jacobs Cedar Rapids * Scott Andrew Plocher Waconia, Minn. ** Paige Marie Ledger Williamsburg Travis Don Robinson Ames Luke Larry Leibovich Rochester, Minn. Bradley Gene Sickels Marshalltown
Curriculum in Materials Engineering
** Austin Bradley Cudworth Marion Daniel James Madson Waterloo Neal Walter Hanke Maple Plain, Minn. Mitchell William Scherbring Manchester Kristen Ann Lipschultz Eden Prairie, Minn. Trenton Michael Sorensen Corning
Curriculum in Mechanical Engineering
Benjamin Lee Adams Quincy, Ill. Christopher Martin Fabere Wayne, Pa. Kristopher Keith Ahrens Blair, Neb. Benjamin Lee Fenton Eddyville Saleh Mohammed Aldawood Saudi Arabia Jacob Brian George Bondurant * Mehawesh Alkhalil Ames Eric Lee Gleason Garber Travis Levi Almond Roland ** John David Graeve Defiance Ahmed Shaker Alnosair Nicholas Jacob Greif Monticello Alhafouf, Saudi Arabia ** Kevin James Hancock Cedar Falls Ahmed Khalil Al-Qashem Kuwait * Casey Roy Harding Muscatine Andrew Melvin Anderson Spencer Micayla Bryn Haugen Woodbury, Minn. * Troy James Anderson Clarion ** Daniel Mahoney Janvrin **† Vishal Deepak Bakshi Fairfield Overland Park, Kans. Alex W. Benda Marshalltown * Derek Michael Joseph Lenexa, Kans. Adam Joseph Bissen Stacyville Jacob Daniel Karasch Rock Rapids *** Benjamin Alexander Britz Bettendorf Robert Michael Kasper Glenview, Ill. ** Thomas Leo Carstensen Charlotte ***†Allen John Kassen Chanhassen, Minn. Arda Colak Ames ** Todd Arnold Kingston North Bend, Neb. Roger Olin DeBoer Ellsworth, Minn. Tyler Wade Knapp Omaha, Neb. Jordan Albert Desmarais Eden Prairie, Minn. Kristopher Lee Kolaas Garnavillo Kyle Richard Dickinson Urbandale Yuan Cheen Lai Port Dickson, Malaysia Michael Philip Eldridge Carol Stream, Ill. * Micah Allen Lange Mount Pleasant William Randolph Emerson Bettendorf Jonathon Robert Leonard Vinton Robert Donald Eschbach Libertyville, Ill. Tyler Joseph Lesthaeghe Davenport
* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude 53 † Honors Program Fall 2011 Undergraduate Candidates Michael R. Lynch Lake Elmo, Minn. Jason Thomas Rueschhoff Omaha, Neb. Edward Nicklaus Malek Denver Stefanie Lynn Schwalbe Kansas City, Mo. * Alyssa Marie Mantz Carlisle Gregory Valdez Schwamman Wichita, Kans. Blake William McClaflin Russell * Abdu Jaffar Shaikh Mason City Brian Joseph McDonald Ames Scott Jefferey Simmons Norwalk Almir Melkic Waterloo Michael Charles South Council Bluffs Dennis Michael Miller Saint Louis, Mo. ** Lowell Dean Stutzman Kalona Matthew Dale Miller Marshalltown Joshua Fredrick Toman Omaha, Neb. Brandon Erwin Mogensen Cleghorn Gregory James Tri Eyota, Minn. Brandon Todd Murphy Cottage Grove, Minn. ** Justin Dean Upah Ames Louis Eugene Nauditt Lexington, Ala. Tanner Allen Vos Knoxville Joseph Robert Nielsen Oskaloosa * Jay T. Vreeland Lytton Nicholas Steven Ninneman Hortonville, Wis. * Schuyler Joseph Vreeman Sheldon * Michael John O’Brien Donahue Jonathan C. Walter Indianola ** Kody Edward Oppedahl Renwick Luke M. Wegner Charles City Jordan R. Pascale Aurora, Colo. Steven Douglas Wetherell Cleghorn Jared Dean Peterson Johnston James Daniel Whisler Eagan, Minn. Jeffrey David Peterson Chesterfield, Mo. Kyle Jeffery White Ames Spencer L. Pfeifer Wayland Kevin Fitzpatrick Williamson Alex Lloyd Preston Marshalltown Littleton, Colo. Christopher Daniel Radke Dubuque Kurt K. Willms Cottage Grove, Minn. * Beau Jordan Rahbusch Sutherland Johanna Rae Wubbena West Des Moines Kayce A. Rich Omaha, Neb. * Ying Xu Wuhan, China Meisha Nicole Rosenberg Des Moines * Cheong Chun Yeong Ipoh, Malaysia Jordan Joseph Ruby Marion
Curriculum in Software Engineering
Seth Daniel Buntrock Hutchinson, Minn. Christopher Michael Nelson ** Katie Kerigan Githens Johnston Rosemount, Minn. * Jeffrey Alan Kramer Council Bluffs Justin Sliekers La Porte City Samora M. Mogaka Indianapolis, Ind.
Multiple Curricula and Majors
**† Kyle Jacob Debelak Saint Paul, Minn. Anna Claire Potter Omaha, Neb. Materials Engineering and Liberal Arts and Civil Engineering and Environmental Sciences: Major in German Studies
Morteza Khosravi Ames Priscila Magdala Torres Harrison, Ark. Aerospace Engineering and Liberal Arts and Aerospace Engineering and Liberal Arts and Sciences: Major in Mathematics Sciences: Major in Physics
Nicolás Tyler Martínez Cedar Rapids * Hannah Marie Wies Mason City Materials Engineering and Liberal Arts and Industrial Engineering and Environmental Sciences: Major in Spanish Studies
* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude 54 † Honors Program Fall 2011 Undergraduate Candidates CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES FROM THE COLLEGE OF HUMAN SCIENCES
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Curriculum in Apparel, Merchandising, and Design
Megan Marie Ferguson Nevada Mersadi Regina Kuhlmann Sumner Amanda Christine Hendricks Clive
Curriculum in Apparel Merchandising, Design, and Production
Nicole Jeannine Barten Mankato, Minn. Tiffany Ann Johnson Peterson * Heather Nicole Dickinson Oskaloosa Dandan Li Beijing, China * Emily Jayne Dix Stout Paige R. Moberg Omaha, Neb. Kristina Joy Emerick Oceanside, Calif. Madeline Olivia Pagel Cedarburg, Wis. Brittany Anne Huenecke Holstein Alexa Rae Robinson Earlville ** Cassandra Michelle Huff Carlisle Kathiah Lyn Schneekloth Cedar Rapids Elizabeth Anne Jacobs * Heather Anne Sinclair Mount Pleasant Ou Jin Hangzhou, China Brittany Ann Snyder West Des Moines Caitlin Alice Johnson Ankeny Baylie Lynn Swanberg Fort Dodge
Curriculum in Child, Adult, and Family Services
Laura Ann Albrecht Fort Dodge * Jessica Rochelle Hill Stratford Alexandria Lee Aldinger West Des Moines Christine Marie Kauffman Freeport, Ill. Lindsay Ann Anthofer Glidden Kelly Jo Kay Walnut Rebecca Michelle Armentrout Audubon Casey S. Kelley Keokuk * Danielle Jo Brady Ankeny Dominique Renee Lind Mason City ** Amanda Marie Daniels Boone Krista Jennifer McLaughlin Ames Tammy Renee Davidson Tama Amanda L. Mortensen Ogden Rachel Anne Davis Ames Timothy Loston Robinson Ames Elizabeth Ann DeSotel Hiawatha Keely Hope Schreck Carroll Stephanie Theresa Ensey Le Claire Celeste Ann Shickell Nevada Jessica Marie Erickson Runnells *** Brianna Jean Stone Johnston Jason Andrew Greeno Salix ** Kristen Rashel Toyne Ankeny Alice N. Hartzler Ames Tess Marie Weaver Muscatine
Curriculum in Culinary Science
*** Melissa Anne Hansen Rochester, Minn.
Curriculum in Dietetics
Kelsey Ann Albright Racine, Wis. Kelsey Christine Salow Delhi
* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude 55 † Honors Program Fall 2011 Undergraduate Candidates Curriculum in Early Childhood Education
Tiffany Lin Chandler Lucas Shannon Melissa McGovern * Amanda Rae Duncan Omaha, Neb. Mahtomedi, Minn. * Claire Elizabeth Dupey Urbandale * Krystal Grace McVicker Ames ** Melissa Ann Ellis Richland Ashley Mikael Mesnard Antioch, Ill * Amelia Marie Ewer Clear Lake Alicia Ashly Miller Zearing Kevin Thomas Foster Chicago, Ill Calla Rae Miller West Des Moines Jessica Marie Godden Algona Jennifer Marie Prunty Cleghorn Samantha Jane Herbert Waukee Joelle S. Sampson Radcliffe Jayni Jean Hirth Ackley Hillary Ann Sietsema Council Bluffs ** Stephanie Michelle Johnson Hudson, Ohio ** Anna Christine Wood Des Moines Jessica Jodee Landt Ames
Curriculum in Elementary Education
Katherine Marie Barwacz Itasca, Ill. * Susan Michelle Maze Swea City Lauren Nicole Begemann Charles City Jody Lee McKellar Calgary, Canada Casey Lynn Borcyk Papillion, Neb. ** Brittney Lee Miller Akron ** Amy Jo Borkowski Manning Ryan Christopher Miller Ankeny Amanda Christine Borrill Ames Michelle Katherine Miossi Monticello ** Jamie Lynn Brown Boone Mackenzie Ann Moen Hudson, Wis. Jacqueline Faith Butteris Olin Alison Jean Neal Woodward * Kelsey Paige Caldwell Memphis, Mo. Emma Claire Oeltjenbruns Johnston Amanda Sue Carson Geneva, Ill. Sara Melissa Orzechowski Lockport, Ill. * Jessie Marie Christensen Des Moines Kaitlynn Annastashia Peden Ottumwa * Holly Ann Corcoran Sergeant Bluff Michelle L. Plazyk Palatine, Ill. Brooke Elizabeth Damstra Alton * Hannah Marie Porth Mount Pleasant * Emily Marie Dengle West Des Moines * Rachel Lauren Reed Peoria, Ill. Erika Jean Devine Des Moines Casey Lynn Ruhnke Boone Reagan Renee Ebel Paullina Stephanie Danielle Ryan Chicago, Ill. Lauren Marie Egli Fort Dodge ** Jacquelyn JoAnn Schultz Hudson Abby Renee Enabnit Radcliffe Jennifer Leanna Stahl Oswego, Ill. Lindsey D. Frodyma Sugar Grove, Ill. * Alisha LaVonne Steele Dunlap Miranda Michele Garland Des Moines Elizabeth Ann Trecker Carroll Michelle Lee German Ankeny * Laura Victoria Trizila Sioux City ** Caitlin Christine Haight Winfield Andrea Ruth Turk Lewis ** Elizabeth Leigh Hershner Marion Kaylee Marie Vanness Latimer Alicia Ann Hilsman West Des Moines Allison Kasey Watts Cedar Falls ** Nicole Marie Huggenberger Sioux City Ellen Laura Wetherbee Knoxville, Tenn. ** Samantha Jo Johnson Johnston Theresa Jeanne Wiehoff Shorewood, Minn. Kristel Nicole Kautzky Bouton Rachel Leigh Winterbottom Urbandale * Jennifer Anne Lyon Des Moines Whitney Jean Zimmerman Huxley * Elizabeth Josephine Martin Bettendorf
Curriculum in Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Studies
*** Kayla Marie Curran Aurora, Ill. Kayla Jo Riedell Lake View Amanda Lori Maurer Royal McKenzie Marie Shelp Auburn Lori Ann McAlpin Villisca ** Alyssa Rae Stoulil Pocahontas Kylee Faye Rhode Spencer
* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude 56 † Honors Program Fall 2011 Undergraduate Candidates Curriculum in Family Finance, Housing, and Policy
Lacey Jo Lapel Wall Lake Nicholas Jon Stevens Carroll Ananda Joshua Rozewski Ames
Curriculum in Food Science
Cody John Dakan West Des Moines Amy Lee Van Meter Shoreview, Minn.
Curriculum in Health and Human Performance
Rian K. Moe West Des Moines
Curriculum in Hotel, Restaurant, and Institution Management
Mel Andrew Anderson West Des Moines Andrea L. Fox Algonquin, Ill. Alexandra Catherine Bortle Ames Rebecca D. Gomez Fort Madison Ryan Lee Christensen Lohrville Jodi Lee Van Gorp Sheldon
Curriculum in Kinesiology and Health
Alison Marie Backous Nevada * Meredith Suzanne Manning Johnston Ashley Ann Boal Altoona Matt G. Morton Henderson, Tex. Jennifer Anne Brock Sheldon Katelin Elizabeth-Jean Mussell Michael Ray Buntin Norwalk Eden Prairie, Minn. Daniel James Clark Ames Evan Samuel Pilch New London ** Ashley Jo Costanzo West Des Moines ** Cassie Marie Pratt West Point * Charles Thomas Eastlund Boone Cody Alan Reed Des Moines Joseph Michael Ferguson Davenport Brian C. Scheil Cedar Rapids Diana Mary Fishman Aurelia Zachary Donald Svare Garner Sade Shilis Grant Sioux City Jennifer Lee Vondenkamp Elk River, Minn. Joel Robert Klonglan West Des Moines Nathan Christian Vorm Johnston Nathan John Krakau Roland Nwinmene George Zarakpege * Allie Elizabeth Ladd Rock Rapids Jared D. Zimmerman Rock Falls, Ill. Nathan Michael Lamb Victor
Multiple Curricula and Major
Nicole Leigh McIntosh Des Moines Apparel Merchandising, Design, and Production and Liberal Arts and Sciences: Major in Journalism and Mass Communication
* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude 57 † Honors Program Fall 2011 Undergraduate Candidates CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES FROM THE COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES
BACHELOR OF ARTS Curriculum in Liberal Arts and Sciences
Major in Advertising
Stephanie Rose Andrews Des Moines Justin Paul Lobaito Altoona Gary James Bissig Mason City Kelly Sue McNamara Littleton, Colo. Samantha Kay Elgin Indianola David James Nicholas Gilbert Paul Stephen Halterman Johnston Colin C. Novak Nevada Amanda Christine Hendricks Clive Geoffery Thomas Olson Sioux City Jillian Anne Hotchkiss Washington Sarah Elisabeth Trudeau Boone Brooke Anne Kienast Manning Jodi Lea Wyman Griswold
Major in Anthropology
Melissa Jolene Beckman Huxley Drazen Juric Clive Melissa Ann Fath-Johnson Des Moines Traci Kristyne Kasperbauer Grimes
Biological/Pre-Medical Illustration
Jessica Anne Willemssen Chaska, Minn.
Major in Chemistry
Stephen Mamoun Koat Ames
Major in Communication Studies
Mallory Jordan Cohan Long Grove, Ill. Josef P. O’Conner Des Moines Erin Elizabeth Follese Lakeville, Minn. *** Elizabeth Ann Peacock Ankeny Anna J. Hanson Plymouth, Minn. Jefferson Andrew Peter Milford Adrianna Herdeaz Ankeny Clinton John Puhrmann Paullina Emma Wilcox Johnson Hampton Falls, N.H. Jessica Erin Reeves Des Moines Megan Lynn Kelley Stratford Trevon Jamere Smith Rock Island, Ill. Ashley Marie Mass Muskego, Wis. * Shera Marie Verheul Harvey * Sarah Jayne McClanahan Ames Jackson Creighton Whiton Panora Paige Ann Moorman New Sharon Liza Jane Wischer Grand Forks, N. Dak. Anjelica Rose Nixt Lake Oswego, Oregon Jordan Charles Young Cedar Rapids
Major in Earth Science
Alyssa Ann Howlett Geneva, Ill. Michael Lynn Reeder Ankeny
* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude 58 † Honors Program Fall 2011 Undergraduate Candidates Major in English
Catherine Nicole Bozorgzad James Michael Nixon Marshalltown Dubai, United Arab Emirate * Hannah Miriam Olson Ames Joel Marshall Crawford Marion Rachel Annetta Pratt Briana Ann Dunn Ames * Caitlin Elizabeth Pritchard ***†Erica Elizabeth Eis Des Moines Mount Prospect, Ill. David Wesly Gerhard Ewing Ames Jordan E. Schmitt Waucoma John Fredrick Lindstrom Normal, Ill. Misty Louise Spencer Des Moines † Deanna Rae Martinez Milwaukee, Wis. Gavin Mark Sutherland Bettendorf Daniel Clark Mickelson Ames Blair Patrick Williams Des Moines * Ashleigh Deanna Mills Des Moines
Major in French
** Claire Elise Wandro Des Moines
Major in History
Chase Michael Green Des Moines ***†Alissa Marie Struble Ames
Major in Interdisciplinary Studies (Classical Studies)
Joshua Aaron Harms Nevada
Major in Interdisciplinary Studies (Criminology and Criminal Justice)
Osomiyor Omokhele Abalu Ikeja, Nigeria Dustin Lee King Manson Cody Alan Becker Algona Kyle Wayne Kirk Marshalltown Anthony James Danti Granger Ryan Todd Pittman Jewell Seth Lawrence Good Altoona Spencer Patrick Taylor Armstrong Evan Mitchell Humphreys Burlington Thomas Nathan Thayer Carlisle Vincent Charles Junior Council Bluffs Shealon Rene Welder Grimes
Major in Journalism and Mass Communication
Kyle Thomas Kramer Urbandale
Major in Performing Arts
Scotty J. Kettner Hubertus, Wis. Anna Leigh Ward Fort Madison
Major in Philosophy
Veronica Marie Olson Eagan, Minn. Theodore Marshall Westhues Marion Zachary Gray Sanderson Peoria, Ill.
* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude 59 † Honors Program Fall 2011 Undergraduate Candidates Major in Political Science
Brittany Anne Bailey Mason City Anthony Paul Johnson Des Moines * Hilary Dawn Bassett Urbandale Jason Aric Lowry Mingo Emily Anne Chambers Urbandale Taryn Marie Randall Ames Daniel Ryan Doerr Mundelein, Ill. Rachel Olivia Rivenbark Story City Adin D•aferagic Des Moines Carson Robert Seeger Rochester Hills, Mich. Sara Ann Gaukel Sergeant Bluff Logan Briar Taft Rosemount, Minn. ** Nicholas James Hasty Muscatine Caitlyn Marie Van Dame Batavia, Ill. Alex Osmund Jermeland Forest City Mario Myers Winburn Madison, Al.
Major in Psychology
Kathryn S. Garfin Forest City Kyle Chase Lindman Ankeny * Amanda Maria Kerber Carroll Valerie Lee Stoner Ames
Major in Sociology
Danielle L. Day Waukee Theodore Marshall Westhues Marion
Major in Speech Communication
John Paul Banister Grand Junction, Colo. Macy Nicoe Meier Glenwood Jessica Diane Hay Fort Dodge Taylor Janette Thummel Clarinda Patrick Robert Kincade Apple Valley, Minn.
Major in World Languages and Cultures (French)
Daniel Ryan Doerr Mundelein, Ill.
Major in World Languages and Cultures (German)
Michael Lee Cook Stuart
Multiple Curricula and Majors
Jay Edgar Ackerman Mitchellville * Matthew Robert Cline West Salem, Wis. Speech Communication and Interdisciplinary Studies (Criminology and Political Science Criminal Justice) and Sociology
Maria Igorevna Beresnev Ames Christin Dawn Davis Missouri Valley Advertising and French Interdisciplinary Studies (Criminology and Criminal Justice) and Sociology James Andrew Bruening New Hampton Advertising and Psychology Keri S. Duffy Fairbank Psychology and Child, Adult, and Garrett Michael Clayton Walnut Family Services Interdisciplinary Studies (Criminology and Criminal Justice) and Sociology ** Tyler Robert Flanders Dickens Political Science and Environmental Studies
* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude 60 † Honors Program Fall 2011 Undergraduate Candidates ** Lauren M. Fynskov Rochester, Minn. ** Katie Jo Sczublewski Pierz, Minn. Political Science and Environmental Studies Communication Studies and Journalism and Mass Communication Nathan Patrick Gruis Sibley Interdisciplinary Studies (Criminology and Lisa JoAnn Tully Monticello Criminal Justice) and Sociology English and Speech Communication
Emma Irene Hucka Lake City * Alyse Marie Wandling Ames Interdisciplinary Studies (Criminology and World Languages and Cultures (French) Criminal Justice) and Sociology and International Studies
Kevin Daniel Marquardt Clive Paul Thomas Warsaw Glenview, Ill. Psychology and Environmental Studies Communication Studies and History
Austin James Merical Ankeny Dustin James Wilkie Hubbard Political Science and Environmental Studies Interdisciplinary Studies (Criminology and Criminal Justice) and Sociology Mindy Mae Peck Sioux City Interdisciplinary Studies (Criminology and Courtney Brianna Wirth Nevada Criminal Justice) and Anthropology Political Science and Interdisciplinary Studies (Criminology and Criminal Justice) Ashleigh Lynn Rader Communication Studies and German Katherine Elizabeth Wooster Omaha, Neb. Speech Communication and Apparel Thomas Matthew Rich Clear Lake Merchandising, Design, and Production Interdisciplinary Studies (Criminology and Criminal Justice) and Sociology Carolyn Jeanette Zucker Ankeny Sociology and Interdisciplinary Studies Lindsay Paula Schrader Cedar Rapids (Criminology and Criminal Justice) Interdisciplinary Studies (Criminology and Criminal Justice) and Psychology
BACHELOR OF LIBERAL STUDIES
Curriculum in Liberal Studies
John Joel Andrus Martensdale Micah Ray Morgan Fort Madison Michelle J. Brobst Osceola Brian Gail Nelson Atlantic *** Kerry Ray Carman Des Moines Deidra Marie Nugent Maquoketa Carolina Rose Cash Des Moines Kyle Patrick Parkhill Sioux City Amanda Lynn Conn West Des Moines Teresa Ann Phillips Sioux Falls, S. Dak. Gavin Daryl James Crandall Lake City Lindsay Kay Reising Polk City Jamal Warner Currica Ames John David Romano Rochester, Minn. Susan Aleece Dencklau Fort Dodge Robert Douglas Schmeling Des Moines Spencer Lee Frederick Story City Mallory Beth Schulte Muscatine Devan Elizabeth Haag Monticello ** Megan Sue Songer Waukee Aaron D. Hamann Madrid Joseph David Soukup Ames Jamie Lynn Hammer Waukee Paige Ashley Steele-Rollins Wadsworth, Ill. Neil Joseph Hewitt Nevada Tony James Stickel Grimes Matthew Lyle Hurley Boone Allison Kay Wenthe West Des Moines Courtney Anne Kingland Lake Mills Rebecca Ann Whitaker Des Moines ** Mary Basil Madsen Melbourne Jeffrey William Worrell Urbandale Audrey Suzanne Maynard Nashua Erin Marie Wygant Apple Valley, Minn. Katy Jo Miller Ames David Jay Zordell Mound House, Nev.
* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude 61 † Honors Program Fall 2011 Undergraduate Candidates BACHELOR OF MUSIC
Curriculum in Music
Shaylena Margaret Iona Barcus Madrid Michael David Givens Mason City *** Alexander Casot Fitzgerald Denison Benjamin Joseph Kane Ankeny * Alyssa Michele Gilkey Overland Park, Kans.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Curriculum in Software Engineering
Seth Daniel Buntrock Hutchinson, Minn. Christopher Michael Nelson ** Katie Kerigan Githens Johnston Rosemount, Minn. * Jeffrey Alan Kramer Council Bluffs Justin Sliekers La Porte City Samora M. Mogaka Indianapolis, Ind.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Curriculum in Liberal Arts and Sciences
Major in Anthropology
Alexandra Elizabeth Heberer Ankeny Kathryn Elizabeth Mortensen Grinnell Sara Beth Letsch Boone ** Megan Sue Songer Waukee Jessika Lee McBroom Winterset
Major in Biochemistry
Tharindu Roma Natasha Gunasekara Michael Robert Traxel Johnston Colombo, Sri Lanka
Major in Biology
Emily Baskayeva Burnstein Odessa, Ukraine Margaret Grace Hall Iowa City Jeffrey W. Callison Des Moines Elizabeth A. Howe Lincolnshire, Ill. Amanda Kristine Davis Saint Peter, Minn. Sara Beth Letsch Boone Angela Sue French Des Moines *** Andrew Joseph McMurray Clive * Valerie Sylvie Gilles Bettendorf Kaitlyn Leigh Thacker Fort Dodge
Major in Chemistry
Joshua Thomas Bacon Davenport
* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude 62 † Honors Program Fall 2011 Undergraduate Candidates Major in Computer Science
Jordan W. Cook Ames Stephan N. Jossie Marengo Melanie Joy Drenter Eldridge Dongyoung Kim Daegu, South Korea Jacob David Freemyer Marengo *** Connor R. Schenck Ankeny Mason Andrew Frey Iowa City Eddie J. Stage Jr. Ames Benjamin Robert Holland Springboro, Ohio Bryan Adam Welter Lamont
Major in Earth Science
Amanda Louise Patras Mason City
Major in Economics
Kyle Benjamin Lutz Osage Anmol Singh Sandhu Jaipur, India David Brian Olson Cedar Rapids Anqi Xu Beijing, China
Major in English
Julia Michelle Hetzel Tabor
Major in Environmental Science
* Geoffrey Charles Barnes Des Moines Sean P. Morrissey Angela Sue French Des Moines Charl Anthonie Lombard Dusseldorf, Germany
Major in Genetics
Jason Everett Ott Dayton
Major in Geology
Broc Richard Burmeister Harlan John Jesse Hoyt Creston Andrew Heilesen Carver Zearing Andrew John Lane Whittemore Anson William Flaspohler Story City Jessica Lynn Lehman Iowa City
Major in History
Benjamin John Bachman Boone Jonathan William MacRunnel Pella Michael William Beeler Roland Heather Jane McCall Washington ** Megan Mary Bendixen Urbandale ** Brooke Rochelle Palmer Ankeny Holly Jean Conley West Des Moines Joseph Stafford Petersen Sioux City Daniel Ivan Delgado Atlantic Aaron E. Platte Charles City Eric Lee Emanuel Blairstown Bradley Eric Reiman Waukee David Alan Faux Ames William Scott Roach Missouri Valley Alex Robert Higginbotham Council Bluffs
* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude 63 † Honors Program Fall 2011 Undergraduate Candidates Major in Journalism and Mass Communication
* Karuna Ang Port Dickson, Malaysia Daniel A. Haugo Ames Lindsey Marie Azizeh Waterloo Alicia R. Hendrix Davenport Katherine Lorraine Barber David T. Merrill Omaha, Neb. Charlottesville, Va. Jessica Lynn Opoien Marinette, Wis. Beth Arden Barrick Nevada *** Liana Renee Prudencio Plano, Tex. * Emily Nicole Bloomquist Urbandale Meredith L. Roemerman Iowa City Michea Rae Boyd Eagle Grove Blake Jeffrey Schultz Rockwell Marlo Marie Cicciarelli Peoria, Ill. Andrew Patrick Sevcik Des Moines Maggie Day Denison Johnston * Heather Anne Sinclair Mount Pleasant Ryne Brooks Dittmer Liberty, Mo. * Moriah Rose Smith Indianola William Tanner Hall Clive
Major in Mathematics
Kayce A. Rich Omaha, Neb. Kaifeng Sun Ames Carly Becker Sitzmann Lincoln, Neb. * Austin Shane Wells West Des Moines
Major in Meteorology
David Joseph Dziubanski Park Ridge, Ill. Ryan Michael Story Stockbridge, Ga. Brett William Lyons Blue Grass Magen Lynn Yates Carlisle Stephanie Nicole Melton Apple Valley, Minn.
Major in Physics
Theodore Marshall Westhues Marion
Major in Psychology
Meghan Jerrica Brodersen Denison Nathan Dale Kiley Wesley Victoria Rose Brodersen Homer, Neb. Elizabeth Ann Lindell West Des Moines Cayla Ann Bullerman Cresco * Meghan Deborah Minar Clarence Jonathan David Burgher Urbandale Kelsey Nicole Mower Ankeny Christina Renee Dietz Ankeny Zora J. Murff Des Moines Andrew Robert Ellis Sisseton, S. Dak. Caleb Powell Nevada Melissa Sue Greco Decorah Michael Stephen Pratt Urbandale Alison Michaela Hansen Hinton Amanda Rachel Raeburn Shorewood, Ill. ** Marie Wenonah Hartke Cedar Rapids Hannah Elizabeth Renner New Hartford Sabina Hoque Dubuque Michael Clark Sojka Decorah Evan Mitchell Humphreys Burlington Eric William Stodola Johnston Shaine Franklyn Jacobs Jewell Amber Lynn Testroet Carroll David Michael Kennis Ames Brant Jay Williams West Des Moines
Major in Sociology
Stephanie Jo Daniels Oelwein * Rachael Diane Reed Prairie City Bryce Michael Kuhlers Muscatine Nicholas Zubulake Des Moines Austin Graham Narber Altoona
* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude 64 † Honors Program Fall 2011 Undergraduate Candidates Major in Statistics
Anna Kye Yong-In-Shi, South Korea Shengnan Ma Tianjin, China Chee Bing Loh Melaka, Malaysia Robert William Tegeler West Des Moines *** Rui Lu Qiong Lai, China
Major in Technical Communication
Amalia Gene Easton Bagley David Thongvanh Newton
Multiple Curricula and Majors
*† Udunopa Blanche Abalu Abuja, Nigeria *** Sarah Beth Germann Le Mars Economics and International Studies Sociology and Spanish
* Justine Jolena Anders Vernon Hills, Ill. Vivek M. Hirpara Ames Mathematics and World Languages and Economics and Mathematics Cultures (Spanish) *** Qiuting Hu Dalian, China Samuel James Anderson Corwith Statistics and Mathematics Psychology and Biology *† Jill Anne Koudelka Nevada *** Brent Kjell Aronsen Ankeny Psychology and Sociology Mathematics and Economics William Curvin Larson Roscoe, Ill. Michaela Ann Auffart Council Bluffs Psychology and Political Science Sociology and Interdisciplinary Studies (Criminology and Criminal Justice) * Allison Elizabeth Rigler Chanhassen, Minn. Environmental Science and Agronomy Angela Larae Brones Marshalltown Sociology and Interdisciplinary Studies Julie Ann Ritter Murray (Criminology and Criminal Justice) Biology and Environmental Studies
Jennifer Katrice Brown Boone Matt A. Schreck Ames Journalism and Mass Communication Sociology and Interdisciplinary Studies and English (Criminology and Criminal Justice)
Gabriel Allen Burns Iowa City Tessa E. Sklenar Treynor Computer Science and Mathematics Psychology and Sociology
*† Benjamin Karl Clough Fort Dodge *** Karina Ann Sturdevant Urbandale History and Political Science History and Religious Studies
Kirsten Michelle Cownie Eagan, Minn. John Christopher Taylor Ankeny Psychology and Interdisciplinary Studies Psychology and Sociology (Criminology and Criminal Justice) Lea J. Vogl Becker, Minn. Nikolai Joseph Fedorchak Walcott Psychology and Environmental Studies Biology and Psychology Samuel John Wengryn Pleasanton Holli Kathryn Mae Gericke Marion Sociology and Interdisciplinary Studies Sociology and Psychology (Criminology and Criminal Justice)
* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude 65 † Honors Program Fall 2011 Undergraduate Candidates Iowa State University Senior Class Council
The mission of the Senior Class Council (SCC), celebrate seniors’ transitions to being alumni! The a committee of the Student Alumni Leadership events that SCC plans and co-sponsors are intended Council (SALC), is to benefit and unite seniors to be both beneficial and enjoyable for seniors. through events and services while promoting an understanding of the Iowa State University Alumni Each year, the graduating class also selects a gift to Association. The 2011-2012 Senior Class Council donate to the University. Currently proposals are is comprised of nine students who are dedicated to being reviewed and will be sent to seniors for their recognizing seniors for their many achievements. vote on what campus project to support. Finally, Senior Class Council always invites you and your This year’s Senior Class Council has planned a families to return to the Iowa State Alumni Center as number of programs for seniors including both you are all now Alumni of Iowa State University! Fall and Spring Senior Weeks, where seniors enjoy special tours and free food on campus; the Senior For more information on SCC and SALC programs, Package, a gift set that included commemorative please visit www.isusalc.org. Iowa State items; Grad Breakfast, a chance for seniors to relax and enjoy a meal served by ISU To learn more about the Iowa State University faculty and staff; and the Senior Send-off, a year- Alumni Association, go to www.isualum.org. end event for seniors at the ISU Alumni Center to
2011-2012 Senior Class Council Leadership
President: Council Members: Beth Mabary Tamara Dunham Allison Baird Adria Staky Breanna Gordon Steven Weinert Vice-President: Nathan Johnston Ryan Helling Scotty Locke
Candidates for Commissions The following students will be commissioned in the branch of service indicated:
United States Army
Damon E. Lee
United States Navy
Matthew D. Prane Marco V. Roche
United States Air Force
Nicholas W. Dupre Logan W. Pals
66 Summer Commencement
Official List of Degrees Conferrred August 6, 2011
67 CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES FROM THE GRADUATE COLLEGE
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
Sarah Fetter Anthoney Manchester Rebecca Luchtel Boddicker Spirit Lake B.S., Iowa State University; B.S., Iowa State University M.S., Ibid. Department: Food Science and Human Department: Psychology Nutrition Major: Psychology (Counseling Psychology) Major: Nutritional Sciences Dissertation: Students in context: Effects of Dissertation: Regulation of obesity- psychological needs and environmental associated inflammation and colon press on academic and life satisfaction tumorigenesis by resveratrol and adiponectin § Evrim Baran Ames B.S., Middle East Technical University; ††§Verena Sylvia Bonitz Weinstadt, Germany M.S., Ibid. Dip.Ing., Esslingen University of Applied Department: Curriculum and Instruction Sciences; Majors: Education (Curriculum and M.S., Iowa State University Instructional Technology) and Human Department: Psychology Computer Interaction Major: Psychology Dissertation: The transformation of online Dissertation: Student evaluation of teaching: teaching practice: Tracing successful Individual differences and bias effects online teaching in higher education Everton Alen Brenner Santa Cruz do Sul, Brazil Daniel W. Barker Ames B.S., State University of Londrina; B.S., South Dakota State University; M.S., Federal University of South Rio Grande M.S., Iowa State University Department: Agronomy Department: Agronomy Major: Plant Breeding Major: Soil Science (Soil Fertility) Dissertation: Diagnostic DNA markers for Dissertation: Utilization of active canopy lignocellulosic conversion of maize sensors for nitrogen fertilizer stover into biofuels management in corn Wei-Chen Chen Taipei, Taiwan †† Lucas Paul Beverlin Newton, Ill. B.S., National Central University; B.S., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; M.S., Ibid. M.Stat., Louisiana State University; Department: Statistics M.S., Ibid. Major: Statistics Department: Statistics Dissertation: Overlapping codon model, Major: Statistics phylogenetic clustering, and alternative Dissertation: The use of advanced statistical partial expectation conditional concepts and analysis to improve maximization algorithm nonlinear dynamic glucose modeling Xiangwen Chen Hangzhou, China Weimin Grace Blocher Taipei, Taiwan B.E., Zhejiang University; B.S., National Taiwan University; M.E., Ibid. M.S., Indiana University-Bloomington Department: Mechanical Engineering Department: Psychology Major: Mechanical Engineering Major: Psychology (Counseling Psychology) Dissertation: Laser-based thermophysical Dissertation: Effectiveness of an outreach properties measurement and program designed to enhance college nanotructure diagnostics students’ help-seeking attitudes, intentions, and to reduce stigmas
§ Research Excellence Award †† Teaching Excellence Award 68 Summer 2011 Graduate College Degrees Giorgi Chighladze Tbilisi, Georgia Keith Shannon Evans Marysville, Calif. Dipl., Georgian Technical University; B.A., California State University-Chico M.E., Ibid. Department: Economics Department: Agricultural and Biosystems Major: Economics Engineering Dissertation: Problems of uncertainty, Majors: Agricultural Engineering and learning, and welfare measurement in Environmental Science resource and environmental economics Dissertation: Estimation of change in soil water nitrate-nitrogen concentration Ernest Scott Flynn Irvine, Ky. using impedance spectra B.S., Eastern Kentucky University; M.S., University of Kentucky Jeong Yun Choi Ulsan, South Korea Department: Agronomy B.S., Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Major: Crop Production and Physiology Technology; Dissertation: Corn production with perennial M.S., Ibid. ground covers: Evaluation of cover Department: Materials Science and species and their effects on corn growth Engineering and development Major: Materials Science and Engineering Dissertation: Phase-field investigation on the Ashley Hackler Freeman Richmond, Va. non-equilibrium interface dynamics of B.A, University of North Carolina; rapid alloy solidification M.S., Iowa State University Department: Psychology †† James O. Church Bovey, Minn. Major: Psychology (Counseling Psychology) B.S., University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point; Dissertation: Contact and stigma toward M.S., North Dakota State University mental illness: Measuring the Department: Ecology, Evolution and effectiveness of two video interventions Organismal Biology Major: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Andrew Elliott Frerichs Raymond Dissertation: Ecological processes regulating B.S., Iowa State University geographic distributions of Plethodon Department: Materials Science and salamanders in the Southern Appalachian Engineering Mountains Major: Materials Science and Engineering Dissertation: Kinetics of transformation in an § Yasemin Demiraslan Cevik Cedar Rapids in-situ aluminum-strontium deformation B.A., Hacettepe University; processed metal-metal composite M.S., Ibid. Department: Curriculum and Instruction Haiyang Gao Liaoyang, China Majors: Education (Curriculum and B.E., Beihang University; Instructional Technology) and Human M.S., Iowa State University Computer Interaction Department: Aerospace Engineering Dissertation: Examining preservice teachers’ Major: Aerospace Engineering reasoning and decision making in three Dissertation: Differential formulation of case-based approaches discontinuous Galerkin and related methods for compressible Euler and †† James Francis Dunne Fairport, N.Y. Navier-Stokes equations B.S., Grove City College Department: Chemistry §Xiang Gao Xi’An China Major: Inorganic Chemistry B.Econ., Shanghai Jiaotong University; Dissertation: Stoichiometric and catalytic M.S., Hong Kong University of Science and reactivity of tris(oxazolinyl)borate main Technology group metal compounds Department: Economics Major: Economics †† Sarah Rose Edwards Fargo, N. Dak. Dissertation: Essays in international B.S., North Dakota State University; economics M.S., Ibid. Department: Psychology Major: Psychology (Counseling Psychology) Dissertation: The influence of perceived social norms on the relationship of perceptions of sexual intent and commitment of sexual aggression
§ Research Excellence Award †† Teaching Excellence Award 69 Summer 2011 Graduate College Degrees ††§Ryan Michael Kepke Gerdes Ames †† Jyy-I Hong Kaohsiung, Taiwan B.S., Iowa State University; B.S., National Sun Yat Sen University; B.S., Ibid.; M.S., Ibid. M.S., Ibid Department: Mathematics Department: Electrical and Computer Major: Mathematics Engineering Dissertation: Coalescence in Bellman-Harris Major: Electrical Engineering and multi-type branching processes Dissertation: Physical layer identification: methodology, security, and origin of Peter Jacob Howe Little Rock, Ark. variation B.S., Truman State University Department: Plant Pathology § Richard Gordon Chennai, India Major: Genetics B.Tech., Anna University; Dissertation: A look into the molecular Department: Biomedical Sciences mechanisms of parasitism including the Major: Immunobiology functional characterization of Dissertation: Protein kinase C delta and Heterodera schachtii secreted effector prokineticin-2 signaling in experimental proteins and the response of plant small models of neuroinflammation and RNA to nematode infection Parkinson’s disease Wei Hu Putian, China Yang Gu Jinan, China B.E., Xian Jiaotong University; B.S., Shandong University M.E., Ibid.; Department: Electrical and Computer M.S., Iowa State University Engineering Department: Materials Science and Major: Electrical Engineering Engineering Dissertation: Long-term power system Major: Materials Science and Engineering capacity expansion planning considering Dissertation: Experimental search for high reliability and economic criteria Curie temperature piezoelectric ceramics with combinatorial approaches Jiqiang Guo Hangzhou, China B.E., University of Science and Technology Nan Huang Shenzhen, China Beijing; B.Med., Southeast University M.Mgt., Zhejiang University; Department: Food Science and Human M.S., Iowa State University Nutrition Department: Statistics Major: Nutritional Sciences Major: Statistics Dissertation: Identification of anti- Dissertation: Bayesian methods for system inflammatory constituents in Hypericum reliability and community detection species and unveiling the underlying mechanism in LPS-stimulated mouse Amanda Hardy Ames macrophages and H1N1 influenza virus B.A., Iowa State University; infected BALB/c mouse M.A., Monmouth University Department: Human Development and Xiaopeng Huang Jingzhou, China Family Studies M.S., Chinese Academy of Sciences Major: Human Development and Family Department: Mechanical Engineering Studies Major: Mechanical Engineering Dissertation: The united state of birth: A Dissertation: Thermal transport in low- Feminist crique dimensional complex structures
Carol A. Heaverlo Cedar Rapids Mostafa A. A. Ibrahim Zagazig, Egypt B.S., Mount Mercy College; B.A.S., Zagazig University; M.S., University of Northern Iowa M.S., Ibid. Department: Educational Leadership and Department: Agronomy Policy Studies Major: Soil Science (Soil Morphology and Major: Education (Educational Leadership) Genesis) Dissertation: STEM development: A study of Dissertation: Argillic horizons and clay-sized 6th-12th grade girls’ interest and particles - an alternative interpretation of confidence in mathematics and science their dynamics in sola development and across catenas
§ Research Excellence Award †† Teaching Excellence Award 70 Summer 2011 Graduate College Degrees Norhayati Ibrahim Shah Alam, Malaysia Jelena Jeremic Kraft Ames B.S., Purdue University; B.S., Iowa State University M.Mgmt., International Islamic University Department: Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Malaysia Molecular Biology Department: Agricultural and Biosystems Major: Biochemistry Engineering Dissertation: RNA structure-mediated Major: Industrial and Agricultural regulation of cap-independent Technology transaltion by plant viruses Dissertation: Exploring factors affecting part- time students academic success in Sarom Sok Leang Arlington, Va. Malaysian polytechnic institutions B.S., George Mason University Department: Chemistry †† Kathryn S. Jaekel Ogden Major: Physical Chemistry B.A, Iowa State University; Dissertation: From the Killing Fields to the M.A., Ibid. self-consistent field: The adventures of a Department: Curriculum and Instruction Cambodian refugee in quantum Major: Education chemistry Dissertation: (Re)conceptualizing resistance to (re)conceptualize campus climate Shizheng Li Fuzhou, China challenges: Analyzing the resistant B.E, Southeast University register of student reflection writing in a Department: Electrical and Computer university diversity course Engineering Major: Electrical Engineering Elbert Jeyapaul Madurai, India Dissertation: Algebraic approaches to B.E., Madurai Kamaraj University; distributed compression and network M.E., Anna University error correction Department: Aerospace Engineering Major: Aerospace Engineering Kelly Yu-Hsin Liao Banciao City, Taiwan Dissertation: Turbulent flow separation in B.Sc., University of Toronto; three-dimensional asymmetric diffusers M.S., Iowa State University Department: Psychology ††§Boris Jovanovic Nis, Serbia Major: Psychology (Counseling Psychology) Biolgst., University of Nis Dissertation: Asian cultural value and Departments: Biomedical Sciences and contingency of self-worth as moderators Natural Resource Ecology and for academics stress among Chinese Management international students Majors: Toxicology and Fisheries Biology Dissertation: Immunotoxicology of titanium Tu-Liang Lin Xiluo, Taiwan dioxide and hydroxylated fullerenes B.Sc., National Tsinghua University; engineered nanoparticles in fish models M.B.A., National Sun Yat-Sen University Department: Computer Science David Jonathan Kabala Maxwell Major: Computer Science B.S., Iowa State University Dissertation: A computational study of Department: Electrical and Computer protein dynamics, structure ensembles, Engineering and functional mechanisms Major: Human Computer Interaction Dissertation: Developing virtual reality †† Sijia Liu Kaifeng, China applications: The design and evaluation B.S., University of Science and Technology of of virtual reality development tools for China novice users. Department: Mathematics Major: Applied Mathematics Karen Anne Kortegast Hampden, Manie Dissertation: Novel data clustering methods A.B., Mount Holyoke College; and applications M.Ed., University of Massachusetts-Amherst Department: Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Major: Education (Educational Leadership) Dissertation: Picturing learning: A visual ethnography of social learning during a short-term study abroad program
§ Research Excellence Award †† Teaching Excellence Award 71 Summer 2011 Graduate College Degrees Molly Ann Luchtel Milford Devan Allen McGranahan Tarril B.A., Buena Vista University; B.A., Grinnell College; M.S., Iowa State University M.S., Iowa State University Department: Human Development and Department: Natural Resource Ecology and Family Studies Management Major: Human Development and Family Major: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Studies Dissertation: Species richness, fire spread, Dissertation: The effect of language and structural heterogeneity in tallgrass acculturation on parent-child prairie interactions and problem behaviors among children who are Hispanic Jelena Medic Novi Sad, Serbia Diploma, University of Novi Sad Cheng Luo Tianmen, China Department: Food Science and Human B.E., Huazhong University of Science and Nutrition Technology Major: Food Science and Technology M.E., Ibid. Dissertation: Starch properties, endogenous Department: Electrical and Computer amylase activity, and ethanol production Engineering of corn kernels with different planting Major: Electrical Engineering dates and drying conditions Dissertation: A comprehensive invariant subspace-based framework for power Nimer Mehyar Ames system small-signal stability analysis B.S., Jordan University of Science; M.A., Al Al-Bayt University; †† Julia A. Maier Rochester, N.Y. M.S., Iowa State University B.A., Lycoming College; Department: Biochemistry, Biophysics, and M.S., Iowa State University Molecular Biology Department: Psychology Major: Biochemistry Major: Psychology Dissertation: Human brain hexokinase: Dissertation: Coping with fiction: Aesthetic Determinants of mitochondrial binding experiences with stories as a form of and mechanism of nucleotide release terror management Xin Meng Johnston Kathleen Ann Malone Mankato, Minn. B.Agron., China Agricultural University B.S., Mankato State University; M.S., Chinese Academy of Agricultural M.S., Minnesota State University Sciences; Department: Sociology M.S., Iowa State University Major: Sociology Department: Genetics, Development and Cell Dissertation: Mother’s perceptions of work- Biology family conflict and the relationship to Major: Genetics positive parenting, and parental Dissertation: In search for maize florigen satisfaction †† Kimberley M. Morrill Concord, N.H. †† Kanmi Mao Ames B.S., University of New Hampshire; B.S., Nanjing University M.S., Ibid. Department: Chemistry Department: Animal Science Major: Chemistry Major: Animal Physiology Dissertation: Indirectly detected chemical Dissertation: Modifying current laboratory shift correlation NMR spectroscopy in methods for rapid determination of solids under fast magic angle spinning colostral IgG concentration and colostral IgG absorption in the neonate Daniel Thomas Mart Terril B.A., Buena Vista University; § Kanwar Singh Nalwa Saharanpur, India M.A.T., Morningside College B.Tech., Indian Institute of Technology - Department: Educational Leadership and Kanpur Policy Studies Department: Electrical and Computer Major: Education (Educational Leadership) Engineering Dissertation: Perceived district-level Major: Electrical Engineering leadership influences upon student Dissertation: Increasing the efficiency of achievement organic solar cells by photonic and electrostatic-field enhancements
§ Research Excellence Award †† Teaching Excellence Award 72 Summer 2011 Graduate College Degrees Andrew James Nelson Clinton Brian Patterson Anchorage, Alaska B.S., Iowa State University B.A., Carleton College; Department: Physics and Astronomy M.S., Iowa State University Major: High Energy Physics Department: Computer Science Dissertation: Measurement of the differential Major: Computer Science cross-section with respect to momentum Dissertation: Three topics in the theory of and rapidity of the J/PSI meson and the computing: Multi-resolution cellular non-prompt J/PSI cross-section fraction automata, the Kolmogorov complexity in pp collisions at sqrt(s)=7 TeV with the characterization of regular languages, ATLAS detector and hidden variables in Bayesian networks Xiaopeng Ning Beijing, China B.S., Beijing Institute of Technology; § Bradley W. Peterson Lincoln, Neb. M.S., Iowa State University B.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Department: Physics and Astronomy Systems Engineering Major: Astrophysics Major: Industrial Engineering Dissertation: The effects of galaxy Dissertation: Development of a new work- interactions on star formation rest scheduling model based on inventory control theory § Daniel Keith Pratt Neponset, Ill. B.S., Western Illinois University; Bernard B. Obaa Kampala, Uganda M.S., Ibid. B.S., Makerere University; Department: Physics and Astronomy M.S., Ibid. Major: Condensed Matter Physics Department: Sociology Dissertation: Studies of long range order and Major: Rural Sociology excitations in the iron arsenide Dissertation: Role of social networks in food superconductors security among formerly displaced households in post-conflict Lira, Tsengeg Purevjav Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia northern Uganda B.Arch., National University-Mongolia; M.S., Iowa State University Jonathan David Oliver Moscow, Idaho Department: Animal Science B.S., University of Oregon Major: Animal Science Department: Entomology Dissertation: Effects of functional oils and Major: Entomology monensin on cattle finishing programs Dissertation: Ecological, organismal, and cellular explorations of three medically Zhongyuan Qian Shanghai, China significant species of ticks in Iowa B.E., Shanghai Jiaotong University Department: Materials Science and †† Michael Anthony Oren Algonquin, Ill. Engineering B.A., Depauw University; Major: Materials Science and Engineering M.S., Iowa State University Dissertation: Analysis of residual stress Departments: Psychology and Sociology relaxation behaviors Majors: Human Computer Interaction and Sociology § Zhiyi Qiang Lanzhou, China Dissertation: Human-computer interaction B.Agri., China Agricultural University ; and sociological insight: A theoretical M.V.Med., China Agricultural University examination and experiment in building Department: Food Science and Human affinity in small groups Nutrition Major: Toxicology †† Ahmet Ozkan Ozer Ames Dissertation: Bioavailability and metabolism Dipl., Istanbul Technical University; of botanical constituents and M.S., Ibid. enhancement of intestinal barrier Department: Mathematics function by caffeic acid derivatives in Major: Applied Mathematics Caco-2 cells Dissertation: Exact boundary controllability and feedback stabilization for a multi- layer Rao-Nakra beam
§ Research Excellence Award †† Teaching Excellence Award 73 Summer 2011 Graduate College Degrees Kun Qiu Shanghai, China Adam Joe Shuttleworth Meadville, Pa. B.S., Fudan University B.S., Pennsylvania State Univerisity-Erie Department: Electrical and Computer Behrend College; Engineering M.S., Iowa State University Major: Electrical Engineering Department: Mechanical Engineering Dissertation: Expectation maximization hard Major: Mechanical Engineering thresholding methods for sparse signal Dissertation: Multi-objective optimization reconstruction based engineering decision tool
§ Deah S. Quinlivan Hartselle, Ala. Bruno H. Silveira Leonardi Ames B.A., University of Alabama-Huntsville; Eng., University of Sao Paulo M.A., Ibid. Department: Electrical and Computer Department: Psychology Engineering Major: Psychology Major: Electrical Engineering Dissertation: Effects of pre-admonition Dissertation: Investigation of novel suggestions on eyewitnesses’ beliefs, methodologies using reactive power expectations, choosing rates, and reserves for online voltage stability retrospective judgments margin monitoring and control
Michael Patrick Quinn Ellicott City, Md. Ariel Singerman Buenos Aires, Argentina B.B.A., James Madison University; Licen., University of Buenos Aires; M.B.A., Ibid. M.S., University of California-Davis Department: Apparel, Educational Studies Department: Economics and Hospitality Management Major: Economics Major: Hospitality Management Dissertation: Price analysis, risk assessment Dissertation: The effect of environmental and insurance for organic crops education on the attitudes and beliefs of hotel housekeepers Avanti Sinha Ames B.S., Texas Technology University Jeffrey Charles Rabey Sheffield Department: Veterinary Microbiology and B.S., University of Iowa; Preventive Medicine M.A., Ibid. Major: Microbiology Department: Educational Leadership and Dissertation: Interactions of porcine Policy Studies circovirus type 2 and porcine Major: Education (Educational Leadership) reproductive and respiratory syndrome Dissertation: The role of mentoring in virus community college presidential preparation Scott Walter Smalley Ubly, Mich. B.S., Michigan State University; †† Kyle Christopher Scherr Oakes, N. Dak. M.S., Iowa State University B.S., Dickinson State University; Department: Agricultural Education and M.S., Iowa State University Studies Department: Psychology Major: Agricultural Education Major: Psychology Dissertation: Early field experience in career Dissertation: An examination of factors that and technical education influence suspects’ Miranda comprehension and willingness to offer a Vishwanath Somashekar Bangalore, India waiver B.Eng., Bangalore University; M.S., Indiana University; †† Ashley Jean Scolaro Canton, Ill. M.S., Iowa State University B.S., Drake University; Department: Mechanical Engineering M.S., Iowa State University Major: Mechanical Engineering Departments: Psychology and Neuroscience Dissertation: Application of Experimental Majors: Psychology and Neuroscience and Numerical Techniques to Microscale Dissertation: The neural and behavioral Devices correlates of target checking in prospective memory
§ Research Excellence Award †† Teaching Excellence Award 74 Summer 2011 Graduate College Degrees Gowrishankar Srinivasan Chennai, India Wei Sun Hefei, China B.Text., Shivaji University; B.A., Tianjin University; M.S., Iowa State University; B.E., Ibid. M.S., Ibid. M.S., Ibid. Department: Agricultural and Biosystems Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering Engineering Major: Biorenewable Resources and Major: Electrical Engineering Technology Dissertation: New optimization techniques Dissertation: Investigation of Ultrasonics as a for power system generation scheduling tool for energy efficient recycling of Lactic acid from postconsumer PLA Molly C. Sween Algona products B.S., Iowa State University; M.S., Ibid. § Yongchao Su Wuxue, China Department: Sociology B.S., Huazhong University of ScienceAnd Major: Sociology Technology; Dissertation: Marital conflict, negative B.A., Ibid.; temperament and problem behaviors of M.Sc., Chinese Academy of Sciences children: A test of stability and variability Department: Chemistry across time Major: Chemistry Dissertation: Structure and dynamics of Rosita Mohd Tajuddin Shah Alam, Malaysia membrane peptides from solid-state B.A., University of Northumbria; NMR M.Ed., University Technology Malaysia Degree Program § Gary Anthony Sullivan De Smet, S. Dak. Department: Apparel, Educational Studies B.S., Iowa State University; and Hospitality Management M.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln Major: Apparel, Merchandising, and Design Departments: Animal Science and Food Dissertation: Social capital and rural Science and Human Nutrition community self-development: Majors: Meat Science and Food Science and Understanding community satisfaction Technology and its impact on entrepreneurial Dissertation: Naturally cured meats: Quality, climate and community outcomes safety, and chemistry Chengwu Tao Wuwei, China †† Zebblin Matthew Sullivan Dunlap B.S., University of Science and Technology of B.S., Iowa State University; China; M.S., Ibid. M.S., Iowa State University Department: Kinesiology Department: Electrical and Computer Major: Kinesiology (Biological Basis of Engineering Physical Activity) Major: Electrical Engineering Dissertation: Mouth rinsing with branched- Dissertation: Control architectures for spur- chain amino acids and carbohydrates on free operation in switching power steady-state metabolism, exercise regulators performance, and the endocrine responses to exercise †† Ryan Luke Tapscott Des Moines B.A., University of Northern Iowa: § Norzuwana Sumarjan Selangor, Malaysia M.S., Iowa State University Dipl., Mara University of Technology; Department: Psychology B.S., Middlesex University; Major: Psychology M.Ed., University Technology Malaysia Dissertation: Media effects and the criminal Degree Program justice system: An experimental test of Department: Apparel, Educational Studies the CSI effect and Hospitality Management Major: Hospitality Management Dissertation: Exploration of quality management practices in Malaysian hotels: An equilibrium approach
§ Research Excellence Award †† Teaching Excellence Award 75 Summer 2011 Graduate College Degrees Dai Tan Vo Binh Dinh, Vietnam Shecoya Berell White Montgomery, Ala. D.V.M., Nong Lam University; B.S., Tuskegee University; M.S., Utrecht University M.S., Ibid. Department: Biomedical Sciences Department: Food Science and Human Major: Biomedical Sciences (Pharmacology) Nutrition Dissertation: Somatostatin-induced SSTR2A Major: Toxicology endocytosis is regulated through Beta - Dissertation: Antibacterial efficacy of arrestin2- Arf6-EFA6A-PLD1 cascade in phosvitin, carvacrol, or nisin alone or pancreatic Beta-cells (RINm5F) combined against foodborne human enteric pathogens Bing Wang Shi Jiazhuang, China B.Agri., China Agricultural University; Rachel Marie Wolford Des Moines M.S., Ibid. B.A., Cedarville College; Department: Veterinary Microbiology and M.A., Iowa State University Preventive Medicine Department: English Major: Veterinary Microbiology Major: Rhetoric and Professional Dissertation: The exploration of Communication methodological approaches for Dissertation: Women farmland owners in addressing the pre- and post-harvest Iowa: Cultivating agency through Salmonella interventions rhetorical practice
Jing Wang Xinxiang, China § Zhonghua Xu Nanchang, China B.S., Tianjin University; B.E., Chongqing University; M.S., Ibid. M.E., Ibid. Department: Electrical and Computer Department: Mechanical Engineering Engineering Major: Mechanical Engineering Major: Electrical Engineering Dissertation: Control tools for rapid Dissertation: Distributed averaging over broadband nanomechanical communication networks: Fragility, spectroscopy using scanning probe robustness and opportunities microscope
Mingmei Wang Jinan, China § Zijun Yan Wuhan, China B.E., Tianjin University B.E., Huazhong University of Science and M.E., University of Science and Technology Technology Beijing Department: Electrical and Computer Department: Chemical and Biological Engineering Engineering Major: Computer Engineering Major: Chemical Engineering Dissertation: Floorplan-guided placement for Dissertation: Modeling of complex surface large-scale mixed-size designs interactions in low and high pressure plasmas § Xiao Yang Ames B.E., Xidian University Ying Wang Pengzhou, China Department: Electrical and Computer B.Med., Chongqing Medical University; Engineering M.S., Chongqing University of Medical Major: Bioinformatics and Computational Science Biology Department: Genetics, Development and Cell Dissertation: Error correction and clustering Biology algorithms for next generation Major: Molecular, Cellular, and sequencing Developmental Biology Dissertation: Analysis of endothelial tube Scott Patrick Young Madrid formation in vivo B.A., Wartburg College; M.S., Iowa State University Department: Psychology Major: Counseling Psychology (Counseling Psychology) Dissertation: Effects of an analogue counselor’s religious or financial self- disclosure and observer characteristics on therapeutic processes
§ Research Excellence Award †† Teaching Excellence Award 76 Summer 2011 Graduate College Degrees Jing Yu Wuhan, China Wengang Zhou Shanghai, China B.S., Huazhong University of Science; B.S., Jilin University; M.S., Chinese Academy of Sciences M.E., Ibid. Department: Veterinary Microbiology and Department: Electrical and Computer Preventive Medicine Engineering Major: Genetics Major: Bioinformatics and Computational Dissertation: Analysis of quorum sensing in Biology Yersinia pestis CO92 Dissertation: Machine learning methods for omics data integration § Yanan Yue Zaozhung, China B.E., Wuhan University § Ying Zhou Guiyang, China Department: Mechanical Engineering B.E., Tsinghua University; Major: Mechanical Engineering M.S., Chinese Academy of Sciences Dissertation: Raman spectroscopy-based Department: Aerospace Engineering micro/nanoscale thermal Major: Aerospace Engineering characterization Dissertation: Development of the spectral difference method and application in the Junhua Zhang Jinan, China numerical investigation of the separated B.E., Shandong University of Technology; and transitional flows over a low- M.S., Beijing University: Reynolds number airfoil M.S., McMaster University Department: Physics and Astronomy Huilin Zhu Wuhan, China Major: Condensed Matter Physics B.S., Wuhan University Dissertation: Theory of spin-fluctuation Department: Biochemistry, Biophysics, and induced superconductivity in iron-based Molecular Biology superconductors Major: Biochemistry Dissertation: Engineering Escherichia coli Ping-Shou Zhong Changting, China for co-production of acetaldehyde and B.S., Beijing Normal University; hydrogen from glucose M.S., Ibid. Department: Statistics Major: Statistics Dissertation: Topics on high dimensional statistical inference and ANOVA for longitudinal data
Qun Zhou Wuwei, China B.S., Huazhong University of Science and Technology; B.A., Ibid. Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering Major: Electrical Engineering Dissertation: Economic analysis for transmission operation and planning
§ Research Excellence Award †† Teaching Excellence Award 77 Summer 2011 Graduate College Degrees MASTER OF ACCOUNTING
Gail Marie Starr Eagan, Minn. B.S., Iowa State University Department: Accounting Major: Accounting
MASTER OF AGRICULTURE
Angela Rose Richardson Webster City B.S., Iowa State University Department: Professional Agriculture Major: Professional Agriculture
MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE
Joseph Terry Cartwright Ames B.S., University of Minnesota Department: Architecture Major: Architecture Thesis: Zoning and designing for affordability using modular housing
MASTER OF ARTS
Anna Rose Marie Bensend Dallas, Wis. Leandi Coertze Bloemfontein, South Africa B.S., Faith Baptist Bible College B.S., University of the Free State; Department: English P.G.D., Ibid; Major: Teaching English as a Second B.A., Ibid. Language/Applied Linguistics (Literacy) Department: English Major: Teaching English as a Second Hector Andres Bombiella Medina Language/Applied Linguistics (Computer Bucaramanga, Colombia Assisted Language Learning) Lawyer, Universidad Industrial; Thesis: An investigation of ESL students’ Spec., Universidad Nacional de Colombia; reading engagement and language output M.Law, Ibid. in selected online environments Department: Political Science Major: Political Science Mallory Leigh Dalton Tulsa, Okla. Thesis: The impact of the law of justice and B.A., Oklahoma State University peace on the growth of victims’ Department: English movements in Colombia Major: Teaching English as a Second Language/Applied Linguistics Kelly Morgan Boyer Mays Landing, N.J. Thesis: Social networking and second B.A., Franklin and Marshall College language acquisition: Exploiting Department: Anthropology SkypeTM Chat for the purpose of Major: Anthropology investigating interaction in L2 English Thesis: Chimpanzee conservation in light of learning impending iron ore mining project in SE Senegal
§ Research Excellence Award †† Teaching Excellence Award 78 Summer 2011 Graduate College Degrees James August Duncan Cedarburg, Wis. Katia Silene Ferreira de Mello Paiva B.A., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Goiania, Brazil Department: History B.Arch., Federal University of Goias; Major: History A.M. University of Illinois-Urbanda Thesis: American journalism and the Tibet Champaign Question, 1950-1959 Department: English Major: Teaching English as a Second Elizabeth Mary Elwakeil Lansing Language/Applied Linguistics (Computer B.S., Iowa State University Assisted Language Learning) Department: Political Science Thesis: Brazilian English as foreign language Major: Political Science teachers’ beliefs about grammar-based Thesis: Collective action and social protest feedback on L2 writing in Israel Na Pan Baoji, China Katelin N. Fallert West Des Moines B.A., Hunan University B.A., University of Iowa Department: English Department: Art and Design Major: Teaching English as a Second Major: Art and Design (Graphic Design) Language/Applied Linguistics (Computer Assisted Language Learning) Megan Maureen Fiddelke Ankeny B.A., Iowa State University ††§ Sara Marie Richardson Perez Huxley Department: Political Science B.A., Central College; Major: Political Science M.F.A., Iowa State University Thesis: Obama’s giant leap for mankind: Department: English Exploration through the private and Major: English (Literature) public space programs Thesis: Little lambs, linnets and babes in the snow: Messages of kindness and caution Louisa Anne Hill Athens, Ga. in Christina Rossetti’s Sing Song and A.B.J., University of Georgia Speaking Likenesses Department: Art and Design Major: Art and Design (Graphic Design) Bradley Allen Taylor Luther B.A., Iowa State University Huong Thi Tram Le Ames Department: Interdisciplinary Graduate B.F.L., Hanoi University of Technology Studies Department: English Major: Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies Major: Teaching English as a Second Language/Applied Linguistics (Language Samuel Edward Twitchell Fairmont, Minn. Assessment) B.S., Minnesota State University-Mankato Thesis: Developing a validity argument for Department: History the English Placement Listening Fall Major: History 2010 test at Iowa State University Thesis: The incomplete shield: The distant early warning line and the struggle for Marc Manganello Upland, Calif. effective continental air defense, 1950- B.A., University of California-Riverside 1960 Department: English Major: Teaching English as a Second †† Rachael A. Voas Auckland, New Zealand Language/Applied Linguistics (Language B.A., Iowa State University Assessment) Department: Political Science Thesis: Correlations in the new TOEFL era: Major: Political Science An investigation of the statistical Thesis: Connecting strength of state-based relationships between iBT scores, identity to globalization: Case studies of placement test performance, and post-Soviet Estonia and Moldova academic success of international students at Iowa State University Erin Gerrish Wessling Minneapolis, Minn. B.S., Iowa State University Mashaba Mashala Polokwane, South Africa Department: Anthropology B.A., University of Limpopo Major: Anthropology Department: English Thesis: Rank-related differences in the travel Major: Teaching English as a Second patterns of savanna chimpanzees (Pan Language/Applied Linguistics (Literacy) troglodytes verus) at Fongoli, Senegal
§ Research Excellence Award †† Teaching Excellence Award 79 Summer 2011 Graduate College Degrees †† Julia C. Wiegers Urbandale Jeremy William Kleman Ziemer Palatine, Ill. B.S., University of Wisconsin-River Falls B.A., Wartburg College Department: English Department: Political Science Major: Rhetoric, Composition, and Major: Political Science Professional Communication Thesis: Interjurisdictional property rights Thesis: Civic engagement in the public discrimination and civil war: speaking classroom Antebellum America
MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING
Kathryn Elizabeth Borton Linden, Mich. Collin Peter Reichert Las Vegas, N. Mex B.S., Michigan State University B.S., University of New Mexico; Department: Curriculum and Instruction M.S., Iowa State University Major: Science Education Department: Curriculum and Instruction Major: Science Education Andrew Lee Eggert Colfax B.S., Iowa State University Hallie Sue Satre Ogden Department: Curriculum and Instruction B.S., Iowa State University; Major: Science Education B.S., Ibid. Department: Curriculum and Instruction Timothy DeForest Goodman Vermillion, S. Dak. Major: Science Education B.S., Duke University; M.S., South Dakota School of Mines and Curtis Michael Titter Boothwyn, Pa. Technology B.S., Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Department: Curriculum and Instruction Department: Curriculum and Instruction Major: Science Education Major: Science Education
Robert L. Hingstrum Ames Meagan E. Woestman Ames B.S., Iowa State University B.S., Iowa State University Department: Curriculum and Instruction Department: Curriculum and Instruction Major: Science Education Major: Science Education
Adam Jeffrey Kent Fort Dodge Laurence Hilarion Woodruff Omaha, Neb. B.S., Iowa State University B.S., Iowa State University Department: Curriculum and Instruction Department: Curriculum and Instruction Major: Science Education Major: Science Education
Jacob Benjamin Pleasants Ames A.B., Washington University-St. Louis Department: Curriculum and Instruction Major: Science Education
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Damir David Armstrong Ames Matthew Wayne Davis Ankeny Dipl., St. Petersburg State University of B.S., Iowa State University Refrigeration and Food Engineering; Department: Business Administration B.S., Iowa State University Major: Business Administration Department: Business Administration Major: Business Administration Jonathan D. Hutchinson Scottsbluff, Neb. B.S., Colorado State University Justin Duane Davis Osceola Department: Business Administration B.S., Kaplan University-Des Moines Major: Business Administration Department: Business Administration Major: Business Administration
§ Research Excellence Award †† Teaching Excellence Award 80 Summer 2011 Graduate College Degrees Mark A. Mezera Iowa Falls Utpal Rajnikant Patel West Des Moines B.S., Iowa State University; B.A., Waldorf College B.S., Ibid. Department: Business Administration Department: Business Administration Major: Business Administration (Information Major: Business Administration Systems)
Fredrick Dane Miller Urbandale Robert Eugene Pearson III Ankeny B.S., Iowa State University B.A., University of Northern Iowa Department: Business Administration Department: Business Administration Major: Business Administration Major: Business Administration (Information Systems) Thomas W. Owens Ankeny B.S., Iowa State University Janea Lynne Triplett Fort Bragg, Calif. Department: Business Administration B.L.S., Iowa State University Major: Business Administration M.S., Ibid. Department: Business Administration Major: Business Administration (Information Systems)
MASTER OF COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL PLANNING
Joseph Terry Cartwright Ames § Sara Joy Proppe San Antonio, Tex. B.S., University of Minnesota B.A., Texas A&M University Department: Community and Regional Department: Community and Regional Planning Planning Major: Community and Regional Planning Major: Community and Regional Planning Thesis: Zoning and designing for Thesis: Vernacular revitalization in South affordability using modular housing Minneapolis: The case of Midtown Global Market
MASTER OF EDUCATION
Travis W. Allen Emmetsburg Kari Lynn Kaufman Manson B.S., Iowa State University B.A., Simpson College Department: Educational Leadership and Department: Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Policy Studies Major: Education (Higher Education) Major: Education (Higher Education)
Jessica Alexandra Cannova Rockford, Ill. Jennifer Marie Kelling Cedar Rapids B.A., Buena Vista University B.S., Iowa State University Department: Educational Leadership and Department: Curriculum and Instruction Policy Studies Major: Education (Special Education) Major: Education (Higher Education) Kimberly J. Krantz Ames Kevin W. Cartier Marshalltown B.A., University of Northern Iowa B.S., Iowa State University Department: Curriculum and Instruction Department: Educational Leadership and Major: Education (Special Education) Policy Studies Major: Education (Higher Education) Jason Allan McKinney Calamus B.S., Iowa State University Matthew S. Falduto Coralville Department: Educational Leadership and B.A., University of Iowa Policy Studies Department: Educational Leadership and Major: Education (Higher Education) Policy Studies Major: Education (Higher Education)
§ Research Excellence Award †† Teaching Excellence Award 81 Summer 2011 Graduate College Degrees Benjamin William Overman Indianola Lisa L. Story Sheldon B.A., Central College B.A., Buena Vista University Department: Curriculum and Instruction Department: Educational Leadership and Major: Education Policy Studies Major: Education (Higher Education) Nilam Parekh Pintar Pittsburg, Kans. B.S., Pittsburg State University Jacob Morton Vallette Rapid City, S. Dak. Department: Curriculum and Instruction B.A., Buena Vista University Major: Education (Special Education) Department: Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Ann A. Rubenbauer Marshalltown Major: Education (Higher Education) B.A., Iowa State University Department: Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Major: Education (Higher Education)
MASTER OF ENGINEERING
Jeffrey M. Cook Jesup Eric Michael Pennington Osceola, Ind. B.S., Iowa State University B.S., Purdue University Department: Mechanical Engineering Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Major: Mechanical Engineering Systems Engineering Major: Systems Engineering Jason Sean Dalton Lewis Center, Ohio B.S., Ohio Northern University Thomas J. Rosin Ankeny Department: Mechanical Engineering B.S., University of Northern Iowa Major: Mechanical Engineering Department: Mechanical Engineering Major: Mechanical Engineering Joel Jeffrey Dean Iowa City B.S.E., University of Iowa Curt Ryan Smejkal Cedar Rapids Department: Industrial and Manufacturing B.S., Iowa State University Systems Engineering Department: Civil, Construction and Major: Systems Engineering Environmental Engineering Major: Civil Engineering (Civil Engineering Charles Austin Everson Littleton, Colo. Materials) B.S., Iowa State University Department: Mechanical Engineering Brian Gary Wehner Ames Major: Mechanical Engineering B.S., Iowa State University Department: Mechanical Engineering De Huang Beijing, China Major: Mechanical Engineering B.S., University of Science and Technology of China; William D. Whitehouse III Crestwood, Ky. M.S., Chinese Academy of Sciences B.S., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Department: Aerospace Engineering Department: Electrical and Computer Major: Aerospace Engineering Engineering Major: Computer Engineering Gunhwan Kim Seoul, South Korea B.S., Yonsei University; Judson Jerome Wilmott Ames M.S., Korea Advanced Institute of Scienceand B.S., Iowa State University Technology Department: Civil, Construction and Department: Electrical and Computer Environmental Engineering Engineering Major: Civil Engineering (Construction Major: Computer Engineering Engineering and Management)
Robert Ernst Meyer III Rochester, Minn. B.S., Iowa State University Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering Major: Computer Engineering
§ Research Excellence Award †† Teaching Excellence Award 82 Summer 2011 Graduate College Degrees MASTER OF FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES
Sara Elizabeth Clymer Oswego, Ill. B.A., Trinity Christian College Linda Elenore Kasperbauer Johanson Forest City Department: Family and Consumer Sciences B.S., Iowa State University Major: Family and Consumer Sciences Department: Family and Consumer Sciences (Gerontology) Major: Family and Consumer Sciences (Family Financial Planning) Timothy James Cummuta Wauzeka, Wis. B.B.A., American Intercontinental University- Wanita A. Kilcollins Des Moines Illinois B.A., Simpson College Department: Family and Consumer Sciences Department: Family and Consumer Sciences Major: Family and Consumer Sciences Major: Family and Consumer Sciences (Family Financial Planning) (Family Financial Planning)
Christine Carol Betcher Damon Niskayuna, N.Y. Aimee V. Lester Truro, Nova Scotia B.A., Lake Superior State University; B.A., Saint Mary’s University; M.S., Northern Illinois University Dipl., Memorial University of Newfoundland Department: Family and Consumer Sciences Department: Family and Consumer Sciences Major: Family and Consumer Sciences Major: Family and Consumer Sciences (Gerontology) (Gerontology)
Ruoyu Feng Shanghai, China Ciara Justine Lovik Mason City B.E., Donghua University B.S., Iowa State University Department: Apparel, Educational Studies Department: Human Development and and Hospitality Management Family Studies Major: Family and Consumer Sciences Major: Family and Consumer Sciences (Apparel, Merchandising, and Design) (Human Development and Family Studies) Laura M. Gifford Camanche B.S., North Central College Chanda Mumba Mwanza Ames Department: Family and Consumer Sciences B.A., University of Zambia; Major: Family and Consumer Sciences M.P.A., Iowa State University (Family Financial Planning) Department: Family and Consumer Sciences Major: Family and Consumer Sciences Elyse Rose Harper Woodbine (Family Financial Planning) B.S., Iowa State University Department: Human Development and Molly Kristine Petersen Medeapolis Family Studies B.S., Iowa State University Major: Family and Consumer Sciences Department: Human Development and (Human Development and Family Family Studies Studies) Major: Family and Consumer Sciences (Human Development and Family Lindsay Elizabeth Holst Princeton Studies) B.S., Iowa State University Department: Human Development and Ye Zou Chenzhou, China Family Studies B.E., Donghua University Major: Family and Consumer Sciences Department: Apparel, Educational Studies (Human Development and Family and Hospitality Management Studies) Major: Family and Consumer Sciences (Apparel, Merchandising, and Design)
§ Research Excellence Award †† Teaching Excellence Award 83 Summer 2011 Graduate College Degrees MASTER OF FINE ARTS
Amy Lynn Clark Council Bluffs Emmanuel Kwadwo Saka Akim Oda, Ghana B.S., Iowa State University; B.A., Kwame Nkrumah University of Science M.A., Ibid. and Technology Department: English Department: Art and Design Major: Creative Writing and Environment Major: Graphic Design Thesis: Someone else’s life: Columns from Thesis: The design of packaging graphics for Insider Iowa the expansion of Ghanaian chocolate product Devon Elizabeth Estes Mount Vernon B.A., Cornell College Larrison Wade Seidle Greenwood, Ind. Department: Art and Design B.FA., Iowa State University; Major: Graphic Design B.F.A., Ibid. Thesis: Developing a method for designing Department: Art and Design sports logos Major: Integrated Visual Arts Thesis: An uncertain stability Beverly Lynn Krumm Ames B.A., Iowa State University Kimberly R. Topp Sterling, Ill. Department: Art and Design B.F.A., Iowa State University; Major: Graphic Design M.A., Ibid. Thesis: Designing identities for “green” Department: Art and Design industries Major: Graphic Design Thesis: A content assessment tool for the Mariam Melkumyan Yerevan, Armenia exhibit design process, using graphic Spe.Dip., European Regional Academy design and communication theory as a Department: Art and Design framework for generating meaningful Major: Graphic Design messages Thesis: Development of a logo assessment matrix in response to challenges in designing graphic identity for country tourism branding campaigns
MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Threase Ann Harms Windsor Heights Nicholas A. Lauen Ventura B.A., University of Northern Iowa B.A., Minnesota State University-Mankato; Department: Political Science B.A., Ibid. Major: Public Administration Department: Political Science Major: Public Administration Scott Michael Hock Ames Thesis: Predicting police officer retention: B.A., Iowa State University Comparing personnel data and Department: Political Science administrators’ perceptions Major: Public Administration Rachael Ann Wilson Centerville B.S., Iowa State University Department: Political Science Major: Public Administration
MASTER OF SCHOOL MATHEMATICS
Rachel Irene Giesmann Cannon Falls, Minn. Aaron Lynn Ratliff Denison B.A., Wartburg College B.S., Iowa State University Department: Mathematics Department: Mathematics Major: School Mathematics Major: School Mathematics
§ Research Excellence Award †† Teaching Excellence Award 84 Summer 2011 Graduate College Degrees MASTER OF SCIENCE
Ricardo Rafael Acevedo Perez Ashley Marie Barrera Anchorage, Alaska Bayamon, Puerto Rico B.A., University of Alaska-Anchorage B.S., Iowa State University Department: Human Development and Department: Agricultural and Biosystems Family Studies Engineering Major: Human Development and Family Major: Agricultural Engineering Studies Thesis: Evaluation and application of a Thesis: Exploring the perspectives and dynamic emissions chamber for behaviors regarding help-seeking and quantifying gaseous emissions from knowledge about marriage and family laying hen manure therapy in 2nd and 3rd Generation Mexican-American women Leonardo Aguilera El Paso, Tex. B.S., University of Houston-Downtown Amanda Mae Baum Machesney Park, Ill. Department: Electrical and Computer B.S., Truman State University Engineering Department: Community and Regional Major: Information Assurance Planning Thesis: An implementation of accountable Major: Transportation anonymity Peter Jacob Becker Brookfield, Wis. Cennet Altiner Ames B.S., Iowa State University Lisans., Bogazici University Department: Civil, Construction and Department: Curriculum and Instruction Environmental Engineering Major: Education (Curriculum and Major: Civil Engineering (Geotechnical Instructional Technology) Engineering) Thesis: Integrating a computer-based Thesis: Assessment of rapid impact flashcard program into academic compaction for transportation vocabulary learning infrastructure applications
David T. Asplund Mount Prospect, Ill. Erin Catherine Beirne Portland, Maine B.S., Iowa State University B.A., Bates College Department: Mechanical Engineering Department: Geological and Atmospheric Major: Mechanical Engineering Sciences Thesis: Chemical mechanical paired Major: Geology grinding Thesis: Pursuing a proxy for carbon cycling in the temperate North Atlantic: Elizabeth Marie Asque Chicago, Ill. Investigation of the utility of Arctica B.S., Iowa State University islandica shell carbonate to millennial- Department: Genetics, Development and Cell scale dissolved inorganic carbon Biology reconstructions Major: Genetics Thesis: Investigations of potential roles of Rachel Bell Vandalia, Ill. hypoxic response genes in Drosophila B.S., Iowa State University primordial germ cell development Department: Kinesiology Major: Diet and Exercise Sara Ann Avenarius Dubuque Thesis: Effect of pre-exercise ingestion of B.S., Iowa State University modified amylomaize starch on Department: Human Development and endurance performance Family Studies Major: Human Development and Family Joshua J. Bernhard Lake Mills Studies B.A., Wartburg College Thesis: Non-residential father involvement Department: Statistics as it relates to residential family stress Major: Statistics
§ Research Excellence Award †† Teaching Excellence Award 85 Summer 2011 Graduate College Degrees Adam James Boesenberg West Des Moines Sunil Kishore Chakrapani Chennai, India B.S., Iowa State University B.E., Anna University Department: Materials Science and Department: Aerospace Engineering Engineering Major: Engineering Mechanics Major: Materials Science and Engineering Thesis: Investigation of ply waviness in wind Thesis: Development of Al, Mn, & Zn doped turbine blades: Experimental and Sn-Ag-Cu-X solders for electronic numerical analysis assembly Kuan-Ju Chen Taitung, Taiwan Wutthigrai Boonsuk Ames B.A., National Changhua University of B.B.A., Kasetsart University; Education M.S., Iowa State University; Department: Journalism and Mass Ph.D., Ibid. Communication Department: Psychology Major: Journalism and Mass Communication Major: Human Computer Interaction Thesis: A test of the spiral of silence theory Thesis: Evaluation of desktop interface on young adults’ use of social networking displays for 360-degree video sites for political purposes
†† Amy Marie Borgen Badger, Minn. Kuan-Yu Chen Danshuei, Taiwan B.S., Bemidji State University; B.S., National Chung Cheng University M.S., University of North Dakota Department: Electrical and Computer Department: Statistics Engineering Major: Statistics Major: Computer Engineering Thesis: A study of Skype over IEEE 802.16 Travis Michael Brammer Sioux Center networks: Voice quality and bandwidth B.S., Iowa State University usage Department: Materials Science and Engineering Liping Chen Ames Major: Materials Science and Engineering B.S., Shangdong Normal University; Thesis: Improving the phase stability and M.S., Huazhong Agricultural University oxidation resistance of Beta-NiAl Department: Genetics, Development and Cell Biology Jonah K. Brown-Joel Marion Major: Genetics B.S., University of Northern Iowa; Thesis: Identification and survey of pre- M.B.A., Iowa State University mRNA splicing-related proteins in 10 Department: Sociology plant species Major: Sustainable Agriculture Surin Chung Busan, South Korea Michelle Kay Buehler Bloomingdale, Ill. B.A., Pusan National University; B.A., Iowa State University B.A., Sogang University Department: Mechanical Engineering Department: Journalism and Mass Major: Mechanical Engineering Communication Thesis: Laser texturing of drug eluting stents Major: Journalism and Mass Communication to improve drug adhesion Thesis: Corporate apology and crisis communication: The effect of Benjamin A. Burke Chana, Ill. responsibility admittance and B.S., Iowa State University sympathetic expression on public anger Department: Aerospace Engineering relief Major: Engineering Mechanics Thesis: Measurement of ultra-thin film Daniel Norbert Congreve Bettendorf fracture by nano-indentation: A B.S., Iowa State University numerical study Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering Bo Jeffrey Campbell Buellton, Calif. Major: Electrical Engineering B.A., Oregon State University Thesis: Calculation of defect densities in Department: Psychology nano-crystalline and amorphous silicon Major: Human Computer Interaction devices using differential capacitance measurements
§ Research Excellence Award †† Teaching Excellence Award 86 Summer 2011 Graduate College Degrees Jason Scott Crowley Nevada Kevin Richard Duerfeldt Falls City, Neb. B.S., Iowa State University; B.S., Northwest Missouri State University B.S., Ibid. Department: Horticulture Department: Statistics Major: Horticulture Major: Statistics Thesis: Use of geographic information systems at Gifft Hill School, St. John, U.S. Hongbo Dai Lanzhou, China Virgin Islands B.S., Iowa State University Department: Civil, Construction and Steven James Eichenberger Lawler Environmental Engineering B.S., Iowa State University Major: Civil Engineering (Structural Department: Agronomy Engineering) Major: Crop Production and Physiology Thesis: Did recurrent selection for yield Emily Kaitlin Davenport Ames affect Iowa stiff stalk synthetic maize B.S., Iowa State University population grain fill characteristics? Department: Chemical and Biological Engineering Ross D. Ennen Forest City Major: Chemical Engineering B.S., Iowa State University Thesis: Purification of flavan-3-ol Department: Agronomy biosynthesis for co-localization onto Major: Crop Production and Physiology nanocarriers and a multi-enzyme assay (Seed Science) Thesis: Earlier harvest and drying of soybean Glaucio Gomes De Oliveira Minneapolis, Minn. seed within intact pods maintains seed B.S., Centro Universitario da Cidade quality Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering Matthew R. Erdman Minden City, Mich. Major: Electrical Engineering B.A., Saginaw Valley State College Department: Psychology Helga De Oliveira Miguel Lisboa, Portugal Major: Psychology Licen., Escola Superior de Saude de Alcoitao Thesis: The influence of corrective feedback Department: Kinesiology on retrieval-induced forgetting Major: Kinesiology Thesis: Online control of handwriting in Brandon Josef Franck Story City children with Developmental B.S., Iowa State University Coordination Disorder Department: Chemical and Biological Engineering § Adam Joshua Deppe Maquoketa Major: Chemical Engineering B.S., Iowa State University Thesis: Functional materials from Department: Geological and Atmospheric hierarchically ordered polymer Sciences nanocomposites Major: Meteorology Thesis: Improvements in numerical Haley Elizabeth Frater Hartland, Wis. prediction of low level winds B.S., University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Department: Natural Resource Ecology and Erin Kathleen Lowry Doyle Bettendorf Management B.A., Iowa State University Major: Wildlife Ecology Department: Interdisciplinary Graduate Thesis: Impact of prescribed burning for oak Studies regeneration on forest vegetation, white- Major: Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies footed mouse populations, and Lyme (International Development) disease
Huishan Duan Baoji, China Yanfen Fu Zhoushan, China B.S., Iowa State University B.E., Zhejiang University Department: Civil, Construction and Department: Chemical and Biological Environmental Engineering Engineering Major: Civil Engineering (Transportation Major: Chemical Engineering Engineering) Thesis: Metabolic flux analysis of Escherichia Thesis: Effectiveness of reflectorized strips coli MG1655 under octanoic acid (C8) on vehicle speed and lateral placement stress during day and night on US 52
§ Research Excellence Award †† Teaching Excellence Award 87 Summer 2011 Graduate College Degrees Humberto Fuentes Saenz Los Mochis, Mexico JJ Jaculyn Jay Green Underwood Ind.Eng., Instituto Tecnologico de Los Mochis B.S., Iowa State University Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Department: Animal Science Systems Engineering Major: Animal Science Major: Industrial Engineering Thesis: The effect of feeding high Thesis: Data mining framework for batching concentrations of cholecalciferol, orders in real-time warehouse operations phytase or the combination on broiler chicks and laying hens fed various †† Barbara D. Gigar Guthrie Centre concentrations of nonphytate B.S., Eastern Illinois University; phosphorus M.S., Ibid. Department: Interdisciplinary Graduate Shane D. Griffith Cedar Rapids Studies B.S., Iowa State University Major: Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies Department: Electrical and Computer (Community Development) Engineering Majors: Computer Engineering and Human Rachel Marie Goldsmith Iowa City Computer Interaction B.S., Iowa State University Thesis: Separating containers from non- Department: Civil, Construction and containers: A framework for learning Environmental Engineering behavior-grounded object categories Major: Civil Engineering (Geotechnical Engineering) Derek Gene Groenendyk Pella Thesis: A rapid in situ test device to evaluate B.A., Central College the compaction effort of aggregate piers Department: Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Diana Gottschalk Mahopac, N.Y. Major: Agricultural Engineering B.S., James Madison University Thesis: Assimilating in situ soil moisture Department: Materials Science and measurements into the DSSAT-CSM Engineering using a Kalman filter Major: Materials Science and Engineering Thesis: Use of polydicyclopentadiene as a Jingfen Guo Wudalianchi, China matrix in composite structural B.E., Lanzhou Jiaotong University capacitors Department: Architecture Major: Architecture Travis Nicholas Grager Clinton Thesis: Sustainability strategy for B.S., Iowa State University Wudalianchi, China Department: Aerospace Engineering Major: Engineering Mechanics Yang Han Owatonna, Minn. Thesis: Experimental study of low Reynolds B.A., Tianjin University of Technology; number flow control devices: Dynamic B.S., Ibid. burst control plate and dynamic Department: Computer Science roughness Major: Computer Science
Charles David Graziano West Des Moines Chad T. Harbig Boise, Idaho B.S., Iowa State University B.S., University of Idaho; Department: Electrical and Computer M.Arch., Ibid. Engineering Department: Psychology Majors: Information Assurance and Major: Human Computer Interaction Computer Engineering Thesis: A performance analysis of Xen and Tyler Mark Harms Titonka KVM hypervisors for hosting the Xen B.S., Iowa State University Worlds Project Department: Natural Resource Ecology and Management Major: Wildlife Ecology Thesis: Population ecology and monitoring of secretive marsh-birds in Iowa
§ Research Excellence Award †† Teaching Excellence Award 88 Summer 2011 Graduate College Degrees Paul Daniel Hertz Nevada David L. Keninger Ackley B.S., University of Wyoming; B.S., Iowa State University B.Mus., Ibid. Department: Agronomy Department: Mathematics Major: Soil Science Major: Mathematics Jahyun Kim Youngin Si, South Korea Yoshihiro Asa Hosaka Happy Valley, Oreg. B.S., Yonsei University; B.S., Colorado School of Mines B.S., Ibid. Department: Mechanical Engineering Department: Kinesiology Major: Mechanical Engineering Major: Kinesiology (Biological Basis of Physical Activity) Asale Afiya Hubbard Coralville Thesis: Blood flow and vascular tone change B.S., Iowa State University with 4 weeks of handgrip BFRE in young Department: Psychology and old population Major: Psychology Thesis: Racial socialization and resilience Jeremy Dwight Knutson Mitchell, S. Dak. among African American college B.S., South Dakota State University students: The role of racial identity Department: Mathematics Major: Applied Mathematics Drew Ignoto Cedar Rapids Thesis: A survey of the use of cellular B.S.E., University of Iowa automata and cellular automata-like Department: Electrical and Computer models for simulating a population of Engineering biological cells Major: Computer Engineering Kaylee Renee Kotz Mechanicsville Brandy Marie Jacobs Montrose B.S., Iowa State University B.S., Iowa State University Department: Chemical and Biological Department: Animal Science Engineering Major: Animal Science Major: Chemical Engineering Thesis: Validation of animal and laboratory Thesis: Multiple disturbance modeling and methods in digestibility research prediction of blood glucose in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus †† Erik Stewart Johnson Naperville, Ill. B.S., University of Iowa Keaton Karl Krueger Wayland Department: Physics and Astronomy B.S., Iowa State University Major: Astrophysics Department: Agronomy Thesis: Statistics in asteroseismology: Major: Crop Production and Physiology Evaluating confidence in stellar model (Seed Science) fits Thesis: Effects of phosphorus and potassium fertilization rate and placement method Emily J. Kapler Cedar Rapids on soybean (Glycine max L.) seed quality B.A., Coe College and long-term storability Department: Natural Resource Ecology and Management Christopher Daven Larsen Colchester, Conn. Major: Forestry B.S., University of Connecticut Thesis: Risk analysis for invasive plants in Department: Mechanical Engineering Iowa: Development of risk-assessment Major: Mechanical Engineering models and the perceptions of Thesis: Comparison of three degree of stakeholders freedom and six degree of freedom motion bases utilizing classical washout Sho Kawazoe Princeton Junction, N.J. algorithms B.S., Iowa State University Department: Geological and Atmospheric GL Drake Larsen Ames Sciences B.S., Iowa State University Major: Meteorology Department: Natural Resource Ecology and Thesis: Regional, extreme daily precipitation Management in NARCCAP simulations Major: Sustainable Agriculture Thesis: Farming for ecosystem services: A case study of multifunctional agriculture in Iowa, U.S.A.
§ Research Excellence Award †† Teaching Excellence Award 89 Summer 2011 Graduate College Degrees Nathan H. Laws State Center Qi Liu Suzhou, China B.S., Iowa State University B.Nat.S., University of Science and Department: Mechanical Engineering Technology Major: Mechanical Engineering Department: Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Molecular Biology Sheng Huang Lee Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Major: Biochemistry B.S., Iowa State University Thesis: Concentrations of creatine, Department: Electrical and Computer creatinine, carnosine, and anserine in Engineering bovine longissimus muscle and their Major: Electrical Engineering correlations with carcass and palatability Thesis: Multi-threshold transistors cell for traits low voltage integrated temperature sensing application in digital deep Richard Andrew Livings Sioux City submicron process B.S., Iowa State University Department: Aerospace Engineering Jie Li Shanghai, China Major: Aerospace Engineering B.A., Beijing Normal University; Thesis: Flaw detection in multi-layer, multi- M.A., Fudan University; material composites by resonance M.A., University of California-Riverside; Imaging: Utilizing air-coupled PhD., Ibid. ultrasonics and finite element modeling Department: Statistics Major: Statistics Dennis F. Lock Canton. N.Y. B.S., St. Lawrence University Taoran Li Xi’An, China Department: Statistics B.S., Iowa State University Major: Statistics Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering Jie Luo Taijin, China Major: Electrical Engineering B.E., Beihang University Thesis: Modifed-CS-residual for recursive Department: Chemistry reconstruction of highly undersampled Major: Bioinformatics and Computational functional MRI sequences Biology Thesis: Extraction of an effective pairwise Yang Li Qingdao, China potential for amino acids B.Law., Southwest University for Nationalities Department: Sociology Corey John Magnussen Pella Major: Sociology B.S., Iowa State University Thesis: Out-of-home care experience and Department: Industrial and Manufacturing juvenile delinquency during transition Systems Engineering from adolescent to adult Major: Industrial Engineering Thesis: A fabric deformation methodology Hector A. Limon Bell Gardens, Calif. for the automation of fiber reinforced B.A., San Diego State University polymer composite manufacturing Department: Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Rachel L. McDaniel Waverly Major: Education (Higher Education) B.S., Iowa State University Thesis: Uncovering the delegitimized Department: Agricultural and Biosystems experience of non-Spanish speaking Engineering Latinos/as attending a predominantly Major: Agricultural Engineering white institution Thesis: Understanding bacterial transport from direct fecal deposits under Hexuan Liu Wuhai, China controlled flows B.S., Sun Yat-Sen University; M.S., Iowa State University Ammar Abdulghani Melaibari Ames Department: Statistics B.S., King Abdul Aziz University Major: Statistics Department: Mechanical Engineering Major: Mechanical Engineering Thesis: Investigation of a novel manufacturing technique for two- dimensional machining of Polycrystalline Cubic Boron Nitride (PCBN) tools
§ Research Excellence Award †† Teaching Excellence Award 90 Summer 2011 Graduate College Degrees Timothy Lee Meyer Hartley Haribabu Narayanan Kalpakkam, India B.S., Iowa State University B.E., Birla Institute of Technology and Science Department: Electrical and Computer Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering Engineering Majors: Information Assurance and Major: Computer Engineering Computer Engineering Thesis: A study on trading scams in massively § Simon Leroy Nielsen Avoca multiplayer online role-playing games B.S., Iowa State University and risk mitigation techniques Department: Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Jeffrey Conrath Miller Chicago, Ill. Major: Agricultural Engineering B.A., St. Xavier University Thesis: Identifiability analysis of a tractor Department: Psychology and single axle towed implement model Major: Psychology Thesis: The role of emotion regulation in the Kelly David Norris Bedford defensive processing of fear-arousing B.S., Iowa State University health-risk information Department: Horticulture Major: Horticulture Teresa Marie Morales Ferguson Thesis: Horticultural & ecophysiological B.A., University of Iowa evaluations of leatherwoods (Dirca spp.) Department: Curriculum and Instruction Major: Education Guevara Che Nyendu Sokpoe, Ghana Thesis: The dynamics of student learning B.S., Kwame Nkrumah University of Science within a high school virtual reality design and Technology class Department: Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Alysa Michelle Mozak Ames Majors: Agricultural Engineering and B.S., Iowa State University Biorenewable Resources and Technology Department: Interdisciplinary Graduate Thesis: Storability of modified wet distillers Studies grains with solubles Major: Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies (Social Sciences) Richard Nzoyem Nzokwe Yaounde, Cameroon B.S., Alcorn State University Danielle Lea Mulholland Lansing Department: Biomedical Sciences B.S., Iowa State University Major: Biomedical Sciences (Cell Biology) Department: Civil, Construction and Thesis: Characterization of functional and Environmental Engineering structural deficits in a canine model of Major: Civil Engineering (Transportation compressive optic neuropathy using Engineering) optical coherence tomography and pattern electroretinography Hyuntae Na Bucheon, South Korea B.S., Hanyang University; Nicole Lynn Oneyear Dubuque M.S., Ibid. B.S., Iowa State University Department: Computer Science Department: Civil, Construction and Major: Computer Science Environmental Engineering Thesis: An online algorithm for matching Major: Civil Engineering (Transportation noisy space curves with statistical error Engineering) analysis Thesis: Evaluation of the safety effects of red light cameras: A case study Dongfang Nangong Rizhao, China B.A., Shanghai International Studies Cierra Amber Pairett Chesapeake, Va. University B.S., Virginia Commonwealth University Department: Journalism and Mass Department: Animal Science Communication Major: Genetics Major: Journalism and Mass Communication Thesis: Longitudinal analysis of genetic and Thesis: Chinese audiences’ preference for, antigenic variation in EIAV env dependence on, and gratifications derived from CCTV 1, Dragon TV and Hunan TV news programs
§ Research Excellence Award 91 †† Teaching Excellence Award Summer 2011 Graduate College Degrees Pooja Suhas Paranjape Pune, India Nicole Janese Rembert Atlanta, Ga. B.E., University of Pune B.S., Florida A&M University Department: Electrical and Computer Department: Statistics Engineering Major: Statistics Major: Electrical Engineering Thesis: A Canvass steganalyzer for double- Jennifer Ann Ritchie Sussex, Wis compressed JPEG images B.S., University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Department: Veterinary Microbiology and Shiny Parsai Ames Preventive Medicine B.S., Iowa State University Major: Microbiology Department: Food Science and Human Thesis: Brucella abortus intracellular Nutrition survival and intercellular trafficking Major: Nutritional Sciences Thesis: Examining the relationship between Suresh Sankaran Ames sleep and obesity using subjective and B.E., Birla Institute of Technology and Science objective methods Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering Plengchart Prommapan Bangkok, Thailand Major: Computer Engineering B.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison Thesis: Impairment aware cycle based Department: Physics and Astronomy routing algorithm (IACBRA) Major: Condensed Matter Physics Thesis: Campbell penetration depth in Fe- Jeremy John Schweitzer Columbus Junction based superconductors B.S., Iowa State University Department: Journalism and Mass Wenjun Qin Xinzheng, China Communication B.S., Shaanxi University of Science and Major: Journalism and Mass Communication Technology; Thesis: Sensation seeking, message sensation M.Engr., Iowa State University value and sexual risk taking: Department: Mathematics Implications for teen pregnancy Major: Applied Mathematics prevention campaigns Thesis: Discrete Ornstein-Uhlenbeck process in a stationary dynamic environment Allison J. Severson Belmond B.A., Iowa State University Karthik Narayanan Ramalingam Ames Department: Educational Leadership and B.Tech., Anna University Policy Studies Department: Computer Science Major: Education (Higher Education) Major: Computer Science Thesis: Social identity construction of Thesis: Modeling error-based adaptive user Muslim women: A case study interfaces Nidhi Shah Ahmedabad, India ††§Veronica Lynn Rau-Mason Ames B.S., Iowa State University B.S., Iowa State University Department: Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Department: Sociology Molecular Biology Major: Sociology Major: Biochemistry Thesis: Impression management and college Thesis: Single residue determinants in the students’ use of the term “hooking up” to binding of recombinant human brain describe their casual sexual encounters hexokinase to the mitochondrion
Vertika Rawat Dehradun, India Suhas Shetty Udupi, India B.Tech., GB Pant University of Agriculture B.E., Visveswaraiah Technological University and Technology Department: Electrical and Computer Department: Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Engineering Major: Computer Engineering Major: Agricultural Engineering Thesis: Combined network and erasure Thesis: Analyses of bioenergy systems: coding proactive protection for multiple Detecting hard-coding errors in source multicast sessions spreadsheets, and comparing biofuel cropping systems
§ Research Excellence Award †† Teaching Excellence Award 92 Summer 2011 Graduate College Degrees James William Shock Houston, Tex. Kathleen Renae Tapper Webster City B.B.A., University of Houston-Downtown B.S., Iowa State University Department: Psychology Department: Biomedical Sciences Major: Human Computer Interaction Major: Biomedical Sciences (Physiology) Thesis: An investigation of pressure †† Riley James Smith Seward, Alaska algometry and thermal sensitivity tests B.S., University of Kentucky for assessing pain associated with a sow Department: Physics and Astronomy lameness model and calf disbudding Major: Astrophysics Thesis: Planetary transit mapping of spotted Teri L. Thiele Winona, Minn. stars with Kepler B.S., Iowa State University Department: Veterinary Microbiology and Shawn Michael Spencer Eldridge Preventive Medicine B.S., Iowa State University Major: Veterinary Microbiology Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Thesis: Production and testing of Clostridium Systems Engineering difficile toxin A monoclonal antibody Major: Industrial Engineering (Alpha CdA Bella-1) and toxin A specific Thesis: Methods for increasing polyclonal antibody (IRP 583) customization in rapid machining patient-specific bone implants Jyani Somayajulu Vaddi Ames B.Tech., Iiitdm Jabalpur Eric Gerard Sterner San Antonio, Tex. Department: Aerospace Engineering B.A., Southwestern University Major: Engineering Mechanics Department: Kinesiology Thesis: Transducer characterization for Major: Kinesiology (Biological Basis of Vibrothermography Physical Activity) Thesis: The effect of shoe forefoot stiffness Jennifer Marie Vazquez Auburn, Ind. on the Windlass mechanism in running B.S., Northland College Department: Sociology Volodymyr V. Sukhoy Naperville, Ill. Major: Sustainable Agriculture B.A.M., Donetsk National University Thesis: The role of indigenous knowledge Department: Mathematics and innovation in creating food Major: Applied Mathematics sovereignty in the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin Franklin Louis Sullivan Ames B.S., Iowa State University Evan Andrew Vencil Ankeny Department: Agricultural Education and B.S., Iowa State University Studies Department: Civil, Construction and Major: Agricultural Education Environmental Engineering Major: Civil Engineering (Transportation Zamir Imtiyaz Syed Ankeny Engineering) B.S., Ohio State University Department: Mechanical Engineering Jose Ingacio Villarreal Marimon Major: Mechanical Engineering Cartegena de Indias, Colombia Thesis: Stress analysis of welded gusseted E.Eng., University Technology de Bolivar; frames E.Eng., Ibid.; M.B.A., University Eafit Ahmed Yousef Tamrawi Ames Department: Electrical and Computer B.S., Yarmouk University Engineering Department: Electrical and Computer Major: Electrical Engineering Engineering Thesis: A benchmarking approach to Major: Computer Engineering NETPLAN using MARKAL/TIMES in Thesis: Fuzzy set and cache-based approach analysis of large scale and long-term for bug triaging energy systems
§ Research Excellence Award †† Teaching Excellence Award 93 Summer 2011 Graduate College Degrees Carlos Xavier Villavicencio Guayaquil, Ecuador Teng Wang Lanzhou, China B.S., PanAmerican Agricultural School B.S., Iowa State University Department: Agronomy Department: Civil, Construction and Major: Soil Science (Soil Fertility) Environmental Engineering Thesis: Relationships between potassium Major: Civil Engineering (Transportation fertilization, removal with harvest, and Engineering) soil-test potassium in corn-soybean Thesis: Incorporating safety into rotations transportation planning for small and medium-sized communities Hugo N. Villegas Cevallos, Ecuador Ingen., Escuela Politecnica del Ejercito Xuhao Wang Lan Zhou, China Department: Electrical and Computer B.S., Iowa State University Engineering Department: Civil, Construction and Major: Electrical Engineering Environmental Engineering Thesis: Electromechanical oscillations in Major: Civil Engineering (Civil Engineering hydro-dominant power systems: An Materials) application to the Colombian power Thesis: Drying shrinkage of ternary blends in system mortar and concrete
Rachel Marie Wall Iowa City Haley Veronica Wedmore Des Moines B.S., Iowa State University B.A., Grand View College Department: Food Science and Human Department: Human Development and Nutrition Family Studies Major: Diet and Exercise Major: Human Development and Family Thesis: Factors influencing the development Studies and implementation of local wellness Thesis: Autism spectrum disorders and policies romantic intimacy
Sarah A. Walsh Bettendorf Bryan L. Whaley Eagle Grove B.S., Iowa State University B.A., Simpson College Department: Kinesiology Department: Agricultural Education and Major: Diet and Exercise Studies Thesis: Efficacy of three eight-week lifestyle Major: Agricultural Education (Agricultural interventions on weight loss and Extension Education) cardiovascular disease risk factors in Thesis: Demographic indicators of obese adults persistence among intermediate 4-H members in Iowa Ruiqi Wang Chang Chun, China B.Law., Communication University of China Lysle Ervin Whitmer Wilton Department: Journalism and Mass B.S., Iowa State University Communication Department: Mechanical Engineering Major: Journalism and Mass Communication Majors: Mechanical Engineering and Thesis: Assessing progress in freedom of Biorenewable Resources and Technology expression in a Chinese newspaper: A Thesis: Removal of particulate matter from comparison of Guang Ming daily condensable vapors using a moving bed coverage of the Tang Shan and Si Chuan granular filter earthquakes Amber Nicole Miller Wiewel Maywood, Mo. Shiyun Wang Jingyuan, China B.S., University of Missouri-Columbia B.S., Iowa State University Department: Natural Resource Ecology and Department: Civil, Construction and Management Environmental Engineering Major: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Major: Civil Engineering (Geotechnical Thesis: Breeding-season biology of the Puerto Engineering) Rican Bullfinch (Loxigilla portoricensis) Thesis: The effects of implements of husbandry farm equipment on rigid pavement performance
§ Research Excellence Award †† Teaching Excellence Award 94 Summer 2011 Graduate College Degrees Benjamin A. Wollner Ankeny Xiaobin Zheng Changle, China B.S., Iowa State University B.S., Iowa State University Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Department: Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Systems Engineering Molecular Biology Major: Industrial Engineering Major: Biochemistry Thesis: Development of a fabric winding Thesis: The CER2 protein co-localizes to the system for the automated manufacture of nucleus and the endoplasmic reticulum prefabricated wind turbine blade roots and is required for the accumulation of surface lipids in Arabidopsis Ni Zhang Penglai, China B.Mngt., Wuhan University; Zhuyi Zheng Hangzhou, China B.A., Zhongnan University of Economics and B.A., University of Indianapolis Law Department: Journalism and Mass Department: Journalism and Mass Communication Communication Major: Journalism and Mass Communication Major: Journalism and Mass Communication Thesis: Stereotyping of women’s images Thesis: Democracy in modern China: Press portrayed in prime time Chinese TV coverage of public participation policy series from 1979 to 2008: Has the issues in Wenling picture changed over time?
Ran Zhang Luoyang, China Rui Zhong Chendu, China B.Mgmt., Nanjing University of Aeronautics B.A., Hanover College and Astronautics Department: Statistics Department: Supply Chain and Information Major: Statistics Systems Major: Information Systems Jeffrey Michael Zimmerman Earling B.S., Iowa State University La Zhao Zhang Jiachuan, China Department: Agricultural and Biosystems B.S., Iowa State University Engineering Department: Civil, Construction and Major: Agricultural Engineering (Advanced Environmental Engineering Machinery Engineering) Major: Civil Engineering (Geotechnical Thesis: Precision pneumatic fertilizer Engineering) application Thesis: In situ assessment of support and drainage for PCC subbase
†† Tong Zhao Jinan, China B.S., Shandong University Department: Mathematics Major: Applied Mathematics
§ Research Excellence Award †† Teaching Excellence Award 95 Summer 2011 Graduate College Degrees CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES FROM THE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND LIFE SCIENCES
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Curriculum in Agricultural and Life Sciences Education
Caleb James Lundberg Charles City
Curriculum in Agricultural Business
Min Bang Seoul, South Korea
Curriculum in Agricultural Studies
Nathan Charles Legler Renwick Ryan Ronald Steinbronn Westgate Allan Donald Royster Duncombe Morgan Ann Weaver Afton Beau Douglas Skellenger Orient Thomas N. Welter Hopkinton
Curriculum in Agricultural Systems Technology
Lance Derek Birchmier Maxwell Kyle Hulbert Degener Cedar Falls
Curriculum in Agronomy
Katherine Lin Harrington
Curriculum in Animal Ecology
Colly Gwynn Dust Saint Peters, Mo. Jacob Richard Pitzenberger Mason City
Curriculum in Animal Science
Megan Karen Carman Ames Marissa Lyn Hols Chariton Kayla Lynn Chick Muscatine Jillian Marie LeKander Burlington Michael Joseph Finch Hartley Neva Anne Nachtrieb Anamosa Kylie Renee Gudenkauf Winthrop * Heather Marie VanDeWostine Bettendorf Alyssa I. Hajek-Jones Plattsmouth, Neb. Shane Michael Vogt Denison
Curriculum in Biology
Alexis Charnelle Buchanan Des Moines Brett William Rowland Mason City Megan Elaine Carter Ames Wendy Renae Stensland Slater Jaclyn Leigh Pickerill Villa Park, Ill. Michael G. Zeiger, Jr. Braidwood, Ill.
* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude 96 *** Summa Cum Laude Summer 2011 Undergraduate Degrees † Honors Program Curriculum in Dairy Science
Courtney Diane Quint Plainfield, Ill.
Curriculum in Environmental Science
Ryan Paul Sovereign Cresco
Curriculum in Food Science
Tony Joseph Haun Ankeny *** Brittany Leanne Springmeier Davenport
Curriculum in Forestry
Emily Jean Driscoll Ogden
Curriculum in Genetics
Jennifer Yanira Estrada Fernandez ** Janavi Kumar Bangalore, India Canóvanas, Puerto Rico
Curriculum in Horticulture
Shawn Ryan Fopma Lynnville P Kyler Sheets Rolla, Kans. * Laura Beth Klavitter Davenport
Curriculum in Industrial Technology
* Timothy Van Buffington Gilbert David James Michels Sheldon Nicholas Paul Carlson Ankeny Christopher William Rempe Leighton Stephen Ryan McCowen Cedar Rapids
Curriculum in Microbiology
Megan Alison Marturello Clive
Multiple Curricula
Jake Isaac Northup Ankeny Horticulture and Environmental Studies
* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude 97 † Honors Program Summer 2011 Undergraduate Degrees CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES FROM THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Curriculum in Business
Major in Accounting
** Mason Daniel Arnold Waukee Cory Chay Lovan Pleasant Hill ** Corey James Bach West Des Moines ** Zachary David Nitz West Des Moines Wen Chen Red Oak Courtney Diane Quint Plainfield, Ill. * Emily K. Cimmerer Minnetonka, Minn. Kayla JoAnne Render Indianola Aminata Dabo Ames ** Joshua Lane Rusk Pleasant Hill Addison John Brennan Drake *** Sarah Kaye Sletten Osage West Des Moines Jared Leigh Smith Des Moines *** Benjamin Jon Engelken Indianola Heather Christine Walker Moville Clark Alexander Haker Vinton **† Mengchu Wang Tangshan, China Courtney Marie Halbur Manning Xi Wang Chengdu, China Shawn Michael Hoyt Elberon Patrick Dale Ward East Moline, Ill. Kimberly Joan Jans Stanhope Yangyidi Ye Chengdu, China Jacob Daniel Lauritson Mason City
Major in Finance
Thomas Arthur Anderson Lake Forest, Ill. Joseph William Przytarski Burnsville, Minn. Chunyan Dai Ames Jaymes B. Savage Runnells Bo Dong Dalian, China Keryna Lillian Thompson-Banks Des Moines Daniel Todd Guerrero Bettendorf Heather Christine Walker Moville Kristopher James Haught Bettendorf Xiao Wang Suzhou, China Katie Marie Honsey Forest City Christopher Michael Ward Griswold Ajay Kumar Kalra West Des Moines Joseph Fitzgerald Wegelin Spirit Lake Khonesavanh Kavan Des Moines
Major in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
William Matthew Fleming Waterloo Justin Drew Thompson Slater * Travis Erling Knutson Boone
Major in Management
Ross William Battani Waukee Todd Joseph Maurer Ames Matthew Jonathan Bengtson Urbandale Jacob Paul Miller Ames Gregory Michael Bolte Shenandoah Nathan Matthew Oxenford West Des Moines Matthew Phillip Cohn Hampshire, Ill. Kyle David Price Iowa Falls Kelly M. Freel Ames Christopher David Reidy Cary, Ill. * Laurence Herman Kortrijk, Belgium Blake Andrew Ridout Indianola Nichelle Rae Kruse Wall Lake Ashley Janée Shivers Davenport Jonathan Michael Lint Des Moines Adam Robert Thomas Cherokee ** Jason Stewart Lowry Jewell Xin Wang Dalian, China
* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude 98 † Honors Program Summer 2011 Undergraduate Degrees Major in Management Information Systems
Mark James Arnold Carter Lake Ryan Patrick Isaacson Mason City Joel A. Buehler Charles City Daniel Paul Olson Burnsville, Minn. Clayton Edward Casner Sinakhone Souriyasak Cedar Falls Justin Richard Hawkins Eden Prairie, Minn.
Major in Marketing
Gayle Marlene Allen Glenwood Rebecca Ann Hedum Laurel Austin Michael Anderson West Des Moines Ashley Marie Kennedy Ames Eric R. Baier Libertyville, Ill. Patrick J. McCarville Carly Elizabeth Blackowiak Marissa Rose Nagy Forest City Chanhassen, Minn. Bradley James Pedersen Lawton Breanna Lissa Boben Woodbury, Minn. Ryan James Praska Ames Neil Allan Boeckmann Waverly Jonathan Robert Quast Riceville David Michael Bruck Earling Angelica Anne Ripson Winterset Loan Mai Dinh Des Moines Sarah Anne Roche Salix Cameron James Dlouhy Ankeny Joseph John Ruh Dubuque
Multiple Curricula and Majors
Aaron Christopher Goede Sioux City Lan Mi Chongqing, China Accounting and Finance Marketing and Accounting
Laura Christine Hanrahan Rochester, Minn. * Zachary Jon Ruhland Le Mars Marketing and Liberal Arts and Sciences: Operations and Supply Chain Management Major in Psychology and Environmental Studies
Adam Charles Hovey Decorah Brian William Smith Johnston Marketing and International Business Supply Chain Management and Management Daniel Brian Kelly Cedar Rapids Operations and Supply Chain Management Kevin R. Wailes Boone and Marketing Management and Marketing
* Badr Khaloufi Lu Wang Ames Logistics and Supply Chain Management Marketing and Management and International Business Tian Xie Kyle Jacob Kruse Gowrie Finance and Accounting Accounting and Finance
Paige Elizabeth McQueeney Dubuque Marketing and Liberal Arts and Sciences: Major in Advertising
* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude 99 † Honors Program Summer 2011 Undergraduate Degrees CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES FROM THE COLLEGE OF DESIGN
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Curriculum in Art and Design
Steven Michael Stuart-Doig Ames
Multiple Curricula and Major
Julie Ann Finelli Eden Prairie, Minn. Annie Elizabeth McGuire Colo Art and Design and International Studies Art and Design and Liberal Arts and Sciences: Major in Journalism and Mass Communication
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS
Curriculum in Graphic Design
Allison Elizabeth Bunge Williamsburg Megan Elizabeth Sharp Council Bluffs *† Rebecca Lynne Hildebrand Cedar Rapids
Curriculum in Integrated Studio Arts
Sarah Elaine Busse Quincy, Ill. Matthew John Trickel Grimes Pilar Elspeth Macek Fort Dodge Braden Lee Wold Eagan, Minn. Eric James Nicpon Arlington Heights, Ill.
Curriculum in Interior Design
Jongho Kwon Seoul, South Korea
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Curriculum in Community and Regional Planning
Breanna Lissa Boben Woodbury, Minn. Nathan Michael Kistner Owyens Nicole M. Brickman West Chicago, Ill. Daniel Elba Stafford Ames Stephanie Michelle Erwin East Peoria, Ill. Brittany Nicole Hoover Ankeny
* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude 100 † Honors Program Summer 2011 Undergraduate Degrees CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES FROM THE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Curriculum in Aerospace Engineering
Jonathan T. Benning ** Timothy Michael Winkler Saint Louis, Mo. David Wallin Canillas Hopkins, Minn.
Curriculum in Chemical Engineering
Ryan T. Berg Naperville, Ill. Corey Charles Schommer Lakeville, Minn. **† Erwin Francisco Columbus Hagó *** Matthew James Stebbins Woodstock, Ill. Guayaquil, Ecuador Zachary Jacob Stern Vernon Hills, Ill. * Avni Sanghi Ames
Curriculum in Civil Engineering
John Anthony Grotkin Apple Valley, Minn. * Kan Long Wuhan, China Qizhe Hou Lanzhou, China Tyler Douglas Strub Indianola Ying Lai Lanzhou, China Jewoo Sung Seoul, South Korea Brett Michael Langley Sioux City Ross Benjamin Tuttle Boone Cheng Li Lanzhou, China Feng Zhang Lanzhou, China
Curriculum in Computer Engineering
Joseph A. Briggie Cedar Rapids Brandon William Reher Des Moines
Curriculum in Construction Engineering
Casey Lee Adams Indianola Joseph Paul Rains Perry Ryan Neal Catus Ames Shea Stephen Ridge Cedar Rapids Jacob Benjamin Conkin State Center Philip Joseph Sidles Centerville Scott Phillip Cronin Johnston Michael Aaron Van Drew Pleasant Hill Bridget Lee Horan Eagan, Minn. Lauren Kelsey Wiest Bettendorf Jay Andrew Prettyman Prior Lake, Minn.
Curriculum in Electrical Engineering
Troy Allen Coakley Dubuque Zijun Lan Roseville, Minn.
* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude 101 † Honors Program Summer 2011 Undergraduate Degrees Curriculum in Industrial Engineering
Brett M. Wetzel Cedar Falls
Curriculum in Mechanical Engineering
Justin Goodwin Allen Davenport Antonio De Jesus Garcia Matthew Scott Anson Ankeny ** Taylor Carlyle Halstead Coon Rapids Joshua Robert Appleby Cedar Rapids Jipur Mathiang Jipur Ames Joseph A. Briggie Cedar Rapids Jerome William Kaess Estherville Joseph Robert Clausen Atlantic Tina Thi Tran Keokuk Jason R. Eastvold Ames **† Joseph Daniel Vircks Cedar Rapids
Multiple Curricula and Major
Radell Caleb Young Bellevue, Neb. Electrical Engineering and Liberal Arts and Sciences: Major in World Languages and Cultures (Spanish)
* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude 102 † Honors Program Summer 2011 Undergraduate Degrees CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES FROM THE COLLEGE OF HUMAN SCIENCES
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Curriculum in Apparel, Merchandising, and Design
Christina M. Barker Marshalltown
Curriculum in Apparel Merchandising, Design, and Production
Randy Bryan Aburto Des Moines Magan DeeAnn Mason Royal Emily Catherine Armstrong Rochester, Minn. * Stephanie Marie McEnroe Ames Kaitlyn Anne Batt Council Bluffs Susan Michelle Nemeth-Wild Bettendorf Kendall TeeAnna Carter Waterloo *† Natasha Naté Oakley Des Moines Alexandra K. Davis Sioux City Hanna Eun Park Des Moines Steven Lee Gordon Nevada Rachel Ann Stanley Alison Elizabeth Hansen Odebolt Whitney J. R. Stinemates West Burlington Sydnie DeAnne Howk Drakesville Chelsey Lee Stoner Jefferson Lindsey Jo Huxford Norwalk Nicole June Suhr Ruthven Asia Marie James Windsor Heights Rachel Marie Thompson Ames Emily Elizabeth Jespersen Rock Valley Kelsey Kae Tourte Paton Cole Donald Kersey Sharon Elizabeth Wade White Plains, N.Y.
Curriculum in Child, Adult, and Family Services
Christina Maral Bannayan Edina, Minn. Jessica Lynn Hull North Bend, Neb. Patricia Elizabeth Bratton Panora * Alyssa Renee Hyler Des Moines ** Brittney Erin Bunce Tripoli Silas Scott Jensen Alexander Allison Mae DeRocher Merrill **† Kathrine Charlotte Koch Burnsville, Minn. ** Cindy Ann Enyart Postville Molly Eileen Krommenhoek Sioux City Nicole Kathleen Fisher Ellsworth Caleb Alan Luckow Webster City Patricia Ann Flannery Des Moines Linley Marie McComb Marshalltown Elizabeth Ann Gangestad Marion Balkisa Ahmed Mohamed Ames Krystina Liz Guerrero Hernández Emily Beth Mujica Mason City San Juan, Puerto Rico Audrey Elise Stewart Urbandale Emily Sue Hansen Ames Elizabeth Newton Ward Geneseo, Ill. Angela Marie Harbour Pleasant Hill Jessica Jacqueline Wilson Montezuma Christopher Mark Hinderks Webster City ** Ashley Nicole Wittrock Algona Karlee Sue Holbrook Dakota Dunes, S. Dak.
Curriculum in Culinary Science
*** Brittany Leanne Springmeier Davenport
* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude 103 † Honors Program Summer 2011 Undergraduate Degrees Curriculum in Diet and Exercise
***†Rachel Bell Vandalia, Ill. * Sarah A. Walsh Bettendorf **† Rachel Marie Wall Iowa City
Curriculum in Dietetics
Brianna Marie Metzel Des Moines
Curriculum in Early Childhood Education
Laura Angeline Belmonte Naperville, Ill.
Curriculum in Elementary Education
* Eric Joseph Foley Ames Audra Marie Skartvedt Story City Brittni Ann Larson Boone Michael Gene Wilson Altoona ** Mark A. Miller Huntington, W.Va.
Curriculum in Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Studies
Jennifer Leigh Hunt Marshalltown Caitlin Maureen Payne Larchwood
Curriculum in Family Finance, Housing, and Policy
Emily Dawn Appelgate Marshalltown ** Sara J. Moreno Letts Amanda Marie Crawford Pleasantville Katherine Marie Vogel Jesup
Curriculum in Food Science
Sonia Wu Wu Panama
Curriculum in Hotel, Restaurant and Institution Management
Marissa Ann Carthey Davenport Aaron Tyler Langlois Ames Anna Marie Freudenberg Cedar Falls Ashley Lynn Strathman Edina, Minn. Calvin David Griffith Grimes
Curriculum in Kinesiology and Health
John M. Aastrup Ankeny Mark A. Christiani Omaha, Neb. Kalyn Ann Amundsen The Woodlands, Texas Sara Jane Cooper Garwin Ryan Wayne Amundson Kevin Richard Crow Belle Plaine Erica Renee Bohn Washington Audra Jean Suzanna Drish Milo Brittany Ann Carter Davenport Austin Randall Eppert Burnsville, Minn. * Jessica Francesca Chávez Omaha, Neb. ** Melanie Rae Folkers Swaledale Brendan Gregory France West Des Moines * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude 104 † Honors Program Summer 2011 Undergraduate Degrees Kayci Ann Guinn Moulton Miguel Antonio Negrete Tama * Jovan Lin Hampton Cedar Falls Emily Kathryn Nugent Benzonia, Mich. Samantha J. Harris Mason City Adrianna E. O’Neill Olathe, Kans. Tarry L. Heckathorn Des Moines Ashlea Diane Pein Glenwood Sara Kristyne Heeren Mount Vernon Richard Lee Reese Des Moines Jillian Janae Heimbruch Story City Haley Elaine Risdal Story City Matt Gregory Held Mason City Kilee Marie Roggatz Anthon Joelle Marissa Henley Toledo Stephanie Ann Shuey Ames Christina Elizabeth Hillman Grand Junction Andrew R. Sorenson Woden Emily Elizabeth Johnston Bettendorf Eileen Alice Stevens Chicago, Ill. Matthew Scott Kenny Fort Dodge Cristy Jean Tlusty Rockford Collin Jacob Kilburg Bellevue Emmy Lynne Truckenmiller Boone Caitlin Marie Lindsey King Todd Myles Tuetken Monticello Brianna Dawn Lockie Woodbury, Minn. Jenna Rae Van Winkle Apple Valley, Minn. Cameron Lee Matheny Marion * Ashley Ann Watson Urbandale Alexander J. Meyer Roland Carissa Jo Westergard Ireton Andrew Jackson Mitchell Fort Dodge Shayla Renea Williams Des Moines Kasey Nicole Moore Chariton
Multiple Curricula and Major
Teresa Jean Riesburg Carroll Kinesiology and Health and Liberal Arts and Sciences: Major in Journalism and Mass Communication
* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude 105 † Honors Program Summer 2011 Undergraduate Degrees CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES FROM THE COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES
BACHELOR OF ARTS Curriculum in Liberal Arts and Sciences
Major in Advertising
Krista Lynn Balek Mason City Kendra Lee Murphy Elma Jessica Gail Blankenship Evergreen Park, Ill. Adam J. Ratzlaff Exira Ashley Nicole Buchman Norwalk Emilie Michele Seda Urbandale Nicole Corinne Burford Burlington Margaret Irene Thilges Urbandale Mary Christina Frommelt Dubuque Rebecca J. VanDeCasteele Burlington Katelyn Elizabeth Macdonald Walnut Cassandra Breanne Virag Davenport Rachel Ann Malone Lakeville, Minn. * Rachel Lauren Zabriskie Austin, Tex. Adam John Marks Minnetonka, Minn.
Major in Anthropology
Jacqueline Jean Miller Terril
Major in Chemistry
David Garrett Tomlinson Byron, Minn. Kalie Lynn Van Woerkom Pella
Major in Communication Studies
Amanda Sue Carlson Parkersburg Jonathan Nelson Mabry St. Charles, Ill. Steven Joseph Fennelly Ames Marissa Rose Nagy Forest City Alex Dean Foster Waukee Patrick Daniel Neal Ames Elizabeth Jean Francisco Dallas Center David Zachary Spears Arp, Tex. Daniel Andrew Kratzer West Des Moines
Major in English
Erin Rose George Toddville Adam William Kessler Washington, D.C.
Major in History
Logan John Gaedke Algona Sarah M. Loll Norwalk
* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude 106 *** Summa Cum Laude Summer 2011 Undergraduate Degrees † Honors Program Major in Interdisciplinary Studies (Criminology and Criminal Justice)
Eliza Mae Briggs Iowa City Misti Dawn Johnson Leon Jacob Dale DeBolt Glenwood Kyle William Korte Grimes Douglas Norman Dedrick Tempe, Ariz. Amy Jo Quail Spencer Shay Reneé Eckhart Glenwood Laura Kay Quint Ames Jake Lewis Edwards Marshalltown Victor Saye Sackie Joseph M. Elgin Cedar Rapids Evan Hampton Shiff West Des Moines Andrew Michael Gragg Waukon Valerie Lee Stoner Ames Stacy Lee Henson Coon Rapids Samantha Joann Williams Crawfordsville Dean Paul Jackson Polk City Megan Elizabeth Wright Jefferson
Major in Linguistics
Erica Sung Park Ames
Major in Performing Arts
Timothy Thaddeus Collier Washington, D.C. Caleb Gregory Woodley Boone Samantha Nicole Rieff Plano, Tex.
Major in Philosophy
Barak Simeon Tarrant-Wacha Des Moines
Major in Political Science
** Thomas James Augustine Fort Dodge Severie Anna Orngard Pilot Mound Andrew Thomas Carlson Ankeny John Mark Sachs Ames Jason A. Covey Oskaloosa Aaron P. Schile Cedar Rapids Deanna Leigh Galus Jared Michael Trujillo Olympia Fields, Ill. * Dana John Kruzic Albia Alex John Wiley Boone
Major in Psychology
* Emily K. Cimmerer Minnetonka, Minn. Chelsea Jo Heller Ottumwa Elise Nicole Grantham Clive Yvette Angela Rodriguez Des Moines
Major in Speech Communication
** Thomas James Augustine Fort Dodge Emily Christine Fredrickson Yale Courtney Kathleen Deay Clive Randy James Wagner Ames
Multiple Curricula and Majors
Amanda Melissa Bouchard Springfield, Va. Lucas Allen Long Denison Anthropology and International Studies Interdisciplinary Studies(Criminology and Criminal Justice) and Sociology
* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude 107 † Honors Program Summer 2011 Undergraduate Degrees Caitlyn Marie Marino Fox Lake, Ill. Jaymes B. Savage Nevada Women’s Studies and Environmental Political Science and Economics Studies Matthew Miller Stolte Castle Danger, Minn. Eva Teresa Morales Storm Lake Interdisciplinary Studies (Criminology and Interdisciplinary Studies (Criminology and Criminal Justice) and Sociology Criminal Justice) and Sociology Jourdan Victoria Suddreth Bondurant Andrea Marie Nelson Prior Lake, Minn. Psychology, Sociology, and Interdisciplinary Journalism and Mass Communication and Studies (Criminology and Criminal Justice) Political Science Katherine Anne Thompson Lakeway, Tex. Holly Rae Preston Chicago, Ill. Interdisciplinary Studies (Criminology and Interdisciplinary Studies (Criminology and Criminal Justice) and Sociology Criminal Justice) and Political Science
BACHELOR OF LIBERAL STUDIES
Curriculum in Liberal Studies
Mackenzie Rebekka Bishop Toledo Shane Robert Lindburg Cambridge, Ill. Christopher George Brodersen Ross A. Loving Des Moines Eden Prairie, Minn. Michael L. Main Muscatine Amanda Gayle Davis West Des Moines *** Jessica Ann Nees Rockwell City Andrew Merlin Carroll Doll Waukee Kyle Wayne Nikkel Ankeny Dane Matthew Eischeid Glidden Kelechi Keith Osemele Houston, Tex. Brianna Kay Evans Sioux City John Mathew Plamoottil Bettendorf Chelsea Lynn Gauger Ankeny Stephanie Reneé Reynolds Oxford Justin Michael Hale Bloomington, Ill. Candi J. Schmieder Marengo Michael Allen Haluska Albia Austen Michael Sickora Colfax Quincy Dean Harris North English Brian John Spaen Carroll Kathryn Olivia Lanpher Onslow Kerry Anne Williams Des Moines
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Curriculum in Liberal Arts and Sciences
Major in Anthropology
Cynthia Ann Backus Ames Anna Karen Olson Madrid
Major in Biochemistry
Tasida Caron Fisher Spirit Lake Clayton Kenneth Severson Belmond
Major in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
* Réka Katalin Kelemen Budapest, Hungary
* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude 108 † Honors Program Summer 2011 Undergraduate Degrees Major in Biology
Christopher Eric Ekuban ** Tyler Joseph Maiers Cedar Rapids Minneapolis, Minn. Thao Hong Thi Nguyen Iowa City Sarah Jane George Toddville Savanna Marie Tuon Des Moines Jasmina Kovacevic Ankeny
Major in Biophysics
Omar Mohamed Al Yahyaei Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Major in Chemistry
* Hoon Kee Kim Seoul, South Korea Yassir Abd Elaziz Mahmoud Ames
Major in Computer Science
David Ray Godfrey Marshalltown Ratandeep Gupta Lucknow, India
Major in Economics
Neil Douglas Keifer Ankeny Yuanzheng Zhao Yueyang, China ** Brittney Kay Shaull Deep River
Major in Environmental Science
Lee Joseph Grimm Council Bluffs Timothy James Sklenar Glenwood
Major in Genetics
* Jason Brett Noon Elk Horn Hyunjin Seo Daegu, South Korea
Major in Geology
Sarah Jane Feiner Sergeant Bluff Christina Rose Murphy Guthrie Center
Major in History
Marcus Robert Beasley Minneapolis, Minn. Erinn Elizabeth Kenne Algona Kyle Martin Boyens Ackley Adam William Kessler Washington, D.C. James Robert Faber Des Moines John P. Klein Pella Emily Jean Howard Des Moines ** Nicholas Robert Miller West Des Moines Matthew Dean Jans Fostoria
* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude 109 † Honors Program Summer 2011 Undergraduate Degrees Major in Journalism and Mass Communication
Kendra Renee Alley West Des Moines ** Laurel Christine Scott Ames Nathan Andrew Curtis Griswold Kevin Conrad Shay Naperville, Ill. Nicole Marie Halvorson Chillicothe, Ill. Nicholas Wright Tillinghast Des Moines Sophie Elizabeth Hayek Des Moines Holly Katherine Van Steenhuyse Bettendorf Anna Marie O’Connell Marion Whitney Jo Wolf Diagonal Sophia Lynne Prell Aurelia
Major in Mathematics
Joseph Stephen Byrnes Bettendorf ** Brittney Kay Shaull Deep River Justin Darrell Goza Shenandoah ** Long Su Wuhan, China Neil Douglas Keifer Ankeny Zheng Zhong Huaibei, China
Major in Physics
Joseph Stephen Byrnes Bettendorf ** Tyler Andrew Pauly Winterset
Major in Psychology
Nicholas Donald Anderson Dubuque Erik Scott Schaller Ames Moriah Jane Brittain Winterset John A. Teter Des Moines Kevin Richard Crow Belle Plaine Amy Linnea Thom Eden Prairie, Minn. Melissa Christine Goede Harlan Dat Minh Trinh Des Moines Kelly Mickie Kinning Urbandale Laura Whitney Woodcock Ankeny Ashley Rachelle Linduski Ames Devin Garrett Wunschel Woodward Katherine Ann Paxton Omaha, Neb.
Major in Sociology
Kristy Lynn Clemens Pleasant Hill Kari Jean Niehus Marcus ** Brandon Duane Gourley Elizabeth Eden Pearson Winterset Overland Park, Kans. Sheryle Lynn Yankey Sloan Tyler Wayde Klingbeil Gilbert
Major in Statistics
Kaylin Rose Kelchen Manchester Minjoung Kim Daegu, South Korea
Major in Technical Communication
Kristin Leigh Rogers Runnells
* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude 110 † Honors Program Summer 2011 Undergraduate Degrees Multiple Curricula and Majors
Brittney Marie Christensen Underwood * Wenting He Ames Sociology and Interdisciplinary Studies Mathematics and Statistics (Criminology and Criminal Justice) Bridget Julia Menge Cedar Rapids Chelsea Lee Davis Ames Psychology and Spanish Journalism and Mass Communication and French Suraj Jugal Raval Fort Dodge Biology and Psychology * Sarah Kaitlyn Haas Cedar Rapids Journalism and Mass Communication and Jose Luis Serrato Laredo, Tex. Anthropology Psychology and History
* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude 111 † Honors Program Summer 2011 Undergraduate Degrees Past Honorary Degree Recipients
The first honorary degree was conferred in 1877. Following is a list of those receiving honorary degrees, starting with the year they received the degree, followed by their name and the honorary degree they received. In some cases a notation is included about the individual if that information is available.
1877: Isaac R. Roberts, Master of 1909: Norman J. Coleman, Doctor of 1920: Deon Eugene Davenport, Doctor of Agriculture. Farm Superintendent at Iowa Science. Science. Dean of the School of Agriculture State University. at the University of Illinois. 1909: Seaman A. Knapp, Doctor of 1879: J. L. Budd, Master of Horticulture. Science. Appointed president of Iowa State 1920: Arthur P. Davis, Doctor of Established ISU’s Department of College from 1883-1885. Engineering. President of the American Horticulture at Iowa State. Society of Civil Engineers. 1909: James W. Robertson, Doctor of 1879: James L. Geddes, Master of Science. 1920: Albert S. Hitchcock, Doctor Philosophy. Distinguished career in the of Science. B.S., 1884, Iowa State; British and Union Armies; first professor of 1914: Charles Keffer, Doctor of Science. agronomist in the U.S. Department of military tactics at Iowa State. Agriculture. 1914: George L. McKay, Doctor of 1887: A. A. Bennett, Master of Science. Science. Recognized for his work in 1920: L. S. Klinek, Doctor of Science. dairying. President of the University of British 1887: Luther Foster, Master of Columbia. Agriculture. B.S., 1872, Iowa State. 1914: James Wilson, Doctor of Science. 1920: John R. Mohler, Doctor of Science. 1887: M. Stalker, Master of Science. 1915: Marion Dorset, Doctor of Veterinary Chief of the Bureau of Animal Industry in B.S., 1873, Iowa State; first editor Aurora, Medicine. the U.S. Department of Agriculture. the student newspaper; developed the curriculum in Veterinary Science. 1915: LaVerne Noyes, Doctor of 1920: Wilmon Newell, Doctor of Science. Engineering. B.S., 1872, Iowa State in the B.S., 1897, Iowa State; responsible for the 1887: E. W. Stanton, Master of Science. first graduating class. eradication of the citrus canker in the U.S. B.S.,1872, Iowa State in the first graduating class; Acting President of Iowa State four 1916: Clarence Henry Eckles, Doctor of 1920: R. A. Oakley, Doctor of Science. times. Science. B.S., 1895, Iowa State; head of Agronomist in charge of seed distribution in the Department of Dairy Husbandry Farms the U.S. Department of Agriculture. 1890: Charles Keffer, Master of at St. Paul, Minnesota. Horticulture; received another honorary 1920: Thomas L. Smith, Doctor of degree in 1914. Only two people in Iowa 1916: Herbert Osborn, Doctor of Science. Engineering. Prominent mechanical State history have received two honorary B.S., 1879, Iowa State; helped organize the engineer and inventor. degrees. Iowa Academy of Science. 1921: Carrie Chapman Catt, Doctor 1895: Mattie Locke Macomber, Master of 1916: Willis Whited, Doctor of of Laws. B.S., 1880, Iowa State; Philosophy. B.S.,1872, Iowa State in the Engineering. B.S., 1879, Iowa State; bridge distinguished champion of the suffragist first graduating class. engineer in Pennsylvania with the State and peace movement and organizer of the Highway Department. League of Women Voters. 1897: James W. Wilson, Master of Agriculture. B.S., 1896, Iowa State; 1920: W.C. Armstrong, Doctor of 1922: Henry C. Wallace, Doctor of Laws. became U.S. Secretary of Agriculture; was Engineering. B.S., 1881, Iowa State; in B.S., 1892, Iowa State; U.S. Secretary of the first of four Iowa State graduates to charge of building the Northwestern Depot Agriculture. serve as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. in Chicago. 1925: George I. Christie, Doctor of 1903: Robert B. Armstrong, Master of 1920: Joseph Charles Arthur, Doctor Science. B.S., 1903, Iowa State; Under Philosophy. of Science. B.S., 1872, M.S., 1877, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, U.S.D.A. State, which was the first advanced degree 1903: W.T. Hornaday, Master of from Iowa State; first librarian at Iowa 1925: Clyde W. Warburton, Doctor of Philosophy. World-famed naturalist and State. Science. B.S., 1902, Iowa State; head of zoologist. the Bureau of Plant Industry of the U.S.D.A. 1920: Alfred Atkinson, Doctor of Science. under James Wilson. 1907: J. C. Blair, Master of Agriculture. B.S., 1904, Iowa State; president of Montana State College of Agriculture. 1926: Matt Luckiesh, Doctor of Science. 1907: I. B. Schreckengast, Master of Philosophy. 1920: Carlton R. Ball, Doctor of Science. 1928: George R. Chatburn, Doctor of B.S., 1893, Iowa State; agronomist with the Engineering. B.S., 1884, Iowa State; head 1908: Virginia Corbett, Master of USDA and an authority on plant rust. of the Department of Civil Engineering at Philosophy. B.S., 1893, Iowa State; Dean the University of Nebraska. of Women at Colorado State at Fort Collins. 1920: Isabelle Bevier, Doctor of Science. Head of the Department of Home Economics at the University of Illinois. * Distinguished Achievement Citation, the highest award granted to university alumni 112
1928: W. K. Robbins, Doctor of Science. 1947: Hazel Steibling, Doctor of 1955: Almon H. Fuller, Doctor of B.S., 1878, Iowa State; outstanding Science; honorary degree conferred at Engineering. Head of the Department of agricultural chemist. the convocation celebrating 75 years of Civil Engineering at Iowa State. home economics at Iowa State. Chief of 1928: J. H. Shephard, Doctor of the Bureau of Human Nutrition and Home 1955: Bernard W. Hammer, Doctor of Agriculture. Economics, U.S.D.A. Agriculture. Involved in Dairy Bacteriology at Iowa State. 1928: Edward A. Sherman, Doctor of 1948: Anson S. Marston, Doctor of Science. B.S., 1896, Iowa State. Engineering. First dean of engineering at 1956: John Foster Dulles, Doctor of Iowa State. Laws. U.S. Secretary of State. 1929: Clifford P. Fitch, Doctor of Science. 1948: Louis Bevier Spinney, Doctor of 1957: Belle Lowe, Doctor of Science. 1929: Thomas H. MacDonald, Doctor Science. B.S., 1892; B.S., 1893, Iowa State; Bureau of Home Economics, Washington, of Science. B.S., 1904, Iowa State; first taught physics and electrical engineering in D.C., 1923-1924; food scientist and Secretary and Highway Engineer for the the Beardshear administration; later became professor at Iowa State College from Iowa Highway Commission. head of the Department of Physics. 1918 until retirement in 1956; recognized for research on preparation, quality, 1932: John Hanmond, Doctor of Science. 1948: Lyle Ford Watts, Doctor of and preservation of poultry, meats, and Agriculture. B.S., 1913, Iowa State; chief of fats; published textbook: Experimental 1932: A. J. Kluyer, Doctor of Science. the U.S. Forest Service. Cookery.
1934: Henry Agard Wallace, Doctor of 1949: Earl Owen Shreve, Doctor of 1958: Henry Dale Bergman, Doctor of Science. B.S., 1910, M.S., 1920, Iowa Engineering. B.S., 1904, Iowa State; vice Science. D.V.M., 1910, Iowa State; dean of State; U.S. Secretary of Agriculture; was president of General Electric. veterinary medicine, Iowa State. Vice President under Franklin D. Roosevelt; DAC recipient in 1964.* 1949: William Wesley Waymack, Doctor of 1958: Ralph Kenneth Bliss, Doctor of Science. Editor of the Des Moines Register. Science. B.S., 1905, Iowa State; director of 1935: Duncan Marshall, Doctor of Agriculture and Home Economics Extension Agriculture. 1951: Harry C. Murphy, Doctor of at Iowa State. Engineering; president of the Burlington 1936: Ronald Alymer Fisher, Doctor of Railroad System. 1958: Florence Alberta Fallgatter, Doctor Science. of Science. Head of the Department 1951: Edward Norris Wentworth, Doctor of Home Economics Education at Iowa 1936: Raymond Mollyneaux Hughes, of Agriculture. B.S., 1907, M.S., 1909, Iowa State. Doctor of Laws; president of Iowa State State; faculty member at Iowa State College; from 1927 to 1936; his Handbook for distinguished historian of American livestock; 1958: Charles Edwin Friley, Doctor College Trustees was well regarded. author of American Sheep Trails. of Science. Served as Acting President from 1935 to 1936; president from 1936- 1940: Maria M. Roberts, Doctor of 1952: Roscoe C. Pollock, Doctor of 1953. Laws. B.S., 1890, Iowa State; professor Agriculture. B.S.,1913, M.S., 1921, Iowa of mathematics and dean of the Junior State. 1958: Robert Earle Buchanan, Doctor of College at Iowa State. Science. B.S., 1904, Iowa State; dean of 1952: Ruth Buxton Sayre, Doctor of Laws. industrial science, head of the Department 1942: George Harrison Shull, Doctor of Outstanding woman in Iowa agriculture; of Bacteriology, Dean of the Graduate Science. helped found Associated Country Women College, and director of the Agricultural of the World; appointed by President Experiment Station at Iowa State. 1942: Wilbur M. Wilson, Doctor of Eisenhower to the Agricultural Advisery Engineering. B.S., 1900, Iowa State. Committee in 1950; held posts in local, 1958: John Walter Coverdale, Doctor of state and national Farm Bureau women's Science. Official in Rath Packing Company. 1944: Rush B. Lincoln, Doctor of Science. organizations. 1958: Gertrude Mary Cox, Doctor of 1945: Milton Ferdinand Beecher, 1953: Ezra Taft Benson, Doctor of Science. B.S., 1929, Iowa State. Doctor of Engineering. B.S., 1910, Iowa Agriculture. M.S., 1927, Iowa State; U.S. State; official in the Norton Company in Secretary of Agriculture. 1958: Edward Bertram Evans, Doctor Worcester, Massachusetts. of Science. D.V.M., 1918, Iowa State; the 1953: Fred T. Whiting, Doctor of centennial program carried the following, 1945: Thomas Ray Stanton, Doctor of Engineering. B.S., 1913, Iowa State; vice "Veterinarian, Agricultural Educator." DAC Agriculture. president for Westinghouse Company in recipient in 1968.* charge of the Northwest district. 1947: Mabel V. Campbell, Doctor of 1958: Theodore V. Houser, Doctor of Science, honorary degree conferred at the 1954: Thomas Roy Truax, Doctor of Science. B.S., 1915, Iowa State; president convocation celebrating 75 years of home Agriculture. B.S., 1912, Iowa State; head of of Sears Roebuck and Co. economics at Iowa State. B.S., 1905, Iowa the Forest Products Division of the U.S.D.A. State. at Madison, Wisconsin; honorary degree 1958: Henry H. Kildee, Doctor of Science. conferred at the 50th anniversary of the B.S., 1908, M.S., 1917, Iowa State; head of Department of Forestry. the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dean of Agriculture, Iowa State. * Distinguished Achievement Citation, the highest award granted to university alumni 113 1958: Allan Blair Kline, Doctor of Science. 1996: M. E. “Gene” Ensminger, Doctor 2001: John Ruan, Doctor of Humane B.S., 1938, Iowa State; president of the of Humane Letters. Achievements for Letters. Chairman and CEO of The Ruan American Farm Bureau. his work in animal science, education and Companies, Des Moines; recognized for his international agriculture. generosity to the city of Des Moines, his 1958: Beth Baily McLean, Doctor of home state of Iowa and the international Science. M.S., 1933, Iowa State; the 1997: Simon Estes, Doctor of Humane community; founder and ongoing supporter centennial program carried the following, Letters. studied voice at the University of the World Food Prize Foundation, "Home Economist, Business Woman." of Iowa from 1956-1963; from 1964 to publicizes the challenges of feeding the 1965 studied at the Julliard School of world and recognize significant advances 1958: James Lewis Morrill, Doctor of Music; distinguished faculty member in our capacity to produce, improve and Laws. President of the University of at Julliard since 1986; recognized for distribute food. Minnesota. extraordinary achievements in operatic music, philanthropy, and generosity to 2002: Katharine Abraham, Doctor of 1958: George Waddel Snedecor, Doctor disadvantaged children; named Honorary Science. B.S., 1976, Iowa State; occupied of Science. Organized the Statistical Alumnus in 2007. one of the most important professional Laboratory; first head of the Department of positions in the U.S. government dealing Statistics. 1997: Emery N. Castle, Doctor of with economic performance and economic Humane Letters. Ph.D., 1952, Iowa policy, the Bureau of Labor Statistics; 1958: Fred R. White, Doctor of Science. State; recognized for his outstanding under her direction, the bureau improved Chief engineer for the Highway achievements in agricultural economics its method for collecting employment Commission. helping to improve the quality of life in rural statistics, initiated a program to collect data America. on job vacancies and improved the way the 1965: James H. Hilton, Doctor of Science. Consumer Price Index is measured; DAC B.S., 1923, Iowa State; professor of animal 1997: Edwin G. Krebs, Doctor of Science. recipient in 1999.* husbandry, Purdue (1927-1945); president, Co-winner of the 1992 Nobel Prize in Iowa State (1953-1965). Physiology or Medicine; recognized for 2002: Dr. M. Daniel Lane, Doctor of outstanding contributions in biochemistry Humane Letters. Contributions to research 1991: Raymond P. Baker, Doctor of and medicine. in the fields of biochemistry and nutrition; Humane Letters. B.S., 1935, Iowa State; international leader in understanding the director of research at Pioneer Hi-Bred 1998: Federico Mayor, Doctor of development and mechanisms underlying International Inc. Science. Recognized for his extraordinary obesity; contributed to development of achievements as a biochemist and for appetite-controlling drug; ground-breaking 1992: Norman Borlaug, Doctor of promoting peace in the Middle East and work in insulin signaling and in mechanisms Humane Letters. 1970 Nobel Peace Prize throughout the world. underlying diabetes. recipient for work in developing wheat varieties. 2000: John Vincent Atanasoff, Doctor 2003: Roy Whistler, Doctor of Science. of Science. M.S., 1926, Iowa State; with Ph.D., 1938, Iowa State; an internationally 1993: Thorton A. Wilson, Doctor of the help of graduate student Clifford Berry, recognized leader in carbohydrate research Science. B.S., 1943, Iowa State; President designed, assembled and demonstrated for more than half a century; DAC recipient of the Boeing Company in 1968 and the first electronic digital computer, the in 1999.* chairman of the board in 1972; DAC Atanasoff-Berry Computer, in the basement recipient in 1973.* of Iowa State University’s Physics Building; 2003: Joanne Eicher, Doctor of Humane he remains an inspiration to generations Letters. Played a key role in developing an 1993: Charles Concordia, Doctor of of Iowa Staters with his legacy of inquiry understanding of and respect for African Science. One of the most distinguished and excellence in the physical sciences and textiles in this country. power systems engineers in the world. engineering; DAC recipient in 1984. * 2006: Vance Coffman, Doctor of Science. 1994: George Washington Carver, Doctor 2000: Morris Soller, Doctor of Science. B.S., 1967, Iowa State; widely respected of Humane Letters. B.S.,1894, M.S., 1896, Recognized for leading the way in the actual by the nation’s military and civilian leaders, Iowa State; first African-American Student discovery of genetic science. often sought for advice on national security at Iowa State; world renowned plant goals; DAC recipient in 1999.* scientist. 2000: Jean Marie Dubois, Doctor of Science. One of the world’s leading 2006: Graham B. Spanier, Doctor of 1994: Hugh S. Sidey, Doctor of Humane researchers in the area of quasicrystals; Humane Letters. B.S., 1969, M.S., 1971, Letters. B.S., 1950, Iowa State; staff credited with fostering and guiding Iowa State; president of the Pennsylvania member and columnist for Time magazine collaborative research on useful applications State University; known as one of the for more than 30 years; first recipient for quasicrystals, including a project nation’s premier leaders in higher education of James W. Schwartz Award for involving scientists at Iowa State University issues and helping universities meet the “Distinguished Service to Journalism and and the Ames Laboratory. changing needs of the society and world; Mass Communication; DAC recipient in recipient of Distinguished Alumni Award in 1972. * 2001: Keith R. Yamamoto, Doctor 2004. of Science. B.S., 1968, Iowa State; 1995: D. Gale Johnson, Doctor of internationally known research scientist Humane Letters. B.S., 1932, Ph.D., 1945, and a leader in national science policy; Iowa State; teacher and researcher of the known for his breakthrough work on steroid agricultural economic problems in Russia hormone receptors; DAC recipient in 1997.* and China; DAC recipient in 1995. *
114 * Distinguished Achievement Citation, the highest award granted to university alumni 2006: Monkombu Sambasivan 2008: Kenneth M. Quinn, Doctor of 2010: Jonathan D. Rich, Doctor of Swaminathan, Doctor of Humane Humane Letters. Graduate of Wahlert Science. B.S. Iowa State; Ph.D. University Letters. Ph.D in plant genetics from High School and Loras College; former U.S. of Wisconsin; over 20 years of experience Cambridge University; acclaimed by Ambassador to the Kingdom of Cambodia; in the silicones industry, starting as a TIME magazine as one of the 20 most president, World Food Prize Foundation; research chemist and progressing to influential Asians of the 20th century and member, American Foreign Service; CEO of the second-largest producer of one of three from India, the others being member, Henry Kissinger’s National silicones and silicone derivatives in the Mahatma Gandhi and Rabindranath Tagore; Security Council; Special Assistant to world; director of Momentive Performance considered a world leader in sustainable Ambassador Richard Holbrooke; Narcotics Materials Inc. in June 2007; joined food security. Counselor at US mission to the United Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Nations in Vienna; humanitarian efforts 2000, serving as director of chemical 2006: Robert D. Ray, Doctor of Humane on behalf of refugees; Chairman of the R&D, president of Goodyear Chemical, Letters. an attorney in Des Moines for 14 Inter-agency Task Force on POW/MIA’s; and in 2002 was named president, North years; he served an unprecedented five and member of the US-Russia POW/MIA American Tire, and Chairman of the Board, terms as Governor of Iowa, from 1969- Commission. Goodyear Dunlop Tires NA; serves on Iowa 1983, served as a U.S. representative to the State University’s Institute for Physical United Nations; named “Most Influential 2009: J. Dwayne McAninch, Doctor of Research and Technology (IPRT) Industrial Iowan” at the turn of the century and holds Science. Founder, McAninch Corporation; Advisory Board. honorary degrees from 17 colleges and adviser to the board of Caterpillar/Trimble universities. Control Technologies, LLC; provided 2011: Harold Scheraga, Doctor of Science. leadership for applying GPS technology to B.S., 1941, City College of New York; A.M., 2007: Robert Byron Bird, Doctor of construction methods. 1942 & Ph.D., 1946 Duke University; one Science. B.S., University of Illinois; Ph.D., of the world’s leading physical chemists Wisconsin; Vilas Professor Emeritus of 2009: Chan Koo Park, Doctor of Science. working on macromolecules, primarily chemical and biological engineering at the B.S., 1976, Iowa State; Chairman and proteins and nucleic acids, member of University of Wisconsin, Madison; known CEO of chemical operations, Kumho the National Academy of Science and for five decades of books and research in Asiana Group; leader and innovator in the American Academy of Arts and Science, chemical engineering and thermal science; petrochemical industry; helped establish and a Fellow of the American Chemical Fulbright Lecturer and Guggenheim Fellow Asiana Airline, Kumho Express and Kumho Society, Biophysical society, and American at Technische Universiteit, Delft, The Telecomm divisions; awards include: Gold Association for the Advancement of Netherlands; Fulbright Professor at Kyoto Tower Industry Honor, Korea’s highest Science, six-time Fogarty Scholar of the University and Nagoya University, Japan; corporate CEO award, Korea’s Environment- National Institutes of Health. Four of his Fulbright Lecturer at the University of Friendly Award, and several awards from papers have been designated as “citation Sarajevo, Bosnia; and a visiting professor at the Office of the Korean President for classics” by the journal Current Contents, universities in the United States, China and contributions to the national economy, and in the March 1982 issue, he was listed Belgium. industry safety standards, labor relations, as the most frequently cited physical the environment and social responsibility. chemist in the world. In a 2009 ranking of 2007: John Pappajohn, Doctor of the 2,000 most notable living chemists, he Humane Letters. Founder and president 2009: M. Patricia Quinlisk, Doctor of was ranked 11th of Equity Dynamics, Inc., and Pappajohn Science. B.S. University of Wisconsin, Capital Resources, a venture capital firm; Stevens Point; Master of Public Health from 2011: Robert N. Shelton, Doctor of director on more than 40 public and private Johns Hopkins University; and M.D. from Science. B.S., Stanford University; M.S. boards; launched the Pappajohn Centers for the University of Wisconsin, Madison. & Ph.D., University of California; 19th Entrepreneurship at several Iowa colleges; Epidemiologist and Medical Director of the president of the University of Arizona, Iowa Philanthropist of the Year Award in Iowa Department of Public Health for the affiliated with the Ames Laboratory of 1998, and Honorary Alumni of Iowa State state of Iowa. the U.S. Department of Energy at ISU, in University in 2005. 1987, he joined the faculty at the University 2010: Harold L. Brock, Doctor of Science. of California, Davis, as professor and 2008: Michael M. Crow, Doctor of Apprenticed with Henry Ford at the Ford chair of the Department of Physics, was Humane Letters. B.S., 1977, Iowa State; Trade and Apprentice School at age appointed Vice Chancellor for Research Ph.D., 1985, Maxwell School of Citizenship 15 and became Henry Ford’s personal in 1990, and Vice Provost for Research and Public Affairs, Syracuse University; engineer; founding member of the board of of the University of California system in president, Arizona State University; faculty directors of Hawkeye Community College 1996, in 2001, he joined the University of member: University of Kentucky, Columbia in Waterloo; the Brock Student Center at North Carolina, Chapel Hill, as Executive University, Iowa State (1985-1991). Hawkeye Community College named in Vice Chancellor and Provost, Dr. Shelton’s Helped establish more than 15 applied his honor; Director of Tractor Research research has focused on collective electron research centers and technology transfer and later Manager of Product Engineering effects in novel materials, and he made organizational structures and mechanisms. at the John Deere Waterloo Tractor Works; many significant contributions to the Involved with Institute for Physical Research designed the Deere 4020 tractor and advancement of superconductivity and and Technology (IPRT) and Center for Crops brought it into production in 1963; founding superconductive materials. Utilization Research (CCUR). Served as member and president of the Society of senior adviser to U.S. Departments of State Automotive Engineers (SAE), Mississippi and Commerce on science and technology Valley Section; recipient of the Cyrus Hall policy related to intelligence and national McCormick-Jerome Increase Case Gold security; a Fellow of the National Academy Medal from the ASABE. of Public Administration; and member, Council on Foreign Relations.
115 * Distinguished Achievement Citation, the highest award granted to university alumni