Dear Iowa State University Graduates and Guests:

Congratulations to all of the Spring 2014 graduates of Iowa State University!

We are very proud of you for the successful completion of your academic programs, and we are pleased to present you with a degree from Iowa State University recognizing this outstanding achievement. We also congratulate and thank everyone who has played a role in the graduates’ successful journey through this university, and we are delighted that many of you are here for this ceremony to share in their recognition and celebration.

We have enjoyed having you as students at Iowa State, and we thank you for the many ways you have contributed to our university and community. I wish you the very best as you embark on the next part of your life, and I encourage you to continue your association with Iowa State as part of our worldwide alumni family.

Iowa State University is now in its 156th year as one of the nation’s outstanding 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. We wish you all continued success!

Sincerely,

Steven Leath President of the University Table of Contents

The Official University Mace...... 3 The Presidential Chain of Office...... 3 Academic Regalia...... 4 Hooding Ceremony, Doctor of Philosophy...... 5 Academic Titles...... 5 Special Recognition, Advanced Degrees...... 6 Special Recognition, Undergraduate Degrees...... 6 Additional Recognition, Undergraduate Degrees...... 6 Iowa State University Traditions...... 7 Graduate College Commencement Program...... 9 8:00 p.m., Friday, May 9, 2014, James H. Hilton Coliseum Graduate College Commencement Participants...... 10-12

Graduate College Commencement Speaker...... 13 Spring 2014 Graduate College Candidates...... 14-48 Veterinary Medicine Commencement Program...... 49 Noon, Saturday, May 10, 2014, C.Y. Stephens Auditorium Veterinary Medicine Commencement Participants...... 50-51

Veterinary Medicine Commencement Speaker...... 52 Spring 2014 Veterinary Medicine Candidates...... 53-54 Undergraduate Commencement Program...... 55 1:30 p.m., Saturday, May, 10, 2014, James H. Hilton Coliseum Undergraduate Ceremony Participants...... 56-57

Undergraduate Commencement Speaker...... 58 Commencement Vocalist...... 59 Spring 2014 Undergraduate Candidates ...... 60-107 Agriculture and Life Sciences ...... 60 Business ...... 69 Design ...... 76 Engineering ...... 81 Human Sciences ...... 89 Liberal Arts and Sciences ...... 95 Senior Class Council...... 108 Candidates for Commissions...... 109 Summer 2014 Graduate College Candidates...... 110-116 Summer 2014 Undergraduate Candidates...... 117-122 Past Honorary Degree Recipients...... 123-126 The Bells of Iowa State...... Back of Program

Candidates listed in this program reflect information received by the Office of the Registrar as of April 19, 2014. Listing in this program is not official proof of graduation.

2 The Official University Mace he Iowa State University mace symbolizes the edge of the disc. Under the disc is a shortened the authority of the university president. The version or reflection of the Tlead faculty marshal carries it at the head of campanile headpiece. the academic procession and, by placing it on its stand, signals the beginning of the commencement The tiger maple staff bears ceremony. 14 bronze plaques inscribed with the names of all previous In medieval times, the mace was a studded, clublike Iowa State presidents, their weapon, made of iron. It was capable of breaking years of service, and a armor, and was associated with the protection of laurel leaf symbolizing the kings in France and England. attainment of graduation.

In the 13th century, it was used for civil purposes At the staff’s base is an and processions. Eventually it became a symbol unfolding bronze leaf for academic institutions, an emblem of order and symbolizing the beginning authority in the pageantry. of a new era for graduating students. The overall height Created in bronze, silver and tiger maple, the Iowa of the University mace is State University mace incorporates important 60 inches, and it weighs 14 campus icons such as the campanile located on pounds. central campus and the Fountain of Four Seasons, located on the north side of the Memorial Union and Sculptor Jeanne L. Stevens- features likenesses of four Native American women. Sollman of Bellefonte, The sculptures were created in 1941 by Christian Pennsylvania designed and crafted the Iowa State Petersen, sculptor-in-residence from 1934-1955. University mace.

The mace’s bronze headpiece is an interpretation of Private funds from the ISU Alumni Association’s the campanile. It includes a silver presidential seal Circle of Former Presidents, Chairs, and Executive and reflects in a disc representative of the Fountain Directors, the Stanton Carillon Foundation, and the of the Four Seasons. The words “Iowa State University Museums made the design and purchase University – Science With Practice” are inscribed on of the Iowa State University mace possible.

The Presidential Chain of Office The presidential chain of office symbolizes the rich pieces were commissioned by University Museums history and traditions of Iowa State University and is and the ISU Alumni Association and are part of worn by the president University Museums’ Art on Campus collection. at all commencement ceremonies. The front of the presidential chain of office features an image of the campanile, and Beardshear Hall’s It was first worn by east portico (the campus home of the president) is President Gregory on the back. The shoulder epaulets are the columns Geoffroy during of Beardshear and contain the words Leadership the Spring 2008 and Service. The campanile links in the presidential commencement chain of office contain the words Engagement, ceremonies to mark Learning, Discovery and Access. The reverse sides the end of Iowa State of the bronze sections have low bas reliefs of corn. University’s year-long Most pieces in the necklace are bronze. The seal sesquicentennial in the center of the campanile and the links in the celebration. necklace are sterling silver.

Created by sculptor Both the presidential chain of office and the mace Jeanne Stevens- are housed in the alumni center and are used at each Sollman–the same commencement ceremony. artist who created Iowa State’s mace–the presidential chain of office complements the mace. The two

3 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.

4 Hooding Ceremony, Doctor of Philosophy

The Doctor of Philosophy is the university’s highest research has already contributed significantly to academic degree, awarded only to those who have human knowledge. successfully completed an intensive and demanding 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. that they are truly experts in their fields whose

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

5 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 with outstanding research accomplishments in a Award or the Research Excellence Award. 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 The University Honors Program is an individually recognized for graduating “With Distinction” planned program of study designed to provide and/or graduating in the Honors Program. Levels greater depth and breadth of scholarship than the of special academic achievement are indicated in regular curriculum. Those graduating from the the commencement program by Latin phrases, also University Honors Program have designed and known as Latin honors. This system is recognized completed an individualized program of study, internationally, however the requirements vary including an independent Honors Research Project, among institutions. In the United States, Latin while earning a required minimum grade point honors are most often awarded to those earning average or better. undergraduate degrees. Each academic institution sets its own standards and requirements for each Students graduating with special recognition will honor. wear a cord and/or medallion and be noted in this program as follows: At Iowa State University, candidates for graduation with distinction must have completed 60 semester * * * Summa Cum Laude - with highest distinction credits of coursework at ISU at the time they (cardinal and gold cord) graduate, including a minimum of 50 graded credits. * * Magna Cum Laude - with great distinction Those graduating summa cum laude (with highest (gold cord) distinction) have earned a grade point average * Cum Laude - with distinction of 3.90 or higher; magna cum laude (with great (cardinal cord) distinction) have a grade point average of 3.70 to † Honors Program 3.89; or cum laude (with distinction) have a grade (medallion) point average 3.50 to 3.69. Grade point averages are based on a 4.0 scale. In addition to the notation in the commencement program, this recognition appears on the official transcript and diploma.

Additional Recognition, Undergraduate Degrees

The George Washington Carver Scholarship Iowa State University’s Cardinal Key Honor and Academy is designed for high achieving Society, formed in 1926, recognizes students who multicultural students and supports their growth have achieved the cardinal virtues of leadership, and academic success through specialized curricula service, scholarship, and character in the university and programming. The George Washington Carver community. Undergraduates must be of junior or Outstanding Achievement Award is granted to those senior standing, have earned a minimum cumulative scholars who have demonstrated involvement in grade point average of 3.0 and be in the top 15% of a combination of activities such as outstanding their academic class. Membership is limited to no community service and successful internships and more than ½ of 1% of the senior class, and 1/3 of 1% who are graduating with a 3.5 grade point average or of the junior class. These students are wearing two better. These scholars are wearing green stoles. red cords intertwined with a single gold cord.

6 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 Engineering, Industrial Science, Home Economics, Northwestern University 36 to 0 in 1895, an 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 Graduate College Program 8:00 p.m., Friday, May 9, 2014, James H. Hilton Coliseum

President Steven Leath, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Presiding

Processional Pomp and Circumstance...... Edward Elgar

The Star-Spangled Banner...... Francis Scott Key arr. Michael Golemo Grace Warren, Vocalist

Introduction of Speaker President Leath

Commencement Address Jonathan Wendel Distinguished Professor Liberal Arts and Sciences

Interlude Cyclone Fantasia...... Michael Golemo

Recognition of Students Receiving Research Excellence Awards Provost Wickert and Teaching Excellence Awards

Conferring of the Degree Doctor of Philosophy President Leath 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 Leath Candidates from the Graduate College presented by David K. Holger, Associate Provost for Academic Programs and Dean of the Graduate College

The Class of 2014 and the Alumni Association Jeffery W. Johnson President Iowa State University Alumni Association

Remarks President Leath

The Bells of Iowa State...... James C. Wilson Refer to the back cover for the lyrics and history of The Bells of Iowa State arr. Michael Golemo Grace Warren, Vocalist Recessional La Mourisque...... Tylman Susato

9 Graduate Commencement Ceremony

Platform Officials

Steven Leath, President of the University Wendy Wintersteen, Endowed Dean of the College of Jonathan Wendel, Distinguished Professor of Liberal Agriculture and Life Sciences Arts and Sciences and Commencement Speaker Pamela J. White, Dean of the College of Human Jonathan A. Wickert, Senior Vice President and Provost Sciences David K. Holger, Associate Provost for Academic Luis Rico-Gutierrez, Dean of the College of Design Programs and Dean of the Graduate College Lisa K. Nolan, Stephen G. Juelsgaard Endowed Dean of Thomas L. Hill, Senior Vice President for Student Affairs the College of Veterinary Medicine Cathann A. Kress, Vice President for Extension and Sarah Rajala, Dean of the College of Engineering Outreach David P. Spalding, Raisbeck Dean of the College of Sarah Nusser, Vice President for Research Business Martino Harmon, Associate Vice President for Student Olivia Madison, Dean of the Library Affairs Arne J. Hallam, Associate Dean of the College of Liberal Pamela Anthony, Dean of Students Arts and Sciences Jeffery W. Johnson, President of the Alumni Association Laura J. Doering, Registrar of the University Kevin Schalinske, Professor and Faculty Senate President

Faculty Representatives and Presenting Professors

Gaya Amarasinghe, Biochemistry, Biophysics and Colin D. Christy, Electrical and Computer Engineering Molecular Biology Lynn G. Clark, Ecology, Evolution and Organismal Iver E. Anderson, Materials Science and Engineering Biology Ryan G. Anderson, Agricultural Education and Studies Joel R. Coats, Entomology ‡ Amy H. Andreotti, Biochemistry, Biophysics and Kristen P. Constant, Materials Science and Molecular Biology  Engineering  Susan A. Arendt, Apparel, Events and Hospitality Natasha N. Croom, School of Education Management Samantha N. Cross, Marketing Patrick I. Armstrong, Psychology Michael R. Crum, Supply Chain and Information Jeramy C. Ashlock, Civil, Construction and Systems  Environmental Engineering Mary Lynn Damhorst, Apparel, Events and Hospitality Andreja Bakac, Chemistry Management Lyric C. Bartholomay, Veterinary Microbiology and Brent J. Danielson, Ecology, Evolution and Organismal Preventive Medicine Biology Tathagata Basak, Mathematics Matthew J. Darr, Agricultural and Biosystems Lance H. Baumgard, Animal Science  Engineering Scott P. Beckman, Materials Science and Engineering Daniela Dimitrova, Greenlee School of Journalism and Rana Biswas, Electrical and Computer Engineering Communications Barbara J. Blakely, English Alan A. DiSpirito, Biochemistry, Biophysics and Kevin L. Blankenship, Psychology Molecular Biology Bradley J. Blitvich, Veterinary Medicine and Preventive Drena L. Dobbs, Genetics, Development and Cell Medicine Biology Bryony C. Bonning, Entomology Karin S. Dorman, Statistics Robert H. Bosselman, Apparel, Events, and Hospitality Nancy J. Evans, School of Education Management Fouad S. Fanous, Civil, Construction and Thomas J. Brumm, Agricultural & Biosystems Envrionmental Engineering Engineering Steven A. Freeman, Agricultural and Biosystems Christina G. Campbell, Food Science and Human Engineering Nutrition  Nicholas K. Gabler, Animal Science Virginia Caples, Apparel, Events and Hospitality Candice A. Gardner, Agronomy Management Randall L. Geiger, Electrical and Computer Jason C. K. Chan, Psychology Engineering  Carol A. Chapelle, English ‡ A. Susana Goggi, Agronomy Sumit Chaudhary, Electrical and Computer Engineering Mark S. Gordon, Chemistry ‡

‡Distinguished Professor Endowed Chair ‡‡University Professor Endowed Professorship

10 Faculty Representatives and Presenting Professors (continued)

Scott J. Grawe, Supply Chain and Information Systems Tricia K. Neppl, Human Development and Family Clinton G. Gudmunson, Human Development and Studies Family Studies Basil J. Nikolau, Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Shauna L. Hallmark, Civil, Construction and Biology  Environmental Engineering Gail R. Nonnecke, Horticulture ‡‡ Larry J. Halverson, Plant Pathology and Microbiology Sigurdur Olafsson, Industrial and Manufacturing Theodore J. Heindel, Mechanical Engineering  Systems Joseph A. Herriges, Economics Joanne K. Olson, School of Education Andrew C. Hillier, Chemical and Biological Matthew E. O’Neal, Entomology Engineering  Reid G. Palmer, Agronomy Leslie Hogben, Mathematics  Christine A. Petersen, Veterinary Pathology Vasant G. Honavar, Computer Science Daji Qiao, Electrical and Computer Engineering Wei Hong, Aerospace Engineering James W. Raich, Ecology, Evolution and Organismal L. Steven Hou, Mathematics Biology Kere Hughes-Belding, Human Development and Family Sridhar N. Ramaswami, Marketing Studies Manju B. Reddy, Food Science and Human Nutrition Fredric J. Janzen, Ecology, Evolution and Organismal Michael S. Retallick, Agricultural Education and Studies Biology Aaron D. Sadow, Chemistry David H. Jeong, Civil, Construction and Environmental Mayly C. Sanchez, Physics and Astronomy Engineering Debra J. Satterfield, Graphic Design Anna K. Johnson, Animal Science Vernon R. Schaefer, Civil, Construction and Amy L. Kaleita-Forbes, Agricultural and Biosystems Environmental Engineering Engineering Joshua T. Selsby, Animal Science Elena E. Karpova, Apparel, Events and Hospitality Jeanne M. Serb, Ecology, Evolution and Organismal Management Biology Aileen F. Keating, Animal Science Brent H. Shanks, Chemical and Biological Atul G. Kelkar, Mechanical Engineering Engineering  Sang W. Kim, Electrical and Computer Engineering Michael A. Shogren-Knaak, Biochemistry, Biophysics Song-Charng Kong, Mechanical Engineering and Molecular Biology Charles J. Kostelnick, English Emily A. Smith, Chemistry Zlatan Krizan, Psychology Michelle L. Soupir, Agricultural and Biosystems Ratnesh Kumar, Electrical and Computer Engineering Engineering Frankie S. Laanan, School of Education Richard T. Stone, Industrial and Manufacturing Systems John M. Levis, English Engineering Hailiang Liu, Mathematics Yoshinori Suzuki, Supply Chain and Information Catherine M. Logue, Veterinary Microbiology and Systems Preventive Medicine Lie Tang, Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Brenda J. Lohman, Human Development and Family Peter C. Taylor, Civil, Construction and Environmental Studies Engineering Erin F. MacDonald, Mechanical Engineering Leigh S. Tesfatsion, Economics Joanne M. Marshall, School of Education Stephen B. Vardeman, Statistics ‡‡ Bobby J. Martens, Supply Chain and Information Javier Vela, Chemistry Systems Nathaniel G. Wade, Psychology Ryan R. Martin, Mathematics Kejin Wang, Civil, Construction and Environmental Steve W. Martin, Materials Science and Engineering ‡ ‡‡ Engineering Robert E. Mazur, Sociology Gary L. Wells, Psychology ‡ Janet N. Melby, Human Development and Family R. Christopher Williams, Civil, Construction and Studies Environmental Engineering Brian E. Mennecke, Supply Chain and Information Qijing Zhang, Veterinary Medicine and Preventive Systems Medicine Gordon J. Miller, Jr., Chemistry ‡‡ Wensheng Zhang, Computer Science Nathan M. Neihart, Electrical and Computer Zhengyuan Zhu, Statistics Engineering

‡Distinguished Professor Endowed Chair ‡‡University Professor Endowed Professorship

11 Faculty Marshals

Larry H. Ebbers, University Professor of Educational Veronica J. Dark, Professor of Psychology, College of Leadership and Policy Studies, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Human Sciences (Chief Marshal) Tim R. Derrick, Professor of Kinesiology, College of Daniel C. Robinson, University Professor of Educational Human Sciences Leadership and Policy Studies, College of Richard E. Horton, Emeritus Professor of Electrical and Human Sciences (Chief Marshal) Comupter Engineering, College of Engineering C. Lee Burras, Professor of Agronomy, College of Kenneth C. Kruempel, Emeritus Associate Professor of Agriculture and Life Sciences Electrical and Computer Engineering, College John Cunnally, Associate Professor of Art and Design, of Engineering College of Design 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

Announcer and Reader of Names

Hollis Monroe Steven K. Mickelson 

Musicians

Michael Golemo, Director of Bands

Vocalist Trumpet Trombone Euphonium Grace Warren * Damien Emilien Kara Bader Alexa Berkenpas Spencer Larson Drew Barker Samuel Schulte Horn Sarah McEntee Dennis Van Woert Tess Fewell Erik Palmquist Shelbi Weeks Percussion Jeffrey Makinster * Brandon Ritchie Andrew Burton Katrina Thomas Javier Romay Tuba Brandon Weeks * Hanna Sundberg * Daniel Jensen * Alex Ortberg * Taylor Vittitoe Allen Tierney Hunter Weatherman

* Graduating Student

12 Graduate College Commencement Speaker Jonathan F. Wendel

Jonathan F. Wendel is a Distinguished Professor of Agriculture Research Service at North Carolina State Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Professor and Chair University before joining the Iowa State faculty of Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology at in 1986. Wendel initially served as an assistant, Iowa State University. associate, and full professor in the Department of He studies plants that Botany before becoming chair of the newly created contain more than two Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal sets of chromosomes, Biology in 2002. to understand how these plants have Wendel is the author of more than 200 publications evolved, and to in prestigious journals, including Nature, expand knowledge Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, in the field of plant and Genome Biology and Evolution, and he has genetics. received numerous international honors and awards for his work. He was named a fellow of the American In 2012, Wendel Association for the Advancement of Science in 2010. helped lead an Wendel received the Outstanding Contributions international to Cotton Genomics Award from the International consortium of Cotton Genome Initiative in 2012, and the Cotton scientists that mapped the cotton genome, an Biotechnology Award from Cotton Incorporated in achievement that has had a significant impact on 2013. cotton growers and plant biologists around the world. Iowa State’s students and faculty have also recognized Professor Wendel. He received the Wendel earned his BA from the University of Outstanding Achievement in Research Award Michigan, and his MA and PhD from the University in 1999; was named a Master Teacher in the of North Carolina. He served as a plant geneticist College of Liberal Arts and Sciences in 2005; and with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s was recognized for Outstanding Achievement in Departmental Leadership in 2009.

13 Candidates for Degrees From the Graduate College

Doctor of Philosophy

Linda Michelle Abbott Creston, Iowa § Walter Dean Bennette Sault Sainte Marie, Mich. B.S. Iowa State University B.S. Lake Superior State University M.A. Morningside College M.S. Iowa State University School: Education Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Major: Education (Educational Leadership) Systems Dissertation: A portrait of one woman’s Major: Industrial Engineering resilience in navigating her multiple Dissertation: Instance selection for model- worlds’ challenges within community, based classifiers family, school, and individual/peer experiences †† Derek Charles Blythe Elk Grove, Calif. B.S. Langston University Saleh Ali J. Albashrawi Qatif, Saudi Arabia M.S. Iowa State University B.S. King Fahd University of Petroleum and Department: Statistics Minerals Major: Statistics M.S. King Fahd University of Petroleum and Dissertation: An investigation of viral fitness Minerals using statistical and computer models of Department: Mathematics Equine Infectious Anemia Virus infection Major: Applied Mathematics Dissertation: Second order characteristic Matthew Thomas Brewer Clintonville, Wis. based schemes for chemotaxis system B.S. University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire D.V.M. Iowa State University Neha Arora Delhi, India Department: Biomedical Sciences B.S. University of Delhi Major: Biomedical Sciences (Pharmacology) Department: Chemistry Dissertation: Enhanced Salmonella Major: Analytical Chemistry virulence instigatedby bactivorous Dissertation: Measurements of diffusion protozoa and investigation of putative and clustering of integrin receptors in protozoan G protein-coupled receptors the plasma membrane of live cells using associated with bacterial engulfment fluorescence-based techniques Jennifer Kate Burrell Norwalk, Iowa Iván Mauricio Ayala Díaz B.S. Fort Hays State University Bucaramanga, Colombia M.S. Fort Hays State University Ing. Universidad Nacional de Colombia Department: Human Development and Department: Agronomy Family Studies Majors: Plant Breeding and Crop Production Major: Human Development and Family and Physiology Studies Dissertation: An integrative approach for Dissertation: Get engaged: An germplasm utilization, genetic diversity investigation of rural community college and QTL mapping in Camelina spp. and faculty’s experiences with work crop-production issues in Thlaspi engagement arvense, new promising oilseed crops for bioenergy and industrial uses †† Ashley Faye Buss Volga, Iowa B.S. Iowa State University Mark Richard Bauermeister Sunnyvale, Calif. M.S. Iowa State University B.S. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Department: Civil, Construction and M.A. Humboldt State University Environmental Engineering Department: Sociology Major: Civil Engineering (Civil Engineering Major: Sociology Materials) Dissertation: Social movement organizations Dissertation: Investigation of sustainable in the local food movement: Linking pavement technologies evaluating warm social capital and movement support mix asphalt using recycled asphalt materials

§ Research Excellence Award 14 Spring 2014 Graduate College Candidates †† Teaching Excellence Award Summer 2014 Graduate College Candidate listing begins on page 110 Chengrui Cai Beijing, China Yoo-Ree Chung Wonju, South Korea B.S. Beijing Institute of Technology B.A. Yonsei University Department: Electrical and Computer M.A. Yonsei University Engineering M.A.T. University of Illinois-Urbana Major: Electrical Engineering Department: English Dissertation: Fractal-based cloud shadow Major: Applied Linguistics and Technology and irradiance model for power system Dissertation: A test of productive English analysis with high penetration of grammatical ability in academic writing: photovoltaics Development and validation

§†† John Anthony Carr Bettendorf, Iowa †† David H. C. Correll Cedar Falls, Iowa B.S. Iowa State University B.A. George Washington University M.S. Iowa State University M.S. Iowa State University Department: Electrical and Computer Department: Business Administration Engineering Major: Business and Technology (Supply Major: Electrical Engineering Chain Management) Dissertation: The identification and Dissertation: Diversity and flexibility in characterization of electronic defect bands sustainable supply chain design in organic photovoltaic devices Sambarta Dasgupta Kolkata, India § Long Chen Xiangyang, Hubei China B.E. Jadavpur University B.E. Huazhong University of Science and Department: Electrical and Computer Technology Engineering Department: Electrical and Computer Major: Electrical Engineering Engineering Dissertation: Theoretical foundations for Major: Computer Engineering finite-time transient stability and Dissertation: Energy-efficient and cost- sensitivity analysis of power systems effective reliability design in memory systems Linette Jean Dodson Carrollton, Ga. B.S. Iowa State University Ruqi Chen Shanghai, China M.S. University of Alabama B.S. Fudan University Department: Apparel, Events, and Department: Materials Science and Hospitality Management Engineering Major: Hospitality Management Major: Materials Science and Engineering Dissertation: Registered dietitians in school Dissertation: Bio-based polymeric materials nutrition leadership and dietetic students’ from vegetable oils consideration of school nutrition

Hathairat Chokthaweepanich †† John Watson Doudna Barnesville, Ohio Nakhon Sawan, Thailand B.S. Muskingum College B.S. Chiang Mai University M.S. San Francisco State University M.S. Kasetsart University Department: Ecology, Evolution and Department: Ecology, Evolution and Organismal Biology Organismal Biology Major: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Major: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Dissertation: Native mice in a novel Dissertation: Phylogenetics and evolution of ecosystem: Morphology, behavior, and the paleotropical woody bamboos sociology predict the role of prairie deer (Poaceae: Bambusoideae: Bambuseae) mice in agriculture

§ Nancy P. Christensen Madrid, Iowa Chuanlong Du Hefei, China B.A. University of Iowa B.Nat.S. University of Science and M.S. University of Southern Maine Technology of China Department: Apparel, Events, and Department: Statistics Hospitality Management Major: Statistics Major: Hospitality Management Dissertation: Modeling, inference and Dissertation: Labor in school meal clustering for equivalence classes of 3-D programs: Measurement of direct costs orientations and their influence on menu planning

§ Research Excellence Award 15 Spring 2014 Graduate College Candidates †† Teaching Excellence Award Summer 2014 Graduate College Candidate listing begins on page 110 Zhaoyang Duan Linfen, China Shivani Garg Chandigarh, India B.E. Tsinghua University B.E. Panjab University M.S. Iowa State University Department: Biochemistry, Biophysics and Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Molecular Biology Systems Major: Molecular, Cellular and Major: Industrial Engineering Developmental Biology Dissertation: Three papers on inverse Dissertation: Exploring and understanding optimization algorithms, PEV sales the substrate diversity of ß-ketoacyl-ACP forecasting, and PEVs’ potential impact synthase III enzymes on power systems Xin Guan Jinan, China Amany El Gouhary Cairo, Egypt B.S. Shandong University B.S. American University In Cairo Department: Biochemistry, Biophysics and B.S. University of Utah Molecular Biology M.Engr University of Utah Major: Biochemistry Department: Electrical and Computer Dissertation: Enzymatic components and Engineering physiological roles of mitochondrial fatty Major: Electrical Engineering acid biosynthesis in plants Dissertation: Methods and techniques for improving the figure of merit for wide Andrew Justin Harrison Huxley, Iowa tuning range quadrature voltage B.S. Iowa State University controlled oscillators M.B.A. Iowa State University Department: Business Administration †† Craig Jeremy Erickson Bemidji, Minn. Major: Business and Technology B.S. Drake University (Information Systems) M.A. Minnesota State University-Mankato Dissertation: The effects of technology on Department: Mathematics interpersonal fraud Major: Mathematics Dissertation: Sign patterns that require Ru He Shanghai, China eventual exponential nonnegativity B.S. Fudan University M.S. George Mason University Katherine Espinosa Piedrahita Cali, Colombia M.S. Iowa State University Ing. Universidad Nacional de Colombia Departments: Computer Science and Department: Agronomy Statistics Major: Plant Breeding Majors: Computer Science and Statistics Dissertation: Intensifying intrinsic genetic Dissertation: Structure learning in variation in soybean [Glycine max (L.) Bayesian networks and session analysis of Merr.] inbred lines people search within a professional social network Terry Burdell Gaalswyk Scottsbluff, Neb. B.A. Northwestern College David Alan Hessel Bettendorf, Iowa M.Ed. South Dakota State University B.S. Iowa State University M.S. South Dakota State University Department: Plant Pathology and School: Education Microbiology Major: Education (Educational Leadership) Major: Genetics Dissertation: Predicting transfer students’ Dissertation: Deciphering the genetic selection of a STEM major and academic architecture of native resistance and adjustment: A study of community tolerance to western corn rootworm larval college students at a midwestern feeding university Jonathan Michael Hobbs Dover, Minn. Rohith Kumar Gali Guntur, India B.S. Iowa State University B.Tech. Acharya Ng Ranga Agricultural Departments: Statistics and Geological and University Atmospheric Sciences M.S. Kansas State University Majors: Statistics and Meteorology Department: Agricultural and Biosystems Dissertation: Characterizing diurnal and Engineering interannual variability in the atmosphere Major: Agricultural Engineering through physical and stochastic models Dissertation: Assessing monitoring and modeling approaches to improve water quality in the Hickory Grove Lake

§ Research Excellence Award 16 Spring 2014 Graduate College Candidates †† Teaching Excellence Award Summer 2014 Graduate College Candidate listing begins on page 110 †† Katrin Hollinger Bruecken, Germany Jeffery Wayne Johnson Ames, Iowa B.S. Iowa State University B.S. University of Southern Mississippi Department: Animal Science M.S. University of Kansas Major: Genetics School: Education Dissertation: Evaluating the PGC-1 alpha Major: Education (Educational Leadership) pathway and a new preclinical model to Dissertation: Decision to join the Iowa State advance treatment options for University Alumni Association: dystrophinopathies Experiences of five African American alumni of Iowa State University Peter Joel Huffman Ames, Iowa B.S. Iowa State University Nilsen L. Lasso Rivas Cali, Colombia Department: Materials Science and Titulo. Universidad del Valle Engineering M.Agistr. Universidad del Valle Major: Materials Science and Engineering Department: Ecology, Evolution and Dissertation: A quantitatively accurate Organismal Biology theory of stable crack growth in single Major: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology phase ductile metal alloys under the Dissertation: Growth and allocation in influence of cyclic loading seedlings of three shade intolerant species: The role of biotic and abiotic Lori Marie Ihrig Iowa City, Iowa factors B.S. University of Iowa M.S. University of Iowa Minjung Lee Brighton, Mass. School: Education B.A. Konkuk University Major: Education M.S. Konkuk University Dissertation: The effects of socialization on Department: Apparel, Events, and beginning science teachers’ pedagogical Hospitality Management decision making and science instruction Major: Apparel, Merchandising, and Design Dissertation: The effects of product Siti Izera Ismail Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia information on consumer attitudes and B.S. National University of Malaysia purchase intentions of fashion products M.S. National University of Malaysia made of fur, leather, and wool Department: Plant Pathology and Microbiology Ji Li Rongxian, China Major: Plant Pathology B.E. Huazhong University of Science and Dissertation: Phenology of infection on Technology apple fruit by sooty blotch and flyspeck M.Engr. Huazhong University of Science species in Iowa apple orchards and and Technology phylogenetic analysis to assess the Department: Agricultural and Biosystems evolutionary origins of sooty blotch and Engineering flyspeck on apple Majors: Agricultural Engineering and Human Computer Interaction Pedram Jahangiri Iran Dissertation: 3D machine vision system for B. Isfahan University of Technology robotic weeding and plant phenotyping M.S. Sharif University of Technology Department: Electrical and Computer Ting Li Beijing, China Engineering B.S. Nankai University Major: Electrical Engineering Department: Genetics Development and Dissertation: Voltage and reactive power Cell Biology regulation by photovoltaics in Major: Genetics distribution systems Dissertation: Function and application of TAL effectors Lori J. Jarmon Ames, Iowa B.S. Iowa State University Yuzhan Li Beijing, China M.A. University of Iowa B.E. Beijing Institute of Technology School: Education Department: Materials Science and Major: Education (Educational Leadership) Engineering Dissertation: Cracking the glass ceiling: A Major: Materials Science and Engineering phenomenological study of women Dissertation: Synthesis and characterization administrators in higher education of liquid crystalline epoxy resins

§ Research Excellence Award 17 Spring 2014 Graduate College Candidates †† Teaching Excellence Award Summer 2014 Graduate College Candidate listing begins on page 110 Meng Hsien Lin Taipei, Taiwan Rakesh C. Mahadevapuram Hyderabad, India B.V.M. National Chung Hsing University B.Tech. Banaras Hindu University M.B.A. Iowa State University M.S. University of Florida M.S. Iowa State University Department: Materials Science and Department: Business Administration Engineering Major: Business and Technology Major: Materials Science and Engineering (Marketing) Dissertation: Morphological control in Dissertation: Individual differences in the polymer solar cells using low-boiling impact of odor-induced emotions on point solvent additives consumer behavior Navneet Malani Nagda, India Shibin Lin Minhou, China B.Tech. Indian Institute of B.E. Kunming University of Science and Technology-Madras Technology M.Tech. Indian Institute of M.Engr Institute of Engineering Mechanics Technology-Madras Department: Civil, Construction and M.S. Iowa State University Environmental Engineering Department: Electrical and Computer Major: Civil Engineering (Geotechnical Engineering Engineering) Major: Electrical Engineering Dissertation: Advancements in active Dissertation: Prioritization, security and surface wave methods: Modeling, testing, relay selection in network coded multiple and inversion access relay networks

Eric Andrew Lorenz Viroqua, Wis. Joseph Deng Malual Ames, Iowa B.S. North Dakota State University B.S. Iowa State University M.S. Iowa State University M.S. Iowa State University Department: Civil, Construction and Department: Sociology Environmental Engineering Majors: Sociology and Sustainable Major: Civil Engineering (Structural Agriculture Engineering) Dissertation: Social capital, agricultural Dissertation: Behavior of dowels in concrete technical assistance, access to productive pavements resources, and food security in post-conflict Lira, northern Uganda Chenlu Lou Hangzhou, China B.E. Zhejiang University †† Michael Eugene Mamp Pipersville, Pa. M.S. Iowa State University B.A. Central Michigan University Department: Industrial and Manufacturing M.A. University of Nebraska at Lincoln Systems Department: Apparel, Events, and Major: Industrial Engineering Hospitality Management Dissertation: Economic decision making Major: Apparel, Merchandising, and Design of renewable power producers under Dissertation: Female presidents of Bonwit uncertainty Teller: Hortense Odlum (1934-40) and Mildred Custin (1965-70) Duan Sriyotee Loy Ames, Iowa D.V.M. Kasetsart University Paul Michael Mangiamele II M.Vet. Murdoch University Bloomington, Minn. Department: Veterinary Microbiology and B.S. Iowa State University Preventive Medicine Department: Veterinary Microbiology and Major: Veterinary Microbiology Preventive Medicine Dissertation: Host-virus interactions in the Major: Human Computer Interaction Pacific white shrimp,Litopenaeus Dissertation: From sequencing to analysis: vannamei Building a comparative genomics tool for the biologist end-user § Jill Ashley Madden Alden, Iowa B.S. Iowa State University Pedro A. Martinez Lakeview, N.Y. Department: Animal Science B.A. Hofstra University Major: Genetics M.S. Hofstra University Dissertation: Investigation of mechanisms of Department: Veterinary Pathology follicle depletion and the ovarian Major: Immunobiology protective response to ovotoxicant Dissertation: Chronic infection by exposure Leishmania amazonensis mediated through MAPK ERK mechanisms

§ Research Excellence Award 18 Spring 2014 Graduate College Candidates †† Teaching Excellence Award Summer 2014 Graduate College Candidate listing begins on page 110 §†† Michael Thomas McCarville Omaha, Neb. Michael Carl Norris Altoona, Iowa B.S. Briar Cliff University B.A. Simpson College M.S. Iowa State University M.B.A. Drake University Department: Entomology School: Education Major: Entomology Major: Education (Educational Leadership) Dissertation: Integrating soybean aphid and Dissertation: Predicting application levels soybean cyst nematode management and matriculation yield among MBA programs: The use and application of the Ashley Nicole Rink Merritts Tipton, Iowa marketing mix and relationship B.A. University of Iowa marketing theories M.S. Iowa State University Department: Human Development and § Jackson Nteeba Kampala, Uganda Family Studies B.S. Makerere University Major: Human Development and Family Department: Animal Science Studies Major: Genetics Dissertation: The association between Dissertation: Impact of metabolic supportive behavior and changes in perturbation on ovarian function relationship quality among married and cohabitating African American couples Monique D. Pairis-Garcia Idyllwild, Calif. B.A. Grinnell College Nahed Msayleb New York, N.Y. D.V.M. Iowa State University D.In.Ag. Lebanese University Department: Animal Science M.S. Lebanese University Major: Animal Physiology Department: Agricultural and Biosystems Dissertation: Advancing techniques to Engineering promote the welfare of sows utilized in Major: Sustainable Agriculture laboratory based lameness models Dissertation: Soil ozonation as a sustainable alternative to methyl bromide fumigation Gunjan Pandey Ames, Iowa and synthetic pesticides B.Tech. Indian Institute of Technology-Kanpur Shreyartha Mukherjee Kolkata, India Department: Electrical and Computer B.Tech. West Bengal University of Engineering Technology Major: Electrical Engineering Department: Agronomy Dissertation: Development of impedance Major: Bioinformatics and Computational spectroscopy based in-situ, self Biology calibrating, on-board wireless sensor Dissertation: A next generation of studies: with inbuilt metamaterial inspired small Heterosis and inbreeding depression antenna for constituent detection in multi-phase mixtures like soil Renee Amber Murray Minneapolis, Minn. B.A. Humboldt State University Dustin Kensel Perry Rockwall, Tex. M.A. Humboldt State University B.S. Texas A&M University-Commerce Department: Psychology M.S. Texas A&M University-Commerce Major: Psychology Department: Agricultural Education and Dissertation: System justification, work Studies ethic, and just-world beliefs: A motivated Major: Agricultural Education reasoning perspective Dissertation: Exploring critical thinking skills among undergraduate agriculture Josephat Gichobi Njoka Nairobi, Kenya education and studies students B.S. University of Wisconsin River Falls M.S. Iowa State University Peter Michael Ralston Aiken, S.C. M.S. Iowa State University B.S. Clemson University Department: Animal Science M.B.A. University of Alabama Major: Animal Science Department: Business Administration Dissertation: Evaluating impact of diet, Major: Business and Technology (Supply housing and season systems on feedlot Chain Management) cattle finishing programs Dissertation: Supply chain collaboration: A literature review and empirical analysis to investigate uncertainty and collaborative benefits in regards to their practical impact on collaboration and performance

§ Research Excellence Award 19 Spring 2014 Graduate College Candidates †† Teaching Excellence Award Summer 2014 Graduate College Candidate listing begins on page 110 Gina Marie Roberts Shawnee, Kans. Sujith Sukumaran Alleppey Kerala, India B.S. Eckerd College B.Tech. National Institute of Information Department: Chemistry Technology Major: Organic Chemistry M.S. Iowa State University Dissertation: Greener and renewable Department: Mechanical Engineering methods for Pd-catalyzed cross-coupling Major: Mechanical Engineering and alkoxycarbonylation reactions Dissertation: Numerical modeling of pollutant emissions in practical Sara Lynne Schwatken Americus, Kans. combustion systems using detailed B.A. Dominican University chemical kinetics M.S. Iowa State University Department: Psychology †† Arunachalam Swaminathan Chennai, India Major: Psychology (Counseling Psychology) B.E. Anna University Dissertation: Incongruence and attitudes Department: Business Administration toward career counseling Major: Business and Technology (Marketing) Mohammad Saad Bin Shaheed Dissertation: Marketing capabilities, Dhaka, Bangladesh innovation and firm performance B.S. Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology § Wanda Kay Synstelien Chaska, Minn. M.S. Kansas State University B.A. University of Dallas Department: Civil, Construction and M.Engl. University of Dallas Environmental Engineering M.S. Southwest Minnesota State University Major: Civil Engineering (Transportation School: Education Engineering) Major: Education (Educational Leadership) Dissertation: Bayesian analysis of factors Dissertation: Science of self: affecting crash frequency and severity Self-authorship, social capital and women during winter seasons in Iowa exploring careers in engineering

Sachet Ashok Shukla Mumbai, India Sheng Tang Chengdu, China B.Tech. Indian Institute of Technology- B.S. Iowa State University Kharagpur M.S. Iowa State University M.S. Iowa State University Department: Civil, Construction and M.S. Iowa State University Environmental Engineering Department: Statistics Major: Civil Engineering (Civil Engineering Majors: Bioinformatics and Computational Materials) Biology and Statistics Dissertation: Evaluate the fracture and Dissertation: Topics in cancer genomics fatigue resistances of hot mix asphalt containing high percentage reclaimed Bryan Adams Stanfill Austin, Tex. asphalt pavement (RAP) materials at low B.A. University of Texas at Austin and intermediate temperatures M.S. Iowa State University Department: Statistics Daniel Curtis Vennerberg Ames, Iowa Major: Statistics B.S. Iowa State University Dissertation: Statistical methods for random Department: Materials Science and rotations Engineering Major: Materials Science and Engineering †† Nathan Merrill Stokes Blackfoot, Idaho Dissertation: Development of scalable B.S. Brigham Young University-Idaho methods for the utilization of M.S. Texas Tech University multi-walled carbon nanotubes in Department: Apparel, Events, and polymer and metal matrix composites Hospitality Management Major: Hospitality Management Dissertation: Investigating barriers and keys to success when implementing and maintaining farm to school programs: Perspectives of hourly school foodservice employees

§ Research Excellence Award 20 Spring 2014 Graduate College Candidates †† Teaching Excellence Award Summer 2014 Graduate College Candidate listing begins on page 110 †† Diveena Vijayendran Klang, Malaysia Hongchao Wu Beijing, China B.A. University of Northern Iowa B.E. University of Science and Technology Department: Entomology of China Major: Genetics M.S. Iowa State University Dissertation: Aphid small RNAs and viruses Department: Materials Science and Engineering Randall John Vos New Sharon, Iowa Major: Materials Science and Engineering B.A. Dordt College Dissertation: Multifunctional polymer M.S. Michigan State University composites containing inorganic Department: Horticulture nanoparticles and novel low-cost Major: Horticulture carbonaceous fillers Dissertation: Stage of maturation, crop load, and shoot density affect the fruit quality Qian Xie Nanjing, China of cold-hardy grape cultivars B.S. University of Hong Kong Department: Biochemistry, Biophysics and Tianfu Wang Yancheng, China Molecular Biology B.E. Dalian University of Technology Major: Biochemistry Department: Chemical and Biological Dissertation: Mechanistic insight into the Engineering regulation of Tec family kinase activity - Major: Chemical Engineering substrate selection and conformational Dissertation: Catalytic conversion of glucose preferences to 5-hydroxymethylfurfural as a potential biorenewable platform chemical Weiwei Xie Yangzhou, China B.S. Nankai University Xuhao Wang Lanzhou, China Department: Chemistry B.S. Iowa State University Major: Chemistry M.S. Iowa State University Dissertation: The role of zinc on the Department: Civil, Construction and chemistry of complex intermetallic Environmental Engineering compounds Major: Civil Engineering (Civil Engineering Materials) Peng Xu Sydney, Australia Dissertation: Proportioning and B.S. University of Sydney performance evaluation of self- Department: Chemistry consolidating concrete Major: Physical Chemistry Dissertation: The odd power of dispersion †† Nathan Joel Warnberg Barron, Wis. B.S. University of Wisconsin-Platteville § Jiong Yang Cixi, China Department: Mathematics B.S. Zhejiang Normal University Major: Mathematics M.A. Brandeis University Dissertation: Positive semidefinite Department: Human Development and propagation time Family Studies Major: Human Development and Family Emma Marie Hamilton White Studies Des Moines, Iowa Dissertation: Effect of racism on African B.S. Iowa State University American women’s development of Department: Materials Science and psychological distress: The role of Engineering psychological well-being and Major: Materials Science and Engineering racism-related social support Dissertation: Novel silicon and tin alloy na- no-particulate materials via spark erosion Shan Yang Chengdu, China for high performance and high capacity B.S. Beijing Normal University anodes in lithium ion batteries M.S. Beijing Normal University Department: Statistics Dajing Wu Tianchang, China Major: Statistics B.S. University of Science and Technology Dissertation: Estimation under stochastic of China differential equations M.S. Iowa State University Department: Physics and Astronomy Major: Nuclear Physics Dissertation: Particle production at small-x in deep inelastic scattering

§ Research Excellence Award 21 Spring 2014 Graduate College Candidates †† Teaching Excellence Award Summer 2014 Graduate College Candidate listing begins on page 110 § Shu Yang Beijing, China § Yanan Zhang Nanjing, China B.S. Beijing Normal University B.E. Shandong University Departments: Mathematics and Statistics Department: Mechanical Engineering Majors: Applied Mathematics and Statistics Majors: Mechanical Engineering and Dissertation: Fractional imputation method Biorenewable Resources and Technology of handling missing data and spatial Dissertation: Development of integrated statistics assessment platform for biofuels production via fast pyrolysis and Julie Blaser Yankey Dubuque, Iowa upgrading pathway B.A. University of Northern Iowa M.Educ. Iowa State University Chen Zhao Quqojaer, China School: Education B.E. Harbin Institute of Technology Major: Education (Educational Leadership) Department: Electrical and Computer Dissertation: Dude, where’s my passport?: Engineering An exploration of masculine identity of Major: Electrical Engineering college men who study abroad Dissertation: CMOS on-chip temperature sensors for power management Iris Michelle Young-Clark Tallahassee, Fla. B.S. Florida A&M University Yue Zhao Dalian, China M.S. Florida A&M University B.E. Tsinghua University Department: Apparel, Events, and Department: Mechanical Engineering Hospitality Management Major: Mechanical Engineering Major: Family and Consumer Sciences Dissertation: Surface stress detection and Education mechanism study with microcantilever Dissertation: Correlations between parents’ based sensor for biomolecular monolayers academic achievements, emerging adult children’s perception of their parents’ Wen Zhou Tianjin, China socio-economic status and the B.S. Chongqing University educational attainment of the emerging PH.D. Iowa State University adult children Department: Statistics Major: Statistics Chaoqun Zhang Huangmei, China Dissertation: Some Bayesian and B.E. Huazhong University of Science and multivariate analysis methods in Technology statistical machine learning and M.S. Northwest Polytechnical University applications Department: Materials Science and Engineering Major: Materials Science and Engineering Dissertation: Polyurethane films, foams and nanocomposites prepared from vegetable oil-based polyols

Master of Accounting

Amanda Catherine Allen Van Meter, Iowa Makayla Lynn Coulson Des Moines, Iowa B.S. Iowa State University B.S. Iowa State University Department: Accounting Department: Accounting Major: Accounting Major: Accounting

David Alexander Cook Cherokee, Iowa Brandon L. Danielson University Park, Iowa B.S. Iowa State University B.S. Iowa State University Department: Accounting Department: Accounting Major: Accounting Major: Accounting

§ Research Excellence Award 22 Spring 2014 Graduate College Candidates †† Teaching Excellence Award Summer 2014 Graduate College Candidate listing begins on page 110 Kalais Kristine Eddy Lamar, Colo. Shiyao Liu Ames, Iowa B.S. Iowa State University B.A. Iowa State University Department: Accounting Department: Accounting Major: Accounting Major: Accounting

Laura Mabel Enderson Manly, Iowa Isabella Sage Nixon Des Moines, Iowa B.S. Iowa State University B.S. Iowa State University Department: Accounting Department: Accounting Major: Accounting Major: Accounting

Lixing Gu Sr. Ames, Iowa Liangwei Qin Xi’an, China B.S. Iowa State University B.Mgmt. Jinan University Department: Accounting Department: Accounting Major: Accounting Major: Accounting

Devin Lee Harker West Des Moines, Iowa Grant Aloysius Rolfes Urbandale, Iowa B.S. Iowa State University B.S. Iowa State University M.A. University of Alabama In Huntsville Department: Accounting Department: Accounting Major: Accounting Major: Accounting Laurie Elizabeth Shurtz Ankeny, Iowa Sadie Elisabeth Hayes Garner, Iowa B.A. University of Northern Iowa B.S. Iowa State University Department: Accounting Department: Accounting Major: Accounting Major: Accounting Walker Lee Woods Waukee, Iowa Megan Christine Hilbert Livermore, Iowa B.S. Iowa State University B.S. Iowa State University Department: Accounting Department: Accounting Major: Accounting Major: Accounting Zhiming Xiong Ames, Iowa B.S. Iowa State University Department: Accounting Major: Accounting

Master of Agriculture

Thomasina Barney Lukachukai, Ariz. Ashley Elizabeth Paddock Olney, Ill. B.S. Colorado State Univesity B.S. Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Department: Professional Agriculture Department: Professional Agriculture Major: Professional Agriculture Major: Professional Agriculture

Matthew Alan Hoffman Ankeny, Iowa B.S. Iowa State University Department: Professional Agriculture Major: Professional Agriculture

Master of Architecture

Firas A. Al Shalabi Amman, Jordan Navaz Ebrahim Tehran, Iran B.S. Jordan University of Science and B. Islamic Azad University Technology Department: Architecture Department: Architecture Major: Architecture Major: Architecture Chao Gao Beijing, China Leslie Day Ames, Iowa B.Arch. North China University of China B.A. Iowa State University Department: Architecture Department: Architecture Major: Architecture Major: Architecture

§ Research Excellence Award 23 Spring 2014 Graduate College Candidates †† Teaching Excellence Award Summer 2014 Graduate College Candidate listing begins on page 110 Tuo Ji Suzhou, China Barrett Ray Peterson Bondurant, Iowa B.A. Yangzhou University B.S. Iowa State University Department: Architecture Department: Architecture Major: Architecture Major: Architecture

Ni Ni Hefei, China Bartholomew John Alecxe Phillips B.Arch. Hefei University of Technology De Witt, Iowa Department: Architecture B.F.A. University of Regina Major: Architecture M.A. University of the Arts London Department: Architecture Micheal Charles Owen Ames, Iowa Major: Architecture B.S. Lawrence Technological University Department: Architecture Cristian J. Reyes-Pintor Ames, Iowa Major: Architecture B.S. Iowa State University Department: Architecture Gentina Leigh Patton Ames, Iowa Major: Architecture B.F.A. Iowa State University Department: Architecture Ryan A Smart Spokane, Wash. Major: Architecture B.A. Iowa State University Department: Architecture Major: Architecture

Master of Arts

Lindsay John Bell Ames, Iowa Megan Elizabeth Fynaardt Pella, Iowa B.S. Iowa State University B.F.A. Iowa State University Department: History Department: Graphic Design Major: History Major: Graphic Design (Environmental Thesis: Grains of God: Planting faith and Graphic Design) growing cold war fears in Iowa during the 1950s Gabriel Garcia-Merritt Tempe, Ariz. B.S. Arizona State University Chelsea Kay Bernard Ankeny, Iowa Department: Anthropology B.A. Grand View University Major: Anthropology Department: Interior Design Thesis: Inked lives: Tattoos, identity, and Major: Interior Design power

Rebecca Blanchette Methuen, Mass. Amy Jo Harris-Tehan Ames, Iowa B.A. East Carolina University B.A. Iowa State University Department: English B.S. Iowa State University Major: English (Literature) Department: English Thesis: The foundation of the nation: Major: Rhetoric, Composition and Exploring tenets of property ideals in Professional Communication nineteenth-century American literature Ashley Ann Haynes Bondurant, Iowa Kaylee Nichole Browning Des Moines, Iowa B.A. Northwestern College B.A. Iowa State University Department: English Department: English Major: English (Literature) Major: Rhetoric, Composition and Thesis: The technology question: Professional Communication Adolescent identities of home in dystopic young adult literature post-Hunger Games Janna Marie Dorman Marshall, Minn. B.A. Southwest Minnesota State University Kylie M. Jacobsen Hutchinson, Minn. Department: English B.A. Southwest Minnesota State University Major: Rhetoric, Composition and Department: English Professional Communication Major: Rhetoric, Composition and Professional Communication Thesis: Rhetoric of warning labels: Human figures in cross-cultural design

§ Research Excellence Award 24 Spring 2014 Graduate College Candidates †† Teaching Excellence Award Summer 2014 Graduate College Candidate listing begins on page 110 Beth Allison Kieda Rochester Hills, Mich. Elizabeth L. Stranahan Lawrenceville, Ga. B.A. Central Michigan University B.A. Iowa State University Department: English Department: English Major: Rhetoric, Composition and Major: Rhetoric, Composition and Professional Communication Professional Communication Thesis: Pushing perfection: Exploring Amber May Landers Creston, Iowa activity systems through international B.S. Iowa State University elite gymnastics scoring Department: History Major: History Jody Anne Thompson Franklin, Wis. B.A. Iowa State University Carla Elena Martínez Quezada Curico, Chile Department: English Licenc. Pontifical Catholic University Major: Rhetoric, Composition and Valparaiso Professional Communication Department: English Major: Teaching English as a Second Erin Frances Todey Ames, Iowa Language/Applied Lingistics (English for B.A. University of Iowa Specific Purposes) Department: English Majors: Teaching English as a Second Katherine D. Miltenberger Whiting, Iowa Language/Applied Linguistics (Computer B.A. Metropolitan State College of Denver Assisted Language Learning) and Department: History (Literacy in English as a Second Lan- Major: History guage) Thesis: How are we helping our second Bobbi L. Newman Mt. Pleasant, Iowa language writers improve their writing? B.A. University of Northern Iowa The case of English 101C and English 150 M.A. University of Arizona at Iowa State University Department: Political Science Major: Political Science Edgar Valles Richardson, Tex. Thesis: Polarized and liking it: How B.A. University of Texas at Austin political polarization affects active Department: Anthropology avoidance behavior on Facebook Major: Anthropology Thesis: Searching for a nation: South Charles William Ripley Ames, Iowa Sudanese refugees in Des Moines B.S. Iowa State University B.A. Iowa State University Kayla Deann Verros Pella, Iowa Department: English B.F.A. Iowa State University Major: English (Literature) Department: Graphic Design Thesis: Other worlds than this: Stephen Major: Graphic Design (Environmental King’s Dark Tower gothic multiverse Graphic Design)

Lance Michael Sacknoff Nazareth, Pa. Douglas Collin Winkey Gilmore City, Iowa B.A. University of Pittsburgh B.A. Luther College Department: English Department: History Major: English (Literature) Major: History Thesis: Fantastic ecosemiosis: An analysis Thesis: Seizing the stake: Female of fantasy as nature-text in The Lord of the martyrdom in England during the Rings Reformation

Hallie Madison Schon Glidden, Iowa Belinda Ann Wolverton Pilger, Neb. B.A. Iowa State University B.A. Midland University Department: Political Science Department: Graphic Design Major: Political Science Major: Graphic Design Thesis: Party identification: The covert influence on media’s construction and Yifei Zhang Kaifeng, China portrayal of women’s political identities B.Law University of Intl Business and Economics Department: Political Science Major: Political Science Thesis: Does Sun Tzu’s The Art of War influence China’s military behavior? A case study of the 1962 Sino-India War

§ Research Excellence Award 25 Spring 2014 Graduate College Candidates †† Teaching Excellence Award Summer 2014 Graduate College Candidate listing begins on page 110 Master of Business

Ashley Renée Abbott Cedar Rapids, Iowa Dennis Dale Henle Jr. Ankeny, Iowa B.A. Bethel University B.A. Central College Department: Business Administration Department: Business Administration Major: Business Administration (Supply Major: Business Administration (Finance) Chain Management) Spencer Robert Heywood Estherville, Iowa Craig Alan Beal Nevada, Iowa B.S. Iowa State University B.S. Iowa State University Department: Business Administration Department: Business Administration Major: Business Administration (Finance) Major: Business Administration Jeremy Robert Hilsabeck Marshalltown, Iowa Carly Anne Burnham Des Moines, Iowa B.S. Iowa State University B.A. University of Minnesota-Duluth Department: Business Administration Department: Business Administration Major: Business Administration Major: Business Administration Piyush Ajay Jaware Cody Daniel Case Bondurant, Iowa Khamgaon Maharashtra, India B.S. Iowa State University B.Tech. Shri G.S. Institute of Technology Department: Business Administration and Science Major: Business Administration Department: Business Administration Major: Business Administration Afton Renée Coleman Marshalltown, Iowa (Technology and Innovation B.S.E. University of Iowa Management) Department: Business Administration Major: Business Administration Danielle Lee Johnson West Des Moines, Iowa B.S. Iowa State University Kenneth Wray Crider Humeston, Iowa Department: Business Administration B.S. Faith Baptist Bible College Major: Business Administration Department: Business Administration Major: Business Administration Angela Marie Larson Newton, Iowa (Technology and Innovation B.S. Iowa State University Management) Department: Business Administration Major: Business Administration (Marketing) Nicole Marie Drenthe Ames, Iowa B.S. Upper Iowa University Michael Lloyd Larson Prospect Heights, Ill. Department: Business Administration B.S. Iowa State University Major: Business Administration (Marketing) Department: Business Administration Major: Business Administration Keshava Reddy Dugnoor Chandanagar, India B.Com. Osmania University Zheming Liu Tianjin, China M.C.A. Osmania University B.Econ. East China University Science and M.A. Osmania University Technology Department: Business Administration Department: Business Administration Major: Business Administration (Finance) Major: Business Administration (Accounting) Maria Lynn Hackett Ankeny, Iowa B.A. Central College Tad Alan McDowell Ames, Iowa Department: Business Administration B.A. Buena Vista University Major: Business Administration (Finance) Department: Business Administration Major: Business Administration Emily Elaine Hansen Adel, Iowa (Technology and Innovation Department: Business Administration Management) Major: Business Administration Margaret Dianne Mishler Solon, Iowa Taylor Adam Harlow Fort Dodge, Iowa Department: Business Administration Department: Business Administration Major: Business Administration (Supply Major: Business Administration Chain Management)

§ Research Excellence Award 26 Spring 2014 Graduate College Candidates †† Teaching Excellence Award Summer 2014 Graduate College Candidate listing begins on page 110 Celeste Michelle Morris Memphis, Tenn. Tyler Thomas Stalcup Marshalltown, Iowa B.S. Purdue University B.S. South Dakota School of Mines and Department: Business Administration Technology Major: Business Administration Department: Business Administration Major: Business Administration Ngoc Nguyen Hanoi, Vietnam B.Econ. University of Foreign Trade Nidhi Tiwari Chandigarh, India Department: Business Administration B.E. Thapar University Major: Business Administration Department: Business Administration Major: Business Administration Kayla Ann Nielsen New Hartford, Iowa (Technology and Innovation Manage- B.S. Iowa State University ment) Department: Business Administration Major: Business Administration Kim Anh Thi Tran Council Bluffs, Iowa B.S. Iowa State University Kelsey Ann Riesberg Overland Park, Kans. Department: Business Administration Department: Business Administration Major: Business Administration Major: Business Administration Jake Roger Van Diest Webster City, Iowa Kurtis Ryan Sandholm Coal Valley, Ill. B.S. Iowa State University Department: Business Administration Department: Business Administration Major: Business Administration Majors: Business Administration (Supply Chain Management) and (Finance) Sivacharan Somalinga Ramalingam Chandrasekar Thanjavur, India Lyndsay Sue Whitaker Ankeny, Iowa B.Tech. Srm University B.A. University of Northern Iowa Department: Business Administration Department: Business Administration Major: Business Administration Major: Business Administration (Technology and Innovation Management) Neil Andrew Wysocki Hartland, Wis. Department: Business Administration Edward Martin Sowder Grimes, Iowa Major: Business Administration B.S. Iowa State University Department: Business Administration Xinxin Yang Puyang, China Major: Business Administration B.S. Changchun University M.S. Jilin University Brian Michael Spies Lafox, Ill. Department: Business Administration B.S. Iowa State University Major: Business Administration (Finance) Department: Business Administration Major: Business Administration

Master of Community and Regional Planning

Edwin E. Morris Des Moines, Iowa Xin Tong Wuhan, China B.S. Iowa State University B.E. Yangtze University B.S. Iowa State University Department: Community and Regional Department: Community and Regional Planning Planning Major: Community and Regional Planning Major: Community and Regional Planning

Theodore Lister Stroope Des Moines, Iowa B.S. Kansas State University Department: Community and Regional Planning Major: Community and Regional Planning Thesis: Has the addition of community policing in neighborhoods targeted for revitalization enhanced the community revitalization process - a case study of Des Moines, Iowa from 1966 to 2012

§ Research Excellence Award 27 Spring 2014 Graduate College Candidates †† Teaching Excellence Award Summer 2014 Graduate College Candidate listing begins on page 110 Master of Education

Thomas Anthony Arce Gary, Ind. Susan Schroeder Eldridge Boone, Iowa B.A. University of Iowa B.S. Iowa State University School: Education School: Education Major: Education (Student Affairs) Major: Education (Educational Administration (practitioner)) Michelle Lee Banwell Newton, Iowa B.A. Central College Alexander Robert Ernst Oelwein, Iowa M.Educ Buena Vista University B.S. Iowa State University School: Education School: Education Major: Education (Educational Major: Education (Higher Education) Administration (practitioner)) Kendra Sue Everest Waterloo, Iowa Emily Beth Behrens Johnston, Iowa B.A. University of Northern Iowa B.A. University of Northern Iowa School: Education School: Education Major: Education (Higher Education) Major: Education (Educational Administration (practitioner)) Jamie Marie Fath Des Moines, Iowa B.S. Iowa State University Lauren Helen Berry Eatontown, N.J. School: Education B.A. George Mason University Major: Education (Curriculum and School: Education Instructional Technology) Major: Education (Higher Education) Rachel Ann Finken Urbandale, Iowa Meghan Aurora Elaine Blancas Chicago, Ill. B.S. Drake University B.A. University of Illinois at Chicago School: Education School: Education Major: Education (Curriculum and Major: Education (Student Affairs) Instructional Technology)

Cynthia Kay Boertje Pella, Iowa Daniel Steven Fox Radcliffe, Iowa B.A. Northwestern College B.S. Iowa State University School: Education School: Education Major: Education (Higher Education) Major: Education (Educational Administration (practitioner)) Katherine Audrey Clottey Ames, Iowa B.A. University of Ghana Wilfredo Galarza Jr. Chicago, Ill. M.S. Wright State University B.A. Colorado State University School: Education School: Education Major: Education (Student Affairs) Major: Education (Student Affairs)

Jillian Elizabeth Cross Milwaukee, Wis. Cory Michael Goldsmith Waukee, Iowa B.A. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater B.S. Upper Iowa University School: Education School: Education Major: Education (Student Affairs) Major: Education (Educational Administration (practitioner)) Mathew David Dikeman Ames, Iowa B.S. Western Illinois University Timothy Stewart Hadley Ollie, Iowa School: Education B.A. William Penn University Major: Education (Student Affairs) School: Education Major: Education (Educational Clinton Clay Driftmier Norwalk, Iowa Administration (practitioner)) B.A. Central College School: Education Michale Lynn Hansen Ames, Iowa Major: Education (Educational B.S. Iowa State University Administration (practitioner)) School: Education Major: Education (Student Affairs) Paige Christine Duncan Windsor Heights, Iowa Jessica Leigh Haugo Waukee, Iowa B.B.A. University of Iowa B.S. Iowa State University School: Education School: Education Major: Education (Student Affairs) Major: Education (Educational Administration (practitioner)) § Research Excellence Award 28 Spring 2014 Graduate College Candidates †† Teaching Excellence Award Summer 2014 Graduate College Candidate listing begins on page 110 Jamie Renee Houser Centerville, Iowa Ryan Evans McKim Creston, Iowa B.A. Graceland University B.L.S. Iowa State University School: Education School: Education Major: Education (Educational Major: Education (Higher Education) Administration (practitioner)) Lisa Ann Miller Davenport, Iowa Katherine Lee Johnston Waverly, Iowa B.A. Western Illinois University B.A. Wartburg College School: Education M.A.E. Viterbo University Major: Education (Higher Education) School: Education Major: Education (Educational Ashaun Charlotte Moore Chicago, Ill. Administration (practitioner)) B.S. Iowa State University School: Education Jennifer L. Adams Keitges Ames, Iowa Major: Education (Curriculum and B.S. Iowa State University Instructional Technology) School: Education Major: Education (Higher Education) Jacob Carl Munson Solon, Iowa B.S. Iowa State University Kayla Renae Kleihauer LeMars, Iowa School: Education B.S. Iowa State University Major: Education (Educational School: Education Administration (practitioner)) Major: Education (Higher Education) Kelsey Marie Nation Ogden, Iowa Korey Kristopher Kollasch Swea City, Iowa B.S. Iowa State University B.S. Iowa State University School: Education School: Education Major: Education (Student Affairs) Major: Education (Higher Education) Daniel Gene Nierling Waterloo, Iowa Tricia Lynn Kurtt West Des Moines, Iowa B.A. University of Iowa B.A. Judson University School: Education M.A.E. University of Alabama at Major: Education (Higher Education) Birmingham School: Education Danielle Jo Paris Bemidji, Minn. Major: Education (Educational B.S. North Dakota State University Administration (practitioner)) School: Education Major: Education (Student Affairs) Molly Kay Larsen Storm Lake, Iowa B.S. Minnesota State University-Mankato Patrick Brian Rabbitt Greenfield, Iowa School: Education B.S. Iowa State University Major: Education (Student Affairs) School: Education Major: Education (Educational Benjamin Joseph McCarty North Liberty, Iowa Administration (practitioner)) B.A. University of Northern Iowa School: Education Ana Karina Ramos González Rembrandt, Iowa Major: Education (Student Affairs) B.S. Iowa State University School: Education Ryan Michael McConnell Stewartville, Minn. Major: Education (Student Affairs) B.A. University of Wisconsin-Green Bay School: Education Ashlee Lynn Richardson Marion, Iowa Major: Education (Student Affairs) B.A. Elmhurst College School: Education Nichole Sue McCrady Huxley, Iowa Major: Education (Student Affairs) B.S. Iowa State University School: Education Laura Watson Rink Eldora, Iowa Major: Education (Educational B.A. Buena Vista University Administration (practitioner)) School: Education Major: Education (Educational Administra- Jennifer Ann McDermott tion (practitioner)) Colorado Springs, Colo. B.S. Colorado State University Jenifer Jean Roberts Elgin, Minn. School: Education B.S. University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Major: Education (Student Affairs) School: Education Major: Education (Student Affairs)

§ Research Excellence Award 29 Spring 2014 Graduate College Candidates †† Teaching Excellence Award Summer 2014 Graduate College Candidate listing begins on page 110 Chelsee Lynne Rohmiller Hinton, Iowa Der Vang Bessemer City, N.C. B.S. Iowa State University B.A. University of North Carolina at School: Education Charlotte Major: Education (Student Affairs) School: Education Major: Education (Student Affairs) Michael F. Smiechowski Apex, N.C. B.A. University of North Carolina at Kasie Lee Von Haden Tomah, Wis. Wilmington B.A. Viterbo University School: Education School: Education Major: Education (Higher Education) Major: Education (Student Affairs)

Shauna Lynne Smith Marshalltown, Iowa Audra Lee Watson Ames, Iowa B.A. Central College B.S. Iowa State University School: Education School: Education Major: Education (Educational Major: Education (Educational Administration (practitioner)) Administration (practitioner))

Andrew Robert Sorenson Woden, Iowa Jennifer Elizabeth Whalen Ames, Iowa B.S. Iowa State University B.A. Iowa State University School: Education School: Education Major: Education (Higher Education) Major: Education (Higher Education)

William Russell Stewart Grinnell, Iowa Dania Marie Wilson Des Moines, Iowa B.A. Grinnell College B.A. University of Iowa School: Education School: Education Major: Education (Student Affairs) Major: Education (Educational Administration (practitioner)) Angela Jo Strege Saint Paul, Minn. B.A. Marquette University Liza Jane Wischer Grand Forks, N. Dak. School: Education B.A. Iowa State University Major: Education (Student Affairs) School: Education Major: Education (Higher Education) Katherine M. Thompson Ames, Iowa A.B. Harvard University Chuanli Zhou Yongzhou, China M.Educ Lesley University B.A. Hunan Normal University School: Education School: Education Major: Education (Higher Education) Major: Education (Curriculum and Instructional Technology)

Master of Engineering

Taimoor Ahmed Maquoketa, Iowa Michael David Barkalow Oxford, Iowa B.E. NUST-College of Electrical and B.S. Iowa State University Mechanical Engineering Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Systems Major: Engineering Management Major: Systems Engineering Sara Genevieve Beauregard Central City, Iowa Baraa Alyusuf Ceadar Rapids, Iowa B.S. Iowa State University Bach. Damascus University Department: Mechanical Engineering M.Engr University of Detroit Mercy Major: Mechanical Engineering Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Peter Ryan Bellows Cedar Rapids, Iowa Major: Systems Engineering B.S. Brigham Young University M.S. Brigham Young University Moon Moon Banerjee Cedar Rapids, Iowa Department: Industrial and Manufacturing B.S. Minnesota State University-Mankato Systems Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Major: Systems Engineering Systems Major: Systems Engineering

§ Research Excellence Award 30 Spring 2014 Graduate College Candidates †† Teaching Excellence Award Summer 2014 Graduate College Candidate listing begins on page 110 Dustin Andrew Borror Norwalk, Iowa Nicole Marie Gassman Ames, Iowa B.S. University of Iowa B.S. Iowa State University Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Department: Mechanical Engineering Systems Major: Mechanical Engineering Major: Systems Engineering Jeremiah Brandon Gayle Phoenix, Ariz. Steven Ray Collins Huron, S. Dak. B.S. Arizona State University B.S. North Dakota State University M.Engr. Iowa State University Department: Electrical and Computer Department: Mechanical Engineering Engineering Major: Mechanical Engineering Major: Electrical Engineering Daniel James Granger Cedar Rapids, Iowa Richard Joseph Connell Jr. Slater, Iowa B.S. Iowa State University B.S. Kansas State University Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Systems Major: Systems Engineering Major: Systems Engineering Louis Patrick Harris Moss Point, Miss. Serena Lu Dalhamer Marion, Iowa B.S. University of Southern Mississippi-Gulf B.S. University of Dayton Park Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Department: Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering Major: Systems Engineering Major: Information Assurance

Zuchen Deng Chengdu, China Gary Leonard Hedgcoxe Merriam, Kans. B.S. Iowa State University B.S. Rochester Institute of Technology M.Engr. Iowa State University Department: Mechanical Engineering Department: Agricultural and Biosystems Major: Mechanical Engineering Engineering Major: Agricultural and Biosystems Philip James Henely Charles City, Iowa Engineering B.A. University of Northern Iowa Department: Electrical and Computer Mohamed El Mahalawy Alexandria, Egypt Engineering B.S. Alexandria University Major: Information Assurance M.S. Nile University Department: Electrical and Computer Ibarra Cordevilla Jaculbe Marion, Iowa Engineering B.S.E.E. Silliman University Major: Electrical Engineering M.S. Lehigh University Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Jennifer Ellenor Fredin Marion, Iowa Systems B.S. South Dakota State University Major: Systems Engineering Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Dale Kevin Joseph Richmond, Va. Major: Systems Engineering B.S. Coastal Carolina University Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Tyson O. Friday Iowa City, Iowa Systems B.S. Hope College Major: Systems Engineering M.S. University of Iowa Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Andrew William Kahler Dubuque, Iowa Systems B.S. University of Wisconsin-Platteville Major: Systems Engineering Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Vijay Gantalamohini Ankeny, Iowa Major: Systems Engineering B.E. Osmania University Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Donald James Kearney Marion, Iowa Systems B.App.S. University of Iowa Major: Systems Engineering Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Heather Sue Garnell Cedar Rapids, Iowa Major: Systems Engineering B.S. Michigan Technological University Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering Major: Computer Engineering

§ Research Excellence Award 31 Spring 2014 Graduate College Candidates †† Teaching Excellence Award Summer 2014 Graduate College Candidate listing begins on page 110 Harikrishnan Kesavan Nair Bettendorf, Iowa Clayton Paul Neumann Odebolt, Iowa B.S. Manonmaniam Sundaranar University B.S. Iowa State University M.S. Bharathidasan University Department: Mechanical Engineering Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Major: Mechanical Engineering Systems Major: Systems Engineering Darin Richard Packebush Ankeny, Iowa B.S. Iowa State University Carl Joseph Kirpes West Des Moines, Iowa Department: Industrial and Manufacturing B.S. Iowa State University Systems B.S. Iowa State University Major: Systems Engineering Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Systems John Anthony Raid Denmark, Iowa Major: Systems Engineering B.S. Iowa State University Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Rex Michael Krohn Jr. Cedar Falls, Iowa Systems B.S. University of Illinois at Chicago Major: Systems Engineering Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Joseph James Rasmussen Ankeny, Iowa Major: Systems Engineering B.S. South Dakota State University Department: Civil, Construction and Matthew L. Kuker Readlyn, Iowa Environmental Engineering B.S. Iowa State University Major: Civil Engineering (Environmental Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering) Systems Major: Systems Engineering Leonid Roodnitsky West Des Moines, Iowa B.B.A. International Christian University Benjamin F. Kulbartz South Amana, Iowa Department: Electrical and Computer B.A. Coe College Engineering Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Major: Computer Engineering Systems Major: Systems Engineering Kanupriya Salaria Cedar Rapids, Iowa B.E. Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada Robert Eugene Lorentzen Bondurant, Iowa University B.S.M.E. University of Missouri-Columbia M.S. Temple University Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Systems Major: Systems Engineering Major: Systems Engineering

Adam Charles Martinac Ankeny, Iowa Luke J. Sheppard Dubuque, Iowa B.S. Kansas State University B.S. University of Wisconsin-Platteville Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Systems Major: Industrial Engineering Major: Systems Engineering

Paul Nathaniel Matlage Winterset, Iowa Gregory John Simon Taylor Ridge, Ill. B.S. Iowa State University B.S. Iowa State University Department: Materials Science and Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Systems Major: Materials Science and Engineering Major: Systems Engineering

Shashank Reddy Mavuluru Hyderabad, India Viraj N. Solanki Cedar Rapids, Iowa B.Tech. Visveswaraiah Technological B.S. University of Mississippi University Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Department: Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering Major: Systems Engineering Major: Computer Engineering Rebecca Jo Szarkowski Fridley, Minn. Michael Brandon Morrow Byron, Ga. B.Bio.E. University of Minnesota- B.S. University of Alabama at Birmingham Minneapolis Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Systems Major: Systems Engineering Major: Systems Engineering

§ Research Excellence Award 32 Spring 2014 Graduate College Candidates †† Teaching Excellence Award Summer 2014 Graduate College Candidate listing begins on page 110 Scott Gregory Szurek Blaine, Minn. Xiaohui Wang Xi’an, China B.S. Iowa State University B.S. Iowa State University Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Department: Civil, Construction and Systems Environmental Engineering Major: Systems Engineering Major: Civil Engineering (Environmental Engineering) Sheng Tang Chengdu, China B.S. Iowa State University Ryan Alan Wheeler Anamosa, Iowa M.S. Iowa State University B.S. Michigan Technological University Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Systems Major: Industrial Engineering (Civil Major: Systems Engineering Engineering Materials) Douglas Anders Wibholm Blairsburg, Iowa Scott Matthew Tedrow Cedar Rapids, Iowa B.S. Iowa State University B.S. Iowa State University B.S. Iowa State University Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Department: Agricultural and Biosystems Systems Engineering Major: Systems Engineering Major: Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Lynette Rae Telleen Waverly, Iowa B.A. University of Northern Iowa Aaron David Wikner Cedar Falls, Iowa Department: Industrial and Manufacturing B.S. Iowa State University Systems Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Major: Systems Engineering Systems Major: Systems Engineering Carl Douglas Thunberg Denver, Colo. B.S. Lehigh University Ethan Edward Wilder Des Moines, Iowa M.Av.Mg. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical B.S. Iowa State University University Department: Electrical and Computer Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Systems Majors: Information Assurance and Major: Systems Engineering Computer Engineering

Jay Edward Tolle Brookings, S. Dak. Douglas John Williams West Branch, Iowa B.S. South Dakota State University B.S. University of Iowa Department: Electrical and Computer Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Systems Major: Electrical Engineering Major: Systems Engineering

Edwin Varghese Bhopal, India Olivia Catherine Wilwert Iowa Falls, Iowa B.Tech. Banares Hindu University B.S. Iowa State University Department: Civil, Construction and B.S. Iowa State University Environmental Engineering Department: Chemical and Biological Major: Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering Engineering) Major: Chemical Engineering

Pratik Prashant Wagh Mumbai, India Xintao Xiong Ames, Iowa B.E. University of Mumbai B.S. Iowa State University Department: Materials Science and Department: Civil, Construction and Engineering Environmental Engineering Major: Materials Science and Engineering Major: Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering) Andrew Clayton Walseth Mounds View, Minn. B.E.E. University of Minnesota-Minneapolis B.C.S. University of Minnesota-Minneapolis J.D. William Mitchell College of Law Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering Majors: Information Assurance and Computer Engineering

§ Research Excellence Award 33 Spring 2014 Graduate College Candidates †† Teaching Excellence Award Summer 2014 Graduate College Candidate listing begins on page 110 Bo Yuan Tianshui, China Renhai Zhou Ames, Iowa B.S. Iowa State University B.S. Iowa State University Department: Civil, Construction and Department: Electrical and Computer Environmental Engineering Engineering Major: Civil Engineering (Geotechnical Major: Electrical Engineering Engineering)

Shibing Zhao Ames, Iowa B.S. Iowa State University Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering Major: Electrical Engineering

Master of Family and Consumer Sciences

Brittany Jean Blanchette Laura Jean Danielson Mazeppa, Minn. New Smyrna Beach, Fla. B.S. Upper Iowa University B.S. University of North Florida Department: Family and Consumer Sciences Department: Family and Consumer Sciences Major: Family and Consumer Sciences Major: Family and Consumer Sciences (Family Financial Planning) (Dietetics) Lisa Marie Nolting Ames, Iowa Kristine Lauren Clark Fox River Grove, Ill. B.S. Iowa State University B.S. Western Michigan University Department: Family and Consumer Sciences Department: Family and Consumer Sciences Major: Family and Consumer Sciences Major: Family and Consumer Sciences (Dietetics)

Master of Fine Arts

Xiaohan Chen Fuzhou, China Geetha Shankaryer Iyer B.A. Fujian Agricultural University Dubai, United Arab Emirates Department: Graphic Design B.S. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Major: Graphic Design M.F.R.C. University of Florida Thesis: A comparison of the covers of Elle Department: English magazine for Mainland China and U.S. Major: Creative Writing and Environment Thesis: Auditions for the volunteer mission Lindsay M. D’Andrea Medford, N.J. to Mars: Stories B.F.A. Emerson College Department: English Carolyn Mateal Lovaas Oakland, Calif. Major: Creative Writing and Environment B.A. Middlebury College Thesis: The garden of open mouths Department: English Major: Creative Writing and Environment Brittany Noel Dieleman Pella, Iowa Thesis: H B.A. Central College M.Arch Iowa State University Melissa Lynn McDonald Walnut, Ill. Department: Interior Design B.A. St Ambrose University Major: Interior Design Department: Graphic Design Thesis: The historic rehabilitation of the Major: Graphic Design E.E. Warren Opera House in Greenfield, Thesis: Getting out of the kitchen and into Iowa: Design of a café, chamber of the bedroom: The objectification of commerce, and art gallery focused on women in advertising through the use of wayfinding and adaptability design elements. Exploring the perception of sexual imagery and objectification in advertising amongst graphic design undergraduates

§ Research Excellence Award 34 Spring 2014 Graduate College Candidates †† Teaching Excellence Award Summer 2014 Graduate College Candidate listing begins on page 110 Lydia Grace Melby San Antonio, Tex. Major: Integrated Visual Arts B.A. Abilene Christian University Thesis: Tunnel vision Department: English Major: Creative Writing and Environment Tegan Nia Swanson Rochester, Minn. Thesis: We are all here B.A. University of Wisconsin-Madison Department: English Jessica Murielle Palo Ames, Iowa Major: Creative Writing and Environment B.A. Northwestern University Thesis: Things we found when the water Department: Graphic Design went down Major: Graphic Design Thesis: Making healthful decisions: A Lindsay Michelle Tigue Clarkston, Mich. redesign of the Nutrition Facts Label B.A. Michigan State University using principles of graphic user interface Department: English Major: Creative Writing and Environment Andrew Donal Payton Lanham, Md. Thesis: System of ghosts B.A. Towson University Department: English Christopher Wiewiora Orlando, Fla. Major: Creative Writing and Environment B.A. University of Central Florida Thesis: Blasting at the big ugly: A novel Department: English Major: Creative Writing and Environment †† Eric Everett Sims Olympia, Wash. Thesis: The distance is more than an ocean B.A. Washington State University Department: English †† Ryan Gary Wilson Ontario, Ohio Major: Creative Writing and Environment B.S. Ohio University Thesis: The panic M.S. Iowa State University Department: Graphic Design Celinda M. Stamy Mexico, Mo. Major: Graphic Design B.F.A. Columbia College Thesis: Curriculum & course design: visual Department: Integrated Studio Arts communication students

Master of Landscape Architecture

Chad Alan Hunter Ames, Iowa B.A. University of Northern Iowa Department: Landscape Architecture Major: Landscape Architecture

Master of Public Administration

Carrie Rae Carter Bussey, Iowa Cari Michelle Laage Ankeny, Iowa B.A. Buena Vista University B.A. University of St. Thomas Department: Political Science Department: Political Science Major: Public Administration Major: Public Administration

†† Jack Feldman Dubuque, Iowa Dax Matthew Landeen Des Moines, Iowa B.S. Loras College B.A. University of Iowa Department: Political Science Department: Political Science Major: Public Administration Major: Public Administration Thesis: Extreme privatization: A performance analysis of the "Sandy Springs model"

Qiaolin Huang Ningde, China B.A. Southwest University of Political Science and Law M.Laws Hiroshima Shudo University Department: Political Science Major: Public Administration Thesis: Post-disaster building deconstruction § Research Excellence Award 35 Spring 2014 Graduate College Candidates †† Teaching Excellence Award Summer 2014 Graduate College Candidate listing begins on page 110 Master of School Mathematics

Sarah Marie Snell Kingwood, Tex. B.A. Luther College Department: Mathematics Major: School Mathematics

Master of Science

Tianna Sue Allen Kodiak, Alaska Thesis: Recurrent selection to alter seed Department: Kinesiology phytic acid content and iron Major: Diet and Exercise bioavailability in maize

Krishna Amar Bangalore, India Brandon Fredrick Beck Rochester, Ill. B.E. Visveswaraiah Technological University B.S. Eastern Illinois University Department: Computer Science Department: Agronomy Major: Computer Science Major: Agronomy Thesis: Polarity trend analysis of public sentiment on YouTube Jaime Sue Bell Solon, Iowa B.F.A. Colorado State University Julia Raye Anderson-Lee White Plains, N.Y. School: Journalism and Mass B.S. Spelman College Communication Department: Mathematics Major: Journalism and Mass Major: Applied Mathematics Communication Thesis: A qualitative look at middle SES Larissa Faith Arnold Hugoton, Kans. preschoolers: Media consumption and B.S. Iowa State University social behaviors Department: Psychology Major: Psychology Eric Breuer Rock Valley, Iowa Thesis: Does categorical perception interfere B.S. South Dakota State University with drawing accuracy? Department: Agronomy Major: Agronomy § Jeffrey Clark Askey Red Oak, Iowa B.S. Iowa State University Alyssa Marie Brown Mendota Heights, Minn. Department: Agricultural and Biosystems B.B.M.E. University of Minnesota- Engineering Minneapolis Major: Agricultural and Biosystems Department: Materials Science and Engineering Engineering Thesis: Automated logistic processing and Major: Materials Science and Engineering downtime analysis of commercial level Thesis: Polymer-based delivery systems for multi-pass corn stover harvesting systems support and delivery of bacteriophages

Todd Alan Atherly Ames, Iowa Alexandria Judith Budd Ames, Iowa B.S. University of Iowa B.S. Iowa State University Department: Veterinary Microbiology and Department: Biomedical Sciences Preventive Medicine Major: Biomedical Sciences Major: Microbiology Thesis: Genotypic and Phenotypic Jianing Cao Lanzhou, China comparison of Bacteroides ovatus, B.S. Iowa State University B. thetaiotaomicron, and B. xylanisolvens Department: Civil, Construction and isolates obtained from cow, goat, human, Environmental Engineering and pig feces Major: Civil Engineering (Civil Engineering Materials) Alyssa Whitney Beavers Marion, Iowa Thesis: A study of effects of a new B.S. Iowa State University agricultural-based deicer on the Department: Food Science and Human properties of pavement concrete Nutrition Major: Nutritional Sciences (Molecular and Cellular Nutrition)

§ Research Excellence Award 36 Spring 2014 Graduate College Candidates †† Teaching Excellence Award Summer 2014 Graduate College Candidate listing begins on page 110 †† Nicole Stefanie Caviris Rollinsford, N.H. Brooke Adair Corson Madison, Va. B.A. Susquehanna University B.S. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State Department: Economics University Major: Economics Department: Agricultural Education and Thesis: Educational attainment, college Studies major choice, the gender wage gap, and Major: Agricultural Education average starting salaries of college graduates in the United States, 1967-2011 Natalia Andrea da Silva Cousillas Montevideo, Uruguay Emma Elaine Chalupsky Cedar Rapids, Iowa Licen. University of the Republic B.S. Iowa State University Licen. University of the Republic Department: Biomedical Sciences Department: Statistics Major: Biomedical Sciences Major: Statistics

Liping Chen Laiwu, China †† Nicholas Adam David Auburndale, Wis. B.S. Shangdong Normal University B.S. University of Wisconsin-Platteville M.S. Huazhong Agricultural University Department: Electrical and Computer M.S. Iowa State University Engineering Department: Computer Science Major: Electrical Engineering Major: Computer Science Thesis: The doubly-fed induction generator in the rotor-tied configuration Mengmeng Chen Ames, Iowa B.S. Beijing Normal University Deanne Nicole Day Earlham, Iowa M.S. Michigan State University B.S. Iowa State University M.A. Michigan State University Department: Veterinary Diagnostic and Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Production Animal Medicine Systems Major: Veterinary Preventive Medicine Major: Industrial Engineering Thesis: Infection with Porcine Thesis: Policy based reinforcement Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome learning approach of Jobshop scheduling Virus and Streptococcus suis changes the with high level deadlock detection pharmacokinetics of ceftiofur hydrochloride in swine Genevieve Sue Christ Sidman, Pa. B.S. Pennsylvania State University Joshua Scott Day Muscatine, Iowa Department: Agronomy B.S. Iowa State University Major: Agronomy Department: Agricultural Education and Studies Yung-Yu Chung Taipei, Taiwan Major: Agricultural Education B.S. National Taiwan University Department: Electrical and Computer Sarah E. Day De Pere, Wis. Engineering B.S. St Norbert College Major: Computer Engineering Department: Geological and Atmospheric Thesis: Distinct random sampling from a Sciences distributed stream Major: Geology Thesis: Assessing the style of advance and Brian David Clement Hanover Park, Ill. retreat of the Des Moines Lobe using B.S. Illinois State University LiDAR topographic data Department: Agricultural Education and Studies George S. DeBeck V Eden Prairie, Minn. Major: Agricultural Education B.A. Ithaca College B.S. Ithaca College Christina Marie Collins Monona, Iowa M.S. Oregon State University B.A. University of Northern Iowa Department: Mathematics Department: Biomedical Sciences Major: Information Assurance Major: Biomedical Sciences Anthony Kelly Debower Carroll, Iowa Brent Conrady Enid, Okla. B.S. Iowa State University B.S. Northwestern Oklahoma State Department: Agricultural and Biosystems University Engineering Department: Agronomy Major: Industrial and Agricultural Major: Agronomy Technology

§ Research Excellence Award 37 Spring 2014 Graduate College Candidates †† Teaching Excellence Award Summer 2014 Graduate College Candidate listing begins on page 110 Amber Jo DeClercq Milbank, S. Dak. Kerem Ekmen Batman, Turkey B.S. South Dakota State University Lisans. Yildiz Technical University Department: Veterinary Diagnostic and Department: Electrical and Computer Production Animal Medicine Engineering Major: Veterinary Preventive Medicine Major: Electrical Engineering Thesis: The impact of pig health on public health: Quantitative data for risk assess- Samuel Jay Ellis Chaska, Minn. mentsd B.A. St. John’s University Department: Computer Science Jui C. Dhalewadikar Pune, India Major: Computer Science B.S. University of Pune Thesis: Designing a molecular watchdog M.S. University of Pune timer for safety critical systems Department: Human Development and Family Studies Joshua Timothy Enderson Manly, Iowa Major: Human Development and Family B.S. Iowa State University Studies Department: Agronomy Thesis: Harsh parenting, deviant peers and Major: Soil Science (Soil Fertility) adolescent risky behavior: Thesis: Relationships between foliar applied Understanding the meditational effect of micronutrients, soil and tissue tests, and adolescent attitudes and intentions grain yield in soybean

Haley Marie Dillon Baxter, Iowa Stephanie Kristin Enloe Ames, Iowa B.S. Iowa State University B.A. University of Iowa Department: Materials Science and Department: Natural Resources and Ecology Engineering Management Major: Materials Science and Engineering Major: Sustainable Agriculture Thesis: Effects of heat treatment and Thesis: Toward a collaborative model of processing modifications on surface water management: Lessons from microstructure in alnico 8H permanent the Boone river watershed nutrient magnet alloys for high temperature management initiative applications Jon Otto Erickson Eau Claire, Wis. Uri Baruch Donnett Cincinnati, Ohio B.S. University of Wisconsin-Madison Department: Veterinary Diagnostic and Department: Agronomy Production Animal Medicine Major: Agronomy Major: Veterinary Preventive Medicine Thesis: Feline upper respiratory disease Teagan N. Erikson Willet Clinton, Iowa complex: The detection and Department: Food Science and Human epidemiology of respiratory pathogens in Nutrition Midwestern feline shelter populations Major: Diet and Exercise

Yingzhou Du Ji An, China Kara Jo Fiedler Boone, Iowa B.S. Unversity of Science and Technology of B.S. Oregon State University China Department: Biomedical Sciences Department: Statistics Major: Biomedical Sciences (Physiology) Major: Statistics Nathan Robert Fleming Fairfield, Iowa Ashley Nicole Eason Rocky Mount, N.C. B.S. University of Iowa B.S. North Carolina Agriculture and Department: Kinesiology Technology State University Major: Kinesiology Department: Agricultural Education and Studies Major: Agricultural Education Thesis: Secondary school agricultural teachers understanding of the differences between agricultural awareness and agricultural literacy in Iowa

§ Research Excellence Award 38 Spring 2014 Graduate College Candidates †† Teaching Excellence Award Summer 2014 Graduate College Candidate listing begins on page 110 Lendie Ruth Follett Ames, Iowa Samuel Jason Hall Boone, Iowa B.S. Iowa State University B.S. Purdue University Department: Statistics Department: Agricultural and Biosystems Major: Statistics Engineering Major: Agricultural and Biosystems Andrew John Frey Cedar Falls, Iowa Engineering B.S. Iowa State University Thesis: Statistical analysis of multiple Department: Agronomy hydrostatic pump flow loss models Major: Agronomy Ryan Bradley Hamor Moline, Ill. Fadzai Fungura Ames, Iowa B.S. Bradley University B.A. Cornell College Department: Electrical and Computer Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering Engineering Major: Electrical Engineering Major: Electrical Engineering Ye Han Dalian, China Jennifer Lea Garnett Gainesville, Va. B.S. Tongji University B.A. Agnes Scott College Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Systems Major: Industrial Engineering Major: Human Computer Interaction Thesis: A new metric for parental selection in plant breeding Sara Ghorbani Nezami Tehran, Iran D.V.M. University of Tehran Harris Handoko Eden Prairie, Minn. Department: Veterinary Diagnostic and B.S. California State Polytech University Production Animal Medicine Department: Materials Science and Major: Veterinary Preventive Medicine Engineering Thesis: Isotyping of porcine reproductive Major: Materials Science and Engineering and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) virus Thesis: Bio-based thermosetting copolymers antibody response and its diagnostic use of eugenol and tung oil

Sarah Jane Gidlewski Ames, Iowa Jordan Lee Hansen York, Neb. B.S. Iowa State University B.S. University of Nebraska at Lincoln Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Systems Major: Industrial Engineering Major: Industrial Engineering Thesis: The use of formative assessments in Thesis: Systems engineering in commercial traditional and hybrid lecture-labs of and government organizations industrial engineering undergraduates and their motivational profiles Alan D. Hardy Broomfield, Colo. B.S. Iowa State University Yi Gong Beijing, China Department: Interdisciplinary Graduate B.S. Renai College Tianjin University Studies Department: Supply Chain and Information Major: Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies Systems (Community Development) Major: Information Systems Eric Riemer Hare Snohomish, Wash. Jordan David Graham Cherokee, Iowa B.S. University of Washington Department: Veterinary Diagnostic and B.S. University of Washington Production Animal Medicine Department: Statistics Major: Veterinary Preventive Medicine Major: Statistics

Ling Guan Chongqing, China Laureen Mary Harris Denver, Colo. B.Econ. Xiamen University B.A. University of Colorado-Denver Department: Apparel, Events, and Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Hospitality Management Systems Major: Hospitality Management Major: Human Computer Interaction Thesis: Push and pull factors in determining the consumers’ motivations for choosing Matthew Joseph Hartnett Clear Lake, Iowa wedding banquet venues: A case study in B.S. Iowa State University Chongqing, China Department: Biomedical Sciences Major: Biomedical Sciences

§ Research Excellence Award 39 Spring 2014 Graduate College Candidates †† Teaching Excellence Award Summer 2014 Graduate College Candidate listing begins on page 110 Diana Hay Santa Cruz, Calif. Lindsay Jo Hoffman Bettendorf, Iowa B.A. University of California-Santa Cruz Department: Food Science and Human B.S. California State University-Monterey Nutrition Bay Major: Diet and Exercise Department: Mathematics Major: Applied Mathematics Patrick Ryan Holloway Adel, Iowa Thesis: On the spectrum of discontinuous B.S. Northwest Missouri State University Galerkin methods for linear convection- Department: Agronomy diffusion equations Major: Agronomy

Jared Michael Casey Hays Cedar Rapids, Iowa Joshua Daniel Hones Pella, Iowa B.S. Truman State University B.A. Wartburg College Department: Computer Science Department: Biomedical Sciences Major: Computer Science Major: Biomedical Sciences

Jessica Ann Hebert Granger, Iowa Lei Hu Kumming, China B.S. Iowa State University B.E. Beijing University of Post & Department: Agricultural Education and Telecommunication Studies Department: Supply Chain and Information Major: Agricultural Education Systems Major: Information Systems Molly Joan Heintz New Richmond, Wis. B.S. Iowa State University Yundi Huang Ames, Iowa Department: Agricultural Education and B.S. Iowa State University Studies Department: Civil, Construction and Major: Agricultural Education Environmental Engineering Major: Civil Engineering (Transportation Khushboo Hemnani Indore, India Engineering) B.S. Iowa State University Thesis: Analysis of risky and aggressive Department: Biomedical Sciences driving behaviors among adult Iowans Major: Immunobiology Thesis: Prevention of heterologous Porcine Kate Dillon Hunter Dunedin, New Zealand Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome B.E. University of Canterbury Virus(PRRSv) infection using an Department: Civil, Construction and antibody-virus complex vaccine Environmental Engineering Major: Civil Engineering (Construction Johnathan Charles Hill Webster City, Iowa Engineering and Management) B.S. Buena Vista University Thesis: Estimating preconstruction services Department: Biomedical Sciences costs for highway projects Major: Biomedical Sciences Ian Thomas Jehring Windsor Heights, Iowa Jay Hilwig Seattle, Wash. B.S. Iowa State University B.A. Hartwick College Department: Biomedical Sciences Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Major: Biomedical Sciences Systems Major: Human Computer Interaction Chuan Jiang Xiamen, China B.E. Xiamen University Jason Hochwender Sioux City, Iowa Department: Computer Science B.S. National American University Major: Computer Science Department: Psychology Thesis: Efficient satisfiability solver Major: Human Computer Interaction Hannah LaVonne Johnson Ankeny, Iowa Department: Food Science and Human Nutrition Major: Diet and Exercise Thesis: Childhood obesity prevention intervention: Exploring food preferences and physical activity self-efficacy

§ Research Excellence Award 40 Spring 2014 Graduate College Candidates †† Teaching Excellence Award Summer 2014 Graduate College Candidate listing begins on page 110 Melissa Ann Johnson Aberdeen, S. Dak. Shelby D. Kobes Belmond, Iowa B.S. University of South Dakota B.A. Buena Vista University Department: Psychology M.A. Loras College Major: Psychology Department: Political Science Thesis: Facebook and romantic Major: Information Assurance relationships: A daily diary analysis Thesis: Security implications of implantable medical devices Tyler Blaine Johnson Colfax, Iowa B.S. Iowa State University Kristopher Guenther Krohn Department: Electrical and Computer Cedar Rapids, Iowa Engineering B.A. Wartburg College Major: Computer Engineering Department: Biomedical Sciences Thesis: An FPGA architecture for the Major: Biomedical Sciences recovery of WPA/WPA2 keys Kirsten Leigh Larson Ankeny, Iowa Mary Ellen Joynt Garner, Iowa B.A. Iowa State University B.S. Iowa State University Department: Food Science and Human Department: Sociology Nutrition Major: Sociology Major: Toxicology Thesis: Socail resources and divorced Thesis: Type 4 resistant starch diminishes mothers’ economic well-being Citrobacter rodentium induced diarrhea in C3H mice Guoyan Kai Ames, Iowa B.S. Iowa State University Michael Lawrinenko Vineland, N.J. Department: Electrical and Computer B.S. Richard Stockton College Engineering Department: Agronomy Major: Electrical Engineering Major: Soil Science (Soil Chemistry) Thesis: Anion exchange capacity of biochar Andrea Jean Kaplan Austin, Tex. B.S. University of Texas at Austin Fernando Leite Pelotas, Brazil M.A. University of Texas at Austin M.Educ Federal University of Santa Maria Department: Statistics Department: Veterinary Microbiology and Major: Statistics Preventive Medicine Majors: Veterinary Microbiology and Trey Allen Kellner Stockton, Kans. Immunobiology B.S. University of Nebraska at Lincoln Thesis: Antigenicity of envelope protein Department: Animal Science complexes of Mycobacterium avium subsp. Major: Animal Science paratuberculosis and insights into T cell Thesis: Impact of dietary fat intake on responses of infected animals carcass iodine value and pork fat quality Beiwen Li Jinan, China Sitha Ketpratoom Kanchanaburi, Thailand B.S. Beihang University B.S. Chulalongkorn University Department: Mechanical Engineering Department: Agronomy Major: Mechanical Engineering Major: Soil Science (Soil Physics) Thesis: High quality three-dimensional (3D) Thesis: Soil hydraulic conductivity in a non- shape measurement using intensity- wheel traffic corn row, a wheel traffic corn optimized dithering technique row, and a reconstructed prairie Qi Li Qingdao, China Amber Lee Knutson Sioux Falls, S. Dak. B.E. Beijing Jiaotong University B.A. South Dakota State University Department: Industrial and Manufacturing School: Journalism and Mass Systems Communication Major: Industrial Engineering Major: Journalism and Mass Thesis: Process modeling and supply chain Communication design for advanced biofuel production based on bio-oil gasification

§ Research Excellence Award 41 Spring 2014 Graduate College Candidates †† Teaching Excellence Award Summer 2014 Graduate College Candidate listing begins on page 110 †† Xiaojin Li Ames, Iowa Jessica Marie McNamara New Richmond, Wis. B.E. Nanjing Agriculture University B.A. University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire M.Engr Nanjing University of Science and Department: Human Development and Technology Family Studies Department: Civil, Construction and Major: Human Development and Family Environmental Engineering Studies Majors: Civil Engineering (Environmental Engineering) and Biorenewable Resources Shelby Ann Miller Omaha, Neb. and Technology B.S. Iowa State University Thesis: Nitrogen removal by combined Department: Food Science and Human nitritation-anammox process in an upflow Nutrition anaerobic sludge blanket (UASB) reactor Major: Diet and Exercise

Yishan Li Xuzhou, China Kyungwon Min Pyeongtaek-si, South Korea B.S. Iowa State University B.S. Konkuk University Department: Civil, Construction and Department: Horticulture Environmental Engineering Major: Horticulture Major: Civil Engineering (Environmental Thesis: Effect of short-term versus pro- Engineering) longed freezing on freeze-thaw injury and Thesis: Mitigation of sand liquefaction using post-thaw recovery in spinach: in situ production of biogas with mportance in laboratory freeze-thaw biosealing protocols

Hong Lu Jiamusi, China Sara Jean Morine Lamont, Iowa B.E. Beijing University of Chemical B.S. Iowa State University Technology Department: Animal Science Department: Materials Science and Major: Animal Science Engineering Thesis: Determining the optimal dietary Major: Materials Science and Engineering roughage source and inclusion to decrease Thesis: Processing and characterization of hydrogen sulfide in steers fed high-sulfur bio-based composites finishing diets

Mengduo Ma Qiqhaer City, China Alexander Kevin Morrison B.S. University of Science and Technology Maple Grove, Minn. Beijing B.S. University of Minnesota-Minneapolis Department: Electrical and Computer Department: Geological and Atmospheric Engineering Sciences Major: Computer Engineering Majors: Geology and Environmental Science Thesis: Limitations on the study of tile Joshua Martin Maher Altoona, Wis. drainage using a distributed parameter B.S. Iowa State University hydrologic model and stable isotopes Department: Biomedical Sciences Major: Biomedical Sciences Benjamin Andrew Moser West Union, Iowa B.S. Iowa State University Amanda Bryanne Martinac Ankeny, Iowa Department: Geological and Atmospheric B.S. University of Kansas Sciences Department: Agronomy Major: Meteorology Major: Seed Technology and Business Thesis: The impact of radar data assimilation on warm season rainfall Shannon Marie McKinney Des Moines, Iowa forecasts for use in hydrologic models: B.S. Iowa State University Examples from extreme rain events in Department: Natural Resources and Ecology Iowa Management Major: Wildlife Ecology Ziyanda Mpetile Dimbaza, South Africa Thesis: Perceptions of zoo visitors about the B. University of Fort Hare suitability of Geochelone elegans as a pet Department: Animal Science based on exhibit design Major: Animal Science Thesis: Effect of divergent selection for residual feed intake on immune system of Yorkshire pigs

§ Research Excellence Award 42 Spring 2014 Graduate College Candidates †† Teaching Excellence Award Summer 2014 Graduate College Candidate listing begins on page 110 Eric Austin Mykleby Bettendorf, Iowa Pavithra D. Premaratne Colombo, Sri Lanka B.S. Iowa State University B.S. Iowa State University Department: Geological and Atmospheric Department: Aerospace Engineering Sciences Major: Aerospace Engineering Major: Meteorology Thesis: Nuclear subsurface explosion modeling and hydrodynamic James David Nervig Juniata, Neb. fragmentation simulation of hazardous B.S. University of Nebraska-Omaha asteroids Department: Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering Michael Joseph Price Douglas, N. Dak. Major: Civil Engineering (Structural B.S. North Dakota State University Engineering) Department: Statistics Thesis: Improving predictions of Major: Statistics instantaneous camber for prestressed concrete bridge girders Steven Thomas Pritchett Milton, Wis. B.S. University of Wisconsin-Platteville Virginia Anne Nichols Canon City, Colo. Department: Civil, Construction and B.S. Colorado School of Mines Environmental Engineering Department: Agronomy Major: Civil Engineering (Structural Majors: Sustainable Agriculture and Crop Engineering) Production and Physiology Thesis: The economic justification of semi- Thesis: A comparison of cellulosic fuel active damping systems for civil

yields and separated soil-surface CO2 structures fluxes in maize and prairie biofuel cropping systems Xiaomeng Qian Ames, Iowa B.S. Iowa State University Crystal Lynn Nieland Maquoketa, Iowa Department: Apparel, Events, and Hospital- B.S. Iowa State University ity Management Department: Agricultural Education and Major: Apparel, Merchandising, and Design Studies Major: Agricultural Education Tanzil Rahman Dhaka, Bangladesh B.S. North South University Kathryn M Pesch Cottage Grove, Wis. Department: Computer Science B.A. University of Minnesota-Minneapolis Major: Computer Science Department: Psychology Major: Psychology Sai Kumar Ramaswamy Hyderabad, India Thesis: Occupational knowledge in college B.Eng. Osmania University students: Examining relations to career M.B.A. Osmania University certainty, career decision-making Department: Agricultural and Biosystems self-efficacy, and interest congruence Engineering Major: Industrial and Agricultural Danielle M. Peterson Gowrie, Iowa Technology B.A. Simpson College Thesis: Pre-professional perceptions of Department: Biomedical Sciences safety and quality concerns in agricultural Major: Biomedical Sciences work environments

Samuel Brian Poe Springfield, Mo. Prabhu Rangaraju Coimbatore, India B.S. Evangel University B.E. Anna University Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Department: Supply Chain and Information Systems Systems Major: Human Computer Interaction Major: Information Systems

Levi John Powell Wellman, Iowa B.S. Iowa State University Department: Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Major: Industrial and Agricultural Technology Thesis: Impact of sampling interval on GIS data based productivity calculations and optimal configuration and lead time of corn stover biomass harvesting teams

§ Research Excellence Award 43 Spring 2014 Graduate College Candidates †† Teaching Excellence Award Summer 2014 Graduate College Candidate listing begins on page 110 Bhavani S Rao Bangalore, India Jennifer Rae Savits Ogden, Iowa B.E. Visveswaraiah Technological University B.S. Iowa State University Department: Electrical and Computer Department: Food Science and Human Engineering Nutrition Major: Computer Engineering Major: Food Science and Technology Thesis: Experimental evaluation of QCSMA Thesis: Descriptive sensory analysis of and CSMA for ad-hoc wireless sensor wines produced from Iowa-grown networks on the Telosb platform La Crescent grapes

Shashank Ravi Chennai, India Dustin John Schau Monmouth, Iowa B.Tech. Anna University B.S. Iowa State University Department: Civil, Construction and Department: Agricultural and Biosystems Environmental Engineering Engineering Major: Civil Engineering (Environmental Major: Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering) Engineering Thesis: Fungal oil with EPA in Mucor Thesis: Agronomic impacts of production circinelloides cultivated on thin stillage scale harvesting of corn stover for cellu- from corn-to-ethanol production losic ethanol production in Central Iowa

William J. Reiter-Marolf Mount Vernon, Iowa Suganthi Selvaraj Chennai, India B.F.A. School of the Art Institute of Chicago B.S. Iowa State University B.S. University of Wyoming Department: Aerospace Engineering Department: Natural Resources and Ecology Major: Aerospace Engineering Management Thesis: Numerical investigation of wind Major: Wildlife Ecology turbine and wind farm aerodynamics Thesis: Lead in species of greatest conservation need: Free-flying bald Kossi Komi Sessou Lome, Togo eagles as indicators B.S. Iowa State University Department: Electrical and Computer Tingting Ren Ames, Iowa Engineering B.S. Iowa State University Major: Electrical Engineering Department: Civil, Construction and Thesis: Design of a class-F power Environmental Engineering amplifier with reconfigurable output Major: Civil Engineering (Environmental harmonic termination in 0.13 µ CMOS Engineering) Thesis: Primary factors affecting growth of Jatin Sharma Dehra Dun, India microalgae optimal light exposure B.E. Thapar University duration and frequency Department: Computer Science Major: Computer Science Nathan William Risius Ackley, Iowa B.S. Iowa State University Deidra Elizabeth Sieck Maynard, Iowa Department: Agricultural and Biosystems B.A. University of Northern Iowa Engineering Department: Biomedical Sciences Major: Agricultural and Biosystems Major: Biomedical Sciences Engineering (Advanced Machinery Engineering) Lori Ann Sjolund Aitkin, Minn. Thesis: Analysis of a combine grain yield B.S. Bemidji State University monitoring system Department: Psychology Majors: Psychology and Human Computer Richard Aaron Saeugling Atlantic, Iowa Interaction B.S. Iowa State University Thesis: Cue integration and competition Department: Agronomy during navigation Major: Agronomy

§ Research Excellence Award 44 Spring 2014 Graduate College Candidates †† Teaching Excellence Award Summer 2014 Graduate College Candidate listing begins on page 110 Jennifer Ellen Slovak Pemberville, Ohio Yuwei Sun Wuhan, China B.S. University of Findlay B.Soc.S. Hong Kong Baptist University D.V.M. Iowa State University School: Journalism and Mass Department: Veterinary Clinical Science Communication Major: Veterinary Clinical Sciences Major: Journalism and Mass Thesis: The development and validation of a Communication novel canine mucosal endoscopic scoring Thesis: The effect of self-censorship on system applied to dogs with inflammatory news credibility: Public’s perception of bowel disease Hong Kong newspapers after the 1997 Handover Andrew David Smelser Ames, Iowa B.S. Iowa State University Jinu Susan Varghese Cochin, India Department: Agronomy B.Tech. Mahatma Gandhi University Major: Plant Breeding Department: Computer Science Thesis: Germplasm enhancement of maize: Major: Computer Science Utilization of doubled haploid breeding Thesis: Implementing ZigBee assisted power on adapted tropical sources management for delay bounded communication on mobile devices Sabrina Yee-Sze Soh Boone, Iowa B.S. Iowa State University Erum Tariq-Munir Des Moines, Iowa Department: Biomedical Sciences B.S. South Dakota School of Mines and Major: Biomedical Sciences Technology Department: Sociology Melissa Anne Spencer Long Grove, Ill. Major: Sociology B.S. University of Wisconsin-Madison Thesis: The dynamics of wearing hijab for Department: Biomedical Sciences Muslim American women in the United Major: Biomedical Sciences States

Fredric Anthony Spragg Cave Creek, Ariz. Brittany Rose Tawes Port Norris, N.J. B.S. University of Phoenix B.S. Rowan University Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Department: Ecology, Evolution and Systems Organismal Biology Major: Human Computer Interaction Major: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Thesis: The effect of changing juvenile nu- Sara Nicole Stark Des Moines, Iowa tritional conditions and B.S. Iowa State University compensatory growth on life history traits Department: Biomedical Sciences in a field cricket,Gryllus texensis Major: Biomedical Sciences Carlos Gilberto Tenesaca Quito, Ecuador Seth Thomas Streeter Prairie City, Iowa B.S. Iowa State University B.A. Luther College Department: Agronomy Department: Biomedical Sciences Major: Soil Science (Soil Management) Major: Biomedical Sciences Thesis: Loose and baled corn cob management and storage in field effects Elly Marie Stremsterfer Fairfield, Iowa B.S. Western Illinois University on subsequent crop growth and soil Department: Agricultural Education and health Studies Jaclyn Faye Tweeten Spring Grove, Minn. Major: Agricultural Education B.S. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Department: Agricultural Education and Austin David Sullivan Oelwein, Iowa B.S. Iowa State University Studies Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Major: Agricultural Education Systems Thesis: Perceptions regarding importance Major: Industrial Engineering and frequency of use of selected Thesis: Determining an inter-rater communication tools by Iowa cattle agreement metric for researchers producers evaluating student pathways in problem solving

§ Research Excellence Award 45 Spring 2014 Graduate College Candidates †† Teaching Excellence Award Summer 2014 Graduate College Candidate listing begins on page 110 Dana Michael Van Sambeek Linda C. Weldon Ames, Iowa West Des Moines, Iowa B.A. Iowa State University B.S. Iowa State University Department: Agricultural and Biosystems B.S. Iowa State University Engineering Department: Animal Science Major: Industrial and Agricultural Major: Animal Science Technology Thesis: Evaluation of novel Rhizopus mi- Thesis: Measuring difference in knowledge crosporus fungal biomass and its impact achievement and satisfaction between on growth performance, and nutrient viewing interactive and linear online digestibility in the diet of nursery pigs learning modules

Mark B. Van Weelden Brookfield, Wis. Jing Wen Foshan, China B.S. Dordt College B.A. Sun Yat-Sen University Departments: Civil, Construction and School: Journalism and Mass Environmental Engineering and Communication Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Major: Journalism and Mass Majors: Civil Engineering (Environmental Communication Engineering) and Agricultural and Thesis: The effects of mood and message Biosystems Engineering characteristics on information processing Thesis: Investigating the causes of foam styles and advertising effectiveness formation in deep pit swine manure storages Paul Waymouth Wiecki Madison, Wis. B.S. Drake University Fei Wang Tongling, China Department: Physics and Astronomy B,Med. Anhui Medical University Major: Nuclear Physics Department: Veterinary Microbiology and Preventive Medicine Sarah Louise Wiley Aurora, Ill. Major: Veterinary Microbiology B.A. Northern Illinois University Thesis: Immunogenic and protective M.A. Northern Illinois University properties of recombinant proteins from School: Journalism and Mass a highly pathogenic Campylobacter jejuni Communication clone associated with sheep abortion Major: Journalism and Mass Communication Feifei Wang Beijing, China Thesis: Doing broader impacts? The B.Nat.S. University of Science and National Science Foundation (NSF) Technology of China broader impacts criterion and Department: Computer Science communication-based activities Major: Computer Science Thesis: Grasping of deformable 3D objects Yu Xie Shenyang, China under gravity B.S. Beijing University Department: Statistics Wen Wang Qingdao, China Major: Statistics B.E. Xiamen University School: Journalism and Mass Yuanzhen Xu Ames, Iowa Communication B.S. Iowa State University Major: Journalism and Mass Department: Electrical and Computer Communication Engineering Thesis: Framing food safety controversy Major: Electrical Engineering in China: Online media vs. networked Thesis: Advanced wound-rotor machine audience model with saturation and high-frequency effects †† Xiaofeng Wang Ames, Iowa B.S. Shenzhen University Shengzhe Yang Nanjing, China M.Engr Shenzhen University B.E. Southeast University Department: Computer Science Department: Materials Science and Major: Computer Science Engineering Thesis: An XML-based framework for Major: Materials Science and Engineering management of a course catalog system Thesis: Novel bio-based and biodegradable with zero information-loss polymer blends

§ Research Excellence Award 46 Spring 2014 Graduate College Candidates †† Teaching Excellence Award Summer 2014 Graduate College Candidate listing begins on page 110 Danqing Yu Yangzhou, China Chunyu Zhang Beijing, China B.Law Northwest Polytechnical University B.Lit. Beijing Language and Culture Univer- Department: Sociology sity Major: Sociology School: Journalism and Mass Thesis: Motivations of luxury consumption Communication in America vs. China Major: Journalism and Mass Communication Miao Yu Qin Huangdao, China Thesis: ‘My double love of boys’: Chinese B.E. North China Institute of Aeropace women’s fascination with ‘Boys’ Love’ Engineering fiction Department: Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering Jingyi Zhang Dalian, China Major: Civil Engineering (Environmental B.E. Tianjin University Engineering) Department: Materials Science and Thesis: Sustainable waste water systems: Engineering Impact of operational strategies and Major: Materials Science and Engineering carbon sources on poly-hydroxybutyrate Thesis: Phase-field model simulation of (PHB) accumulation and nutrient removal ferroelectric/antiferroelectric materials in sequencing batch reactor microstructure evolution under multiphysics loading

§ Research Excellence Award 47 Spring 2014 Graduate College Candidates †† Teaching Excellence Award Summer 2014 Graduate College Candidate listing begins on page 110 48 College of Veterinary Medicine Program Noon, Saturday, May 10, 2014, C.Y. Stephens Auditorium

Associate Dean Claire B. Andreasen, B.S., D.V.M., M.S., Ph.D., Presiding

Processional Crown Imperial...... Walton

The Star-Spangled Banner...... Francis Scott Key Please rise and join in the singing of the National Anthem Brandon Woods, Vocalist

Welcome Claire B. Andreasen Associate Dean

Introduction of Speaker and Remarks Claire B. Andreasen Associate Dean

Address Michael Riegger, D.V.M. Diplomate, American Board of Veterinary Practitioners

Presentation of Graduates Claire B. Andreasen Associate Dean

Conferring of the Degree Doctor of Veterinary Medicine President Leath

Ceremonial Hooding and Awarding of Diplomas Lisa K. Nolan Dr. Stephen G. Juelsgaard Dean

Recognition of Students Graduating with Distinction Claire B. Andreasen Associate Dean

Administration of the Veterinarian's Oath Hans Koehnk, President Iowa Veterinary Medical Association

Closing Remarks Claire B. Andreasen Associate Dean

The Bells of Iowa State...... James C. Wilson Brandon Woods, Vocalist Refer to the back cover for the lyrics and history of The Bells of Iowa State.

Recessional Pomp and Circumstance No. 4...... Elgar

49 College of Veterinary Medicine Ceremony

Distinguished Speakers Steven Leath, President of Iowa State University Michael Riegger, Diplomate, American Board of Hans Koehnk, President of Iowa Veterinary Medical Veterinary Practitioners Association

College Administration and Faculty Cody J. Alcott, Clinician, Veterinary Clinical Sciences Locke A. Karriker, Associate Professor and Director, Rachel A. Allbaugh, Assistant Professor, Veterinary Swine Medical Education Center, Veterinary Clinical Sciences Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine Claire B. Andreasen, Professor and Associate Dean Linda K. Kauffman, Clinician, Veterinary Clinical for Academic and Student Affairs, College of Sciences Veterinary Medicine Dana N. LeVine, Assistant Professor, Veterinary Clinical Rodney S. Bagley, Professor and Interim Associate Dean Sciences of Clinical Operations, Veterinary Clinical Catherine M. Logue, Professor and Faculty and Staff Sciences Advancement and Equity Director, Veterinary Rodney B. Baker, Senior Clinician and Dr. David E. Microbiology and Preventive Medicine Trask Professorship in Entrepreneurial Studies, Rodger G. Main, Associate Professor and Director of Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Operations, Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Medicine Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Donald H. Beermann, Professor and Interim Associate Medicine Dean, School of Veterinary Medicine and Suzanne Millman, Associate Professor, Veterinary Biomedical Sciences, University of Nebraska- Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine, Lincoln Biomedical Sciences Gil Ben-Shlomo, Assistant Professor, Veterinary Clinical Lisa K. Nolan, Professor and Dr. Stephen G. Juelsgaard Sciences Dean, College of Veterinary Medicine Danelle Bickett-Weddle, Lecturer and Associate James O. Noxon, Professor, Veterinary Clinical Sciences Director, Center for Food Security and Public June E. Olds, Clinician, Veterinary Clinical Sciences Health Patrick E. Phillips, Senior Clinician and Scott and Nancy Bradley Blitvich, Associate Professor, Veterinary Armbrust Professorship in Veterinary Medicine, Microbiology and Preventive Medicine Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Krysta L. Deitz, Clinician, Veterinary Clinical Sciences Medicine Rachel J. Derscheid, Assistant Professor, Veterinary Alejandro Ramirez, Assistant Professor, Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine Grant A. Dewell, Assistant Professor, Veterinary James A. Roth, Distinguished Professor and Director, Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine Center for Food Security and Public Health Renee D. Dewell, Clinician, Veterinary Diagnostic and Eric W. Rowe, Associate Professor, Biomedical Sciences Production Animal Medicine and Center for Jennifer Schleining, Associate Professor, Veterinary Food Security and Public Health Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine Amanda J. Fales-Williams, Associate Professor, Beatrice T. Sponseller, Clinician, Veterinary Clinical Veterinary Pathology Sciences Ronald W. Griffith, Professor, Veterinary Microbiology Brett Sponseller, Associate Professor, Veterinary Clinical and Preventive Medicine Sciences Patrick Halbur, Professor and Chair, Veterinary David E. Starling, Lecturer, Biomedical Sciences Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine John U. Thomson, Dean Emeritus, Veterinary Diagnostic and Executive Director Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine Laboratory Karin C. VanMeter, Lecturer, Biomedical Sciences Laura E. Hardin, Coordinator of Curriculum and Michael J. Wannemuehler, Professor and Chair, Student Affairs, School of Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Microbiology and Preventive and Biomedical Sciences, University of Medicine Nebraska-Lincoln David Whitley, Professor, Veterinary Clinical Sciences Joseph S. Haynes, Professor and Chair, Veterinary Elizabeth M. Whitley, Associate Professor, Veterinary Pathology Pathology Shannon J. Hostetter, Assistant Professor, Veterinary Qijing Zhang, Professor and Associate Dean for Research Pathology and Graduate Studies, College of Veterinary John R. Kammermann, Assistant Professor, School of Medicine Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

50 Faculty Marshals and Hooders

Dr. John U. Thomson Dr. Jennifer Schleining Dr. Ronald W. Griffith Dr. Alejandro Ramirez

Music Brandon Woods, Vocalist

51 College of Veterinary Medicine Commencement Speaker Dr. Michael Riegger, Diplomate, American Board of Veterinary Practitioners

r. Michael Riegger is currently the Chief the Year and the ISU College of Veterinary Medicine DMedical Officer and Senior Clinician at Stange Award. He currently teaches and hosts a the Northwest Animal Clinic and Hospital in practice management course at the ISU College of Albuquerque, New Veterinary Medicine. Mexico. In addition to the practice of He graduated with his DVM from Iowa State veterinary medicine, he is University magna cum laude and is a Diplomate of recognized nationally and the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners. He internationally for his has provided the future endowed Michael H. Riegger expertise in all aspects Leadership Scholarship Fund to annually recognize of veterinary practice a third and fourth year student displaying academic management. He holds prowess and community service leadership. Both of numerous positions in these qualities are highly valued and demonstrated veterinary professional by Dr. Riegger in his life and career. organizations and serves on the Mayo Clinic Leadership Council of Arizona.

Dr. Riegger has authored over 900 articles and two text books, made more than 400 presentations, serves as an on-line consultant for the Veterinary Information Network, and is a columnist for DVM News Magazine. He has received numerous awards and honors, including New Mexico Veterinarian of

52 Candidates for Degrees from the College of Veterinary Medicine Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Marissa Nicole Ackerman Stroudsburg, Penn. Cory Bayard Haglund Boone, Iowa Steven H. Aimi Wallingford, Conn. Annah Sonja Hanson Scottsdale, Ariz. Lynete M. Anderson-Neal Kelsey Marie Harris Harrisburg, S. Dak. West Des Moines, Iowa Dillon Eugene Harvey North Platte, Neb. Kathryn Lu Asherin Omaha, Neb. ** Samantha Jean Hau Cedar Rapids, Iowa *** Alyona V. Avdonina Iowa City, Iowa Cassandra Marie Heath Fairmont, Neb. Paige Katherine Baltzell Madison, Wis. Kristin K. Heilmeier Martins Ferry, Ohio Marcia Claire Barck Northfield, Minn. Liza Gladstone Hendricks Milford, N.Y. Philip Nathan Beckett Robbinston, Maine Matthew Michael Hille Laramie, Wyo. Amy Nicole Beiermann Columbus, Neb. Clinton Edward Hodson Ackworth, Iowa * Adam Ryan Benson Volga, S. Dak. Mary Beth Hoffmann Earlville, Iowa * Michael Kenneth Berkland Sibley, Iowa Logan Edward Huisman Hospers, Iowa * Shawn Marie Bietz Pierre, S. Dak. Adrienne Calene Jacobson Rutland, N. Dak. Brian Wesley Bishop Waterloo, Iowa Jessica Rachael Juarez Glenwood, Iowa Sarah Conrad Blanchett Lexington, Ky. Jenna Lee Kasperbauer Gray, Iowa Alexis Roy Bogosian Pleasant Valley, Conn. Alyssa N. Keith Hermosa, S. Dak. * Kristin Jean Bohling Tecumseh, Neb. Kassandra Lynn Ketteler Petersburg, Neb. Amanda L. Burow Kenyon, Minn. Jamie Rose Koch Wynot, Neb. Malora Jean Cahall Mount Airy, Md. ** Carlie M. Koonce Carol Stream, Ill. Jennifer Megan Carne Glastonbury, Conn. Kelly Marie Korth Omaha, Neb. Danielle Marie Carpenter Eldora, Iowa Sophia Antonina Krajewski Iowa City, Iowa Michelle L. Christianson Cresco, Iowa Cassandra Rebecca Krueger Lincoln, Neb. Chelsea Christina Clinton Cedar Rapids, Iowa Kristen Mary Lahey Redondo Beach, Calif. Randall Joseph Cochran Oak Brook, Ill. Lauren Rodgers Larsen Cedar Rapids, Iowa Emily Catherine Conrad Ottumwa, Iowa ** Brittany Renee Lasky New Castle, Pa. * Andrea Jo Cook Nemaha, Iowa Jay Richard Lawrence Mendota, Ill. Aubrey Nicole Cordray Havelock, Iowa Molly Jean Lee Schoolcraft, Mich. Jessica Marie Cozzolino Staten Island, N.Y. Dana Rae Lembke Postville, Iowa * Valarie Kay Culpepper Des Moines, Iowa Lynn A. Lendt Lamberton, Minn. Traci Lynn Davies Wichita, Kans. Holly Christina Lenz Garner, Iowa Nicole Aliese Davis Parker, S. Dak. Amanda Ruth Levin League City, Tex. ** Deanne Nicole Day Earlham, Iowa Katy Elizabeth LeVon * Kevin Dobesh Wahoo, Neb. Ashley Jane Lockwood Bloomfield, Conn. Uri Baruch Donnett Cincinnati, Ohio *** Jami Lee Mallen Plainfield, Iowa Rachel Lea Duerre Grafton, N. Dak. * Arielle Jean Mansur Watford City, N. Dak. ** Paul Eberly Duff Westerville, Ohio ** Christina Kay Mattson Apple Valley, Minn. Jessica Marie Edelmann Toms River, N.J. ** Anthony M. McClary Arcadia, Neb. Margaret Kathryn Elliott Ames, Iowa * Matthew James Merkwan Gretna, Neb. Anna Rochelle Fitzwater New Castle, Neb. *** Kristofer Theodore Michalson Allison Marie Flinn Altoona, Iowa Charles City, Iowa Rosemary Flynn Marlboro, N.J. Chelsea Shea Moran Clear Lake, Iowa Jennifer Beth Freitag Sheldon, Iowa Danielle Tamira Morgulis Stamford, Conn. Jayme Lynn Freye Grundy Center, Iowa Savannah Renee Mott Tucson, Ariz. Scott Andrew Fritz Cozad, Neb. Sarah Grace Mull Le Grand, Iowa Patricia J. Futoma Southington, Conn. Kate Napawan East Moline, Ill. Lindsey Marie Gapstur Belle Plaine, Iowa Truc Thanh Nguyen Lincoln, Neb. Lauren Lynn Gealow Mason City, Iowa Ashley Ann Nieuwenhuis Hospers, Iowa Nicole Giancristofaro-Partyka Califon, N.J. Tai C. Ogg Howe, Ind. Jessica M. Gilbertie Westport, Conn. * John D. Ottun Sargent, Neb. Bailey LaRae Goos Tama, Iowa ** Taryn Lyn Overton Lincoln, Neb. Jordan David Graham Cherokee, Iowa Henry Yenru Pan Des Moines, Iowa Zane Harry Wayne Gray Toledo, Iowa Brent John Pepin Upsala, Minn. Kerry Patrick Haage Muscatine, Iowa * Adam Tyler Pinkerton Beatrice, Neb. Anthony Michael Sean Haban Barbourville, Ky. Angela Dawn Reth Pokorney Delhi, Iowa ** Cara Marie Haden Holland, Mich. Sharon Lisa Potanka Avon, Conn. * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude 53 *** Summa Cum Laude John Rodger Prickett Glenwood, Iowa Erica L. Thiel Lincoln, Neb. * Patricia Anne Raimondi Valley Stream, N.Y. Jessica Catherine Thistle Schleswig, Iowa Krystal Ann Ranes Forest City, Iowa *** Daniel Alan Thomsen Mason City, Iowa Casey Clark Robinson Fenton, Mich. Monica A Tine Uncasville, Conn. Jarod Lee Rosel Clear Lake, Iowa ** Jarrod Raymond Troy Mercer, Pa. Marisa L. Rotolo Evergreen, Colo. Cole Alexander Tucker Rapid City, S. Dak. * Kayla Dawn Rubenthaler Gothenburg, Neb. Stephanie Ray Turner Omaha, Neb. Lisa Blouin Sanborn Cedar Rapids, Iowa Matthew Dennis Umphress Mason City, Iowa Kate Margeaux Sawyer Mount Horeb, Wis. Amanda Pamela Valentin Franklin, Minn. Ryan Michael Schafbuch Belle Plaine, Iowa * Travis Henry Vlietstra Orange City, Iowa April Ida Schilder Faulkton, S. Dak. Zachary Seth Wasson Redkey, Ind. Benjamin Lee Schmidt Delmar, Iowa Samantha Sue Wedeking Bristow, Iowa Jodi M. Schroeder Steeleville, Ill. Stephanie Weisbart Grants Pass, Oreg. Christine Lynn Skoglund Davenport, Iowa Benjamin G. Welborn Atkinson, Neb. * Crystal Dawn Sorensen Hornick, Iowa Elizabeth A. Whalen Hampstead, N.C. Beau D. Spangler Leavenworth, Kans. ** Kelsey Crystal Witte Marengo, Iowa Skylar Craig Ernest Speer Winterset, Iowa * Joshua Aaron Ydstie Milbank, S. Dak. Lydia South Spray Ames, Iowa * Samantha Lorane Zehr Duluth, Minn. Beth M. Stangohr Marietta, Ga. Jamie Lee Zuidema Hopkins, Mich. Amanda Megan Stout Dunkerton, Iowa

* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude 54 *** Summa Cum Laude Undergraduate Program 1:30 p.m., Saturday, May 10, 2014, James H. Hilton Coliseum

President Steven Leath, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Presiding

Processional Pomp and Circumstance...... Edward Elgar

The Star-Spangled Banner...... Francis Scott Key arr. Michael Golemo Simon Estes, Vocalist

Commencement Address Brigadier General Patrick J. Doherty

Interlude Without a Song...... Youmans & Rose arr. Michael Golemo Simon Estes, Vocalist

Cyclone Fantasia...... Michael Golemo

Recognition of Students Graduating With Distinction Provost Wickert

Recognition of Students Graduating in the Honors Program Provost Wickert

Conferring of the Bachelor’s Degree President Leath Candidates for the Bachelor's Degree presented by Jonathan A. Wickert, Provost College of Agriculture and Life Sciences candidates recognized by Dean Wendy Wintersteen College of Business candidates recognized by Dean David P. Spalding College of Design candidates recognized by Dean Luis Rico-Gutierrez College of Engineering candidates recognized by Dean Sarah Rajala College of Human Sciences candidates recognized by Dean Pamela J. White College of Liberal Arts and Sciences candidates recognized by Dean Beate Schmittmann

Remarks from the Senior Class President and Presentation of Senior Class Gift Benjamin Zelle

The Class of 2014 and the Alumni Association Jeffery W. Johnson President Iowa State University Alumni Association

Remarks President Leath

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 Grace Warren, 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.

55 Undergraduate Ceremony

Platform Officials

Steven Leath, President of the University David K. Holger, Associate Provost for Academic Brigadier General Patrick J. Doherty, Director of Air Programs and Dean of the Graduate College Force Services and Commencement Speaker Wendy Wintersteen, Endowed Dean of the College of Jonathan A. Wickert, Senior Vice President and Provost Agriculture and Life Sciences and Life Sciences Thomas L. Hill, Senior Vice President for Student Affairs Pamela J. White, Dean of the College of Human Cathann A. Kress, Vice President for Extension and Sciences Outreach Luis Rico-Gutierrez, Dean of the College of Design Martino Harmon, Associate Vice President for Student Lisa K. Nolan, Stephen G. Juelsgaard Endowed Dean of Affairs the College of Veterinary Medicine Pamela Anthony, Dean of Students Beate Schmittmann, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts Benjamin Zelle, Senior Class Council President 2014 and Sciences Jeffery W. Johnson, President of the Alumni Association Sarah Rajala, Dean of the College of Engineering Kevin Schalinske, Professor and Faculty Senate David P. Spalding, Dean and Raisbeck Dean of the President College of Business Simon Estes, F. Wendell Miller Distinguished Artist in Olivia M. Madison, Dean of the Library Residence Laura J. Doering, Registrar of the University

Faculty Representatives

David G. Acker, Global Agriculture Programs  Kevin Judge, Music and Theatre Georgeanne M. Artz, Economics Kenneth J. Koehler, Statistics ‡‡ Monic P. Behnken, Sociology Sayali S. Kukday, Genetic, Development and Cell Sue Blodgett, Entomology Biology Ludovico Cademartiri, Materials Science and Kendall R. Lamkey, Agronomy Engineering Timothy McNicholl, Mathematics Lee W. Cagley, Interior Design Christian A. Meissner, Psychology Soma Chaudhuri, Computer Science W. Wade Miller, Agricultural Education and Studies Ana-Paula Correia, School of Education Ambar Mitra, Aerospace Engineering Jack C. Dekkers, Animal Science ‡ Lois Wright Morton, Sociology Michael Dorneich, Industrial and Manufacturing Tricia K. Neppl, Human Development and Family Systems Engineering Studies Jane Fritsch, Greenlee School of Journalism and Francis Y. Owusu, Community and Regional Planning Communication Lynn Paxson, Architecture Nell M. Gabiam, Anthropology Ricks W. Polk, Naval Science Chad M. Gasta, World Languages and Cultures James Pritchard, Natural Resource Ecology and Heimir Geirsson, Philosophy and Religious Studies Management Paul D. Griffiths, History Sridhar Ramaswami, Marketing Thomas Harrington, Plant Pathology Peter Reilly, Chemical and Biological Engineering ‡ Caroline Hayes, Mechanical Engineering  Michele Schaal, English Guy G. Helmer, Supply Chain and Information Systems Rick L. Sharp, Kinesiology Andrew Hillier, Chemical and Biological Mack C. Shelley, Political Science ‡‡ Engineering  Richard F. Smith, Military Science Labh S. Hira, Accounting Paul G. Spry, Geological and Atmospheric Sciences Ryan D. Hollman, Air Force Aerospace Studies John Walker, Management Richard Honzatko, Biochemistry, Biophysics and Chunhui Xiang, Apparel, Events, and Hospitality Molecular Biology Management Jamie L. Horwitz, Industrial Design Olga Zabotina, Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular R. S. Houk, Chemistry Biology Jeffery Iles, Horticulture Joe Zambreno, Electrical and Computer Engineering

‡Distinguished Professor Endowed Chair ‡‡University Professor Endowed Professorship

56 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) Charles T. Jahren, Professor of Civil, Construction, C. Lee Burras, Professor of Agronomy, College of and Environmental Engineering, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Engineering John Cunnally, Associate Professor of Art and Design, Kenneth C. Kruempel, Emeritus Associate Professor of College of Design Electrical and Computer Engineering, College Frederick H. Dark, Associate Professor of Finance, of Engineering College of Business Michael Martin, Associate Professor of Landscape Veronica J. Dark, Professor of Psychology, College of Architecture, College of Design Liberal Arts and Sciences Robert S. Wallace, Associate Professor of Ecology, Tim R. Derrick, Professor of Kinesiology, College of Evolution and Organismal Biology, College of Human Sciences Liberal Arts and Sciences

Announcer and Reader of Names Hollis Monroe Steven K. Mickelson 

Student Marshals

Presentation of College Banner

Jacob Donald Swanson, College of Agriculture and Benjamin Paul Jacobson, College of Engineering Life Sciences Escorted by Leslie A. Potter, Senior Lecturer Escorted by Gail R. Nonnecke, Morrill in Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Professor of Horticulture Engineering

Tyler Michael Dunleavy, College of Business Clayton William Long, College of Human Sciences Escorted by Kayla E. Sander, Lecturer in Escorted by Ann Smiley-Oyen, Associate Accounting Professor of Kinesiology

Hallie Lynn Christofferson, College of Design Roy Alexander Tinguely, College of Liberal Arts and Escorted by Paula J. Curran, Associate Sciences Professor of Graphic Design Escorted by Mayly Sanchez, Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy

Musicians Conductor Michael Golemo, Director of Bands

Vocalists Simon Estes, Distinguished Artist in Residence Grace Warren, Graduating Student

Trumpet Horn Trombone Tuba Damien Emilien Tess Fewell Kara Bader Daniel Jensen* Spencer Larson Samuel Johnson Drew Barker Allen Tierney Sarah McEntee Jeffrey Makinster * Dennis Van Woert Erik Palmquist Katrina Thomas Shelbi Weeks Percussion Brandon Ritchie Andrew Burton Javier Romay Euphonium Brandon Weeks * Hanna Sundberg * Alexa Berkenpas Alex Ortberg * Taylor Vittitoe Samuel Schulte Hunter Weatherman

* Graduating Student

57 Undergraduate Commencement Speaker Brigadier General Patrick J. Doherty

rigadier General Patrick J. Doherty is the recognition, Airman and family readiness, and other BDirector of Air Force Services, Headquarters commander-interest programs that contribute to U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C. His organization's military force sustainment. mission is to increase combat capability and improve productivity through General Doherty entered the Air Force in 1987 programs promoting through the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps readiness, esprit de program at Iowa State University, Ames, IA, where corps and quality of life he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in aerospace for Airmen and their engineering. He initially served as a B-52 navigator families. He provides and was then selected to attend Undergraduate policy, technical direction Pilot Training and transitioned to the F-15E. His and oversight for the staff experiences include serving for the J3 as the $2 billion worldwide Chief of Special Technical Operations and lead crisis Services program, which action planner on U.S. Forces Korea staff at Yongsan includes Comprehensive Post, Seoul, Republic of Korea and Deputy Director, Airman Fitness, physical Combined Air and Space Operations Center, fitness, peacetime and Southwest Asia providing strategic and operational wartime troop feeding, command and control for coalition and joint air, Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations, Armed space, and other government agency operations. He Forces entertainment, Air Force protocol, lodging, recently served as the Commander of the 4th Fighter libraries, child development centers, youth centers Wing, SJAFB, NC and Director of Assignments and a wide spectrum of recreation activities. He and AEF Operations, Air Force Personnel Center, provides oversight for uniforms, awards and Randolph AFB, Texas.

58 Undergraduate Commencement Vocalist and F. Wendell Miller Distinquished Artist in Residence Simon Estes

imon Estes is an internationally acclaimed In 1965 Estes made his operatic debut in Aida at bass-baritone who has performed in the the Deutsche Opera in Berlin. Among his more than Sworld’s major opera houses and in special 100 lead operatic roles have been the title role in performances for U.S. The Flying Dutchman at Bayreuth, being the first presidents and international male African American to sing a major role on stage dignitaries such as Boris there; the role of Porgy in the Metropolitan Opera’s Yeltsin, Yassar Arafat, Yitzhak first production of Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess; and Rabin, Nelson Mandela, the role of Amonasro in Aida with Leontyne Price as and Archbishop Desmond Aida in her “farewell performance” at the Met. Tutu. Since 2000, he has been a faculty member Estes is also internationally known for his humani- at Iowa State University, tarian efforts for children. He established the Simon serving as the F. Wendell Estes Educational Foundation, which has awarded Miller Distinguished Artist- more than three million dollars in merit-based col- in-Residence with the Department of Music and lege scholarships, and the Simon Estes International Theatre, sharing his incredible talents and musical Foundation for Children, which provides support for knowledge with students and at numerous activities children’s health and educational needs. In 2006, he and events. led a group of six Iowa State music faculty members to South Africa to bring music instruction to the Estes rose from humble beginnings in Centerville, students of the Estes school in the Cape Town area. Iowa, the son of a coal miner and grandson of a He has performed numerous benefit concerts to help slave, to become one of the world’s most accom- combat HIV/AIDS and eliminate malaria in Africa. plished opera singers, paving the way for other Afri- can Americans in the classical world. He transferred Estes has taught at the Juilliard School of Music, from Centerville Junior College to the University of Harvard University, Boston University, and cur- Iowa in 1957 and was there until he was accepted in rently is a professor at Iowa State University and at the Juilliard School of Music in 1963. Estes has hon- Wartburg College. Among his many awards are the orary doctorates from numerous colleges and univer- Distinguished Iowa Citizen Award, the Iowan Award, sities, including one from Iowa State University. and the prestigious Alumni Award of Iowa State University.

59 Candidates for Degrees from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Bachelor of Science

Curriculum in Agricultural and Life Sciences Education

Travis Drew Abbas Aplington, Iowa Sara Kristine Kingland Forest City, Iowa Kaitlyn Ellen Bonzer Nashua, Iowa Emily Jean Martz Blue Grass, Iowa Katelyn Elizabeth De Haan Otley, Iowa Emily Marie Olson Vinton, Iowa Brady John Eischeid Bayard, Iowa Nicole Lynn Patterson Saint Ansgar, Iowa Steven Richard Eskildsen Charlotte, Iowa Preston Bond Poots Huxley, Iowa Jacob Robert Fox Ashton, Iowa Morgan Lynn Schafbuch Victor, Iowa Kayla Judith Greiner Silver City, Iowa Lacy Hunter Stevenson Knoxville, Iowa Jillian Kay Halat Genoa, Ill. Allie Marie Swanson Peterson, Iowa *** Alicia Ann Humphrey Ixonia, Wis. Ashley D. Vogel Hartley, Iowa * Griffin Lee Humphreys Walker, Iowa Danielle C. Wanfalt Muscatine, Iowa Rebecca J. Johnson Humboldt, Iowa Joseph Russell Wuebker Carroll, Iowa

Curriculum in Agricultural Biochemistry

Brandi Kay Malchow Saint Charles, Minn. **†Robert Leonard Sheets Moulton, Iowa Khôi Duy Nguyên Des Moines, Iowa **Isaac Allerton Young Le Mars, Iowa

Curriculum in Agricultural Business

Kyle Taylor Andersen Cedar Falls, Iowa Charles Raymond Kreis Waterloo, Iowa Holden Charles Asmus Rake, Iowa Branygon Lareigh Kunzie Corydon, Iowa Courtney Renae Bartz Grafton, Iowa Amanda Ann Lorack Nichols, Iowa Joshua Lee Becker Charles City, Iowa Danica Joy Lovrien Clarksville, Iowa Kyle Robert Behrens Carroll, Iowa * Alex Christopher Ludwig Ankeny, Iowa Kaleb Thomas Bissell Corning, Iowa Jonathan Jerry Macken Readlyn, Iowa Tyler Ray Bixby Allison, Iowa Collin Wade Marten Denison, Iowa Mason Boyle Danbury, Iowa * Caleb J. Martin Independence, Iowa Andrew Robert Brus Denison, Iowa Michael Preston Martin Somers, Iowa Hannah Elise Christensen Riceville, Iowa Tyler James Mason Afton, Iowa Brian George Clark Story City, Iowa Benjamin Jon Matson Buffalo Center, Iowa * Jacob Rustin Clemon Soldier, Iowa James Todd Maxwell Urbandale, Iowa *** Zachary Clifford Dalluge Grafton, Iowa * Donna Lee McCune Walnut, Ill. Nicholas Frank Davenport Mingo, Iowa Brandon Thomas Messer Eldridge, Iowa Blake Richard Davidson Johnston, Iowa Seth Dylan Miller West Unity, Ohio Justin Lee DeBower Charles City, Iowa Adam Joseph Moline Dallas Center, Iowa Alex Walter Deyoe Nevada, Iowa Andrew Jay Monson Lehigh, Iowa * Dacia Grace Virginia Dykstra Decorah, Iowa Jared Michael Morse Council Bluffs, Iowa Christopher C. Graf Washington, Iowa Lisa J. Nelson Lake Mills, Iowa Alec Peyton Guttenfelder Atlantic, Iowa Benjamin Thomas Reinig Portsmouth, Iowa Marissa Lynn Ham Winterset, Iowa ** William Edward Riley Sac City, Iowa Gunnar Lawrence Hansen Kankakee, Ill. Nathaniel Francis Rogers Somonauk, Ill. Nicolas Lee Hassebroek Buffalo Center, Iowa Jonathon Andrew Schmeckel Union Grove, Wis. Matthew C. Hemesath State Center, Iowa Megan Jeanette Snyder Odebolt, Iowa Tucker Dale Henderson Drakesville, Iowa ***Joshua Dean Sonnabend Vernon Center, Minn. Kevin Robert Henry Amana, Iowa Jeremy Martin Strief Monticello, Iowa Preston Cecil Hocking Ellsworth, Iowa Scott Thomas Thellman Jr. Lawrence, Kans. * Jacob Clemens Holschlag New Hampton, Iowa Justin James Uthe Story City, Iowa Kayla Kathryn Hyett Aledo, Ill. Robert Charles Vokac III Prior Lake, Minn. Scott Joseph Julius Humboldt, Iowa Lucas James Wilhite Corwith, Iowa James Gorman Kent Muscatine, Iowa Dustin Reed Woebbeking Gladbrook, Iowa

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Daniel Seamus Behr Mason City, Iowa Cody Allan Korthaus Moulton, Iowa John Gerard Blum Denison, Iowa Benjamin James Kriegel Toledo, Iowa Brock Rye Boeding New Hampton, Iowa Alicia Ann Magg Spirit Lake, Iowa Justin L. Breja State Center, Iowa Stephen Michael Mayne Council Bluffs, Iowa David Joseph Burmeister Logan, Iowa Chet Malcolm McGregor Nashua, Iowa Trent A. Butler Indianola, Iowa * Michael Dean McKee Waukon, Iowa Cody Allen Campbell Le Mars, Iowa Tyler Jonathan Meyer Ireton, Iowa Zachary Curtis Collison Arcadia, Iowa Michael Timothy Mohr Early, Iowa Mairyah Louise Danielsen Dekalb, Ill. Andrew James Neff Ollie, Iowa Brock Thomas Darling Kirkman, Iowa * Carrie Lynn O'Connell Earlville, Iowa Tyler William Ellerman Dallas Center, Iowa Allyson Rene Parman Colfax, Iowa * Emily Kaye Ewoldt Clutier, Iowa Ryan Michael Peters Carroll, Iowa Chelsey Ann Fagle Fayette, Iowa Jeremy Michael Poduska Mechanicsville, Iowa Benjamin James Fisher Adel, Iowa Gabrielle M. Randleman Solon, Iowa Phillip James Fleming Garwin, Iowa Michael E. Rathe Dunkerton, Iowa Jessica Suzanne Frantum Ogden, Iowa Ryan Alan Ripperger Blue Grass, Iowa Rebecca Jane Freeman Ogden, Iowa Emily Ann Lyle Ryherd Haverhill, Iowa Melissa Leigh Gehl Cascade, Iowa Cole Michael Sheets Nevada, Iowa Bridget A. Graves Glidden, Iowa Nathan Lee Shelman Olds, Iowa Matthew Joseph Hanigan Dunlap, Iowa Samuel James Showalter Hampton, Iowa Carl Eric Hanson Decorah, Iowa Matthew James Smith Runnells, Iowa Hillary Anne Hanson Gowrie, Iowa Samantha Ann Smith Afton, Iowa Jonathan Lincoln Heaton Toulon, Ill. Tyler James Smith Manchester, Iowa Patrick Vernon Hill Shellsburg, Iowa Jacob Michael Spellman Woodward, Iowa Clinton Joseph Hilleman Rhodes, Iowa Michael Spencer Tapper Polk City, Iowa Brett Kenneth Johnson Danvers, Ill. Conner John TeStrake Muscatine, Iowa Jay Christopher Johnson Fort Dodge, Iowa Stacey Lynne Tjaden Wyoming, Iowa Kayla Marie Kampman Allison, Iowa Andrew Lee Volkert Correctionville, Iowa Chelsey Mariah Koch Aurora, Iowa Nolan Paul Wilkens Nauvoo, Ill.

Curriculum in Agricultural Systems Technology

Arthur James Adams Vail, Iowa Cody Allen Miller Ottumwa, Iowa Kyle Ryan Bangston Essex, Iowa Jessie Francis Morische Osage, Iowa Anthony Santino Battazzi Jewell, Iowa Chad Jason Obrecht Oakland, Iowa Cody Allen Beck Story City, Iowa * Daniel N. Ohms Harlan, Iowa ***†Ryan William Bergman Donnellson, Iowa ** Jonathan David Olsen Atlantic, Iowa Jacob Thomas Berkes Carroll, Iowa Nathan Thomas Pattee Harlan, Iowa Zachary A. Christianson Atlantic, Iowa Benjamin Scott Proctor Pocahontas, Iowa Corey Tanner Church Knoxville, Iowa Joe M. Ripperger Lacona, Iowa Gabriel Milo Cuthbert Nauvoo, Ill. Bryant Lee Sohm Correctionville, Iowa Benjamin Lee Dooley Eagle Grove, Iowa Bryce Jay Sohm Correctionville, Iowa Bart Ray Harris Perry, Iowa Zachary Michael Stanton Haverhill, Iowa Ava Annette Haun Bessemer City, N.C. Samuel Elliott Storm Archer, Iowa Christopher Joe Heilskov Latimer, Iowa Ethan Robert Kurtt Thies Denver, Iowa Sarah Elizabeth Johnson Phil Campbell, Ala. Isaac Jordan Toyosi Cedar Falls, Iowa ** Bradley John Kruse Dyersville, Iowa Adam Michael Vitzthum Humboldt, Iowa * Neil Allen Liechti Vail, Iowa

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***†Rebecca Kay Ahlers Le Mars, Iowa Scott Patrick Hoefling Odebolt, Iowa *** Seth Ryan Appelgate Marshalltown, Iowa Jeremiah Joseph Kaufmann Wilton, Iowa Jacob Steven Armstrong Monmouth, Ill. Brandon Lee Keller Algona, Iowa Charles E. Beeler Dawson, Iowa ** Nicholas Dean Kellner Livermore, Iowa Colin J. Benson Des Moines, Iowa Thomas James Kuecker Cylinder, Iowa Brent D. Berns Cedar Rapids, Iowa Brandon Eugene Lewin Cedar Rapids, Iowa Benjamin Joseph Butcher Palmer, Iowa * Dakota Steven Lueken Colesburg, Iowa Abel Dean Castor Aledo, Ill. Tyler James Netsch Lakeside, Iowa Clay Matthew Craighton Hampton, Iowa Andrew Steven Nizzi Granger, Iowa Brenton Thomas Culp Center Point, Iowa ** Michael Neil Paulsmeyer Petersburg, Ill. Kasey Jeremiah Deaver Ames, Iowa *** Elliot Thron Reicks Lawler, Iowa Kyle Daniel Dop Monroe, Iowa Jonathan David Rittgers Rolfe, Iowa Joseph Frank Fecht Toluca, Ill. Ryan Joseph Schneider Riverside, Iowa Kathryn Emma Fiorucci-Schlake Sean Michael Schroeder Arcadia, Iowa Farmersburg, Iowa Nathan D. Shatek Lawler, Iowa Russell Peter Godbersen Cleghorn, Iowa Erich Joel Sneller Sioux Center, Iowa Nolan Buddy Hageman Ossian, Iowa * Lance Black Snodgrass Polo, Mo. *** Eric Jeffrey Hansen Clear Lake, Iowa Benjamin Allen Steele Montezuma, Iowa ** Lorin Michael Harvey Grimes, Iowa Brock Marshall Webb Wapello, Iowa * Nora Ailene Heinichen Williamsburg, Iowa

Curriculum in Animal Ecology

* Samantha Ann Ball Oelwein, Iowa Benjamin Joseph Marcus Leon, Iowa Mitchell R. Barazowski Bartlett, Ill. Kirk Allen Mensen Adel, Iowa Benjamin Dale Brenizer Leon, Iowa Paige Marie Neil La Porte City, Iowa Whitney Briggs Willits, Calif. Elizabeth Marie Owens Homestead, Iowa ** Mary Ellen Broadfoot Charlotte, Iowa Jessica Ellen Reicks Council Bluffs, Iowa Aubrey Olivia Brouillette Omaha, Neb. Keagan Jaymes Richmond Fairfield, Iowa Erik Lee Chapman Williamsburg, Iowa Adam Christian Ridge Sophia, N.C. Bryce Wayne Doane Searsboro, Iowa Alex D. Roseen Marcus, Iowa Richard Eugene Duszynski Lehigh, Iowa Lance Rudy Princeville, Ill. David John Erdman Algona, Iowa Jaclyn Citlali Sanchez Kenosha, Wis. Brooke Ilene Ferrell Madison, Wis. ** Heather Nicole Sanders Chariton, Iowa *** Amber Christina Fischbach Trenton, Mo. Katelyn Kaye Schreiber West Liberty, Iowa ** Matthew John Garrick Colyton, New Zealand Calvin Joseph Sullivan Des Moines, Iowa Jacob Michael Harmon Harlan, Iowa **† Sarah Rose van Tol Swansea, Ill. * Abby N. Hartzler Ames, Iowa Hannah Christine Vorrie Fort Dodge, Iowa Crystal Anne Henry Iowa Falls, Iowa Tyler G. Walters Knoxville, Iowa Charisse Chanelle Hilton Des Moines, Iowa Samantha Marie Weese Creston, Iowa Zachary T. Horst Mount Morris, Ill. Shane Daniel Weinberg Plainfield, Iowa Megan Noel Howell Garner, Iowa Sarah Marie Weirich Hinckley, Ill. Ariel Dawn Jetty Des Moines, Iowa Breanna Rena Zimmerman Parnell, Iowa Stacie Elizabeth Lowe Brighton, Iowa

Curriculum in Animal Science

Afifah Abdul Rahim Singapore * Kristin Corena Brown West Liberty, Iowa Katherine Felicidad Aguilõ Berberich ** Angela Jean Bryan Badger, Iowa Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Miranda Jo Buseman Waterloo, Iowa Casey Jo Allison State Center, Iowa Brett Joseph Capesius Bode, Iowa * Allyson May Arrick Pacific Junction, Iowa * Kelsey BreAnn Carlson Moline, Ill. Jacob Charles Baker Sherburn, Minn. ** Samantha Ruth Carter Elgin, Ill. Katie Ann Baumgart San Diego, Calif. Ana Paulina Chavez Sioux City, Iowa Katelyn Anne Bennett West Des Moines, Iowa * Bradley Allyn Christensen Clive, Iowa Arielle Alex Bereczki Gladbrook, Iowa **† Megan Nicole Corrigan Atkins, Iowa Ashley Nicole Blackwell Davenport, Iowa Mary Elizabeth Crane Marshalltown, Iowa Teresa Rose Blader Wautoma, Wis. Amber Marie Danielson Humboldt, Iowa * Cassandra Clare Boyle White Bear Lake, Minn. Alyssa Mary Dannen Milford, Iowa Patrick Nicholas Bries Worthington, Iowa Lauren Ann Darnold Waverly, Iowa

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Allyson Kay Allen Ankeny, Iowa Andrew John Keinroth Independence, Iowa ** Douglas E. Baker Boone, Iowa Brittany Ann Kinney Des Moines, Iowa Preston M. Baker Eagle Grove, Iowa **Shane Douglas Kirkegaard Pocahontas, Iowa Jessica Lynn Becker Bernard, Iowa Landon John Ludwig Corwith, Iowa Bryanna R. Behning Ames, Iowa Morgan Marie Mackert Marion, Iowa Brooke Lee Bodensteiner Osage, Iowa ***Allison K. Masters Cedar Rapids, Iowa *** Megan Elizabeth Breider Oronoco, Minn. Jacqueline Rhea Maxwell Urbandale, Iowa Nolan Aaron Budweg Eldora, Iowa Andrea Lee Moeller Heath, Tex. Ting Chen Altoona, Iowa **Robyn Eileen Montz Maplewood, Minn. Eric M. Christofferson Ames, Iowa Giles William Munden Lorimor, Iowa Jaci Marie Dahl Westfield, Iowa Jessica Marie Oberheim-Vorwald Emily Renae Drake Vinton, Iowa Indianola, Iowa Hailey Anne Dunsbergen Urbandale, Iowa **Kelly Marie Patchett Streamwood, Ill. Samantha Elisabeth Edster Manchester, Mo. Alexander Jakob Perkins Northfield, Minn. Jessica Maxine Flores Council Bluffs, Iowa **†Toni May Proescholdt LaMoille, Iowa *** Kayla Suzanne Flyckt Johnston, Iowa *Laura Elizabeth Rapp Katy, Tex. Sarah Ann Fonken Williams, Iowa JC Renteria Lakeside, Iowa Kaitlyn N. Fuqua Placerville, Calif. *Matthew James Samuelson Sioux City, Iowa ** Marinda R. Gacke Davenport, Iowa *†Samantha Lou Stearns Knoxville, Iowa Matthew K. Gingerich Coralville, Iowa *Alyssa L. Storino Hainesville, Ill. Karl Timothy Grotheer Ames, Iowa Tyler Joseph Sunkle Eldora, Iowa Emily R. Halverson Watertown, S. Dak. James Garnes Tipton III Springville, Iowa * Susan Elizabeth Herr Fontanelle, Iowa **† Sarah Rose van Tol Swansea, Ill Carlen Wright Hill Shoreview, Minn. Stephanie Scott Venenga Hunt Dike, Iowa. Roy J. Holmes Ogden, Iowa **†Emily Paige Vonderhaar Humboldt, Iowa * Micheal Cannon Irelan San Diego, Calif. Natalie S. White Muscatine, Iowa Jan C. Iversen Waseca, Minn. *Kassandra Alysabeth Wolff Omaha, Neb.

Curriculum in Dairy Science

Elizabeth Grace Boden Maurice, Iowa Stephanie A. Kjormoe Cedar Rapids, Iowa Matthew Francis Costello De Witt, Iowa Elizabeth Ann Lohr Osceola, Iowa ** Mackenzie Joy Dickson Ames, Iowa Megan Maria Righi Laguna Hills, Calif. Amanda K. Franck De Witt, Iowa ***Jessica Mae Sander Baileyville, Ill. Cody James Henkle Clarksville, Iowa Jonathon Andrew Schmeckel Union Grove, Wis. * Nicole Marie Hershberger Kalona, Iowa * Tyler Leroy Trenkamp Preston, Iowa

Curriculum in Dietetics

** Benjamin Joshua Baudler Fontanelle, Iowa ***†Meredith Ann Lockin Clive, Iowa Lauren M. Furgiuele Cherry Valley, Ill. Mareah Rae Sletten Osage, Iowa Morgan Lynn Galle Cedar Rapids, Iowa Kelsey Marie Upah Clutier, Iowa Elizabeth Faye Huseman Eureka, Mo.

Curriculum in Environmental Science

Andrew Ross Hyler Ankeny, Iowa Laura Joan Neal Jefferson, Iowa Megan Marie Krause Rockford, Ill. Ryan Nathan Sherzan Altoona, Iowa Daniel L. Landis Des Moines, Iowa James Lyle Timmons Pleasant Hill, Iowa Connor Cahill McComas Saint Paul, Minn. Ashley Sue Waller Bernard, Iowa

Curriculum in Food Science

*** Marie Elizabeth Cerbie Gurnee, Ill. Donovan Christian Richardson Creston, Iowa Brittney Sue Fritz Morristown, Minn. Matthew Taylor Watson Altoona, Iowa

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Aaron James Dostart Davenport, Iowa ** Eric Scott Martin Farmington, Iowa Alexa Danielle Dostart Davenport, Iowa Matthew John Merrick Johnston, Iowa Garett D. Hamilton Independence, Iowa *** Mario Raymond Pagni Boone, Iowa Troy Allen Heeren Fairfax, Iowa Ryan C. Penney Council Bluffs, Iowa John Theodore Kirchner Des Moines, Iowa Derek Alan Smit Sheffield, Iowa ** Kyle Dennis Kleve Dundee, Iowa Patrick Allen Willett Urbandale, Iowa

Curriculum in Genetics

Jasmine Marie Anderson La Crosse, Wis. * Kimberly Ann McFee Creston, Iowa * Chih-Ying Chen Taipei City, Taiwan Elaina Rose O'Neill Marion, Iowa Matthew Robert Ficks Bloomington, Minn. Samantha Marie Roehl Glendive, Mont. Kassandra Kay Fisch Rochester, Minn. * Chad Alan Soenksen De Witt, Iowa * Julie Ann Gunter Kirkwood, Ill.

Curriculum in Global Resource Systems

Tori Michelle Bryceson Pisgah, Iowa Sofia Cristina Recinos Grinnell, Iowa Samantha Rae Hopkins Pella, Iowa Michelle Lee Richardson Carson, Iowa Sean Thomas Lundy Saint Paul, Minn. *† Jacob Donald Swanson Ottumwa, Iowa

Curriculum in Horticulture

Evan James Alderman Waterloo, Iowa Kate Nicole Jones New Virginia, Iowa Eric Steven Boetcher Glenview, Ill. Woo Rim Ko South Korea * Daniel D. Buckingham Monroe, Iowa Joshua Earl Lenz Gilbert, Iowa Caleb B. Carter Dunlap, Iowa Joseph Michael Parker Indianola, Iowa Jeremy Douglas Ehlers Westside, Iowa Joel Edward Rieker Peoria, Ill. Eric Steven Golay Perry, Iowa William Lawerence Ries Greenfield, Iowa John Michael Gooder Cresco, Iowa Cody Edwin Rufer Monroe, Wis. Samantha Kae Green Hudson, Iowa Jacob Duane Van Patten Indianola, Iowa Christine L. Harmeyer Carroll, Iowa

Curriculum in Industrial Technology

Jacob Thomas Berkes Carroll, Iowa Alyssa Ann McKenna Atoka, Tenn. Robert John Bligh Jacksonville, N.C. Trenton Douglass Muller Marshalltown, Iowa Bruce Bennett Cox Jr. Logan, Iowa ** Benjamin Michael Neuzil Farley, Iowa Grant Edward Forsythe Fort Dodge, Iowa Wesley T. Ohr Haverhill, Iowa Elroy Jordan Jr. Stone Mountain, Ga. Julio C. Ramirez Sioux City, Iowa Joel Wilhelm Koehler Excelsior, Minn. Nicholas H. Rogowski Naperville, Ill. Christian Jon Lien Ames, Iowa Shane W. Small Sioux City, Iowa Matthew Joseph Loy Woodridge, Ill. Chad William Starlin Diagonal, Iowa Gregory Thomas Lyons Cary, Ill. Adam Michael Vitzthum Humboldt, Iowa

Curriculum in Insect Science

Ezra Scott Auerbach Tucson, Ariz. Patrick Michael Wagner Le Mars, Iowa Samuel James Howard Prior Lake, Minn.

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Kyle Adam Anderegg Manchester, Iowa Jessica Alejandrina Genoveva Maciel Hernadez Brandi Lynn DeVore Earlham, Iowa Des Moines, Iowa Brianna Lynn Eret Council Bluffs, Iowa *Megan Sue Pieters Steamboat Rock, Iowa **†Zachary R. Flickinger Des Moines, Iowa Alicia Marie Rau Ames, Iowa Nathan R. Huebner Council Bluffs, Iowa David Morris Sitompul Jennifer T. Kirk Rock Island, Ill. Pekanbaru Riau, Indonesia Nathan Douglas Lehman Nisswa, Minn. Evan L. Thompkins West Des Moines, Iowa ***†Megan Nicole Weems Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Curriculum in Nutritional Science

Carolyn Hart Gerdeman Dickens, Iowa

Curriculum in Public Service and Administration in Agriculture

Grant W. Bargfrede Ankeny, Iowa *** Mario Raymond Pagni Boone, Iowa

Multiple Curricula and Majors

Allyn Lee Ackermann Ankeny, Iowa Beau Jacob Enochson Marengo, Iowa Animal Science and Public Service and Industrial Technology and Agricultural Administration in Agriculture Systems Technology

Leah Renee Beck Marion, Iowa **Janelle Kay Erwin Crawfordsville, Iowa Biology and Environmental Science Agricultural Business and Public Service and Administration in Agriculture Cally Elizabeth Bengston Fairbank, Iowa Animal Science and Dairy Science Stacy Ann Fitzpatrick Greeley, Iowa Agricultural Business and Dairy Science Derek James Boshold Sabula, Iowa Industrial Technology and Agricultural Emily Ann Flory Denver, Iowa Systems Technology Agricultural Business and Business: Major in Marketing Kyle Anthony Bundt Ankeny, Iowa Industrial Technology and Agricultural Molly Louise Foley Huxley, Iowa Systems Technology Agricultural and Life Sciences Education and Public Service and Administration in Brian Castro Chicago, Ill. Agriculture Nutritional Science and Global Resource Systems **Gabriele Lynn Frerichs Raymond, Iowa Forestry and Environmental Science * Carley Jo Christiansen Coulter, Iowa Agricultural Studies and Public Service and **James Paul Grayczyk Palatine, Ill. Administration in Agriculture Microbiology and Genetics

* Dylan Gabriel Clark Ames, Iowa Alexandra Marie Gustafson Waukee, Iowa Global Resource Systems and Liberal Arts and Environmental Science and Liberal Arts and Sciences: Major in Environmental Studies Sciences: Major in Political Science

***† Trisha Ann Collins Pleasantville, Iowa **Jessica Rose Hammerand Epworth, Iowa Animal Science and International Agriculture Dairy Science and Biology

Aaron Thomas Dibble Postville, Iowa Travis Hudson Haney West Des Moines, Iowa Agricultural Systems Technology and Industrial Technology and Agricultural Industrial Technology Systems Technology

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*** Christopher O. Hernandez Downers Grove, Ill. Luke Vincent McFadden Eden Prairie, Minn. Agronomy and Genetics Industrial Technology and Agricultural Systems Technology ** Casey Jo Judge Des Moines, Iowa Biology and Environmental Science Blake Lloyd McOllough Clarion, Iowa Agricultural Business and Liberal Arts and Jacob Robert Kent Auburn, Iowa Sciences: Major in Economics Agricultural Systems Technology and Industrial Technology Alyssa Lynn Meyer Sumner, Iowa Dairy Science and Global Resource Systems Scott N. Kerkove Independence, Iowa Industrial Technology and Agricultural * Anthony Isaac Miller Akron, Iowa Systems Technology Environmental Science and Agronomy

Margaret Marie Kovarik Libertyville, Ill. *** Tory Paul Mogler Alvord, Iowa Animal Science and Liberal Arts and Agricultural Business and Liberal Arts and Sciences: Major in World Languages and Sciences: Major in Economics Cultures(Spanish) * Connie Tiyy-Yeh Mou Frederick, Md. Michael Lee Kreber Waukee, Iowa Animal Science and Dairy Science Agricultural Business and Liberal Arts and Sciences: Major in Economics Peter Blake Nielson Cedar Park, Tex. Industrial Technology and Agricultural Emily K.N. Kroloff Bitburg, Germany Systems Technology Animal Ecology and Global Resource Systems ** Sarah Elizabeth Norris Burr Ridge, Ill. Klayton Keen Kruger Parkersburg, Iowa Microbiology and Liberal Arts and Sciences: Agricultural Business and International Major in Psychology Agriculture and Liberal Arts and Sciences: Major in Economics ** Bethany Terese Olson Jewell, Iowa Agricultural Business and International Michael Donald Linn Clear Lake, Minn. Agriculture Industrial Technology and Agricultural Systems Technology Kyle Phillip Ritchhart Orient, Iowa Industrial Technology and Agricultural Boone Austin Lord Hornick, Iowa Systems Technology Industrial Technology and Agricultural Systems Technology **† Garrett Joseph Smith San Diego, Calif Microbiology and Genetics Emily Katherine Ludwig Denison, Iowa Biology and Animal Ecology Nathan Dean Snell Ames, Iowa Agricultural Business and International ** Terry John Sterns Lund Bloomington, Minn. Agriculture Biology and Liberal Arts and Sciences: Major in Psychology Nicholas Jeffrey Spellman Woodward, Iowa Agronomy and International Agriculture Becca Dawn Luzbetak Gilbert, Iowa Environmental Science and Agronomy Marcie Elaine Stevenson Wheatland, Iowa Agricultural Business and International Caleb Ross Martin Pella, Iowa Agriculture and Liberal Arts and Sciences: Industrial Technology and Agricultural Major in Economics Systems Technology

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Jeffrey Nicholas White Harlan, Iowa Lucas René Zamudio McHenry, Ill. Agricultural Systems Technology and Industrial Technology and Agricultural Industrial Technology Systems Technology

Jacob Randall Willrett Malta, Ill. * Benjamin Kurt Zelle Waverly, Iowa Agricultural Business and Liberal Arts and Agricultural Business and Business: Major in Sciences: Major in Economics Management Information Systems

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Major in Accounting

** Kelsey Anne Asjes Norwalk, Iowa Elizabeth Anne Lycke Marshalltown, Iowa Jarrett P. Auch Des Moines, Iowa Brendan Richard McClurg Exline, Iowa Dustin D. Baker Logan, Iowa Kelsie Kay Mills Hartley, Iowa Edward Michael Baxter Burnsville, Minn. Blondell F. Mitchell Des Moines, Iowa Cody Alan Becker Bode, Iowa Andrew William Murl Indianola, Iowa Tyler Andrew Belling West Des Moines, Iowa Derek R. Nelson Anita, Iowa Tanner Joseph Bengford Odebolt, Iowa Zachary David Nerem Worthington, Minn. **†Kevin Sejong Bong Clinton, Iowa * Dain Robert Opland Johnston, Iowa Richard R. E. Brandenburg Fenton, Iowa Jordan C. Osborne Des Moines, Iowa * Lanae Lynn Broesder Holstein, Iowa Matt Lee Osterberg Arden Hills, Minn. * Elizabeth Lucille Bruns Britt, Iowa Sydnie Elizabeth Packard Waterloo, Iowa ** Zhongda Chen Shanghai, China ** Brooke Nicole Pascarella Wentzville, Mo. Kendall Marie Corley Emmetsburg, Iowa Karen Sue Pathmaprakashan Ames, Iowa * Jennifer Lou Drahozal Cedar Rapids, Iowa Jenna Marie Paysen Camanche, Iowa Joel Michael Eakins Grinnell, Iowa Blake Austin Penton Williamsburg, Iowa ** Sarah Lynn Eckert Maple Grove, Minn. Cassandra Amelia Perry Walworth, Wis. Danielle Marie Ellsworth Boone, Iowa Jacob Jeffrey Polkinghorn Moville, Iowa ** Austin Gerard Estlund Duncombe, Iowa Ashley Nicole Reed Alburnett, Iowa Shurong Fan Xi'an, China Adam Timothy Reinert Glenwood, Iowa Jacob Patrick Fennelly Davenport, Iowa * Carlee R. Riediger Hinton, Iowa Stephen Brent Flippin Peoria, Ill. ** Christian Harrison Rogers Altoona, Iowa Dustin R. Gould Rhodes, Iowa Lauren Anne Rounds Flossmoor, Ill. Emily Ann Gunderson Polk City, Iowa Jessica Leigh Russell Urbandale, Iowa Debra Paige Hardy Ames, Iowa Michael David Russell Urbandale, Iowa Stefanie RayAnn Hart Indianola, Iowa Ryan Clifford Sander Cedar Rapids, Iowa Jayme Lynn Hartema Ames, Iowa Evan Lee Schurman Lacona, Iowa Nicole Hepperle Ames, Iowa Erik Paul Smith Norwalk, Iowa Jared Gregory Hobbs Nevada, Iowa Xian Song Zhengzhou Henan, China ** Jessica N. Hoepker Urbandale, Iowa Miles Kirby Summa Johnston, Iowa Erin Danielle Hofer Des Moines, Iowa Yichun Suo Suzhou Jiangsu, China Mohamed Fuad Hrezi Naugatuck, Conn. Zhen Yao Tan Batu Caves Selangor, Malaysia Yang Hu China * Lin Teng Shijiazhuang, China Tyler Gene Huedepohl Parnell, Iowa Larry Narith Tuon Des Moines, Iowa * Elizabeth Anne Humble Estherville, Iowa Samuel Mitchell Turk Bondurant, Iowa Kimberly Alexis Hurd Ames, Iowa Alija Vrabac Des Moines, Iowa Matthew P. Kearney Wayzata, Minn. Tyler Jacob Waltz Johnston, Iowa Bryce Michael Kelly Bettendorf, Iowa Ziyi Wang Dalian Liaoning, China Eli Lawrence Krambeer Cedar Rapids, Iowa Brittany Marie Waterman Pleasant Hill, Iowa Amy Michelle Leach Armstrong, Iowa Kyle Vincent Wesely Plymouth, Minn. * Alyssa A. Lehms Polk City, Iowa ** Jennifer Lee Wharton Brighton, Iowa Quan Liu Qingdao Shandong, China Bing Yan Harbin, China Caitlin E. Loewenkamp Rockton, Ill. Guang Yang Chengdu Sichuan, China Ellie Mae Lutovsky Crawfordsville, Iowa Yang Yuan Chongqing, China

Major in Business Economics

** Jacob Alan Stapp Altoona, Iowa

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Saeed Khalfan Al Marar United Arab Emirates Mark Joseph Lage Des Moines, Iowa Faisal Sultan Al Qattan Doha, Qatar George Ryan Lamoureux Rockford, Ill. **†Austin James Anderson Lino Lakes, Minn. Liyang Li Chengdu Sichuan, China James Leonard Arthur Iowa City, Iowa Hongyi Liu ShenZhen Guangdong, China * Lauren Alice Asjes Norwalk, Iowa Andrew David Logan Des Moines, Iowa ** Zefeng Bai Chengdu, China Yuan Ma Ji Nan, China Tanner Joseph Bengford Odebolt, Iowa *** Yinan Mao Changzhou, China **†Kevin Sejong Bong Clinton, Iowa Logan John Marvin Charles City, Iowa * Zachary Taylor Bristow Tripoli, Iowa Farai Munyaradzi Matangira * Lanae Lynn Broesder Holstein, Iowa Cedar Rapids, Iowa * Steven Demarco Brown Saint Louis, Mo. * Justin Marcus Mather West Des Moines, Iowa Jared Michael Carrott Ankeny, Iowa Jawon Jerry Matthews Irvington, N.J. Kewei Chen Nanchang, China Kelly Elizabeth McCoy Cary, Ill. Quinton Bradley Cook Saint Charles, Iowa Garret Ethan Meyer Iowa Falls, Iowa * Spencer Owen Crane Bettendorf, Iowa Andrew Michael Michaud Urbandale, Iowa ** Duncan Roy Croudis Dunedin, New Zealand Jacob Milton Lansing, Iowa Erik William Downey Oakwood Hills, Ill. Blondell F. Mitchell Des Moines, Iowa Benjamin Cole Dzurik Minnetonka, Minn. Daniel Joseph Nolan Lombard, Ill. Joel Michael Eakins Grinnell, Iowa ** Ryan Matthew Page Lake View, Iowa *** John Theodore Economos Urbandale, Iowa Yempabou Kevin Palo Ames, Iowa ** Carly Marisa Ehlts Walford, Iowa Kaysie Lin Pfannebecker Centerville, Iowa Samuel John Epley Waverly, Iowa **†William Patrick Pickerign Bloomington, Minn. ** Austin Gerard Estlund Duncombe, Iowa Muhammad Hafiz Raslan * Tyler Lee Etten Independence, Iowa Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia Colin Elliott Ewan Bettendorf, Iowa Cody Allen Schultz Plainfield, Ill. Jonathon Ryan Feavel Des Moines, Iowa Kevin Patrick Servais Plymouth, Minn. Chelsey Lee Frederiksen Pocahontas, Iowa Lilu Shao China ** Yuanyuan Fu Hangzhou Zhejiang, China Lingxiao Shen Hangzhou Zhejiang, China Nathan Alexander Griffith Ames, Iowa Xuejiao Shi Beijing, China Edith Marisela Guerra Chicago, Ill. Xian Song Zhengzhou Henan, China Justin Blair Hallberg Ames, Iowa Christopher Lee Vry Dexter, Iowa Duo Hao Beijing, China Blake Aaron Waller West Des Moines, Iowa * Joseph Donald Havlik Chanhassen, Minn. Yini Wang Zhengzhou, China Emily J. Hayek West Des Moines, Iowa Ryan Logan Wells Oskaloosa, Iowa Thomas M. Henry Des Moines, Iowa *** Wenjun Wu Liuzhou Guangxi, China Alexander Thomas Herndon Camp Hill, Pa. Yuran Wu Chengdu Sichuan, China Adam Thomas Hibbs Chariton, Iowa * Mengya Xie Chengdu Sichuan, China Kenneth Noel Hodges Altoona, Iowa Jia Yang Ames, Iowa * Jacob L. Hoffman Underwood, Iowa Sheng Yang Otley, Iowa Guang Hu Beijing, China You You Chengdu Sichuan, China Yu Hu Zhang Jiakou Beijing, China Jing Zhang Beijing, China **†Zachary N. Illg Des Moines, Iowa * Jiangchen Zhao Chengdu Sichuan, China * Chong Jiang Dalian Liaoning, China Xiaotian Zhou Yuyao, China Sophia Karau Waukee, Iowa Zhenqing Zhou Changzhou, China Matthew James Kobilka Maple Plain, Minn. * Weiyou Zhu Nanjing, China Eli Lawrence Krambeer Cedar Rapids, Iowa Xiaoxiang Zhu Tianjin, China Jordan Robert Krohn West Des Moines, Iowa * Qiaoyi Zou Ningbo Zhejiang, China

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James Lee Argenzio Brookfield, Wis. Kylin Nicole Kinsey Granger, Iowa James Leonard Arthur Iowa City, Iowa Heather Marie Kuhlmann Webster City, Iowa * Lauren Alice Asjes Norwalk, Iowa Daniel Hugh Laughridge Van Meter, Iowa * Aaron James Bair Osceola, Iowa Xia Li Chengdu Sichuan, China Danielle Rose Berger Ankeny, Iowa Quan Liu Qingdao Shandong, China Lauren Elizabeth Brand Eden Prairie, Minn. Christopher V. McLaren Marion, Iowa Brandon Lee Campbell Centerville, Iowa Karly Anne Michl Council Bluffs, Iowa Tyler Jacob Carter Des Moines, Iowa Stephen Paul Molitor Altoona, Iowa Phi H. Dang Des Moines, Iowa Lindsay Rea Monday Lake Zurich, Ill. Jordan Bryant Davidson Ankeny, Iowa John Steven Morris Des Moines, Iowa Alexander Lee Dzurik Minnetonka, Minn. Melissa Jan Morris LeClaire, Iowa Dillan S. Egr Des Moines, Iowa Caleb Wolf Peterson Pocahontas, Iowa Morgan Taylor Foldes Johnston, Iowa John Mark Purtle Des Moines, Iowa Wade Patrick Fox Cedar Rapids, Iowa Gage Matthew Shaeffer Eden Prairie, Minn. Kyler Joel Gifford Johnston, Iowa **†Bryce Timothy Shelman Mount Pleasant, Iowa Mitch William Gross Earling, Iowa Michael Alan Skeens Johnston, Iowa Siwen Guan Shenyang, China Michael Dean Smith Saint Ansgar, Iowa Zachary Isaac Guinn Moulton, Iowa Zach Carl Steffen Des Moines, Iowa Sam Hansen Denison, Iowa Ayeshah Maria Sykes Des Moines, Iowa Scott E. Hitzhusen Geneseo, Ill. Angelynna Trejo Silverdale, Wash. Tyler Lee Horbach Jefferson, Iowa Emily Louise-Rose Tripp Des Moines, Iowa Mark Charles Huber Dodge Center, Minn. Sarah Christine Warren Johnston, Iowa Brandon Paul Kain Prairie City, Iowa Trent Dalton Weatherman Huxley, Iowa Kristin Ann Kavalier Dysart, Iowa Shelbey RaeJeanne Wilkie Hubbard, Iowa

Major in Management Information Systems

Mitchell Lynn Abbott Shenandoah, Iowa Benjamin Joe Lyng Pella, Iowa Mike Jay Beach Alburnett, Iowa Christopher M. McKenzie Council Bluffs, Iowa * Jenna Danielle Brady Runnells, Iowa Matthew Todd Moorehead Des Moines, Iowa Matthew Roger Brown Bettendorf, Iowa * Melinda Nelle Neff West Liberty, Iowa Nari Fonda Cavan Des Moines, Iowa ** Matthew David Nelson Des Moines, Iowa Omar Latif Chughtai West Des Moines, Iowa Jared John Olson Brooklyn Park, Minn. Tyler Coleman Cox Des Moines, Iowa * Dain Robert Opland Johnston, Iowa Andrew James Coyle Ames, Iowa Mark Andrew Orlich Hanover Park, Ill. Zachary Ryan Culp Harlan, Iowa Michael Lambert Otis West Des Moines, Iowa Wyatt Charles Davis Bayard, Iowa ** Ryan Matthew Page Lake View, Iowa Devon Douglas Eilers Quincy, Ill. Jake M. Petersen Saint Charles, Iowa Matthew Alan Fiscus Ames, Iowa Duy D. Pham Des Moines, Iowa Adam Lawrence Flores Cedar Rapids, Iowa Brent T. Price Lakota, Iowa Paul William Gaylord Center Point, Iowa Zachary T. Ranes Forest City, Iowa Amy Lynnette Gordon Webster City, Iowa Travis Guido Raser Chaska, Minn. ** Elizabeth Ann Halligan Fort Dodge, Iowa Christopher John Rayhons Forest City, Iowa Sarah Anne Harrington West Des Moines, Iowa Robert Richard Rebhuhn Cedar Rapids, Iowa Justin Houang Mason City, Iowa Jorge Alberto Rios Columbus Junction, Iowa Jim Leroy Howk Blakesburg, Iowa Audrey Ellen Risius Buffalo Center, Iowa Daniel Thomas Huhn Des Moines, Iowa Brian Christopher Sipple Bettendorf, Iowa * Evan Daniel Jorgensen Melbourne, Iowa Travis William Tekippe Fort Atkinson, Iowa Eric Adam Junkman Chariton, Iowa Zachary Dale Ten Haken Mitchell Ryan Kenne Ankeny, Iowa West Des Moines, Iowa Jared Michael Knedler Council Bluffs, Iowa Oweesong Sammuel Tsoi Las Vegas, Nev. Joseph T. Lane Eddyville, Iowa * Steven Anthony Vogel Moline, Ill. Dana Brett Mann Lees Vienna, Va. Nathan Bradley Wade Wayzata, Minn. * Alyssa A. Lehms Polk City, Iowa Kyle Vincent Wesely Plymouth, Minn. Ross Kent Lybbert Mason City, Iowa Sean J. White Chaska, Minn.

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Mercedes Y. Akinsanya Little Canada, Minn. Nickolas E. Lucs West Des Moines, Iowa Travis M. Beck Johnston, Iowa Kathryn Maria Malm Emmetsburg, Iowa Meredith Nicole Belding Des Moines, Iowa Hayden Alexander Mitchell Waukee, Iowa Lea Marie Benson Ames, Iowa Adam Joseph Moline Dallas Center, Iowa Xavier R. Bou Muscatine, Iowa Brittany Lynn Morgan Mesquite, Tex. Anna Louisa Buenneke Hazleton, Iowa Sam Chastain Mosher Carroll, Iowa Alec J. Bunkers Des Moines, Iowa Megan Glenn O'Neil West Branch, Iowa Brett James Byriel Ames, Iowa Katherine E. Pernula Chanhassen, Minn. Melanie K. Carpenter Urbandale, Iowa Caleb Wolf Peterson Pocahontas, Iowa Colton James Conroy Jefferson, Iowa Benjamin J. Purcell Clear Lake, Iowa Courtney Marie Danzer Carroll, Iowa Jacob Tyler Rajcula Bloomington, Minn. Nikki Jo Danzer Glidden, Iowa Nicole Christine Reber Prairie Village, Kans. * Alexandra Marie DeClark Plymouth, Minn. Amanda Katherine Risius Buffalo Center, Iowa Brooklynn Kay Eaves Ankeny, Iowa James Eric Roe Clear Lake, Iowa ** Lauren Ashlee Eldridge Florence, Ky. ** Rebekah Marie Rueger Hubbard, Iowa Tyler C. Ellingson Decorah, Iowa Dillon D. Rupiper Carroll, Iowa Jacob Charles Ertz Vail, Iowa Sidney Miranda Rupprecht Kayla Rae Evanchyk Davenport, Iowa West Des Moines, Iowa Colin Elliott Ewan Bettendorf, Iowa John Christopher Scallon Iowa Falls, Iowa Allison Kay Falenschek Northfield, Minn. Tyler David Schmidt Oelwein, Iowa Joshua Sherman Fisher Perrysburg, Ohio Ethan David Schoeppner Templeton, Iowa * Elizabeth Anne Gaikowski Lakeville, Minn. Caitlin M. Schuler Des Moines, Iowa Hannah Christine Garrett Carroll, Iowa ** Dena N. Siegel Urbandale, Iowa Danielle V. Hackbart Ackley, Iowa * Lindsey C. Snook Council Bluffs, Iowa Bradley Morgan Hallman Chaska, Minn. Nichole Rae Starkman Duluth, Minn. Taylor Dean Harberts Rock Valley, Iowa Kendal Marie Stoos Altoona, Iowa Sarek Allen Hartmann Ames, Iowa ** Sarah Jane Synovec Cedar Rapids, Iowa Carly Rae Hathaway Muscatine, Iowa Lauren Kelly Tangen Inver Grove Heights, Minn. Sarah Tessine Hawryluk Allison Jo Theulen Council Bluffs, Iowa Tanner David Holmes Lu Verne, Iowa Alisha Leigh Truax Brandon, Iowa Andrew Eldin Holtorf Mequon, Wis. Jason Michael Vacek Oxford Junction, Iowa * Andrew Brodie Johnson Peoria, Ill. Alexandria S. Vandenberg Ankeny, Iowa Kevin Philip Johnson Urbandale, Iowa Jennifer Vong Des Moines, Iowa Stacy Ellen Klein Ankeny, Iowa Timothy Dean Waller Marion, Iowa Courtney Rose Kolpin Baxter, Iowa Tanner Thomas Walleser Lansing, Iowa Laura Frances Leners Winterset, Iowa Hayley Marie Welch Spirit Lake, Iowa Joshua David Lenz Dubuque, Iowa Nathan Earl Wendt Marcus, Iowa Fang-Yin Liu New Taipei, Taiwan Kevin Carl Wingert Panora, Iowa Bryan Michael Livermore Mapleton, Iowa

Major in Operations and Supply Chain Management

Ronald Gerard Lappe Boone, Iowa

Major in Supply Chain Management

Bu A Beijing, China Timothy Emory Hawkins Algona, Iowa Daniel A. Berg Ames, Iowa Garth Austin Hellman Sheffield, Iowa Kendall Mathew Bik Waukee, Iowa Dakota Rae Hiscocks Carroll, Iowa Jameson B. Boeve Clive, Iowa Erin Danielle Hofer Des Moines, Iowa Darcy Lynn Bohner Perry, Iowa Rachel Marie Holden Manly, Iowa Cole Austin Brant Perry, Iowa Tyler Alexander Krischel Rolfe, Iowa Benjamin Lee Brockmann Walcott, Iowa Timothy Muzhe Lee Great Falls, Va. Lucas Alan Cotter Des Moines, Iowa William Jeffery Little Des Moines, Iowa * Nicole Marie Cottington Ogden, Iowa Austin William Long Cedar Falls, Iowa Tyler Coleman Cox Des Moines, Iowa Yuzhe Lu Coralville, Iowa Yuanyuan Cui Bei Jing, China Zhenyuan Lu Qingdao Shandong, China Eric A. Eskra Akron, Iowa Kevin Michael Mazurowski Rogers, Minn. Amy Lynnette Gordon Webster City, Iowa Erika Kristine McFarlin Polk City, Iowa Taylor Dean Harberts Rock Valley, Iowa Grant Michael Mickelson Clear Lake, Iowa * Cum Laude * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude 72 Spring 2014 Undergraduate Candidates ** Magna Cum Laude Spring 2014 Undergraduate Candidates *** Summa Cum Laude Summer 2014 Undergraduate Candidate listing begins on page 117 *** Summa Cum Laude Summer 2014 Undergraduate Candidate listing begins on page 117 † Honors Program † Honors Program Drew William Miller West Des Moines, Iowa Spencer Lee Simpson Hudson, Iowa *** Rebecca Ann Mohling Fredericksburg, Iowa Alexander Laverne Stanbrough Johnston, Iowa Inoussa Moussa West Des Moines, Iowa Travis John Suhr Ruthven, Iowa Kevin Thomas Murphy Urbandale, Iowa Robert Kenneth Timmer Bellevue, Iowa Heman Ni Shenyang, China Maura F. Tobin Saint Louis, Mo. Matthew David Pavlicek Westmont, Ill. Phillip J. Truong Fort Dodge, Iowa Nicholas Wayne Petersen Iowa City, Iowa Chase Michael Uster Adel, Iowa Brittany Richelle Pieper Stillwater, Minn. Alexandria S. Vandenberg Ankeny, Iowa Logan Michael Reiff West Des Moines, Iowa Ryan Christopher Walkup Rock Island, Ill. James Louis Robinson Chicago, Ill. Zachary Virgil Waller Eden Prairie, Minn. Xuan Rong Dalian Liaoning, China Jaclyn Christine Wareham Naperville, Ill. Sharif Omar Sa-Aadu Coralville, Iowa Ryan Logan Wells Oskaloosa, Iowa Anthony D. Schug Cedar Rapids, Iowa * Nathan Thomas White Orange City, Iowa Michael Steven Sesker Cedar Falls, Iowa Shelbey RaeJeanne Wilkie Hubbard, Iowa Jared Thomas Siebels Minden, Iowa Addison M. Zellmer Spirit Lake, Iowa

Multiple Curricula and Majors

* Roberto Carlos Alcaraz Jr. Marshalltown, Iowa Paige Holland Dinkla Massena, Iowa Finance and Management Marketing and Liberal Arts and Sciences: Major in World Languages and Cultures Carolyn Renee Bassi Wheaton, Ill. (Spanish) Finance and Liberal Arts and Sciences: Major in World Languages and Cultures (Spanish) Michael T. Droddy Roseville, Minn. Finance and Marketing Jeremy Paul Baughman Burnsville, Minn. Management and Marketing ** Hailey Kae Duff Thornton, Iowa Finance and Management Mary-Brigid Brady Eden Prairie, Minn. Marketing and Supply Chain Management *** Tyler Michael Dunleavy Lino Lakes, Minn. Accounting and Finance Benjamin M. Brandriet Faribault, Minn. Finance and Management ** Tyler James Edmunds Medford, Minn. Management Information Systems and Jared James Buckendahl Alta, Iowa International Business Accounting and Finance Stacia S. Ferrari Stratford, Iowa *** Jennifer Diane Buckhouse Urbandale, Iowa Accounting and Marketing Marketing and Management *†Ryan Michael Floit Sycamore, Ill. Chelsi Rae Bunch Runnells, Iowa Management Information Systems and Accounting and Finance Finance

Michael Adam Cary Decorah, Iowa Dakota Michael Gipper Fairbank, Iowa Management Information Systems and Supply Accounting and Supply Chain Management Chain Management ** Josie Marie Gooder Cresco, Iowa Mark Gregory Charlesworth Mequon, Wis. Marketing and Accounting Marketing and Management Justin Taylor Groff Peoria, Ill. Benjamin Allan Dennis Marion, Iowa Finance and International Business Finance and Liberal Arts and Sciences: Major in Music Tyler Andrew Guard Radcliffe, Iowa Marketing and Management Ravyn-Jayd C. Deveaux Nassau, Bahamas Accounting and Finance Justin Jo Handel Urbandale, Iowa Finance and International Business Jared Edward Dietz Davenport, Iowa Management and Supply Chain Management ** Joshua M. Hill Overland Park, Kans. Accounting and Finance

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Brian Lewis Kehm Le Mars, Iowa ** Sirui Ren Chengdu Sichuan, China Finance and Accounting Finance and Management Information Systems ** Ross Douglas Kimm Minneapolis, Minn. Finance and Liberal Arts and Sciences: Major Teal Elizabeth Richard Ankeny, Iowa in Political Science Marketing and International Business

Katleho Mbali Lebepe Tess M. Richardson Orange City, Iowa Johannesburg, South Africa Marketing and Management Management and Supply Chain Management Kathryn Renee Ries Eden Prairie, Minn. Chad Erickson Leines Plymouth, Minn. Marketing and Management Business Economics and Finance Austin Lee Riess Lakeville, Minn. Yun Li Kunming, China Supply Chain Management and Management Marketing and Liberal Arts and Sciences: Major in Psychology Jamie Leigh Samuelson Chanhassen, Minn. Marketing and Management Yunlong Lu Liaoyang, China Finance and Management * Molly Lehn Scott Spring Valley, Ill. Accounting and Finance Jonathon Michael Maeser Chanhassen, Minn. Finance and Marketing Andrew Mark Slifka Bettendorf, Iowa Management Information Systems and Liberal Carson Cook Marshall Adel, Iowa Arts and Sciences: Major in World Languages Finance and Marketing and Cultures (Spanish)

Taylor Suzanne Martz Johnston, Iowa Douglas Ronald Steinkamp Fort Dodge, Iowa Accounting and Management Finance and Management

Zebulan M. Marvin Alta Vista, Iowa *†Allen Everett Tessmer Wayzata, Minn. Marketing and Management Marketing and Finance

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* Stephanie Rae Thompson Huxley, Iowa ** Yifan Wang Shandong Beijing, China Marketing and Management Accounting and Finance

Alicia Leigh Tindall Greene, Iowa ** Tasia Cherise Widner Burnsville, Minn. Marketing and Management Supply Chain Management and Liberal Arts and Sciences: Major in World Languages and Erica Michelle Tramonte Apple Valley, Minn Cultures (Spanish) Marketing and Management Bryant Austin Wilks Gowrie, Iowa *** Michael George Trost Lino Lakes, Minn. Finance and Supply Chain Management Accounting and Finance * Tao Yan Shanghai, China * Chelsea Joelle Van Vark Johnston, Iowa Finance and Supply Chain Management Management and International Business Chi Yao Nanjing Jiangsu, China Stephanie Ann Van Wyk Monroe, Iowa Management and Marketing Accounting and Finance ** Tianzan Zhang Qingdao Shandong, China Jessica Rae Wallace Spirit Lake, Iowa Accounting and Finance Finance and Management Quan Zhou Ningbo Zhejiang, China * Boqingyun Wang Shenzhen, China Finance and Accounting Finance and Management

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Curriculum in Architecture

Deanna Marie Amerit Cedar Falls, Iowa Matthew Ryan Lowder Urbandale, Iowa Joshua J. Arguello Davenport, Iowa Tyler Wesley Lundsgaard Cherokee, Iowa * Zachary Mitchell Bark Marion, Iowa ** Michael Franklin Kundan Madsen Abby Elizabeth Bengford Ida Grove, Iowa Sioux City, Iowa **†Zoe Ruth Bick Davis, Calif. Kevin Scott McFarland Batavia, Ill. Adam George Blatner North Aurora, Ill. Alan Jay Mui Chicago, Ill. Karen Lynn Bosma Ogden, Iowa ** Sara Lynn Murray Polk City, Iowa Benjamin James Bremner Cedar Falls, Iowa **†David William O'Brien Chatham, Ill. Raúl Estuardo Canahuí Muscatine, Iowa Andrew Scott Petersen Grinnell, Iowa Tyler Patrick Chalstrom Hudson, Iowa Lan Thi Phuong Pham Des Moines, Iowa Justin Michael Davis Adel, Iowa Meredith Lee Phillips West Des Moines, Iowa Samantha Lynn Dengerud Hanska, Minn. Daniel Bryan Piepho Lakeville, Minn. Andrew L. Dietz Ankeny, Iowa Derek Myles Powers Minnetonka, Minn. **Erica Michelle Fischer Independence, Minn. Zeyuan Qian Zhengzhou, China Aaron Christopher Fulton Clive, Iowa Eric Chad Stalheim Winterset, Iowa Kevin Paul Gallagher Dorado, Puerto Rico Tammy Jo Steffen Holy Cross, Iowa Samantha Jamison Henke Hudson, Iowa Gregory Paul Steinberg Saint Ansgar, Iowa Yanzhou Huang Shenzhen, China ** Alex James Streyffeler Martensdale, Iowa Suncica Jasarovic West Des Moines, Iowa Marissa Louise Swanson Cedar Rapids, Iowa Chance Marcus Jones Bloomfield, Iowa * Shaylyn Rae Voellinger Dubuque, Iowa **†Mark Turibius Jongman-Sereno *†Justin Lee Wendt Kewaskum, Wis. Lawrence, Kans. Katherine Ann Whisler Eagan, Minn. * Joshua Edward Kassing Eau Claire, Wis. Andrea Marie Ytzen Des Moines, Iowa Meri LaRhee Lawler Johnston, Iowa Chenglong Zhao Xing Tai, China **†Isabelle Solange Leysens Johnston, Iowa * Zachary Alexander Zimay Cary, Ill.

Multiple Curricula and Majors

Eric Michael Coleman Saint Charles, Ill. Dake Li Guangzhou Guangdong China Architecture and Liberal Arts and Sciences: Architecture and Liberal Arts and Sciences: Major in Environmental Studies Major in Environmental Studies

Daniel Scott Fohn Geneva, Ill. ** Mengyuan Ren Zhengzhou, China Architecture and Liberal Arts and Sciences: Architecture and Art and Design Major in Environmental Studies * Brittney Anne Schlichte Le Mars, Iowa Brandon Michael Franke Clive, Iowa Architecture and Liberal Arts and Sciences: Architecture and Liberal Arts and Sciences: Major in Environmental Studies Major in Environmental Studies *†Lu Wang Wang Wuhan, China *†Mira Kartika Irawan Malang, Indonesia Architecture and Liberal Arts and Sciences: Architecture and Liberal Arts and Sciences: Major in Economics Major in Environmental Studies

* Lan Jiang Chengdu, China Architecture and Liberal Arts and Sciences: Major in Environmental Studies

* Cum Laude * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude 76 Spring 2014 Undergraduate Candidates ** Magna Cum Laude Spring 2014 Undergraduate Candidates *** Summa Cum Laude Summer 2014 Undergraduate Candidate listing begins on page 117 *** Summa Cum Laude Summer 2014 Undergraduate Candidate listing begins on page 117 † Honors Program † Honors Program Bachelor of Arts

Curriculum in Art and Design

Clara Louise Hays Runnells, Iowa ***Kathryn Anne Ten Haken Burlington, Iowa James Steven Sullivan Dunlap, Iowa ** Prima Thammaraks Bangkok, Thailand

Multiple Curricula and Majors

Jill Catherine Goldsmith Ames, Iowa Art and Design and Liberal Arts and Sciences: Major in Communication Studies

Bachelor of Design

Curriculum in Design

* Deborah J. Brittain Montour, Iowa Hanna Dawn Keller Fairfield, Iowa ** Emily Grace Brouwer Le Mars, Iowa Spencer Allan Maroo Mason City, Iowa Joseph Allan Buelow Dubuque, Iowa Drew Zinn Metcalf Ames, Iowa Corinne Marie Bulat Bettendorf, Iowa Alexander G. Struelens Davenport, Iowa Maggie Michelle Grundy Cedar Rapids, Iowa Taylor Robert Sutton Elkhorn, Neb. Brooke Elizabeth Hain Mason City, Iowa ** Nicole Lin Titus Cherokee, Iowa Briana Caitlin Howard * Christian Michael Wehr Grinnell, Iowa Pine Mountain Club, Calif. ** Abigail Marie Westemeyer Johnston, Iowa Chantel Dee Joens Frederika, Iowa

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Curriculum in Graphic Design

Alaine Marie Anderson Dubuque, Iowa Lexington Noel Hills Des Moines, Iowa Kelsey Marie Bailey Libertyville, Ill. Heewon Jo Daegu, South Korea * Kayla Marie Begin Maple Grove, Minn. Spenser C. Johnson Albia, Iowa Austin James Bolyard Marion, Iowa ** Holly Danelle Kayser Des Moines, Iowa Kayla Jean Brown Mason City, Iowa Kyle David Keigan Story City, Iowa Nguyet A. Bui Des Moines, Iowa Emily Ellen King Hampshire, Ill. Taylor Thomas Cain Urbandale, Iowa Alison Nicole Koebke Ottumwa, Iowa Hallie Lynn Christofferson Hamlin, Iowa Emily Kay Kudobe Mount Pleasant, Iowa Anne Elizabeth Clemency Stillwater, Minn. Zoë Rochelle Larson Goodell, Iowa * Erica Amanda Cleveland West Concord, Minn. Elizabeth Maria Lindgren Jefferson, Iowa Jordan Michelle Crozier Granger, Iowa Brittany Ann Long Johnston, Iowa Elizabeth Rae Culjat Council Bluffs, Iowa Irene Lopez Sioux City, Iowa Elijah Bleu Dahlke Shawnee, Kans. Jordan Jae Matson Las Cruces, N. Mex. Ashley N. Diers Cedar Rapids, Iowa Micah Jay Matthias Waterloo, Iowa **†Rebecca Ann Eilers Gurnee, Ill. Kathryn Rose Moore Cedar Rapids, Iowa Anne Elizabeth Eischen Humboldt, Iowa Andrew Hong Moy Plymouth, Minn. Tyler Michelle Emry Fairfield, Iowa ** Brittany Lee Mumm Clear Lake, Iowa Mackenzié Janice Ferguson Cedar Falls, Iowa Kristina Leigh Nennig Libertyville, Ill. Sarah Elizabeth Fisch Olathe, Kans. Michael John Niland West Des Moines, Iowa Michelle M. Fosse Rochester, Minn. Emily Marie Nizzi Waukee, Iowa Brian Howard George Excelsior, Minn. Daniel T. O'Shaughnessy Naperville, Ill. Erica Lynn Gonnerman Overland Park, Kans. * Ryan Nicole Paulaitis Clarendon Hills, Ill. Teryn Marie Hammes Newhall, Iowa Katelyn Shaye Reynolds Barrington, Ill. *†Shawn Thomas Harrington Ames, Iowa * Sarah Nicole Rich Chariton, Iowa Jennifer Jean Haun Urbandale, Iowa ** Rebecca Richelle Saladin Cedar Rapids, Iowa ** Natalie Eden Heisterkamp Sioux City, Iowa Katherine Ann Scheidler Apple Valley, Minn.

* Cum Laude * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude Spring 2014 Undergraduate Candidates ** Magna Cum Laude 77 Spring 2014 Undergraduate Candidates *** Summa Cum Laude Summer 2014 Undergraduate Candidate listing begins on page 117 *** Summa Cum Laude Summer 2014 Undergraduate Candidate listing begins on page 117 † Honors Program † Honors Program Kelani C. E. Schumann Newton, Iowa * Tam Thanh Vo Des Moines, Iowa * Simone Maria McCarty Shafer Winterset, Iowa Shelby Tate Walters Zearing, Iowa Traci Lee Sipple Stilwell, Kans. Shayla Renee Watterson Sioux City, Iowa Kaitlin Rena Sutcliffe Mason City, Iowa * Lisa M. Westrick La Grange, Ill. Kathryn Lea Van Est Fruitland, Iowa Ancun Zou Shanghai, China

Curriculum in Integrated Studio Arts

*†Kathleen Elizabeth Gerst Albright ***Amelia Ann McMurrin Cedar Falls, Iowa Burlington, Iowa * Madeline Marie Mitchell Katrina Jean Bowers Jesup, Iowa West Des Moines, Iowa Maria Elizabeth Finch Des Moines, Iowa Edison O’Neal Moody Des Moines Shelby Ann Fry La Grange, Ill. Emily Ann Padget Waterloo, Iowa Joel Harold Fulker Pella, Iowa Emma Katherine Parker Clive, Iowa * Ashley L. Hogenson Muscatine, Iowa Eric Robert Rolek Waukee, Iowa Dolores Rose Hussing Little Sioux, Iowa * Karl Hugo Schecht Round Rock, Tex. Leah Danielle Koolstra Pella, Iowa Matthew Thomas Scheetz Johnston, Iowa Chase John McFarlane Cedar Rapids, Iowa ***Stephanie E. Schoeller Ames, Iowa

Curriculum in Interior Design

Ember Nikole Arnholz Bettendorf, Iowa Yu-Chieh Liu Marion, Iowa Mary Catherine Berns Muscatine, Iowa ***Ashley Elizabeth Moeller Sioux Falls, S. Dak. Weicheng Chen Tianjin, Beijing China Katelynn Ashley Navigato Geneva, Ill. * Danielle Joy Clark Maquoketa, Iowa Andrus Pierce Nesbitt Ames, Iowa Sinisha Daljevic Urbandale, Iowa Danielle Elizabeth Ott Ankeny, Iowa Robert Charles Diamond Jr. Naperville, Ill. Astaire Michael Pool Kean Indianola, Iowa Ellen Marie Fangman Carroll, Iowa Jichen Pu Chengdu, China Amy Ann Fay Wallingford, Iowa Sihui Ren Dalian, China Shelby Lynn Fox Newton, Iowa * Alexis Kaye Rokes Cedar Falls, Iowa Gretchen Elizabeth Frank Mount Prospect, Ill. * Amanda Leigh Roth Lake Bluff, Ill. Shelby Nicole Gagnon Plainfield, Ill. Brittany Ann Sacco Lake Forest, Ill. Andrea Joy Garvey Batavia, Ill. Raena Lynn Sampson Bettendorf, Iowa Siwen Guan Shenyang, China ** Ashley Lynn Seefeld Yutan, Neb. Kristin Marie Hatting Chanhassen, Minn. * Yushuang Shen Shanghai, China Amanda Jo Jensen Plainfield, Ill. Fangyu Song Beijing, China **†Stephanie Jo Jensen Pella, Iowa Miranda Sandra Spears Fort Madison, Iowa Haylie M. Jones Naperville, Ill. Qian Sun Qingdao, China * Kiya Kae Kessler Highland Village, Tex. ** Adam David Thilges Bode, Iowa Tara Elizabeth Kline Ankeny, Iowa Tatiana Marie Tien Chicago, Ill. EllieJo Lynn LaFever Dixon, Ill. Emily Rachelle Visser Oskaloosa, Iowa Abby Christine Lavine Geneseo, Ill. Erika Sue Watson Altoona, Iowa Lu Liu Denver, Colo.

Multiple Curricula and Majors

Kimberly Sue Haberl Carroll, Iowa Alicia A. Snyder Carroll, Iowa Interior Design and Business: Major in Interior Design and Business: Major in Finance Marketing

* Mark D. Kirschenman Huxley, Iowa Emily Ann Tentinger Le Mars, Iowa Integrated Studio Arts and Liberal Arts and Interior Design and Business: Major in Sciences: Major in English Marketing

* Cum Laude * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude 78 Spring 2014 Undergraduate Candidates ** Magna Cum Laude Spring 2014 Undergraduate Candidates *** Summa Cum Laude Summer 2014 Undergraduate Candidate listing begins on page 117 *** Summa Cum Laude Summer 2014 Undergraduate Candidate listing begins on page 117 † Honors Program † Honors Program Bachelor of Industrial Design

Curriculum in Industrial Design

* Adam C. Anderson Fruitland, Iowa * Adam Michael MacDonald Homestead, Iowa ** Emma Ruth Caster Cedar Rapids, Iowa Troy Keegan Maddox Shellsburg, Iowa Brandon James Coopman Moline, Ill. Daniel James Miller Cedar Rapids, Iowa Asime Dika San Antonio, Tex. * Lana J. Miller Williamsburg, Iowa ** Peter A. Ducato Rockton, Ill. Marisol M. Ortiz Sioux City, Iowa Samuel Aaron Garwood Upton, Mass. Stephen Sheehan Pearson Ames, Iowa Mackenzie Smith Geggie Woodstock, Ill. Grant Matthew Phillips Waukee, Iowa * Ryan M. Gilsdorf Kansas City, Mo. * Zoë M. Pietras-Swanton Clinton Cassidy Honn Center Point, Iowa Thief River Falls, Minn. Adam Christopher Klein Kalona, Iowa Mark James Ryant Calmar, Iowa ***Michael Lee Kuiken Orange City, Iowa Erik A. Ulven Clarion, Iowa Evan Michael Lembke Postville, Iowa * Jordan Edward Westerberg Forest City, Iowa

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture

Curriculum in Landscape Architecture

Morgan Elizabeth Aalgaard Lake Mills, Iowa Daniel Steven Pritchard Sioux City, Iowa Jeffrey David Marlow Boyum Tomah, Wis. Nathan Daniel Schlorholtz Ankeny, Iowa Michael James Buh Marion, Iowa Anthony M. Scotellaro Glen Ellyn, Ill. Kaci Lea Cooper Swisher, Iowa Jessica Lynn Stoll Boone, Iowa Alexander Ray Gartner Kirkland, Ill. Jennifer Rose Stromberg Maple Grove, Minn. Yuqiu Hong Nanjing, China Shane T. Tully Rockford, Minn. * Paige Nicole Hubbard Fort Collins, Colo. Amber Fae Vander Veen Sibley, Iowa Sifei Liu Chengdu, China Emily Iva Wilson Cedar Rapids, Iowa Xinan Liu Chengdu, China

Multiple Curricula and Majors

Neal Thomas Abbott Saint Louis, Mo. * Mason Christopher Howar Marengo, Iowa Landscape Architecture and Liberal Arts and Landscape Architecture and Liberal Arts and Sciences: Major in Environmental Studies Sciences: Major in Environmental Studies

David Michael Anderson Cambridge, Wis. Samuel James Kirchner Urbandale, Iowa Landscape Architecture and Liberal Arts and Landscape Architecture and Liberal Arts and Sciences: Major in Environmental Studies Sciences: Major in Environmental Studies

Ryan James Anderson Cedar Rapids, Iowa **†Qiyi Li Beijing, China Landscape Architecture and Liberal Arts and Landscape Architecture and Liberal Arts and Sciences: Major in Environmental Studies Sciences: Major in Environmental Studies

Samantha Jo Christensen Panora, Iowa Matthew Karson McCoy German Valley, Ill. Landscape Architecture and Liberal Arts and Landscape Architecture and Liberal Arts and Sciences: Major in Environmental Studies Sciences: Major in Environmental Studies

Devon Marie Clark Fergus Falls, Minn. Brittany Ann Morrison Oregon, Wis. Landscape Architecture and Liberal Arts and Landscape Architecture and Liberal Arts and Sciences: Major in Environmental Studies Sciences: Major in Environmental Studies

Katherine Anne Foerster Mound, Minn. Kasparas Musteikis Libertyville, Ill. Landscape Architecture and Liberal Arts and Landscape Architecture and Liberal Arts and Sciences: Major in Environmental Studies Sciences: Major in Environmental Studies

** Nicholas Andrew Gulick Marion, Iowa Landscape Architecture and Liberal Arts and Sciences: Major in Environmental Studies

* Cum Laude * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude Spring 2014 Undergraduate Candidates ** Magna Cum Laude 79 Spring 2014 Undergraduate Candidates *** Summa Cum Laude Summer 2014 Undergraduate Candidate listing begins on page 117 *** Summa Cum Laude Summer 2014 Undergraduate Candidate listing begins on page 117 † Honors Program † Honors Program Bachelor of Science

Curriculum in Community and Regional Planning

Jacob Jeffrey Burgus Mediapolis, Iowa John D. Lemay Little Canada, Minn. ** John Wayne Close Cape Coral, Fla. Whitney Ann Luscombe Thornton, Iowa Alexander Charles Eppel Libertyville, Ill. **†Alexandra Rose McGill Menifee, Calif. Joel Michael Glasscock Fenton, Iowa Lucinda Eileen Meyers Minneapolis, Minn. Frank Joseph Heidler V Hinsdale, Ill. Ruben Muniz Waterloo, Iowa Jacob K. Heil Johnston, Iowa Derek Gene Silverthorn Winterset, Iowa Bryce Charles Johnson Johnston, Iowa Alexander J. Wagner Carroll, Iowa Christopher M. Lee Walford, Iowa

* Cum Laude * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude 80 Spring 2014 Undergraduate Candidates ** Magna Cum Laude Spring 2014 Undergraduate Candidates *** Summa Cum Laude Summer 2014 Undergraduate Candidate listing begins on page 117 *** Summa Cum Laude Summer 2014 Undergraduate Candidate listing begins on page 117 † Honors Program † Honors Program Candidates for Degrees from the College of Engineering Bachelor of Science

Curriculum in Aerospace Engineering

*Cody William Ahrens Rochester, Minn. Sheldon Joseph Kunkel Rochester, Minn. *Michaela Dawn Antolak Rochester, Minn. Brittney Nichole Lipp West Des Moines, Iowa Clifford Gene Argo Corydon, Iowa Carlos Edgar Lobato-Buendia Iowa City, Iowa Jakob Andrew Balke Morton Grove, Ill. Colin Joseph McLaughlin Marion, Iowa Matthew Jay Beck Sioux City, Iowa ***Matthew Benjamin Meyer Omaha, Neb. **Justin Ray Bentz Sioux Falls, S. Dak. **Sean Terrance Nelson Lakeville, Minn. Timothy John Berns Dubuque, Iowa Brittney Michelle Pavel Fort Dodge, Iowa * Jesse W. Bruett Kelley, Iowa Elvin Thomas Philips India * Ian Lawrence Bryant Jackson, N.J. * Floyd Russell Richardson III Swisher, Iowa John Paul Charles Kankakee, Ill. Benjamin David Ritland Ankeny, Iowa Zackary Ray Cordes Buffalo, Minn. ***Daniel Anthony Schuster Bernard, Iowa Brendan James Cunningham Clive, Iowa Rohan Srinivas Sharma Stony Point, N.Y. Michael Anthony Dembinski Verona, Wis. Robin Matthew Shepherd Oak Grove, Minn. ***Spencer Harrison Dewald **Byron Douglas Smith Waukee, Iowa West Des Moines, Iowa Nathan Terry Lee Tendick Cedar Rapids, Iowa Pablo M. Diaz Aurora, Ill. * Paul Thomas Troupe Omaha, Neb. Dustin Duong Cedar Rapids, Iowa Nicole A. Valderrábano Omaha, Neb. **Justin David Edl Solon, Iowa **Michael Paul Van Duine Rochester, Minn. Kyle Thomas Eick Bismarck, N. Dak. ***Justin Nathaniel Van Sambeek * Jeffrey L. Ellis West Des Moines, Iowa Watertown, S. Dak. Xiangchao Feng Beijing, China Samuel Lucian VanDuyne Coal Valley, Ill. ***David S. Goode Coggon, Iowa Trevor Austin Viken Fort Dodge, Iowa * Ryan Patrick Hagen Cedar Rapids, Iowa **Drew Michael Warnock Omaha, Neb. * Adam Grant Harper Kansas City, Mo. ***Sarah Marie Weems Cedar Rapids, Iowa * Eric David Heinicke Seward, Neb. Graham Arthur Weilein Cedar Falls, Iowa Austin J. Heisick Plymouth, Minn. Alexander Reid Wilhelm Bonaire, Ga. Andrew Michael Heng Omaha, Neb. Austin Dean Wolfe Freeport, Ill. Brad Michael Hovey Dallas Center, Iowa Jen Hao Wong Bintulu, Malaysia Adrian Zachary Huth Altoona, Wis. Oisin Brendan Wyley Plymouth, Minn. Anil Chand Jairam Bartlett, Ill. Jisu Yoon Seoul, South Korea Emily Rose Knoll Chaska, Minn. Michael Remington Zarate Oakwood Hills, Ill. Nathan Andrew Kriese Mitchell, Iowa Muhammad Helmi Zulkifli Seremban, Malaysia Guthrie Rio Kuehner Austin, Tex.

Curriculum in Agricultural Engineering

Jessica Ann Cary Sperry, Iowa Camille Kelly Nelson Saint Augusta, Minn. * Sean Kevin Conrad Hillsboro, Iowa **Kody Allen Sjoblom State Center, Iowa * Ryan J. Fahn Portsmouth, Iowa ***Andrew R. Verhasselt Johnston, Iowa **Casey Scott Heilskov Latimer, Iowa Matthew James Villhauer Oxford, Iowa * Kate Riis Klavon Cedar Rapids, Iowa Kyle Eric Wester Cleghorn, Iowa Dalton Shayne McDowell Osceola, Iowa

Curriculum in Biological Systems Engineering

Zachary Michael Bartlett Clear Lake, Iowa Molly O'Malley Sanders Marion, Iowa Eric Lawrence Frischkorn Glen Ellyn, Ill. Logan Ross Van Rheenen Mendota, Ill. Xin Jiang Qingdao, Shandong, China Jacob T. Venner Boone, Iowa Matthew Vincent Renz Dunlap, Iowa Lu Yang Changsha, China * Samantha Marie Riess Inver Grove Heights, Minn.

* Cum Laude * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude Spring 2014 Undergraduate Candidates ** Magna Cum Laude 81 Spring 2014 Undergraduate Candidates *** Summa Cum Laude Summer 2014 Undergraduate Candidate listing begins on page 117 *** Summa Cum Laude Summer 2014 Undergraduate Candidate listing begins on page 117 † Honors Program † Honors Program Curriculum in Chemical Engineering

Saeed Manea Al Maharrami Eric Dakota Lee Cedar Rapids, Iowa Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Laurel Kaye Limaye Marion, Iowa **Rafael Eloí Alameda Basora Arroyo, Puerto Rico Xing Liu Beijing, China Derek John Amundson Grinnell, Iowa * Jessica Marie Loan Iowa City, Iowa **Todd B. Anderson-Calderon Oskaloosa, Iowa **Sarah Adrienne Maslo Waukon, Iowa Olivia Abigail Aukes Cedar Rapids, Iowa **Sydney Rose McKechnie Shoreview, Minn. Angela Martha Balang Alexandra Marie Meyer North Aurora, Ill. Lawas, Sarawak, Malaysia Steven David Miller Saint Charles, Ill. Morgan Michelle Benson Ottumwa, Iowa Nur Syahira Mohd Nawi Kelantan, Malaysia Intan Sofia Bentan Penang, Malaysia Myra Hanisa Mohd Neguib Angela Grace Birchfield Colfax, N. Dak. Petaling Jaya, Malaysia **Nicholas Louis Bormann Sibley, Iowa Syafiqah Nabila Mokhtar Kedah, Malaysia Austin Lee Christner Keswick, Iowa Brianna Lea Montgomery Bryant, Iowa Erin Elizabeth Claeys Bettendorf, Iowa Emelia Hani Morni Jordan Ray Cooper Lakeville, Minn. Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia Amanda Jean Cosgrove South Saint Paul, Minn. Tara Elizabeth Naber Cedar Rapids, Iowa Jace Riker Dendor Mchenry, Ill. **†David Wei Nai Buffalo Grove, Ill. Yuanming Gregory Deng Shoreview, Minn. **Lauren Ann Nelson Austin, Minn. Kirsten M. Detrick Glen Ellyn, Ill. * Brandi Nicole Newman Sibley, Iowa Briana Lynn Dumstorff Des Moines, Iowa Ung Choo Ngu Kuching, Malaysia Michael C. Dwyer Barrington, Ill. * Cory Grant Ogle Prole, Iowa Aaron James Fairchild Elgin, Ill. Lucas Dennis Palkert Maple Grove, Minn. William James Flood Cedar Rapids, Iowa ***Germán Alberto Parada Hernández Korey Lee Gramenz Des Moines, Iowa Bogota, Colombia ***Daniel Laurence Grisard Sannel Mayurbhai Patel Francistown, Botswana White Bear Lake, Minn. P. Kanchana Vishadi Perera Colombo, Sri Lanka Noor Madhihah Harun Maran Phg, Malaysia Cara Elizabeth Petrie Shawnee, Kans. Huanzhi He Guangzhou, Guangdong, China Andy Casey Pham Cedar Rapids, Iowa **Megan Elena Hingtgen Iowa City, Iowa Sarah Christine Randall Hiawatha, Iowa * Yuerui Huang Chengdu, Sichuan, China Emily Renee Ruden Maxwell, Iowa Mohd Hafifi Bin Ibrahim Drew William Sikkema Clinton, Iowa Alor Star Kedah, Malaysia * Michael John Stoeker Johnston, Iowa Christopher James Jacobs Minneapolis, Minn. ***Erin Dolores Theros Crystal Lake, Ill. *†Nicholas Ryan Jaegers Ottumwa, Iowa Quynh Nguyen Nhu Tran Matthew Scott Jenkins Aubrey, Tex. Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam * Bradley Benjamin Jimenez Crystal Lake, Ill. * Horaleo Ehis Ukpan Des Moines, Iowa Lizette Viviana Jiménez Berwyn, Ill. Ryan Edward Unash Cedar Rapids, Iowa Ekoue Djissi Kangni Lome, Togo Ashley Sue Waller Bernard, Iowa **Brent Davis Keller Sioux Falls, S. Dak. Andrew Walsh Mound, Minn.

Curriculum in Civil Engineering

Jacob Daniel Ahrens Stratford, Iowa Meaghan Alyn Carty Belleville, Ill. Ahmed Abdulla Alkaabi **Xi Chen Suzhou, China Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Brandyn Geoffrey Chezick Rochester, Minn. Andrew John Barry Cedar Rapids, Iowa Cassidy Ann Cirks Gilmore City, Iowa Kenneth Wayne Beadle Anamosa, Iowa Marcus Junior Clark Fairfield, Iowa Richard Huson Beales Saint Charles, Ill. Kenneth Lee Collis Osco, Ill. Joshua Lynn Beardsley Panora, Iowa ***William O. Cord Atlantic, Iowa Brett Thomas Beattie Apple Valley, Minn. **Matthew Davis Corry Davenport, Iowa Jacob Arthur Becker West Des Moines, Iowa **Meghan M. Cronin Omaha, Neb. * Cody Jake Beemer Lisbon, Iowa * Patrick Hugh Determan Haverhill, Iowa **Nicole Christine Behnke River Falls, Wis. Joseph Michael Donovan Iowa City, Iowa * Blair Ann Bennett Rockwell City, Iowa * Austin Robert Johnson Downey Patrick John Benson Mount Prospect, Ill. Dillon Jay Feldmann Cedar Rapids, Iowa Brittany Anne Borman Eden Prairie, Minn. Katherine Ann Fick Dunlap, Ill. Wesley Dean Boyer Cedar Falls, Iowa ***Ryan William Francois Des Moines, Iowa Evan Nichols Brown Long Grove, Iowa * Weizheng Gan Chongqing, China Nicholas Patrick Buse Lake View, Iowa Francis Joseph Giordano Elmhurst, Ill.

* Cum Laude * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude 82 Spring 2014 Undergraduate Candidates ** Magna Cum Laude Spring 2014 Undergraduate Candidates *** Summa Cum Laude Summer 2014 Undergraduate Candidate listing begins on page 117 *** Summa Cum Laude Summer 2014 Undergraduate Candidate listing begins on page 117 † Honors Program † Honors Program Kate Marie Glowacki Iowa City, Iowa Emmanuel Chuks Nketah Jr. Chen Gong Qingdao, China New Brighton, Minn. Jacob Edward Guck Libertyville, Iowa Spencer David Olson Muscatine, Iowa Douglas C. Guthridge What Cheer, Iowa Megan Jo Puls Des Moines, Iowa Ahmad Haji Shahimi Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Eliezer Ramirez Cherokee, Iowa **Christopher Thomas Harre Davenport, Iowa Erik Thomas Rasmussen Ankeny, Iowa Brian A. Harrington Cedar Falls, Iowa **Kelsey Ann Riesberg Overland Park, Kans. Mohammad Abdallah Hasan Joshua James Rockwell Searsboro, Iowa Ein Siniya, Palestine Jacob Antonio Rojer Maple Grove, Minn. Kanchana C. Hettiarachchi Ethan Michael Rus Eldridge, Iowa Moratuwa, Sri Lanka Aaron M. Schroder Neenah, Wis. Jacob A. Hill-Male Spring Grove, Ill. Frederick Earl Schuster Bernard, Iowa Matthew Edward Huber Bloomington, Minn. Richard W. Soroka III Des Moines, Iowa Bryce M. Hunt Rock Rapids, Iowa Erin Kathryn Sullivan West Des Moines, Iowa Benjamin Dennis Johnson Fort Dodge, Iowa Joseph M. Svoboda Omaha, Neb. John M. Keilman Sioux City, Iowa Sean D. Thomas Cedar Rapids, Iowa Weston John Kleinert Keokuk, Iowa * Tyler John Thorson Forest City, Iowa Abigail Marie Kraemer Muscatine, Iowa **Duong Ba Dai Van Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Mary Esther Krull Spencer, Iowa Timothy Robert Van Hiel Jr. Saint Charles, Ill. * Wade Russell Lang Le Claire, Iowa * Isabella Rachel Walsh Omaha, Neb. Nicholas Stephen Lavigne **Anqi Wang Beijing, China South Saint Paul, Minn. * Shengyang Wang Chengdu, China Andrew David Lee Carol Stream, Ill. * Yu Wang Lanzhou, China Daniel J. Leffler Savage, Minn. Travis Dean Warnke Cedar Rapids, Iowa * Michael Thomas Leners Winterset, Iowa Rebecca Lynn Weinmeister Altoona, Wis. Tyler Trey Leo Ankeny, Iowa Christopher Ryan Whelan Maple Grove, Minn. Wei Nan Leong Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia David James Wherry Osage, Iowa Joshua Teren Leyh Sumner, Iowa * David Paul Wilcox III Martelle, Iowa Bo Lian Tonghua, Jilin, China Jared RáShad Williams Blue Springs, Mo. * Jianwei Liu Chengdu, China * Natalie Elizabeth Williams Omaha, Neb. **Zihao Liu Dalian, China * Wei Kang Wong Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Kelly Rae Lockerbie Elmhurst, Ill. Nick D. Woofter Clive, Iowa Nicholas Jonathon Lyon Iowa City, Iowa * Neil Andrew Wysocki Hartland, Wis. Devin John Mashek Ossian, Iowa * Jianyu Yang Lanzhou, China Jacob Richard Mawe Grinnell, Iowa **Ruiman Yang Lanzhou, Gansu, China Marie Grace Joson Mercado Guam Gregory Matthew James Young Barrington, Ill. **Lauren Nicole Moeller Keota, Iowa **Wei Zeng Zhuzhou, Hunan, China Jonathan Andrew Mouw Sioux Center, Iowa Qihua Zhang Shenzhen, Guangdong, China * Tyler William Muhlbauer Manning, Iowa ***Yibo Zhao Sihong, Nanjing Jiangsu, China Lauren Paige Nelson West Des Moines, Iowa * Liang Zhong Lanzhou, Gansu, China

Curriculum in Computer Engineering

Anthony W. Alleven Victoria, Minn. Morgan Dale Hoke Bettendorf, Iowa **Tanner James Borglum Waverly, Iowa Darren Nicholas Hushak Ankeny, Iowa * Kollin Gene Burns Alburnett, Iowa ***Daisy Dumebi Isibor Nigeria ***Nicolas Tanner Cabeen Clarinda, Iowa Jordan Douglas Jacobson Ames, Iowa Jonathan A. Carlz Bettendorf, Iowa Tyler Andrew Jensen Urbandale, Iowa Michael Alan Christenson Spencer, Iowa * Michael Anthony Johnson Jr. Cary, Ill. Nicole Marie Cullen Hudson, Iowa Kelsey Lynn Knief Waterloo, Iowa James Carl Erickson Fox River Grove, Ill. Taylor Jay Kohn Woodbury, Minn. Jialue Fang Changsha, China Michael J. Krantz Sioux City, Iowa Eric Michael Feldmann Pleasant Hill, Iowa Mario Kuonchai Leuang Des Moines, Iowa Kevin Joseph Fox O Fallon, Mo. Simeng Liu Shenyang, Liaoning, China * Yue Gan Xi'an, China * Travis R. Mallow Robins, Iowa Collin R. Gross Toddville, Iowa **Matthew Scott Mayer Waukee, Iowa Timothy M. Gruwell Des Moines, Iowa Sean T. McCracken Nevada, Iowa **Ryan A. Haack Ankeny, Iowa ***Sean Steven McCullough West Des Moines, Iowa Piriya Kristofer Hall Hastings, Neb. Nicholas John McLaren Marion, Iowa Christopher David Hankey Eden Prairie, Minn. Brock E. Mills Stockport, Iowa Lukas C. Herrmann Plainview, Minn. Kelsey Laurel Moore Council Bluffs, Iowa

* Cum Laude * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude Spring 2014 Undergraduate Candidates ** Magna Cum Laude 83 Spring 2014 Undergraduate Candidates *** Summa Cum Laude Summer 2014 Undergraduate Candidate listing begins on page 117 *** Summa Cum Laude Summer 2014 Undergraduate Candidate listing begins on page 117 † Honors Program † Honors Program Lucas W. Mulkey Saint Charles, Ill. Scott Thomas Schmidt Estherville, Iowa Charles T. Patterson Ankeny, Iowa **Logan Carmel Scott Mount Vernon, Iowa Zachary A. Patzwald Cedar Rapids, Iowa **Andrew Joseph Upah Spencer, Iowa Derek Jestin Petersen Urbandale, Iowa Eric John Voje Chaska, Minn. Aaron Alvin Peterson Sioux City, Iowa Yaze Wang Beijing, China Maxwell Noah Philips Woodbury, Minn. ***Todd Robert Wegter Pella, Iowa * Xiao Qin Changzhou, China Matthew Scott Weidman Naperville, Ill. Zachary M. Rasavanh Des Moines, Iowa Kevin Wong Malaysia **Daniel Lee Roggow Cedar Rapids, Iowa **Zhen Xu Shanghai, China Ryan Alexander Scheel North Liberty, Iowa

Curriculum in Construction Engineering

Andrew David Allard Akron, Iowa Jared James Neiers Cascade, Iowa * Nicklas Dean Beck Brooklyn, Iowa Michael Leon Nissen Anamosa, Iowa Alexander James Buscher Des Moines, Iowa Justin James Parker Linden, Iowa ***Jace Alan Christensen Carroll, Iowa Kyle Anthony Peterson Omaha, Neb. **Nicholas Otto John Clobes Hutchinson, Minn. * Samuel Carey Redd Bloomington, Ill. Daniel Robert Dammann Bettendorf, Iowa Jesus Rodriguez Des Moines, Iowa * Michael A. Donlin Ottumwa, Iowa Andrew Carlos Rondon Olathe, Kans. Aaron Michael Elston Bar Nunn, Wyo. **Michael Joshua Rosenthal Cedar Rapids, Iowa Allen J. Fisher Jefferson, Iowa Nicole Rose Schmitz Le Mars, Iowa Brian Douglas Hampel Cary, Ill. Zachery William Schutz Clear Lake, Iowa Mitchell R. Hankey Elkader, Iowa **Daniel Everett Schwab Ankeny, Iowa Sean Frederick Heinz Dunlap, Ill. Kyle Andrew Shepherd Burnsville, Minn. Zhenhua Jia Kaifeng, Henan, China Jordan Lee Sitzmann Merrill, Iowa * Xiaojun Jiang Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China Benjamin David Swenson Cedar Rapids, Iowa Cole C. Jordan Winterset, Iowa * Justin M. Truckenmiller Sibley, Iowa Perry Adam Martens Vinton, Iowa **Duong Ba Dai Van Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Justin Roy Menke Donnellson, Iowa Timothy Robert Van Hiel Jr. Saint Charles, Ill. Zachary Joseph Mitchell Hawkeye, Iowa Joseph Daniel Winter West Union, Iowa Richard A. Morgan III Sioux City, Iowa Christopher Thomas Wood Chaska, Minn. Patrick Wayne Myers Lisbon, Iowa * Nicholas Carl Woodard Urbandale, Iowa

Curriculum in Electrical Engineering

Nurul Izni Hazimi Abdul Aziz ***Yin Huang Yi Yang, China Alor Setar, Malaysia Darren Nicholas Hushak Ankeny, Iowa Theyab Mohammed Alhajeri Alec R. Jahnke Plymouth, Minn. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates William Henry Johannes Corning, Iowa Spencer Steven Bell Swisher, Iowa * Danielle Marie Kimler Davenport, Iowa **Riley James Brien Ames, Iowa Alexander Courtney Kitterman David William Callen Saint Anthony, Minn. Fort Dodge, Iowa Aaron D. Cannon Marion, Iowa * Taejoon Kong Seoul, South Korea ***Xiaoyu Che Yongkang, China **Cameron Pierce LaFollette Kansas City, Mo. * Jesse Cole Coffey Ames, Iowa Darin Jay Lamos Hampton, Iowa Justin Patrick Craig Geneva, Ill. Kyle Clifford Lichtenberg Bettendorf, Iowa Patrick J. Darland Davenport, Iowa Kaiyang Liu Nanning, Guangxi, China **Rebekah Elizabeth Dejmal Ankeny, Iowa Michael R. McFarland Perry, Iowa * Mouhamadou A. Diallo Dakar, Senegal Maurio K. McKay Johnston, Iowa * John Bradley Etherington Mound, Minn. ***Yiwen Meng Chengdu, China Ross A. Friedman Glidden, Iowa Jacob Patrick Meyer Pella, Iowa Shang Gao Wuxi, Jiangsu, China ***Watson Paul Mulder Marshalltown, Iowa Ann Havener Goodyear Portage, Mich. * Aaron Duane Peterson Albia, Iowa Joshua Jeffery Grindeland Brookfield, Wis. Xuan Qiao Ames, Iowa Sherry Elsa Gungat Ranau, Malaysia Gang Qu Qingdao, China **Craig Adam Gustafson Independence, Iowa Meredith Natalie Rich Davenport, Iowa Joshua William Hendricks Dubuque, Iowa ***†Grant M. Riesberg Johnston, Iowa Marshall William Hilgemann Cedar Falls, Iowa Allison Marie Sapienza Eden Prairie, Minn. Catherine Elizabeth Marie Homan Brian James Sewell West Bend, Iowa Loveland, Colo. **Yuxi Shan Chengdu, China

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Curriculum in Industrial Engineering

Joshua D. Adams Fairfield, Iowa Jacob Bernard King Red Oak, Iowa Brian David Allen Van Meter, Iowa Trenton Jeryd Klocke Jewell, Iowa Jacob Anthony Allen Boone, Iowa Heidi Lynn Laabs Jordan, Minn. **Benjamin J. Althoff La Motte, Iowa Michael Lloyd Larson Prospect Heights, Ill. Alexander Ivan Borchardt Olathe, Kans. Christopher Jason LeGrow Plano, Tex. Ryan E. Boucher Aurora, Colo. * Jessica Marie Loan Iowa City, Iowa Thomas Benton Brumback III Alleman, Iowa Brianne E. Loughren Ames, Iowa Caroline Jean Bucha Minnetonka, Minn. Bradley David Martin Underwood, Iowa Mitchell George Bunke Rosemount, Minn. Kyle James McDermid Dellwood, Minn. Simona Cecilia Cacciuttolo Darrigrandi **Thomas Ray McGee Bettendorf, Iowa Los Andes, Chile Margaret Dianne Mishler Solon, Iowa Brady Lee Caviness Burnsville, Minn. Zoe K. Ollendick Grimes, Iowa Jee Hyun Chang Daejeon, South Korea * Alexandra Blake Olsen Olathe, Kans. Kan Chen Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China William Michael Peter Chanhassen, Minn. Atul Anant Chitale Andrew Kyle Peterson Chesterfield, Mo. Bhilwadi Station, Maharashtra, India Daniel George Pratt Lakeville, Minn. Zachary Thomas Clarey Sioux City, Iowa Srinivasan Ramasubbu Madurai, India Ian Joseph Colpaert Elm Grove, Wis. William Martin Reierson Savage, Minn. Xiaowei Dong Beijing, China Peter Arthur Ries New Vienna, Iowa Drew Patrick Eichorn Ames, Iowa David Arthur Ring Eagan, Minn. Alex Michael Farr Eden Prairie, Minn. Chase Alan Rockrohr Clinton, Iowa * Maxwell John Fisher West Des Moines, Iowa **Kevin Edward Rose Saint Charles, Ill. * Todd Matthew Fisher Maple Grove, Minn. Sara Lynn Scheiding Iowa Falls, Iowa Jack Aaron Fletcher Fort Dodge, Iowa Curtis Coffre Scheuerman Verona, Wis. Tyler Robert Fox Geneseo, Ill. Megan Beth Schmidt Lennox, S. Dak. Ryan Lynn Frahm Walnut, Iowa Brandon Jacob Stodghill Farmington, Minn. Joseph William Gassman Clinton, Iowa Robert Frederick Vance Apple Valley, Minn. Morgan Leigh Hampel Plymouth, Minn. ***Joshua Paul Vosatka Cedar Rapids, Iowa Emily Elaine Hansen Adel, Iowa * Kelsey R. Walker South Saint Paul, Minn. Raymond Harjadi Jakarta, Indonesia Timothy Daniel Walter Carol Stream, Ill. * Taylor Adam Harlow Fort Dodge, Iowa Russell Owen Willett Avoca, Iowa Jonathan Patrick Hennings Cedar Falls, Iowa ***Lani Regina Yunarto Malang, Indonesia Daniel Roland Jensen Urbandale, Iowa

Curriculum in Materials Engineering

Matthew Jacob Abben Cedar Rapids, Iowa Vincent D. Fucinaro Omaha, Neb. * Elizabeth M.W. Bertelson Winterset, Iowa * Thomas Scott Geske Ames, Iowa Cynthia Louise Biggs Omaha, Neb. *†Ryan Justin Hall Elko, Minn. Adam M. Biwer New Hampton, Iowa Jason Lionel Labbe Arlington Heights, Ill. ***Trent Mitchell Borman Eden Prairie, Minn. **Kunwei Liu Guangzhou, China Stephanie M. Choquette Eagle Grove, Iowa Andrew Joseph Meiszberg Burlington, Wis. Zhenpei Ding Nanjing, China * Evan Shuart Moe Minneapolis, Minn. Kelsey Lynn Draus Saint Charles, Ill. * Benjamin William Moews Keosauqua, Iowa Nicholas Carroll Dudak Cedar Rapids, Iowa James Sheehan Moran Jr. Clear Lake, Iowa **Tyler A. Fikes Neenah, Wis. Douglas Henry Nikl Ankeny, Iowa

* Cum Laude * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude Spring 2014 Undergraduate Candidates ** Magna Cum Laude 85 Spring 2014 Undergraduate Candidates *** Summa Cum Laude Summer 2014 Undergraduate Candidate listing begins on page 117 *** Summa Cum Laude Summer 2014 Undergraduate Candidate listing begins on page 117 † Honors Program † Honors Program Kellen Eric O'Brien Roseville, Minn. Yushen Wendy Su Burlington, Iowa Peter Mark Pisarik Solon, Iowa Ian Jeno Toppler Davenport, Iowa **Owen N. Rasmussen Knoxville, Iowa Benjamin M. Wallerstedt Cedar Rapids, Iowa Abby Lynn Reese Clear Lake, Iowa Feiyi Wu Yangling, China * Tyler James Slinger Pleasant Hill, Iowa Eduard F. Zahariev Ames, Iowa Emily Louise Spicher Marshfield, Mo.

Curriculum in Mechanical Engineering

Miles Leonard Adkins Willmar, Minn. Jay Thomas Graham Blue Grass, Iowa Cody M. Ahrendt Sioux City, Iowa Brady Patrick Greer Minnetonka, Minn. Tjaden Lee Ahrens Madrid, Iowa Todd Eugene Gutschenritter Mitchell James Amundson Sioux City, Iowa West Des Moines, Iowa Catherine Kaisa-Sylvia Anderson Aitkin, Minn. Nicholas John Haberl Moville, Iowa **Cory J. Anderson Mankato, Minn. Patrick David Hage Omaha, Neb. * Grant Eric Anderson Delano, Minn. Mitchell Arlo Hagen Chaska, Minn. **Alex Alberto Avendano Carolina, Puerto Rico Mohd Amiruddin Hamid Pokok Sena, Malaysia Lindsey Norma Bahaj Tama, Iowa Emily Marie Hansen Overland Park, Kans. Brittany Alice Bakan Ames, Iowa Dustin LeRoy Harris Spirit Lake, Iowa Michael T. Ball Marion, Iowa Kevin David Hartke Gurnee, Ill. Allen Matthew Barrow Maywood, Ill. * Hazwan Izzuddin Bin Hashim **Jonathan Andrew Bauer Camas, Wash. Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia Conner Charles Bealer Morrison, Ill. Alexander Jackson Hay Windsor Heights, Iowa Kevin John Bergler Winona, Minn. Joseph Patrick Hayden Minnetonka, Minn. **Jacob Daniel Biery Iowa Falls, Iowa Bryan John Hayward Battle Creek, Iowa Nathan Richard Bjerke Dunlap, Ill. Jackson David Hemberger Bettendorf, Iowa Jeremy M. Boese Storm Lake, Iowa Scott Carlin Henry Cedar Rapids, Iowa Braden Luke Bormann West Bend, Iowa Kathryn Diane Hinkle Johnston, Iowa **Eric Andrew Brosius Ida Grove, Iowa Jacob Edward Hoffner Inver Grove, Minn. Cody Allyn Brown Hudson, Iowa Mallory Alice Honkomp Mounds View, Minn. **Katherine Marie Schroeder Brown * Benjamin Scott Huseman Ankeny, Iowa Cedar Rapids, Iowa ***Wesley Michael Hutter Austin, Tex. **Scott Michael Burke Mount Vernon, Iowa Jared Scott Infelt Coralville, Iowa Kelsey Kathleen Burney Des Moines, Iowa **Kieran Daniel Jansen Rockford, Ill. Kevin Lloyd Carlson Fort Calhoun, Neb. Brian Andrew Jend Fitchburg, Wis. Xin Chen Fuzhou, China ***Ryan Andrew Jennings Cedar Rapids, Iowa Jordan Tyler Choate Parkersburg, Iowa * Ahmad Uzair Johan Ames, Iowa Isaac William Coleman Eagan, Minn. **Ian Christopher Jordan Peoria, Ill. Daniel Jeremiah Concannon Omaha, Neb. Trevor Allelujka Kehoe Downers Grove, Ill. * Brett Robert Cowen Naperville, Ill. Henry Joseph Kelley Waukee, Iowa Ryan M. Creegan Mount Morris, Ill. Daniel J. Kerkove Independence, Iowa ***Alisha Marie Daly Peosta, Iowa Jonathan Philip King Laurinburg, N.C. Geoffrey Michael Dammann Wyoming, Iowa ***Brenda Anne Klutzke Roseville, Minn. Mohd Rusdy Darus Kangar, Malaysia ***Alex Kirkpatrick Knee Urbandale, Iowa * Justin Michael Depew Laurens, Iowa Tyler J. Kramer Fostoria, Iowa Wesley Urban Derrick Woodbury, Minn. Josh Allen Lehs Clear Lake, Iowa ***John William Deutsch Baxter, Iowa ***Kaiyu Li Harbin, China Goran Dobrosavljevic Urbandale, Iowa **John Patrick Lieser Naperville, Ill. Joseph Edward Dohn Palatine, Ill. Yabin Liu Dalian, Liaoning, China David John Donnici Campton Hills, Ill. August James Logsdon Cedar Rapids, Iowa * Adam Jacob Donohoe West Branch, Iowa Thomas Mark Lowder Chanhassen, Minn. Dylan Scott Egger Saint Charles, Ill. Evan Nathaniel Lowther Bettendorf, Iowa ***Seth Lloyd Enke Hancock, Iowa Xingyuan Ma Shenzhen, China Qi Fan Changzhou, China **Jeffrey John Makinster Marion, Iowa Kathryn Rose Fell Omaha, Neb. Kevin James Mann Westmont, Ill. Timothy James Foster Glenwood, Iowa Logan M. Martin Mandan, N. Dak. * Jonathan Roy Garrett Indianola, Iowa * Benjamin P. McFarland Nevada, Iowa ***Lisa Nicole Garrett Harlan, Iowa * Matthew J. McHugh Vernon Hills, Ill. Katie Lynn Goebel Urbandale, Iowa Chloe Lindsay McPherson Omaha, Neb. Chen Gong Harbin, China Ahmad Md Nor Kuala, Terengganu, Malaysia

* Cum Laude * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude 86 Spring 2014 Undergraduate Candidates ** Magna Cum Laude Spring 2014 Undergraduate Candidates *** Summa Cum Laude Summer 2014 Undergraduate Candidate listing begins on page 117 *** Summa Cum Laude Summer 2014 Undergraduate Candidate listing begins on page 117 † Honors Program † Honors Program * Christopher P. Meadows Bettendorf, Iowa Kyle Peter Sogard Edina, Minn. Travis James Meier Cascade, Iowa Michael Thomas Solberg Decorah, Iowa * Roslyn Melookaran Overland Park, Kans. William Albert Sullivan IV Minneapolis, Minn. * Andrew M. Metzger Rock Rapids, Iowa Justin R. Swick Quincy, Ill. ***Matthew J. Mouw Council Bluffs, Iowa Chau Qun Tan Bukit, Malaysia Ryan George Nelson Davenport, Iowa Robert Nicholas Tebben Ames, Iowa Joseph Hardy Nettleton Mason City, Iowa Daniel J. Tell Urbandale, Iowa Joel Keith Newton West Des Moines, Iowa * Linden Jane Terpstra Cedar Falls, Iowa Hoang-Son Cao Nguyen Sioux City, Iowa Harrison Watson Thede Robins, Iowa Benjamin Joseph Nosek Edina, Minn. ***Michael George Tlach Britt, Iowa Adam Jarrod Padget Norwalk, Iowa **Kyle John Torkelson Waukon, Iowa * Andrew Wayne Paulsen Cherokee, Iowa ***Claire Elizabeth Turner Yorkville, Ill. Benjamin C. Perna Rolling Meadows, Ill. Jonathan Lawrence Tweedt Council Bluffs, Iowa Robert Isaiah Polinchock Eldridge, Iowa Nicole Dyan Underwood Burlington, Iowa * Ben Charles Quimby Edina, Minn. Andrew Richard Adriaan Van Beek Kyle Christopher Reed Des Moines, Iowa Coralville, Iowa Benjamin Jordan Reuter Wilton, Iowa * Caleb J. Van De Stroet Inwood, Iowa Justis Walker Robson Colfax, Iowa Zachary T. Van Wettering Spencer, Iowa Kevin Michael Roer Arlington Heights, Ill. * Tria Vang Grimes, Iowa Trigg Gerard Ruehle Prescott, Wis. Stojan Veletic Des Moines, Iowa Mohamad Syahir Bin Sabar Selangor, Malaysia Robert W. Vierhout Hull, Iowa * Kurtis Ryan Sandholm Coal Valley, Ill. * Kaleb Russell Vorwald Mc Gregor, Iowa Robert J. Schmid Papillion, Neb. Yaze Wang Beijing, China Brady Michael Schmidt Mingo, Iowa Ashland E. R. Westfall Donnellson, Iowa Thomas Michael Schnieders Kearney, Neb. Ethan William Wickerman Oakdale, Minn. ***Brandon Michael Schnier Eagan, Minn. * Lauren Wickham Kolstad Peoria, Ill. ***Ryan Dale Schwenker Maquoketa, Iowa Tanner Joseph Wiltgen Ankeny, Iowa Wyatt Devin Seals Council Bluffs, Iowa **Nicholas Gregory Wong Middleton, Wis. Dhanraj Selvaraj Chennai, India Tianyu Yang Ames, Iowa Thomas James Sniffin Cedar Falls, Iowa

Curriculum in Software Engineering

Benjamin Francis Andry Walcott, Iowa Jacob Michael Hummel Marshalltown, Iowa Nicole Ann Bruck Dubuque, Iowa Trevor Lee Lund Johnston, Iowa ***Carl Allen Chapman Richland, Wash. *†Kaitlin Marie McAbee Shellsburg, Iowa * Jacob Marshall Cramer Naperville, Ill. Maxwell C. Peterson Ames, Iowa Arielle Elyse Czalbowski Naperville, Ill. Garrett Dean Phelps Ankeny, Iowa Michael Philip Davis Agency, Iowa Ryan Kinsey Sanders Saint Charles, Ill. Carl Phillip Garrett Urbana, Iowa Nicholas B. Schulze Indianola, Iowa Cole Trevor Groff Des Moines, Iowa David Michael Vriezen Rochester, Minn. * Cody J. Hoover Indianola, Iowa

* Cum Laude * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude Spring 2014 Undergraduate Candidates ** Magna Cum Laude 87 Spring 2014 Undergraduate Candidates *** Summa Cum Laude Summer 2014 Undergraduate Candidate listing begins on page 117 *** Summa Cum Laude Summer 2014 Undergraduate Candidate listing begins on page 117 † Honors Program † Honors Program Multiple Curricula and Majors

Joseph Mathias Bauer Afton, Minn. Eu Gene Liew Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Mechanical Engineering and Liberal Arts and Aerospace Engineering and Liberal Arts and Sciences: Major in German Sciences: Major in Economics

***Tyler James Chenhall Coralville, Iowa Steven Andrew Long Richmond, Iowa Electrical Engineering and Liberal Arts and Construction Engineering and Liberal Arts Sciences: Major in Mathematics and Sciences: Major in World Languages and Cultures (German) ***Andrew William Gall Burlington, Iowa Mechanical Engineering and Liberal Arts **Danielle K. Maier Crystal Lake, Ill. and Sciences: Major in World Languages and Mechanical Engineering and Liberal Arts Cultures (Spanish) and Sciences: Major in World Languages and Cultures (German) Alexander J. Hansche Iowa City, Iowa Civil Engineering and Liberal Arts and **Michael George Ore Cedar Falls, Iowa Sciences: Major in World Languages and Computer Engineering and Liberal Arts and Cultures (Spanish) and Liberal Arts and Sciences: Major in Mathematics Sciences: Major in International Studies Zane Ryan Pennock Clinton, Iowa **Robert Corcoran Hanson Bloomington, Ill. Civil Engineering and Liberal Arts and Mechanical Engineering and Liberal Arts Sciences: Major in International Studies and Sciences: Major in World Languages and Cultures (Spanish) Matthew Paul Skarshaug Ames, Iowa Mechanical Engineering and Liberal Arts ***Benjamin Paul Jacobson Johnston, Iowa and Sciences: Major in World Languages and Industrial Engineering and Liberal Arts and Cultures (Spanish) Sciences: Major in World Languages and Cultures (Spanish) Blake Gregory Sorensen Chanhassen, Minn. Chemical Engineering and Liberal Arts and ***Christine Marie Kirpes Cedar Rapids, Iowa Sciences: Major in Spanish Aerospace Engineering and Liberal Arts and Sciences: Major in World Languages and Donald James Soults Vienna, Va. Cultures (Spanish) Computer Engineering and Liberal Arts and Sciences: Major in World Languages and Lucas Craig Ledger Minnetonka, Minn. Cultures (French) Mechanical Engineering and Liberal Arts and Sciences: Major in World Languages and ***†Joshua Alan Wolfe Straquadine Cultures (German) Prior Lake, Minn. Electrical Engineering and Liberal Arts and Szuyin Emily Leow Apple Valley, Minn. Sciences: Major in World Languages and Mechanical Engineering and Liberal Arts and Cultures (German) Sciences: Major in Economics **Eric J. Woestman Monroe, Iowa Software Engineering and Liberal Arts and Sciences: Major in World Languages and Cultures (German) and Liberal Arts and Sciences: Major in Mathematics

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Curriculum in Apparel, Merchandising, and Design

* Hannah Marie Adams Davenport, Iowa Kaozong Lee Des Moines, Iowa Lacey Jane Albers Holstein, Iowa Jamie Jo Leistikow Readlyn, Iowa Shannon M. Bauer Roseville, Minn. * Rachel Marie Liesinger Sioux Falls, S. Dak. Scott Terence Bohl Libertyville, Ill. Yi Lu Chengdu, China * Rachel Graciela Bojorquez Clear Lake, Iowa Erin Theresa Lyon Toledo, Iowa Lindsay Kaye Bordwell Williams, Iowa Krystale Denise McAfee Belleville, Ill. Emily Sara Brunssen Dubuque, Iowa Kinsey D. Meyer Everly, Iowa Courtney Lynne Busch Mason City, Iowa Anne Katherine Neuswanger *** Jordan Whitney Callahan Des Moines, Iowa New Brighton, Minn. Kathryn Marie Carriker Oskaloosa, Iowa ** Lynnely G. Parker Donnellson, Iowa ** Catherine Sophia Clark Western Springs, Ill. Andrew L. Paulsen Washta, Iowa ** Madeline Elizabeth Condon Savage, Minn. Nichole Lynn Phillips Beloit, Wis. ** Ashley E. Eland-Smithburg Chanhassen, Minn. Annie Jo Probst West Des Moines, Iowa Morgan Leigh Frerichs Edina, Minn. * Margaret Rollings Minneapolis, Minn. ** Shweta Sumati Gaitonde Lake City, Minn. ** Whitney Marie Rorah Delmar, Iowa Emma Clare Garner Davenport, Iowa Alyssa Nicole Rosman Danville, Calif. Jessica Jenae Gearheart Ankeny, Iowa Chelsea Rae Schminke Van Horne, Iowa Holli Rae Geary Berwick, Iowa Mollie Elizabeth Shirley Edina, Minn. Karly Jean Groon Akron, Iowa Jill Renee Stanley Buffalo Grove, Ill. Rysa Sue Gustafson Roscoe, Ill. Kathryn Aileen Terrell Harvard, Ill. Marissa Marie Harvey Akron, Iowa * Katherine Lynn Thompson Hartley, Iowa Brooke M. Haurum Waterloo, Iowa Megan Nicole Van De Boe Des Moines, Iowa Sarah Beth Jungman Johnston, Iowa Jodi June Varrelman Hampton, Iowa Leah Marie Kacere Johnston, Iowa * Caine Larae Westergard Ireton, Iowa Megan Rose Karimi Lacona, Iowa * Kathryn E. Williams Papillion, Neb. Julia E. Katz Oakland, Calif. Kathryn Olivia Youngblade Sioux City, Iowa Jessica Ray Lee Marshalltown, Iowa

Curriculum in Apparel Merchandising, Design and Production

Sara Michele Schlueter Minnetonka, Minn.

Curriculum in Athletic Training

Nicole Christine Arzberger Pewaukee, Wis. William Butler Lutz Saint Paul, Minn. Eric William Bornholdt Rochester, Minn. Rachel E. McDermott Marcus, Iowa Corenna Rae Dolce Carterville, Ill. Samantha M. Polson Orland Park, Ill. Matthew Robert Flattery Justin Patrick Pomar Los Angeles, Calif. West Des Moines, Iowa Zachariah Allyn Rankin Knoxville, Iowa Samantha Lynn Lodygowski Kaitlin Marie Ricklefs Webster City, Iowa Arlington Heights, Ill. Emily Sue Robinson Malvern, Iowa Jason Thomas Luna Des Moines, Iowa * Christian Dale Selby Story City, Iowa

Curriculum in Child, Adult, and Family Services

Sarah Anne Ahart Denison, Iowa Rachel Marie Brumm Cedar Rapids, Iowa Jessica Anderson Ames, Iowa * Gisela Aitza Castillo Ames, Iowa Sarah Elizabeth Anderson Burlington, Iowa **† Rachel J. Chapman Urbandale, Iowa * Kelli Brooke Basile West Des Moines, Iowa Kira Elyse Cheville Boone, Iowa Anna Marie Bierma Chicago, Ill. Kera Marie Coggins Clinton, Iowa Anthony C. Bonner II Rockford, Ill. Cayla Lynn Collins Lynnville, Iowa Sydney Elizabeth Boothe Ames, Iowa Luke Anthony Corrick Burlington, Iowa

* Cum Laude * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude Spring 2014 Undergraduate Candidates ** Magna Cum Laude 89 Spring 2014 Undergraduate Candidates *** Summa Cum Laude Summer 2014 Undergraduate Candidate listing begins on page 117 *** Summa Cum Laude Summer 2014 Undergraduate Candidate listing begins on page 117 † Honors Program † Honors Program Amy Lynn Edmondson Des Moines, Iowa ** Erin Louise McRae Machesney Park, Ill. ** Amanda Michelle Ehlers La Porte City, Iowa Nicole Leslie Mesenbrink Gilbert, Iowa Joseph Paul Ehrecke Clear Lake, Iowa *** Amanda Shaylie Miller Ames, Iowa Theresa Nicole Exum Galesburg, Ill. ** Madeline Kathryn Mueller Pella, Iowa Nikki Jill Fajardo Washington, Iowa * Kelsie Lynn Nash Edina, Minn. ** Jessica Jo Fink Nora Springs, Iowa ** Sara Michelle Pape Harlan, Iowa Mickie Jo Franklin Nevada, Iowa Mary Elizabeth Peterson Dellwood, Minn. * Holly Jolene Gabby Mound, Minn. *** Rebecca Juline Rampton Madrid, Iowa Anabel Gonzalez Ankeny, Iowa Mickella Katherine Rolfes Marshalltown, Iowa Ericka Lori Green Edina, Minn. * Kathryn M. Rosenthal Cedar Rapids, Iowa Emily SueAnn Handke Lawton, Iowa * Mindy Ann Ryen Fenton, Iowa Stephanie Lauren Hosch Spirit Lake, Iowa Krista Jean Sanchez Hampton, Iowa Rachel Nathena Johnson Yale, Iowa Ashley Ann Schulte-Herman Hastings, Minn. Shontrelle Tanarial Johnson Crescent City, Fla. *† Allyson Lynne Stabenow Liscomb, Iowa * Meghan Suzanne Kelly Crystal Lake, Ill. Samantha Raye Stevenson Sioux City, Iowa Callie Joy Kerns Pleasant Hill, Iowa ** Brittnee Jo Stumpf Kalona, Iowa ** Allison K. Kokemiller Roland, Iowa Cherie Nicole Swanson Indianola, Iowa Shelby Ryan Leahy Urbandale, Iowa Kendra Swenson Story City, Iowa ** Ayla Kathleen Leopold Huxley, Iowa Stevie Lynn Talley Ankeny, Iowa Madeline B. Leslie West Branch, Iowa Matthew Rashad Thomas Lancaster, Tex. Lakin M. Logan Urbandale, Iowa Morgan B. Thompson Gladstone, Mo. Elizabeth Ann Loots Burlington, Iowa * Kysha Amor Van Buskirk Iowa Falls, Iowa Debra Ann Malcom Omaha, Neb. Amy Leigh Wilson Woodbury, Minn.

Curriculum in Culinary Science

** Hannah Elizabeth Carter Stockport, Iowa Dylan John Knudsen Waverly, Iowa ** Krissy Darlene Forsythe Hillsboro, Iowa ** Flannery Hope Lucas Mount Vernon, Iowa Kristin Marie Gray Cedar Rapids, Iowa Andrew D. Pugh Northbrook, Ill. John’Ta Mattrell Jones Chicago, Ill. * Emilee Ann Smith State Center, Iowa

Curriculum in Diet and Exercise

** Tianna Sue Allen Kodiak, Alaska ** Lindsay Jo Hoffman Bettendorf, Iowa *† Teagan N. Erikson Willet Clinton, Iowa *** Hannah LaVonne Ostrander Ankeny, Iowa

Curriculum in Dietetics

Jon Ryan Adair Cedar Rapids, Iowa Megan Nicole Hazen Marshalltown, Iowa * Malissa Joy Andersen Harlan, Iowa Nur Aqilah Hazian Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Kallen Elaine Johnson Anderson * Lauren Kristiana Hemken Cedar Rapids, Iowa Harcourt, Iowa Ann E. Heuer Waterloo, Iowa Lia M. Bahls Clive, Iowa Natalie Rae Hoefing Pocahontas, Iowa *† Vemala Devi Balakrishnan Selangor, Malaysia Samantha Rae Hopkins Pella, Iowa Emily Nicole Blaine Eagan, Minn. *** Holly Nicole Janusz Muskego, Wis. ***† Stephanie Ann Blaser Bettendorf, Iowa Sabina Karamuja West Des Moines, Iowa Anne E. Block Ames, Iowa Alicia Lea Kingery Nora Springs, Iowa Samantha Jo Bluske Chaseburg, Wis. *** Teresa Beth Klarenbeek Inwood, Iowa Christina Rose Boehme Ames, Iowa Bethany Ann Landon Glencoe, Minn. Elizabeth Ann Breuer Burlington, Iowa Laura A. Lawler Urbandale, Iowa Corinne Marie Buffington Naperville, Ill. Gina Marie Martini Clive, Iowa **† Megan E. Cannon Mount Vernon, Iowa Robert James Mason Osceola, Iowa *** Kimberly Ann Dixon Waterloo, Iowa *** Caroline Lund McKinney Andrew Darin Doherty Saint Peter, Minn. West Des Moines, Iowa * Adam Thomas Dorzinski New Prague, Minn. Elizabeth Marie Merkau Mundelein, Ill. Megan Ann Downey Bettendorf, Iowa Lauren Marie Meyer Independence, Iowa Emma Drzycimski Fort Dodge, Iowa *** Arielle Halley Morris Cedar Falls, Iowa Chen Du Cherry Hill, N.J. ** Jolyn Rae Mortenson Carroll, Iowa Kelly JoAnn Grapentine Ankeny, Iowa Lan T. Nguyen Des Moines, Iowa Ashley Lynn Haas Shoreview, Minn. *** Amber Lynn Noterman Rochester, Minn. ** Hillary Anne Hayes Garner, Iowa Leah Hoyt Olfelt Lake Elmo, Minn.

* Cum Laude * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude 90 Spring 2014 Undergraduate Candidates ** Magna Cum Laude Spring 2014 Undergraduate Candidates *** Summa Cum Laude Summer 2014 Undergraduate Candidate listing begins on page 117 *** Summa Cum Laude Summer 2014 Undergraduate Candidate listing begins on page 117 † Honors Program † Honors Program Melissa Susan Orf Van Meter, Iowa Elisa Lynne Stegman Eldridge, Iowa **† Carsen Marie Petersen Grimes, Iowa Tamra Ann Thole De Witt, Iowa Mackenzie M. Philipp Cedar Rapids, Iowa Courtney Brianne Thompson Bettendorf, Iowa Jocelyn Kayci Pohl Marshall, Minn. * Kylie M. Thompson Clive, Iowa Mattea Ann Rainforth West Des Moines, Iowa Melissa Beth Van Norden Pella, Iowa Kylie M. Ryan Davenport, Iowa Jenna Rae Walsh Cherokee, Iowa Courtney Maria Sabus Johnston, Iowa Samuel Pedersen Warming Des Moines, Iowa Andrew James Schaffer Roland, Iowa **† Amanda Joy Wells Springfield, Minn. * Rachel Marie Scieszinski Johnston, Iowa Sarah Magdalen Wenum Albert Lea, Minn. Tessa Elyse Shultice Ankeny, Iowa Erin Rose Zimmerman Solon, Iowa

Curriculum in Early Childhood Education

** Makenzie Rae Beemer Olin, Iowa Ashley Lynn Hibbard Des Moines, Iowa * Janelle Justine Blanco Burlington, Iowa * Holly A. Hinkeldey Alta, Iowa * Tayler Kay Bodholdt Ames, Iowa *** Megan Marie Howell Des Moines, Iowa Sydney K. Brause Ames, Iowa ** Nicole Renee Jaschen Johnston, Iowa Marissa Jean Cokeley Clive, Iowa Liesl Marie Kinney Des Moines, Iowa Elizabeth A. Crimmins Mason City, Iowa ** Emily Jo Krakau Roland, Iowa Courtney Rae Berberich Cronk Royal, Iowa Kara-lyn Christine Norene Langan * Noelia A. Espinal-Lujan Muscatine, Iowa Carmichael, Calif. * Jenna Marie Fitzgerald Clive, Iowa Margaret Marie Moeding Barnum, Iowa ** Sarah Kay Gamble Clive, Iowa * Annie Mae Polich Madrid, Iowa Elizabeth Garcia Tama, Iowa Kathleen Anne Sandquist Adel, Iowa ** Robyn Glaza Glen Ellyn, Ill. Ashley Lucille Seehusen Humboldt, Iowa * Kendra Dianne Greenfield Johnston, Iowa * Kaitlin Ann Shultice Ankeny, Iowa ** Olivia Tina Harjadi Singapore, Singapore * Victoria Anne Smith Dekalb, Ill. * Hanna Marie Harlson Clinton, Iowa

Curriculum in Elementary Education

**† Abigail Ann Abrams Iowa City, Iowa ** Madeline Grace Jensen Chanhassen, Minn. ** Kayla Rae Amelon Kalona, Iowa * Kayla Jordon Johnson Story City, Iowa Kathryn Rose Arndorfer West Des Moines, Iowa Kelsey Lyriss Jones Readlyn, Iowa Megan Marie Bell Des Moines, Iowa Brett Clifford Kanselaar Centerville, Iowa Melanie Kay Berhow Algona, Iowa * Emily Renee Knoop Mason City, Iowa * Callie Renee Blake Davenport, Iowa * Katy Barbara Koerselman Le Mars, Iowa Jocelyn Brianna Bogdanoff Elkhorn, Neb. ** Karson Jo Kretschmar Marion, Iowa Emily Kathryn Bowen Urbandale, Iowa Mariah Lee McDonald Winterset, Iowa Shawn D. Bowie Lowden, Iowa Caleb William Miller Webster City, Iowa *** Colleen Rose Brogni Arlington Heights, Ill. * Megan Benesh Nelson Ames, Iowa * Tabitha Michael Budd Ames, Iowa ** Laura Elizabeth Nordyke Warrensburg, Mo. Mary Christine Carlson Stratford, Iowa Jennifer Michelle Nugent Nevada, Iowa ** Leslie Ann Chalfant Guthrie Center, Iowa Tara Nicole O’Connell Wonder Lake, Ill. Nicole Leigh Charland Pacific Junction, Iowa Paige A. Olis Inverness, Ill. Shannon Danielle Clark Waukee, Iowa Nicole Leigh Oliver Pella, Iowa Bradley J. Cleveland Johnston, Iowa Arielle Faith Olson Clarion, Iowa ** Helane A. Costello Elkhorn, Neb. ** Anna Marie Paulus Rockford, Iowa Kristen Yung Mee Debner Allison, Iowa ***†Brittany M. Phelps Middleton, Wis. Heather Ann Dunbar Shakopee, Minn. Adrianna Louise Prins Broomfield, Colo. * Emily Esther Eekhoff Garner, Iowa Erin Ann Puk Eden Prairie, Minn. *** Kelsey Louise Enslin Ackley, Iowa Kayla Jordan Ramsey Eagle Grove, Iowa * Amy Ellen Flagg West Des Moines, Iowa Madisen Ivory Russo Des Moines, Iowa * Anne Elise Fleming Urbandale, Iowa Bayley Delury Rustad Des Moines, Iowa Alexandra Marie Ford Brainerd, Minn. ** Josilyn Rae Schmidt Boone, Iowa Jessica Lynn Formanek Council Bluffs, Iowa Bree Anna Schwarte Irwin, Iowa David Nicholas Foster Saint Paul, Minn. ** Molly Melinda Sheldahl Polk City, Iowa Chelsea Ren’ee Germer Ogden, Iowa Kelly Michelle Sherman Solon, Iowa Nicole Marie Girling Bondurant, Iowa Adam Michael Simpson Williamsburg, Iowa ** Tyler John Hamilton Crescent, Iowa Chelsea Elizabeth Simpson West Bend, Iowa * Alexandria Marie Hinders Sioux City, Iowa Daniel Steven Slaten Paoli, Ind.

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Curriculum in Event Management

Emily Ann Aistrope Randolph, Iowa Leah Min Johnson Highlands Ranch, Colo. Mackenzie Kay Akers Bettendorf, Iowa Leah Marie Kacere Johnston, Iowa Courtney S. Bark Marion, Iowa Kelsey Rae Karlen Centerville, Minn. Hillary E. Baustian West Des Moines, Iowa Alyssa N. Knudsen Anamosa, Iowa * Brittany Kae Behrendsen Gilmore City, Iowa Kelsey A. Knudsen Altoona, Iowa Lexi Nan Belland Williamsburg, Iowa Meredith Ann Luksetich Urbandale, Iowa * Kayla Morgan Borcherding Mason City, Iowa ** Abigail Danielle Theresa Malloy Ariel Nicole Canada Denver, Colo. Urbandale, Iowa Gina Patrice Colleran Bloomington, Minn. Taylor Lynn Maurer Sioux City, Iowa Kasey Dianne Curtis Maple Plain, Minn. Emily J. Miller Silver City, Iowa Olivia Marie Diehl Johnston, Iowa Ashleigh Heather Neal Murray, Iowa Samantha J. Dotts Des Moines, Iowa Josephine Nguyen Bloomington, Minn. ** Erin Michelle Fry West Des Moines, Iowa Richelle Elizabeth Orr Hampton, Iowa ** Erin Michelle Geist Stanhope, Iowa Jeannette Marie Parrott Clive, Iowa ** Tara Marie Gent Wellman, Iowa Amanda Marie Pertzborn Ankeny, Iowa ** Marissa Rose Griffith Waukee, Iowa ** Cassidy Erin Rourick Ankeny, Iowa Casey Anne Grochocinski Cary, Ill. * Paige Kaylea Schubert Rockford, Iowa Lauren Mckenzie Grotkin Apple Valley, Minn. Kelsey R. Schultz Lakeville, Minn. ** Kellyanne Kathleen Gunderson Odebolt, Iowa **† Alyssa Maureen Speake Colo, Iowa Jena Lynn Hansen Johnston, Iowa Kylie Renee Steiert State Center, Iowa Devin Marie Happe De Witt, Iowa Natalie Grace Storey Council Bluffs, Iowa Lauren Elizabeth Hedges Broomfield, Colo. * Lexis Christine Swanson Sioux City, Iowa * Rebecca Jean Hemesath Clermont, Iowa ** Tiffany Leigh Westrom Cedar Rapids, Iowa Caytlin G. Hentzel Fort Madison, Iowa Lexi Joy Joan Willim Johnston, Iowa Rachel Michelle Irwin Ames, Iowa Madeline Rogers Wingert Omaha, Neb. * Brooke Ann Marie Johnson Underwood, Iowa Kayleigh Ann Wren Des Moines, Iowa

Curriculum in Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Studies

** Jaime Joy Anderson Holstein, Iowa Dustin T. Hammers Union, Iowa Kallen Elaine Johnson Anderson * Kristen Irene Harrell Fort Dodge, Iowa Harcourt, Iowa Amy Katherine Nilles Newton, Iowa Andrea Ann Bernard Correctionville, Iowa Amanda Jo Platten Alburnett, Iowa ** Kimberly Ann Bilsing Granger, Iowa * Katherine Elizabeth Ross Marion, Iowa * Bianca E. Brashear Altoona, Iowa Emily Ann Saito Saint Peters, Mo. Emily Jeannette Gardner Lombard, Ill. ** Mary Kathleen Zediker Sergeant Bluff, Iowa Megan Ann Greenhalgh Oskaloosa, Iowa

Curriculum in Financial Counseling and Planning

Matthew Dean Baughman Newell, Iowa Susan K. Lowenberg Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Curriculum in Food Science

** Shawn Marie Bartosh Eldridge, Iowa Jessica Paige Hale Rockford, Ill. * Taylor Fry Winslow Cook Corydon, Iowa Kim Tuyen Bui Nguyen Davenport, Iowa Madaline Adelia Crecelius Fayetteville, N.C. Samantha Marie Sylvester Marion, Iowa Elisabeth Elayne Eidem Excelsior, Minn. *** Lani Regina Yunarto Malang, Indonesia

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Jonathon J. Bond Clive, Iowa Lauren Anne LaGoo Hastings, Minn. * Kelsey Ann Bruvold Decorah, Iowa Kaitlyn Leemkuil Humboldt, Iowa Corrin Emily Carrigan Green Bay, Wis. * Tong Liu Xi’an, China Taylor John Dahlstrom Dayton, Iowa Dianna Nicole Lovan Denison, Iowa ** Sara Vaughn Dickinson Oskaloosa, Iowa Joseph Marlin Luing Ankeny, Iowa Jacob Timothy Fetterer Davenport, Iowa Preston Andrew Moberly Williams, Iowa * Rachel Morgan Foxwell Monona, Iowa Tyler David Rich Waukee, Iowa Katie J. Fuller Clinton, Iowa Jessica Lynn Stillmunkes De Witt, Iowa Joseph Connor Graziano Des Moines, Iowa Jennifer Lynn Tew West Des Moines, Iowa Rachel Michelle Irwin Ames, Iowa Alexandria Louise Weeks Huxley, Iowa Julia Kathryn Kalianov Redondo Beach, Calif. Ashley Marie Zupp Washta, Iowa Matthew Michael Kenkel Council Bluffs, Iowa

Curriculum in Hotel, Restaurant, and Institution Management

Natasha Ann Honkomp Boone, Iowa

Curriculum in Kinesiology and Health

Elmer A. Ayala Conesville, Iowa ** Morgan Leigh Halupnick Traer, Iowa Zoë Regina Babowice Libertyville, Ill. Katie Lynn Hansen Hudson, Iowa * Richard Dean Bales Pella, Iowa Taylor Rae Hardisty Afton, Iowa * Amber Nicole Baughman Waukee, Iowa Terry Lamont Hayes Jr. Cedar Rapids, Iowa Boaz B. Beard Wichita, Kans. Danielle Lynn Hein Boone, Iowa Glenn Spencer Brewer Logan, Iowa Jeffrey H. Helfer Northbrook, Ill. Jenny Lynn Brons Milford, Iowa ***†Mackenzie Lauren Hines Cedar Rapids, Iowa * Cory Lee Bryant Cherokee, Iowa Alex C. Hinrichsen Sioux City, Iowa Courtney V. Burrell Eagan, Minn. Jessica Nicole Hohler Glenwood, Iowa Jordan Carolynne Campbell Ames, Iowa * Ryan Joseph Hollins Council Bluffs, Iowa Athena Maria Carroll Brooklyn Park, Minn. Lauren Elizabeth Holmberg Minnetonka, Minn. Seong-Woo Chae Seoul, South Korea * Briana Marie Houlihan Lansing, Iowa Tyrone Noah Choi Urbandale, Iowa * Jordan Charles Howell Manson, Iowa Aaron Wayne Christ Ankeny, Iowa Jordan Ryan Hutchinson Kristine Mary Condon Barnum, Iowa West Des Moines, Iowa Allison Maher Corbin Davenport, Iowa Martin Leonard Janecke Scales Mound, Ill. * Anthony Gene Cox Muscatine, Iowa Madisen Brianne Jennings Urbandale, Iowa Amanda Crawford Saint Cloud, Minn. * Megan Elizabeth Jensen Crystal Lake, Ill. * Joseph Blake Crutison West Des Moines, Iowa **† Abigail Marie Jergenson Clinton, Iowa ** Christopher James Cucullu Anchorage, Alaska Brett Andrew Johnson Latimer, Iowa Madison Michelle Davis Pella, Iowa * Jessica Suzanne Johnson Urbandale, Iowa Taylor Maclaine Dawson Ankeny, Iowa *** Kelly Ann Kilgore Wausau, Wis. Marti Catherine Dencklau Fort Dodge, Iowa Mara L. Kimmer Clinton, Iowa Miranda Marie Doss Bettendorf, Iowa Justin T. Kirby Grinnell, Iowa ** Austin James Duerksen Sioux City, Iowa Brekken William Klomstad Morgan Elizabeth Egli Fort Dodge, Iowa West Des Moines, Iowa Lynsey Marie Fenton Eddyville, Iowa ** Kayla Aryn Klopfenstein Marion, Iowa Nicole Kathleen Flynn Sioux City, Iowa Bailey Joy Knapp Johnston, Iowa **† Elizabeth Anne Fry Bettendorf, Iowa Maggie Rose Koenigs Mapleton, Iowa **† Nolan Andrew Gall Dubuque, Iowa * Nathaniel David Krumrei Allen, Tex. Danielle Gardner Toledo, Iowa * Brittany Malee Lange Urbandale, Iowa Daniel R. Garnes Ankeny, Iowa Laura A. Lawler Urbandale, Iowa Lindsey M. Gates Sioux City, Iowa Casey William Layne Ames, Iowa ** Cassie Ann Gehling Manning, Iowa *** Stephanie Dawn Leeds Boone, Iowa *** Elizabeth Mariee Gerdis Waukee, Iowa Mathilda C. Loeffelholz Cedar Rapids, Iowa * Henrietta Anne Green San Bernardino, Calif. * Amie Arlene Long Omaha, Neb. Jennifer Ann Gustin Ankeny, Iowa ***†Clayton William Long Boone, Iowa Kristen K. Hahn Cedar Rapids, Iowa Janna Manila Lovan Pleasant Hill, Iowa * Kelli Jo Hales Milo, Iowa Christina Marie Marceau Waconia, Minn. David K. Martzahn Greene, Iowa

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Curriculum in Nutritional Science

Britanny M. Burmeister Harlan, Iowa Sean Thomas Lundy Saint Paul, Minn. **† Megan E. Cannon Mount Vernon, Iowa Kate Elizabeth McMillan Victoria, Minn. Sadie Michelle Day Red Oak, Iowa Andrea Clare Metzger Ames, Iowa * Adam Thomas Dorzinski New Prague, Minn. Erin Elizabeth Schliesman Carver, Minn. Thea Marie Fern Plymouth, Minn. **† Emily Paige Vonderhaar Humboldt, Iowa Cynthia Jane Quinn Gaunt Ames, Iowa Ashley Brooke Walther Crystal Lake, Ill. Sara Elizabeth Greer Mound, Minn.

Multiple Curricula and Majors

Breena Janaye Berkland Woodstock, Ill. Abbey Leigh Newton Luzerne, Iowa Kinesiology and Health and Liberal Arts and Elementary Education and Liberal Arts and Sciences: Major in World Languages and Sciences: Major in World Languages and Cultures (Spanish) Cultures (Spanish)

* Dallas Coleman Daws Arnolds Park, Iowa Anna E. Swanson Des Moines, Iowa Apparel, Merchandising, and Design Child, Adult, and Family Services and Liberal and Liberal Arts and Sciences: Major in Arts and Sciences: Major in Interdisciplinary Journalism and Mass Communication Studies (Criminology and Criminal Justice)

Thomas Joseph Graeve Ankeny, Iowa Kathryn E. Walter Clive, Iowa Kinesiology and Health and Liberal Arts and Apparel, Merchandising, and Design Sciences: Major in Advertising and Liberal Arts and Sciences: Major in International Studies Jacob Michael Hanrahan Fulton, Ill. Kinesiology and Health and Liberal Arts and Sciences: Major in International Studies

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Major in Advertising

** Morgan Margaret Berthusen Oskaloosa, Iowa Christopher A. Lightfoot Plymouth, Minn. John Patrick Boland Coralville, Iowa Benjamin P. Muenstermann Woodbury, Minn. Rebecca Frances Bruning Ida Grove, Iowa Tyler J. Olson Sioux City, Iowa Anika Rae Ehlers Maquoketa, Iowa Amanda Leanne Pastrnak Davenport, Iowa Alexandra Goldina Wilmette, Ill. Megan Rose Phelps Eagan, Minn. Emily Morgan Goldstein Chirasath Saenvong Des Moines, Iowa Trabuco Canyon, Calif. Nathan Leo Scott Eagan, Minn. John David Harney Arlington Heights, Ill. Katherine Marie Stallone Barrington, Ill. Maggie Lynn Hughes Garner, Iowa Derek Austin Taylor Jefferson City, Mo. ** Kara Anne Linnea Landhuis Ankeny, Iowa Ian Spencer Todd Cedar Falls, Iowa Kalli P. LeVasseur Muscatine, Iowa Tiana Monet Zielinski Mound, Minn. Katharine Kaye Liester Excelsior, Minn. Katelyn E. Zimmerman Clinton, Iowa

Major in Anthropology

* Leila Rene Radach Ames, Iowa

Major in Biological/Pre-Medical Illustration

Alison Rene Gill Oak Park, Ill. Emily Lucille Rosenthal Madison, Wis. Sabrina Dee Groenenboom Chelsea, Iowa ** Laura Marie Swan Roy Ames, Iowa Adrienne B. Janzen Minnetonka, Minn. * Taylor Lynn Simpson Eden Prairie, Minn. Victoria Leigh Kulhanek Saint Paul, Minn. * Caitlin Marie Swanberg Oakdale, Minn. **†Caitlin Jeanne Mock Pella, Iowa * Christina Nicole Wheeler Evanston, Ill.

Major in Chemistry

*** Sherri J. Chyi Urbandale, Iowa Shalika A. Khindurangala Kiev, Ukraine

Major in Communication Studies

Avery Victoria Allison Urbandale, Iowa Martin Allen Kalkwarf Garner, Iowa Ashley M. Angaran Ankeny, Iowa ** Adam Matthew Kobriger Forest City, Iowa Jacob Joseph Bellville Ankeny, Iowa Matthew Robert Kretzinger Johnston, Iowa Michael James Berg Neola, Iowa Joel Cameron Magruder II Clive, Iowa Travis Levon Cammon Maywood, Ill. Chyane Alexa Marshall Cedar Falls, Iowa Alex Robert Clausen Anthon, Iowa Dustin Richard Miller Bettendorf, Iowa ** Madeline Elizabeth Condon Savage, Minn. Steven Douglas Netcott Gilbert, Iowa * Allison Marie Counts Ankeny, Iowa Catherine Anne Nost Grimes, Iowa Kayela Ann Crum Iowa City, Iowa Scott Michael Pinneke Des Moines, Iowa Jaymart Bardoles de Leon Peru, Iowa Lindsey Elizabeth Pluim Sioux City, Iowa Bridget Lindsay Duggan Cedar Falls, Iowa Lauren Elizabeth Plummer Urbandale, Iowa Cassandra E. Findley Ankeny, Iowa Catherine Marie Purcell Urbandale, Iowa ** MaryAnn Paige Gibney Elkader, Iowa Caitlin Jeanne Schmaltz West Des Moines, Iowa Katie Ann Gustafson Jewell, Iowa Allyn Kivley Schneider Plymouth, Minn. Mckenzie Hagge Ankeny, Iowa Ryan Michael Schumacher Dubuque, Iowa * Laura Jo Harmeyer Ankeny, Iowa Paul Joseph Tekippe Council Bluffs, Iowa Katherine Elaine Hartnett Crystal Lake, Ill. Jackson David Turner Ankeny, Iowa Adam Michael Hermann Blue Grass, Iowa Allison C. Umphfleet Clive, Iowa Stephen Daniel Hoffman Marion, Iowa Joshua Michael Volsen Clear Lake, Iowa Derek James Jensen Pella, Iowa Emma Leslie Waites Milton, Ga. ** Christine Marie Jones Ames, Iowa

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** Samantha Jo Anderson Deer Park, Wis. Emily Marie Meng Solon, Iowa MacKenzie Rain Baack Ida Grove, Iowa Abigail M. Merchant Waterloo, Iowa *** Destin Claire Beck Richland Center, Wis. ** Emily Jeanne Misak Bettendorf, Iowa ***†Annamarie D. Bellegante Des Moines, Iowa * Kiersten Marie Naberhaus Linden, Iowa John Michael Connor Manchester, Iowa Julia Ann Perkins Nevada, Iowa Brian Joseph Curry Spencer, Iowa Joshua J. Prindle Urbandale, Iowa Emily Louise Ergenbright Glencoe, Ill. Fallon Elizabeth Reicks New Hampton, Iowa ** Joanna Lee Hodder Keota, Iowa Allan Eduardo Sandoval Morris, Ill. Bret Alvin Holle Ames, Iowa Katharyn Ann Sandquist Huxley, Iowa Kyle Andrew Hurst West Des Moines, Iowa Zachary Allen Schumacher Fairfax, Iowa Stephanie Lynn Kingery Knoxville, Iowa * Jordan A. Siler Des Moines, Iowa James Arthur Kniseley Fort Dodge, Iowa William Gilbert Stogdill Stuart, Iowa Madeleine Joyce Kobus Mitchell Andrew Storr Nevada, Iowa Kristopher C. Krajnovich Newton, Iowa Kenzie Renee Tedrow Ames, Iowa Rebekah Marie Link Clive, Iowa * Emma Jane Walker Brayton, Iowa Andrew Gene McGee Colfax, Iowa *** Imelda Corazon Wistey West Des Moines, Iowa * Carly Marie McKinney State Center, Iowa

Major in History

* Rachel Elizabeth Alison Burlington, Iowa * Charles Eugene Morton Indianola, Iowa Erick Spenser Bradtke Dubuque, Iowa, Kevin James Varley Valley Park, Mo. ** Kelly Anderson Larkin New Hampton, Iowa

Major in Interdisciplinary Studies (Classical Studies)

* Alexandra Josephine Adams Ames, Iowa ** Amanda Jeanne Veen Bouton, Iowa David William Parkinson Akron, Iowa * Jessica Wohlers Marion, Iowa

Major in Interdisciplinary Studies (Criminology and Criminal Justice)

Tad B. Allen Pleasant Hill, Iowa Taylor Anne Peterson Ankeny, Iowa Leopoldo Aramburo Wilton, Iowa Roy Lavern Piper II Randalia, Iowa Samantha Joanne Bowman Harper, Iowa Kristin Marie Polchow Urbandale, Iowa Max William Dayton Iowa City, Iowa Pierce Michael Richardson Melissa Kristine Dennis Ankeny, Iowa Newport Beach, Calif. Amanda Marie Franco Kansasville, Wis. Matthew Alan Ripperger Rolfe, Iowa Nyssa Elizabeth Hixson Burlington, Iowa Kelli Jo Springer Cumming, Iowa Raymond Frederic Kiemen Maple Grove, Minn. Kyle Robert Vanness Latimer, Iowa Spencer Allan Larson Woden, Iowa Olivia Christine Weber Newhall, Iowa Macey Lee Muller Ankeny, Iowa Erin Patricia Ziegler Eden Prairie, Minn. Meredith Ann Naumiak Skokie, Ill.

Major in Linguistics

***†Taylor Anne Barriuso Burnsville, Minn. Nicholas D. Korpi Muscatine, Iowa Kara M. Cipolloni Ames, Iowa Cara Yu Liu Urbandale, Iowa Matthew Joseph Eikamp Buffalo City, Wis. ** Ryan Andrew Messer Sarasota, Fla. Miranda Rosa Fair Ames, Iowa Mitchell Andrew Storr Nevada, Iowa *** Rebecca Elizabeth Hampton Ramsey, Minn. Paige A. Westphal Worthington, Minn. Madeleine Joyce Kobus

Major in Music

** Sarah Lynn Eckert Maple Grove, Minn. Ashley Marie Mason Cedar Falls, Iowa Austin J. Hancock Muscatine, Iowa Alexander Todd Ortberg Carver, Minn. *†Janet Elizabeth Horsager Saint Anthony, Minn. Johanna Fusako Sholar La Grange Park, Ill.

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Alyson Jo Boes Breda, Iowa Nicholas Matthew Neal Urbandale, Iowa Christina Anne Holaday West Des Moines, Iowa ** Mitchell David Nieland Woodward, Iowa ** Kiah Ann Kayser Nya, Minn. * Miranda L. Shunkwiler Brooklyn Center, Iowa Abram Brenton Leblanc Urbandale, Iowa * Elizabeth Nicole Thompson Abby Rose Lund Sac City, Iowa West Des Moines, Iowa

Major in Philosophy

*** Ambrianna Daley Adams Ames, Iowa Ryan Eugene Dayton Grinnell, Iowa Geir Thomas Anderson Forest City, Iowa Kathryn Jean Smiley-Oyen Ames, Iowa Benjamin Nelson Bond Waverly, Iowa Cody Ryan Smith Mount Pleasant, Iowa * Brandi Renee Boyett Altoona, Iowa

Major in Political Science

Jessica Arlene Aguirre Perry, Iowa Katherine Loy Henry Pella, Iowa Jacob Louis Ball West Des Moines, Iowa Jon David Jansen North Liberty, Iowa ** Phillip Lawal Brown Emmetsburg, Iowa * Michael J. Kaufmann Cedar Rapids, Iowa * Reed Russell Clayton Brooklyn, Iowa Michael Hawk Kraemer Holcombe, Wis. Sheree Portia Davis Ames, Iowa ** Kelly Anderson Larkin New Hampton, Iowa Dzulfadilah Dzulkefli Kuala Besut, Malaysia *** Jonathan Scott Lazo Lebanon, Mo. Edward Louis Ehlert Atlantic, Iowa Jenna Lyn Miller Deep River, Iowa Blake Thomas Faucher Guthrie Center, Iowa * Lindsay A. Millsap Urbandale, Iowa Casey Jordan Ficek Oglesby, Ill. Kylie Marie Oberender Granger, Iowa ** John Patrick Fleming North Mankato, Minn. Derek William Olson North Sioux City, S. Dak. David Joseph Fountain Ames, Iowa ** Simon Andrew Pena Glenwood, Iowa Benjamin Dean Freese Johnston, Iowa Frank James Rutter Fargo, N. Dak. Katherine Marie Geneser ** Eric David Stivers West Des Moines, Iowa West Des Moines, Iowa Morgan Rae Todd Windsor Heights, Iowa Maren Elise Goeke Maple Grove, Minn. Matthew Bryan Wood Batavia, Ill. **†Kaitlin Rachel Heinen Eldridge, Iowa Claire Simone Yetley Coralville, Iowa

Major in Psychology

Jared Lynn Ahrens Estherville, Iowa Isabella M. Hamby Cedar Rapids, Iowa Dayna L. Arment Eddyville, Iowa * Megan A. Kellogg Johnston, Iowa ** Alayna Ruth Barnett San Jose, Calif. Raymond Frederic Kiemen Maple Grove, Minn. Allison Elizabeth Bohlke Iowa City, Iowa Clara Kathleen Logi Lager Ames, Iowa Shay Christina Bowie Altoona, Iowa * Shea Elaine McCowen Altoona, Iowa Jessica Marie Copeland Sioux City, Iowa Benjamin Patrick Peterson Iowa City, Iowa Melissa Kristine Dennis Ankeny, Iowa Iesha Latorria Quinn Minneapolis, Minn. ‡ Alex N. Doll Council Bluffs Rachel Elayna Walker Ankeny, Iowa * Leslie June Dooley Nevada, Iowa ***†Kallie Anne Yearick Clive, Iowa Loralee Bethany Fey Scranton, Iowa

Major in Religious Studies

** Jeffrey S. St. Clair Mount Vernon, Iowa

Major in Sociology

Tanner Robert Carroll Ottumwa, Iowa Caleigh DeAnn Mormann Des Moines, Iowa Katherine Marie Geneser Hannah M. Thomsen Cedar Rapids, Iowa West Des Moines, Iowa

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Mark Edward Duvick Ames, Iowa Timothy Scott Lucken Sioux City, Iowa Teonna Lashay Flipping Des Moines, Iowa Taylor Thummel Clarinda, Iowa Alex Grant Hagar Ankeny, Iowa * Madison Lucia Wiedemeier Clive, Iowa ** Stephen James Holman West Des Moines, Iowa

Major in Women's Studies

Monica Louise De Melo Dreasher Ames, Iowa * Sarah A. Thies Springville, Iowa

Major in World Languages and Cultures (French)

** Meghan Kershner Osage, Iowa Jacob Duane Van Patten Indianola, Iowa * Taylor R. Larson Minnetonka, Minn.

Major in World Languages and Cultures (German)

** Deanna K. Steinbach Des Moines * Sarah A. Thies Springville, Iowa

Major in World Languages and Cultures (Spanish)

***†Taylor Anne Barriuso Burnsville, Minn. ***†Sarah Elizabeth Korneisel Holland, Mich. Ashley Angelique Cathey Chicago, Ill. **†Emily Virginia Malin Shawnee, Kans. * Stefanie Beth Giudici Clive, Iowa * Jenae Lynn Noonan Bondurant, Iowa Luis Raul Gonzalez Denison, Iowa ** Brittany J. Peterson Spencer, Iowa Christian Paul Graber Fairfield, Iowa

Multiple Curricula and Majors

Charles Joseph Abel Des Moines, Iowa Yovan Guadalupe Cardenas Denison, Iowa Interdisciplinary Studies (Criminology and Interdisciplinary Studies (Criminology and Criminal Justice) and Sociology Criminal Justice) and Sociology

Heriberto Acevedo Jr. Fairfield, Iowa Deborah Sue Carr Webster City, Iowa Interdisciplinary Studies (Criminology and Interdisciplinary Studies (Criminology and Criminal Justice) and World Languages and Criminal Justice) and Sociology Cultures (Spanish) Ryan J. Carrero Midlothian, Ill. Matthew Yensen Arnold West Des Moines, Iowa Interdisciplinary Studies (Criminology and Sociology and Interdisciplinary Studies Criminal Justice) and World Languages and (Criminology and Criminal Justice) Cultures (Spanish)

Mackenzie Kate Bartusek Osage, Iowa Rachel Elizabeth Cassabon Burlington, Iowa Interdisciplinary Studies (Criminology and Psychology and Interdisciplinary Studies Criminal Justice) and Sociology (Criminology and Criminal Justice)

** Madeline Marian Becker Cedar Rapids, Iowa Christopher R. Christensen Ames, Iowa Political Science and History Interdisciplinary Studies (Criminology and Criminal Justice) and Sociology ** Christopher John Blackowiak Chanhassen, Minn. Emma Ann Christianson Lake Mills, Iowa Advertising and Speech Communication Communication Studies and World Languages and Cultures (Spanish) ** Sarah Anne Buck Bettendorf, Iowa Interdisciplinary Studies (Criminology and Emily Mae Coy Johnston, Iowa Criminal Justice) and Sociology Interdisciplinary Studies (Criminology and Criminal Justice) and Sociology ** Aaron C. Calhoun Lawton, Iowa Political Science and History Elizabeth Rachel Etter Des Moines, Iowa Political Science and Sociology

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** Zachary Allen Graham Cedar Falls, Iowa Ashley Noel Mahlstedt Clear Lake, Iowa Anthropology and International Studies Psychology and Interdisciplinary Studies (Criminology and Criminal Justice) Bo Ian Greene Afton, Iowa Interdisciplinary Studies (Criminology and Ryan John Nothwehr Clarinda, Iowa Criminal Justice) and Sociology Interdisciplinary Studies (Criminology and Criminal Justice) and Sociology Sabina R. Grenaderova Council Bluffs, Iowa Communication Studies and International ** Adelle Marie Rogers Urbandale, Iowa Studies Linguistics and Philosophy

Eric Jerome Holland Eldridge, Iowa * Kallie Jo Shear Dumont, Iowa Linguistics and International Studies Interdisciplinary Studies (Criminology and Criminal Justice) and Sociology * Spencer Scot Hughes Cedar Rapids, Iowa Speech Communication and Political Science Kylie Linn Shear Dumont, Iowa Interdisciplinary Studies (Criminology and Ashley Mae Hunt Ackley, Iowa Criminal Justice) and Sociology Speech Communication and Event Management Maxwell Steven Smith Urbandale, Iowa Psychology and Sociology Lauren Jean Johnsen Eagan, Minn. Communication Studies and Environmental Jessica Michelle Spada Forest City, Iowa Studies Interdisciplinary Studies (Criminology and Criminal Justice)and Psychology * Krista Marie Johnson Cedar Rapids, Iowa Political Science and International Studies Joseph D Vachuska II Brookfield, Wis. Interdisciplinary Studies (Criminology and Dennis Brandon Joshua Jr. Des Moines, Iowa Criminal Justice) and Psychology Interdisciplinary Studies (Criminology and Criminal Justice) and Sociology Emily Elizabeth Westhoff Dyersville, Iowa World Languages and Cultures (Spanish) and Tory Simpson Kalousek Hampton, Iowa International Studies Communication Studies and World Languages and Cultures (Spanish) Colin Fredrick Wilcox Farmington, Minn. Communication Studies and World Languages Ethan C. Kathol Glidden, Iowa and Cultures (German) Interdisciplinary Studies(Criminal Justice Studies) and Sociology Bradley L. Wilkinson Bettendorf, Iowa Political Science and Communication Studies ** James David Kokjohn West Point, Iowa Political Science and History Aaron H. Womble Ankeny, Iowa Political Science and Interdisciplinary Studies Haley Lynn Larson Columbia Heights, Minn. (Criminology and Criminal Justice) Interdisciplinary Studies (Criminology and Criminal Justice) and Child, Adult, and Noah Mixtun Wright Cedar Rapids, Iowa Family Services Linguistics and International Studies

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Major in Liberal Studies

Joel Michael Abbott Webster City, Iowa Molli Loyd Perry, Iowa Andrea Lynn Bitterman Sanborn, N.H. Jessica Rae McDaniel Denver, Colo. Brianna Chanelle Bleeker Rochester, Minn. * Sara Elizabeth Mechtel Melbourne, Iowa Beth Ann Brannan Boone, Iowa Ryan J. Mincks Mitchellville, Iowa Ernst Brun Jr. Stone Mountain, Ga. John Charles Nicholson Des Moines, Iowa Michelle Renee Condon Fort Dodge, Iowa Douglas D. Oney Blue Grass, Iowa Chanse Michael Creekmur Marshalltown, Iowa Hannah Nicole Palmer Des Moines, Iowa ** Michael Ryan Day Des Moines, Iowa * Daniel Douglas Parks Mason City, Iowa Bradley T. Dwyer Clive, Iowa Robert Louis Roe III Sioux City, Iowa Anna Marie Fricke Marshalltown, Iowa Melanie Joy Rogotzke Ames, Iowa Chavelle T. Galton-Rice Clive, Iowa Daryl Darnell Saunders Des Moines, Iowa Louis Ashmun Gilbertson Dellwood, Minn. Willie Dion Scott III Orlando, Fla. Damien Lamont Groce San Bernardino, Calif. Derrick Michael Steen Pella, Iowa Theresa A. Barkalow Hake Ionia, Iowa Kelsey M. Swearingen Hanna City, Ill. Amber Louise Harrington Sioux City, Iowa Trevor Lane Voelker Adel, Iowa Liana A. Henry Boulder Creek, Calif. Jansen Tashan Watson Kissimmee, Fla. Thomas Jon Jacobs Lake Geneva, Wis. James Leon White Dallas, Tex. Austin Michael Krick Clinton, Iowa John Quincy Williams Gary, Ind. Amber Cecilia Lanza Middletown, N.J. Ruth Yang Pella, Iowa Michael D. Lokken Ames, Iowa Brittany Rose Zumbach Coggon, Iowa

Bachelor of Music

Major in Music

Tyler Lin Frees Solon, Iowa Katelyn Suzanne Rew Iowa City, Iowa Zachary Matthew Howell Davenport, Iowa ** Javier Andres Romay Vadnais Heights, Minn. ***†Irissa Jo Hubka Rochester, Minn. *** Hanna Lue Sundberg Ames, Iowa ***†Sarah Elizabeth Korneisel Holland, Mich. **† Grace Kathryn Ware Warren Ames, Iowa Victor Michael Mooney Bloomington, Minn. * Brandon Kahler Weeks Franklin, Wis. * Tyler Kane Mootz Clinton, Iowa

Bachelor of Science

Major in Anthropology

Ashley Marie Arnold Davenport, Iowa Katherine Mackenzie Peake Dubuque, Iowa Markko Adam Lovaye Bowling Green, Mo. Macenzie M. Seymour Bondurant, Iowa ** Amanda Maureen Luketich Mystic, Conn.

Major in Biochemistry

** Kinsey Arthur Cornick Mason City, Iowa * Kristen May McKibben Broomfield, Colo. Nathan James Hardenbrook Maplewood, Minn. ** Matthew Todd Meyers Pella, Iowa *** Jennifer Rose Kaczynski Shoreview, Iowa Halyna Mudryk Ames, Iowa Ryan Michael Khounlo Des Moines, Iowa Jessica Mae Olson Vinton, Iowa * Rebecca Lynn Konicek Rockford, Ill. ** Andrew Joseph Simms Des Moines, Iowa Siau Ting Lau Selangor, Malaysia Michael Anthony Zeller Pella, Iowa Catherine A. Lawrence Batavia, Ill.

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Alexander George Abdallah Des Moines, Iowa **† Emily Virginia Malin Shawnee, Kans. ** Taylor Rae Austin Coralville, Iowa *** Emily Marie McKeever Sioux City, Iowa *† Kristine M. Berge Iowa City, Iowa Brittani M. Neumann Lake Mills, Iowa *** Erin Elizabeth Briggie Cedar Rapids, Iowa Amanda Sue Ohge Muscatine, Iowa ** Sarah Anne Briggs Boone, Iowa Emma Marie Petersen Parkersburg, Iowa ** Phillip Lawal Brown Emmetsburg, Iowa * Danielle Sue Pohl Center Point, Iowa Shelly Lynn Bruecken Waukee, Iowa Jennifer Sue Pope Clear Lake, Iowa Kristina Marie Charles Wauconda, Ill. ** Cassandra J. Reising Polk City, Iowa * JoHanna Karen Degen Algona, Iowa Amanda Lee Ritter Omaha, Neb. Jessica Kay Devitt Story City, Iowa * Tiranee BreiAnne Ruchti Le Mars, Iowa Kathleen Bridget Flood Lake Zurich, Ill. ** Jessica L. Saar Sergeant Bluff, Iowa * Kimberly Anne Franck Sherrard, Ill. Erin Marie Salladay Cedar Rapids, Iowa * Amy Catherine Gansemer Johnston, Iowa Caitlin Nicole Salmon Des Moines, Iowa Megan E. Harrison Des Moines, Iowa Weston Grant Shelton Woolstock, Iowa *** Anna Marie Holtermann Washington, Mo. Kyra D. Smith-Stevenson Waterloo, Iowa * Mary Katherine Horton Minn City, Minn. David Cho Snyder Manchester, Iowa Dillon Presley Hughes West Des Moines, Iowa Megan Hope Stravers Reasnor, Iowa Meredith Lauren Johnson Marshalltown, Iowa Julia Margaret Trausch Arlington Heights, Ill. Samantha Kay Johnson Story City, Iowa Anthony Paul Vallone Keokuk, Iowa ** Eric Lester Jones Cedar Rapids, Iowa Christos Petros Vardaxis Urbandale, Iowa *** Jacqueline Louise Kincart Bloomfield, Iowa * Kaylene Irene Vos Estherville, Iowa *** Jameson Egons Klavins Urbandale, Iowa ***†Kelcy Christine Weibel Iowa City, Iowa Miranda Marie Lee Runnells, Iowa Myra Marie Yelle Geneva, Ill. Christine Lim Darien, Ill. Elana Rose Zien Mendota Heights, Minn. ** Christopher Zeng-Yue Liu Iowa City, Iowa

Major in Chemistry

Eric Thomas Anderson Gilbert, Iowa **† Justin Tyler Mikesell Clear Lake, Iowa Zachary Stephen Geiger Clinton, Iowa Zach E. Miner Grimes, Iowa **†Kaitlin Rachel Heinen Eldridge, Iowa Christopher R. Situmeang Danielle Marie Hinz Red Wing, Minn. Mount Pleasant, Iowa **†Rachel Martha Kirpes Cedar Rapids, Iowa Lai Man Siu Hong Kong

Major in Computer Science

Joel White Bixby Cedar Rapids, Iowa David Bradley Masover Fairfield, Iowa Brady Davis Mason City, Iowa * Brandon John Maxwell Dubuque, Iowa * Joshua Lee Davis Algona, Iowa Stephen Gregory Morton Iowa City, Iowa Arthur Edward Domino Independence, Mo. ***†Donald Allen Nye II Coralville, Iowa Phu Thi My Duong Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam ***†Tyler Jordan O’Connor Altoona, Iowa Fernando Godinez Jr. Delano, Calif. * Kun Qian Nantong, China Blake James Harley Forest Lake, Minn. Nicholas Thomas Rich West Des Moines, Iowa Erik Michael Hindman Cedar Rapids, Iowa Nicholas Russell Roan Sioux City, Iowa Lucas Rafferty Hopkins Colfax, Iowa Thomas Owen G. Rude Granite Falls, Minn. Alexander M. Houghton Ames, Iowa Jessica Ann Sogge DeWitt, Iowa * Nathaniel James Howe Grimes, Iowa ** Jeffrey S. St. Clair Mount Vernon, Iowa * Ryan Richard Jenkins Marion, Iowa Andrew Jeffrey Sykes Sioux City, Iowa Tae Gyun Kim Seoul, South Korea Nathan Andrew Vance Ames, Iowa Heedong Lee Seoul, South Korea Nathanial Joseph Webster Franklin, Wis. ** Mingwei Lin Beijing, China Cassidy Lara Williams Chicago, Ill.

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David Babayev Clive, Iowa Jacob Paul Mandziara Urbandale, Iowa Kristina Roe Brown Clive, Iowa Kyle James Rittmer Toddville, Iowa Ryan William Derichs Des Moines, Iowa Ryan W. Rogers Cascade, Iowa Jessica Joy Evjen Saint Bonifacius, Minn. Xiaolu Sun Yantai, China Henry García Muscatine, Iowa Stojan Veletic Des Moines, Iowa *† Janet Elizabeth Horsager Saint Anthony, Minn. * Lin Zhong Hangzhou, China * Michael J. Kaufmann Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Major in English

**†Megan Cristine Culp Fort Madison, Iowa

Major in Environmental Science

Phillip Andrew Halsted Hastings, Neb. * Johnathan Patrick Neenan Center Point, Iowa ** Alexander James Johnson Nicholas Andrew Peterson Saint Joseph, Mich. Inver Grove Heights, Minn. * Emily G. Schmitz Manchester, Mo. ** Megan Lynn Johnson Verona, Wis. Erich Joel Sneller Sioux Center, Iowa **†Rachel Martha Kirpes Cedar Rapids, Iowa Jill A. Stephenson Iowa City, Iowa Patrick Michael Mason Marshalltown, Iowa Molly Kathleen Zelinskas Dubuque, Iowa Derek John Murken Des Moines, Iowa

Major in Genetics

Shamsa Salem Al-Ameri Elizabeth Marie Hall Clear Lake, Iowa Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Kathryn Anne James Ankeny, Iowa Ryan Joseph Budnik Donnellson, Iowa Brad James Keiter Des Moines, Iowa ** Tyler L. Faber Sioux Center, Iowa Maneet Singh Multani Urbandale, Iowa Shelby N. Gosa East Moline, Ill. Kathryn Rose Russell Lincoln, Neb.

Major in Geology

Eric S. Fagre Waverly, Iowa *** Muhammad Firdaus Ridzuan Melissa Evelyn Fuerst Council Bluffs, Iowa Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Nathaniel Ivan Gilbert Ankeny, Iowa Florianne Rivera Hernández Robert Thomas Horn Des Moines, Iowa Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico Morgan Marie Kemper West Point, Iowa Jason Robert Saar Sergeant Bluff, Iowa

Major in History

Caroline Aduloju Bellevue, Neb. Andrew Reeves Haynes Treynor, Iowa Michael Steven Anderson Davenport, Iowa Veronica Marie Hollister Fort Dodge, Iowa Amanda Lynn Baugh Iowa Falls, Iowa Thomas Daniel Horton Bettendorf, Iowa * Samuel Michael Behrens Waverly, Iowa Coy Thomas Hupfeld Dallas Center, Iowa Garth Garry Boldman Gilbert, Iowa Amber Lydia Jacobs Williamsburg, Iowa Benjamin Nelson Bond Waverly, Iowa Rachel Wheeler Johnson Ames, Iowa Katharine Rosemarie Brown Bettendorf, Iowa Alan Arthur Kies Spirit Lake, Iowa Ben Adam Chase Ames, Iowa * Jacquelyn Renée Kuecker Prairie City, Iowa ** Melvin Obinna Ejim Toronto, Canada Jacob Michael Loney Ankeny, Iowa *** Rebecca L. Finck Rock Valley, Iowa *** Chelsey Ann McEntee Waukee, Iowa Emily Beth Funk Davenport, Iowa * Daniel Steven McHenry Paullina, Iowa ** David Nicholas Gatto Des Moines, Iowa Kaleb August Miller Marathon, Iowa Michaela Erin Griffen Red Oak, Iowa * Gregory Paul Molnar Denver, Iowa Steven Ray Gunderson Perry, Iowa James T. Munro Urbandale, Iowa Kody Steven Harms West Des Moines, Iowa Tye Stillman Oden Centerville, Iowa

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Major in Journalism and Mass Communication

* Alexandra Jane Anderson Norwalk, Iowa Cole Anthony Komma Saint Louis Park, Minn. ** Melanie Lee Anderson Eagan, Minn. Myra Goldie Krieger-Coen Dalton Dean Berhow-Goll Ventura, Iowa Mount Pleasant, Iowa Christopher Marc Biagini Darien, Ill. Margarita Landeros Montgomery, Ill. Hunter John Brugenhemke Council Bluffs, Iowa Michael Blair Leighton Clive, Iowa ** Mary Katherine Burkert Urbandale, Iowa * Jessica Lynn McGuire Indianola, Iowa Daniel W. Cole Bloomington, Minn. Dylan Kenneth Montz Mechanicsville, Iowa ** Ariel Rae Curtis Polk City, Iowa Kody Michael Pedersen Mitchellville, Iowa Jairus Nathaniel Davis Ames, Iowa ** William Seth Price Clear Lake, Iowa **†Leah Lynn De Graaf Alton, Iowa Matthew C. Rhoades Little Canada, Minn. Michael Joseph DeBates Sheldon, Iowa Adam Erwin Ring Cedar Falls, Iowa Morgan Ann Fleener Searsboro, Iowa Sara Michele Schlueter Minnetonka, Minn. Abigail Jean Gilman Cedar Rapids, Iowa Morgan Elyse Shepherd Waterloo, Iowa Zachary Andrew Gourley New Providence, Iowa Natalie Marie Skryd North Riverside, Ill. Madison G. Green Ankeny, Iowa Aaron Jordan Speck Grimes, Iowa Alex Anthony Halsted Mason City, Iowa Kyle David Steiner Wonder Lake, Ill. Shannon Mary Hayden Naperville, Ill. Scott Michael Strehlow Ames, Iowa Katherine Loy Henry Pella, Iowa Nanxi Sun Beijing, China Sarah Ann Hoch Urbandale, Iowa Allee K. Wengert Ames, Iowa Alexandra Michele Knapp Mount Ayr, Iowa ** Tiffany Leigh Westrom Cedar Rapids, Iowa Jordan Kenneth Knobbe Auburn, Iowa

Major in Mathematics

Kelly Jo Chizek Toledo, Iowa * Jakub Martisovits Pella, Iowa *** Will Daniel Claypool Williamsburg, Iowa Soumik Mukherjee Ankeny, Iowa * Christopher Orlan Cox Ankeny, Iowa ***†Donald Allen Nye II Coralville, Iowa Shannon Nicole Daurelle Maquoketa, Iowa ***†Tyler Jordan O'Connor Altoona, Iowa * Grant Alan DeRocher Merrill, Iowa * Nicholas Anthony Payne Cedar Rapids, Iowa *** Rebecca Ann Ehlers Dubuque, Iowa ** Rebecca Jean Pollard Arlington Heights, Ill. * Mason Davis Frank Adel, Iowa **† Deepak Premkumar Ames, Iowa Hannah Giang Des Moines, Iowa Jacob Lee Salladay Marion, Iowa ** Isaac Joseph Glidewell Marion, Iowa ** Benjamin A. Sheller Cedar Rapids, Iowa Logan E. Jewett Ely, Iowa Andrew Michael Sixta West Des Moines, Iowa * Chong Jiang Dalian Liaoning, China ** Jeffrey S. St. Clair Mount Vernon, Iowa * Taekyoung Kim Hwasung, South Korea Alexander P. Thompkins West Des Moines, Iowa Keith Patrick Kleckler Rockton, Ill. Hongbo Xue Beijing, China Yuan Li Shenyang, China ** Xiaosheng Zhang Qingdao, China

Major in Meteorology

** Martin Patrick Coolidge Elyria, Ohio Wesley Joseph Rondinelli Urbandale, Iowa Jeremy David Crocker Saint Louis, Mo. Kayla Rae Schuster Urbandale, Iowa Rachel Delilah Duebner Woodbury, Minn. ** Kevin Mitchell Smalley Marshfield, Mo. Corey David Harguth Waseca, Minn. ** Sean Andrew Stelten Chaska, Minn. **† Eswar R. Iyer Olathe, Kans. Andrew Paul Stern Schaller, Iowa Thomas Oliver Maaske Woodbine, Iowa Jerald Thomas Stoss Cedar Falls, Iowa Colleen Louise Mehlberg Powder Springs, Ga. David Marshall Swanson Janesville, Wis. James Joseph Orlando Lino Lakes, Minn.

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Nicholas Leo Bauer Winterset, Iowa * Jakub Martisovits Pella, Iowa *** Jonathan David Chapman Mason City, Iowa Alyssa Rae Miller Amherst, Ohio *** Peng Chen Hangzhou, China Sally K. Odarczenko Arlington Heights, Ill. Samantha Lauryn Glick Minneapolis, Minn. * Henry Alexander Prager Johnston, Iowa Mary Teresa Kelly Austin, Tex. Samuel Robert Wood Ottumwa, Iowa * Mikaela Marie Leners Bettendorf, Iowa

Major in Psychology

Ezza Melina Ahmad Mustaffa Petronella Elizabeth Lusthoff Elkader, Iowa Selangor, Malaysia Emily Catherine McGinn Mount Horeb, Wis. Jonathan Uchenna Anyaogu Lakeville, Minn. Patrick Shawn McVey Chesterfield, Mo. *** Hannah Bernadette Balka Rockton, Ill. Nicholas Paul Meier Indianola, Iowa Daniel J. Barksdale Elkhart, Iowa Clairice Nichole Meyer Marshalltown, Iowa Joshua Lynn Beardsley Panora, Iowa * Laura Marie Nelson Forest City, Iowa Alexander Jason Bennett Plainfield, Ill. Nicholas Ryan Nerness Nevada, Iowa ** Lexia Elizabeth Bishop Polk City, Iowa * Adam Nguyen Davenport, Iowa Rhen Suzanne Bock Glidden, Iowa Susan Ngoc Nguyen Des Moines, Iowa Samantha Joanne Bowman Harper, Iowa Jessica M. Nichols Perry, Iowa ** Sarah Anne Buck Bettendorf, Iowa * Sebastian Michael Niles Lake View, Iowa * Patricia Bularzik Bolingbrook, Ill. Joseph M. Nobile Des Moines, Iowa ***†Kaitlyn Suzanne Burke Waukee, Iowa Maria K. Orme Maplewood, Minn. Jacob Wallace Coulson Runnells, Iowa Daniel Robert Patterson Pleasant Hill, Iowa McKenna Elizabeth Culp Johnston, Iowa Duy D. Pham Des Moines, Iowa Kathleen F. Donnegan Eagan, Minn. Clayton William Ploessl Dubuque, Iowa Ryhanna Elizabeth Downard Ankeny, Iowa Abigail Marie Prusha Van Horne, Iowa Tess Anne Edwards Knoxville, Iowa Enrico Emilio Roth Marshalltown, Iowa Eric Stephen Eittreim Urbandale, Iowa Tory B. Sage West Des Moines, Iowa Erin E. Foley Eagan, Minn. Erin Marie Salladay Cedar Rapids, Iowa Cierra Ann Freeman Ames, Iowa Sanjukta Sanyal West Des Moines, Iowa ** Diane N. Fru Hanover Park, Ill. Kaitlyn Kristine Schafer Clive, Iowa * Katrina Angelita Granberry Rockford, Ill. Kyle James Schock East Dundee, Ill. Alexander Steven Greig Johnston, Iowa Caitlyn Ann Schulz Carroll, Iowa Nicole Lynn Haines Clare, Iowa Melissa E. Shaw Des Moines, Iowa Bart Lewis Hansen Waterloo, Iowa ** Deanna K. Steinbach Des Moines, Iowa Kristi Marie Harris Moville, Iowa Colton Thomas Stogdill Council Bluffs, Iowa Jessica Hernandez Urbandale, Iowa Enoch Kwok Hei Tang Bellevue, Wash. Sara Catherine Hill Arlington Heights, Ill. *** Kathryn Anne Ten Haken Burlington, Iowa Muhamed Ibisevic Rebecca Lyn Warnecke Lake Geneva, Wis. Vlasenica, Bosnia and Herzegovi Emily R. Weber Savage, Minn. Jan C. Iversen Waseca, Minn. Emma Louise Welch Ames, Iowa Jenny S. Jessen Atlantic, Iowa Caitlyn L. Wing Newton, Iowa ** Christine Marie Jones Ames, Iowa Carissa Ann Woods Rockford, Ill. Adam John Kempers Kailua, Hawaii * Bozong Xu Jinan, China *** Samantha J. Lau New Hampton, Iowa Sarah Elizabeth Yancey Ida Grove, Iowa ** Samuel Ethan Lundt Correctionville, Iowa

Major in Public Relations

Christopher L. Cox Rosemount, Minn. Frances E. Myers Creston, Iowa Maren Elise Goeke Maple Grove, Minn. Austin Rex Rinker Waukee, Iowa Elizabeth F. Krugler Adel, Iowa Hayley Marie Sitz Woodbury, Minn. Erica Lynn Lansman Bettendorf, Iowa Taylor A. VerMeer Rock Island, Ill. Andrew Scott McCrea Johnston, Iowa * Claire Elaine Voss Henry, Ill. Katherine Eleni Menard Davenport, Iowa Ashley Ann Wiser Ankeny, Iowa

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*** Hannah Bernadette Balka Rockton, Ill. Jesse Allen Hicok Des Moines, Iowa Daniel J. Barksdale Elkhart, Iowa Austin Alan Trudeau Sioux City, Iowa *** Heather Nicole Bennett Davenport, Iowa

Major in Statistics

** Jinkang Chen Wuhan, China Han Wang Tianjin, China ** Mark Lee Eslick Scranton, Iowa Zhan Wang Changde, China Nicole Jean Haywood Union, Iowa Fuchao Zhang Chengdu, China Talon Xerxis Larson Des Moines, Iowa ** Joshua Thomas Tirol Zimmerman DaBin Lee Seoul, South Korea Coralville, Iowa Cody Allen Michael Oelwein, Iowa

Major in Technical Communication

Paula Gerwe Coryn Bettendorf, Iowa Talia Nicole Tighe Chanhassen, Minn. Mark E. Hamilton Oakland, Iowa

Major in Women's Studies

** Meghan Elizabeth Hoyt Runnells, Iowa

Multiple Curricula and Majors

* Jassim Yehya Al-Marzouqi Jeremy R. Cole Ankeny, Iowa Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Computer Science and Mathematics Economics and Political Science Genevieve P. Couch Durant, Iowa Onalie Kavindi De Silva Ariyabandhu History and Political Science Boralesgamuwa, Sri Lanka Economics and International Studies and Anthony Joseph Dalhoff Chanhassen, Minn. Environmental Studies Computer Science and Mathematics

Justin Grant Brinkman Gowrie, Iowa Ericka Janae Day Marshalltown, Iowa Sociology and Interdisciplinary Studies Genetics and Microbiology (Criminology and Criminal Justice) Andrew Penfield Dayton Fort Dodge, Iowa * Molly Rebecca Bryant Bettendorf, Iowa Environmental Science and Biology Journalism and Mass Communication and Political Science * Laura Elizabeth Felton Urbandale, Iowa History and Anthropology Amanda Clarice Carlisle Fort Dodge, Iowa History and Women's Studies Zachary Douglas French Front Royal, Va. History and Political Science James Warren Cayer III Wilmington, Del. Meteorology and Environmental Studies Elizabeth Leakol Gardner Altoona, Iowa Psychology and Interdisciplinary Studies ** Hillary Taylor Chaney Boerne, Tex. (Criminology and Criminal Justice) Statistics and Mathematics Dylan Dean Gaudineer Des Moines, Iowa Dean Jinho Choi Los Angeles, Calif. Technical Communication, Environmental Economics and International Studies Studies, and English

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Austin James Hawkins Anthon, Iowa Hannah Sarah Lee McKeever Des Moines, Iowa Psychology and Political Science Public Relations and Political Science

*** Philip Ronald Herr Fontanelle, Iowa Kaylyn Christina Mechem Clarion, Iowa Economics and Mathematics Sociology and Russian Studies

*** Stephen G. Herr Fontanelle, Iowa * Andrei N. Migunov Riga, Latvia Economics and Mathematics Computer Science and Philosophy

Morgan Rae Hill Marshalltown, Iowa * Nicholas Andrew Morton Fairfield, Iowa Psychology, Interdisciplinary Studies Environmental Science and Political Science (Criminology and Criminal Justice), and Sociology Anna Maureen Nowokunski Geneva, Ill. Sociology and Advertising ** Meghan Elizabeth Hoyt Runnells, Iowa Psychology and Sociology Dianys Nicole Padro Carolina, Puerto Rico Psychology and Child, Adult, and Family Addison Daniel Huygens Services West Des Moines, Iowa History and Political Science Kailyn Elisabeth Pederson Eagan, Minn. Biology and Environmental Science Hannah Jo Johnson Charlotte, Iowa Sociology and Interdisciplinary Studies Sarah K. Perrigo Redfield, Iowa (Criminology and Criminal Justice) Biology and Anthropology

** Katherine R. Klingseis Ames, Iowa **†Deepak Premkumar Ames, Iowa Journalism and Mass Communication and Economics and Global Resource Systems Sociology * Daniel Richard Rediske Waverly, Iowa Caitlin Marie Lawyer Des Moines, Iowa Computer Science and Political Science Sociology and Interdisciplinary Studies (Criminology and Criminal Justice) Andrew Mark Roberts Morton Grove, Ill. Sociology and Interdisciplinary Studies Jiang Liang Beijing, China (Criminology and Criminal Justice) Economics and Mathematics Barry B. Snell Muscatine, Iowa Yuan Liu Shenyang, China History and Political Science Mathematics and Economics Shayla Kay Stephens Macedonia, Iowa Amy Marie Lowery Postville, Iowa Psychology and Interdisciplinary Anthropology and Biology Studies(Criminal Justice Studies)

*** Kenneth C. Lu Clear Lake, Iowa Jie Sun Yangzhong, China Psychology and Sociology Economics and Psychology

**†Kelly Marie Madsen West Des Moines, Iowa ***†Roy Alexander Tinguely Fort Madison, Iowa Biology and Journalism and Mass Physics and Mathematics Communication ** Diego H. Useche Reyes Bogota, Colombia Thaddeus Michael Mast Belle Plaine, Iowa Physics and Mathematics Journalism and Mass Communication and English

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The mission of the Senior Class Council (SCC), and the Senior Send-off, a year-end event for seniors a committee of the Student Alumni Leadership at the ISU Alumni Center to celebrate seniors’ Council (SALC), is to benefit and unite seniors transitions to being alumni! The events that SCC through events and services while promoting an plans and co-sponsors are intended to be both understanding of the Iowa State University Alumni beneficial and enjoyable for seniors. Association. The 2013-2014 Senior Class Council is comprised of 12 students who are dedicated to Finally, Senior Class Council always invites you and recognizing seniors for their many achievements. your families to return to the Iowa State Alumni Center following the Commencement Ceremony This year’s Senior Class Council has planned a today as you are all now Alumni of Iowa State number of programs for seniors including both 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; Real Life Answers, a conference Alumni Association, go to www.isualum.org. for seniors to prepare them for life after graduation,

2013-2014 Senior Class Council Leadership

President: Council Members: Dakota Lueken Carsen Petersen Benjamin Zelle Samantha Johnson Grant Bargfrede Alicia Snyder Vice-President: Mason Troendle Briana Haguewood Maura Tobin Molly Foley Holden Asmus Ben Freese

108 Candidates for Commissions The following students will be commissioned in the branch of service indicated:

United States Army

Steven D. Brown Anthony G. Cox Miranda R. Fair Zachary A. Graham Mitchell A. Hagen Isabella M. Hamby Amber L. Jacobs Raymond F. Kiemen Jonathan S. Lazo Adam Nguyen Ben C. Quimby Jacob T. Rajcula Matthew A. Ripperger Michael D. Smith Amanda J. Veen Wade A. Warnecke Matthew B. Wood

United States Marine Corps

Scott E. Hitzhusen James D. Kokjohn

United States Navy

Jeremy D. Crocker Ryan J. Hollins Ian C. Jordan Kelly A. Larkin Alyssa A. McKenna

United States Air Force

Edward M. Baxter Cody J. Beemer Robert J. Bligh Edward L. Ehlert Brad M. Hovey Nick S. Lavigne Kevin M. Mazurowski Gergory P. Molnar Simon A. Pena

109 Graduate College Candidates - Summer 2014* This list represents summer candidates attending the spring ceremony

Doctor of Philosophy Degrees

Ghinwa Alameen Mohammad Fotouhi Department: English Department: Civil, Construction and Major: Applied Linguistics and Technology Environmental Engineering Major: Civil Engineering Jonathan Mark Balzotti Department: English Jiaqi Ge Major: Rhetoric and Professional Department: Economics Communication Major: Economics

Cameron Carl Beatty Meghan T. Gillette Department: Education Department: Human Development and Major: Education Family Studies Major: Human Development and Family CariAnn Marie Bergner Studies Department: Psychology Major: Psychology Aaron Donald Gross Department: Entomology Kurt Ryan Brorsen Major: Toxicology Department: Chemistry Major: Physical Chemistry Yijun Guo Department: Chemistry Ahmad Safuan Bujang Major: Chemistry Department: Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Rui Han Majors: Agricutural and Biosystems Department: Chemistry Engineering and Biorenewable Resources Major: Analytical Chemistry and Technology Sarah Kate Hargreaves Alex Preston Byrd Department: Ecology, Evolution and Department: Agricultural Education and Organismal Biology Studies Major: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Major: Agricultural Education Tammy Sue Harman-Reichelt Jack Mccaslin Carraher Department: Education Department: Chemistry Major: Education Major: Inorganic Chemistry Aja C. Holmes Marilyn Ann Cornish Department: Education Department: Psychology Major: Education Major: Psychology Hocheol Jeon Jacy Cowden Downey Department: Economics Department: Human Development and Major: Economics Family Studies Major: Human Development and Family Omesh Johar Studies Department: Psychology Major: Psychology David Roberto Escudero Department: Mechanical Engineering Jay Steven Johnson Major: Mechanical Engineering Department: Animal Science Major: Nutritional Sciences

110 Summer 2014 Graduate College Candidates *An official list of graduates will appear in the Fall 2014 commencement program Ryan Timothy Johnson Anicia Nicola Peters Department: Mathematics Department: Supply Chain and Major: Mathematics Information Systems Major: Human Computer Interaction Hee Sung Jun Department: English Nattapol Ploymaklam Major: Applied Linguistics and Technology Department: Mathematics Major: Applied Mathematics Lucas John Kramer Department: Mathematics Lisa Mae Ryherd Major: Mathematics Department: Human Development and Family Studies Judith Myers Levings Major: Human Development and Family Department: Agricultural Education and Studies Studies Major: Agricultural Education Mar¡a Victoria Sanz Fern ndez Department: Animal Science Li Li Major: Nutritional Sciences Department: English Major: Rhetoric and Professional Lucas John Showman Communication Department: Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology S. Adele Lozano Major: Biochemistry Department: Education Major: Education Katie Marie Smith Department: Food Science and Human Dipak Mainali Nutrition Department: Chemistry Major: Nutritional Sciences Major: Analytical Chemistry Jihyeong Son Shannon Michelle McCrocklin Department: Apparel, Events, and Department: English Hospitality Management Major: Applied Linguistics and Technology Major: Apparel, Merchandising, and Design Jeffrey Conrath Miller Department: Psychology Lissa Denielle Stapleton Major: Psychology Department: Education Major: Education Michael R. Nolan Department: Chemical and Biological Elham Tavasoli Engineering Department: Chemistry Major: Chemical Engineering Major: Chemistry

Saulo Issachar Orizaga Rory Sean Telemeco Department: Mathematics Department: Ecology, Evolution and Major: Applied Mathematics Organismal Biology Major: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Sarah Christine Pearce Department: Animal Science Bin Tong Major: Nutritional Sciences Department: Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering Yang Peng Major: Civil Engineering Department: Computer Science Major: Computer Science Punit Jayant Tulpule Department: Mechanical Engineering Joseph William Petefish Major: Mechanical Engineering Department: Chemical and Biological Engineering Miriam Brown Tyson Major: Chemical Engineering Department: Education Major: Education

111 Summer 2014 Graduate College Candidates *An official list of graduates will appear in the Fall 2014 commencement program Bryon Alan Upton Seth James Wenner Department: Biochemistry, Biophysics and Department: Plant Pathology and Molecular Biology Microbiology Major: Biochemistry Major: Microbiology

Laurimar Goncalves Vendrusculo Casey Daniel White Department: Agricultural and Biosystems Department: English Engineering Major: Rhetoric and Professional Major: Agricultural and Biosystems Communication Engineering Cyndi Wiley Rasna Rani Walia Department: Graphic Design Department: Computer Science Major: Human Computer Interaction Major: Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Miko Maria Wilford Department: Psychology Xiao Wang Major: Psychology Department: Materials Science and Engineering Asregedew K. Woldesenbet Major: Materials Science and Engineering Department: Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering Robert Dennis Watkins Major: Civil Engineering Department: English Major: Rhetoric and Professional Songchen Xu Communication Department: Chemistry Major: Organic Chemistry

Masters Degrees

Michael M. Belding III Brenton John Wilson Master of Arts Master of Business Department: History Department: Business Administration Major: History Major: Business Administration

Bethany May Melendy Johnny G. Alcivar Zuniga Master of Arts Master of Community and Regional Department: Anthropology Planning Major: Anthropology Department: Community and Regional Planning Theresa Ann Orlovsky Major: Community and Regional Planning Master of Arts Department: English Joseph Wilfred Drahos Major: Teaching English as a Second Master of Community and Regional Language/Applied Linguistics Planning Department: Community and Regional Xianli Zeng Planning Master of Architecture Major: Community and Regional Planning Department: Architecture Major: Architecture Lydia Rae Levinson Master of Community and Regional John E. Gift Planning Master of Business Department: Community and Regional Department: Business Administration Planning Major: Business Administration Major: Community and Regional Planning

Rachael Lee Larson Master of Business Department: Business Administration Major: Business Administration

112 Summer 2014 Graduate College Candidates *An official list of graduates will appear in the Fall 2014 commencement program Julia Whitson Alysse Sydney Anderegg Master of Community and Regional Master of Science Planning Department: Food Science and Human Department: Community and Regional Nutrition Planning Major: Diet and Exercise Major: Community and Regional Planning Samuel James Anderson Xianli Zeng Master of Science Master of Community and Regional Department: Plant Pathology and Planning Microbiology Department: Community and Regional Major: Plant Pathology Planning Major: Community and Regional Planning Steven Michael Anderson Master of Science Scott Douglas Broady Department: Kinesiology Master of Education Major: Kinesiology Department: Education Major: Education Rui Bai Master of Science Derrick Jung Moeller Department: Electrical and Computer Master of Education Engineering Department: Education Major: Electrical Engineering Major: Education

Ethan Richard Russom Samuel Gary Benidt Master of Education Master of Science Department: Education Department: Statistics Major: Education Major: Statistics

Mengqian Ding Ran Bi Master of Engineering Master of Science Department: Electrical and Computer Department: Journalism and Mass Engineering Communication Major: Electrical Engineering Major: Journalism and Mass Communication Uttam Gurung Master of Engineering Alexander M. Boechler Departments: Industrial and Master of Science Manufacturing Systems and Electrical Department: Civil, Construction and and Computer Engineering Environmental Engineering Majors: Systems Engineering and Major: Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Georges Elias Bou Saab Dave Duane Kern Master of Science Master of Engineering Department: Civil, Construction and Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Environmental Engineering Systems Major: Civil Engineering Major: Systems Engineering Lydia Marie Brawner Robert John Nitz Master of Science Master of Engineering Department: Interdisciplinary Graduate Department: Electrical and Computer Studies Engineering Major: Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies Major: Computer Engineering Aimee Elizabeth Burch Bhavik G. Shah Master of Science Master of Engineering Department: Journalism and Mass Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Communication Systems Major: Journalism and Mass Major: Systems Engineering Communication

113 Summer 2014 Graduate College Candidates *An official list of graduates will appear in the Fall 2014 commencement program Benjamin David Carr John Jesse Hoyt Master of Science Master of Science Department: Agronomy Department: Geological and Atmospheric Major: Agricultural Meteorology Sciences Major: Geology Yin Chu Master of Science Chanmi Hwang Department: Apparel, Events, and Master of Science Hospitality Management Department: Apparel, Events, and Major: Hospitality Management Hospitality Management Major: Apparel, Merchandising, and Rayma Anne Cooley Design Master of Science Department: Natural Resources and Kayli Ann Julander Ecology Management Master of Science Major: Forestry Department: Food Science and Human Nutrition Hongtao Dang Major: Nutritional Sciences Master of Science Department: Civil, Construction and Philippe Kalmogo Environmental Engineering Master of Science Major: Civil Engineering Department: Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering Monica Rose Degnan Major: Civil Engineering Master of Science Department: Statistics Min Sun Kim Major: Statistics Master of Science Department: Journalism and Mass Laura Sue Glas Communication Master of Science Major: Journalism and Mass Department: Sociology Communication Major: Sociology Ann Christine Klein Liuhui Guo Master of Science Master of Science Department: Agricultural and Biosystems Department: Civil, Construction and Engineering Environmental Engineering Major: Agricultural and Biosystems Major: Civil Engineering Engineering

Ruya Han Nathan Alan Kleppe Master of Science Master of Science Department: Apparel, Events, and Department: Materials Science and Hospitality Management Engineering Major: Hospitality Management Major: Materials Science and Engineering

Matie Nicole Hanson Lijin Kottayil Raghavan Master of Science Master of Science Department: Animal Science Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Major: Animal Science Systems Major: Industrial Engineering Melanie Kate Hayr Master of Science Michael Drew Kurtz Department: Animal Science Master of Science Major: Animal Breeding and Genetics Department: Aerospace Engineering Major: Aerospace Engineering Matthew David Heimann Master of Science Department: Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering Major: Civil Engineering

114 Summer 2014 Graduate College Candidates *An official list of graduates will appear in the Fall 2014 commencement program Youngji Lee Eseroghene Nicole Okoro Master of Science Master of Science Department: Apparel, Events, and Department: Interdisciplinary Graduate Hospitality Management Studies Major: Apparel, Merchandising, and Major: Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies Design Tara Pardue Lackey Lydia Rae Levinson Master of Science Master of Science Department: Journalism and Mass Department: Community and Regional Communication Planning Major: Journalism and Mass Major: Sustainable Agriculture Communication

Jenny Ann Lichty Anirudh Pullela Master of Science Master of Science Department: Agricultural Education and Department: Electrical and Computer Studies Engineering Major: Agricultural Education Major: Computer Engineering

Shan Luo Ronald Camilo Reyes Hernandez Master of Science Master of Science Department: Journalism and Mass Department: Architecture Communication Major: Architecture Major: Journalism and Mass Communication Eduardo Rubio III Master of Science Benjamin Thomas Magstadt Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Master of Science Systems Department: Electrical and Computer Major: Human Computer Interaction Engineering Major: Electrical Engineering Kyrstin Alicia Shadle Master of Science Yili Meng Department: Economics Master of Science Major: Economics Department: Agronomy Major: Soil Science Aditya Vasudev Shanbhag Master of Science Weiwei Miao Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Master of Science Systems Department: Journalism and Mass Major: Industrial Engineering Communication Major: Journalism and Mass Mollie Margaret Smith Communication Master of Science Department: Food Science and Human Hope Cathryn Mitchell Nutrition Master of Science Major: Diet and Exercise Department: History Major: History Jalal Uddin Master of Science Lucas Raphael A. Mutti Department: Sociology Master of Science Major: Sociology Department: Mechanical Engineering Major: Mechanical Engineering Dandong Wang Master of Science Erin Mackinzie Nelson Department: Materials Science and Master of Science Engineering Department: Food Science and Human Major: Materials Science and Nutrition Engineering Major: Nutritional Sciences

115 Summer 2014 Graduate College Candidates *An official list of graduates will appear in the Fall 2014 commencement program Luyi Wang Huiying Yu Master of Science Master of Science Department: Agricultural and Biosystems Department: Journalism and Mass Engineering Communication Major: Agricultural and Biosystems Major: Journalism and Mass Engineering Communication

Kevin Trenton Wells Ning Zhang Master of Science Master of Science Department: Agricultural Education and Department: Geological and Atmospheric Studies Sciences Major: Agricultural Education Major: Geology

Julia Whitson Xiaotong Zhang Master of Science Master of Science Department: Community and Regional Department: Journalism and Mass Planning Communication Major: Sustainable Agriculture Major: Journalism and Mass Communication Bentley Morse Wingert Master of Science Xuan Zhang Department: Biochemistry, Biophysics and Master of Science Molecular Biology Department: Journalism and Mass Major: Biochemistry Communication Major: Journalism and Mass Yingjie Wu Communication Master of Science Department: Apparel, Events, and Sicong Zhao Hospitality Management Master of Science Major: Apparel, Merchandising, and Department: Journalism and Mass Design Communication Major: Journalism and Mass Caglar Yildirim Communication Master of Science Department: Education Major: Human Computer Interaction

116 Summer 2014 Graduate College Candidates *An official list of graduates will appear in the Fall 2014 commencement program Undergraduate Candidates - Summer 2014*

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Stephanie Ann Blaser, Food Science Hunter Douglas Kingsbury, Agricultural Business Jolene N. Burkhart, Animal Science Nick Lee Lacaeyse, Agricultural Studies Phillip Austin Canada, Culinary Science Angela Marie Langston, Animal Ecology Carly Marie Courser, Animal Science Maria Kathleen Lee, Biology Monica Michelle Cox, Biology Linzy Annette Lemming, Animal Science Khyle Daniel Cox, Horticulture Lane Reed Mathis, Horticulture Melissa Anne Culbertson, Animal Science Morgan Diane Miller, Animal Ecology Aaron Kristofor Dahlstrom, Agricultural Studies Molly Ann Moore, Biology Drew Jalen Donald Dettmering, Mariah L. Morrison, Animal Ecology Agricultural Studies Victoria Jo Mrotz, Animal Science Andrew M. Docker, Agricultural Systems Brennon Royce Naeve, Biology Technology Joshua Ward Peterson, Biology Tyler L. Donaldson, Horticulture Lindsay Joy Postma, Agricultural Studies Lindsey Marie Downing, Agricultural Studies Maxwell Anthony Simonson, Jayme Michele Dyer, Agricultural Studies Agricultural Systems Technology Laura Beth Faber, Public Service and Tyler C. Stallman, Horticulture Administration in Agriculture Cole Lee VanGenderen, Agricultural Studies Sebastian Wesley Ford, Animal Ecology Zachary Raymond Wangen, Agricultural Studies Jacob Austin Heck, Horticulture Colin Steele Weaver, Global Resource Systems Addie Rae Hillmer, Animal Ecology Grace Ellen Woollums, Microbiology Dillon Michael Horning, Agricultural Studies Jesse Alan Worth, Horticulture Yoonsung Hu, Biology Nathan Michael Yanda, Animal Science Tani Lynn Jensen, Nutritional Science

College of Business Samuel Alan Abrahms, Marketing Emily Ann Herkenhoff, Supply Chain Akoua Lawoe Afoutou, Accounting Management Joshua Jay Amick, Management Michael Abbott Hollen, Accounting Zachary Anderson-Clausen, Finance Robin Louise Honeyman, Accounting Drew John Bilyeu, Management Haochong Hu, Management Austin Jeffrey Brooker, Finance Alex J. Jacobsen, Marketing Christopher Robert Carley, Management Mengqian Jiang, Finance Information Systems Todd Raymond Johnson, Management Nicholas James Chin, Accounting Cameron Johnathon Kinder, Marketing Reece Jonathan Cote, Management Rachael Lyn Kinsella, Accounting Victoria Joanne Cox, Accounting Andrew Loel Knoff, Marketing Jose Luis De Dios, Management Qingyu Kong, Finance Information Systems Yuchen Kong, Supply Chain Management Lyndsey Kaye Eaton, Management Bradley Robert Maher, Marketing Guy Michael Emerson, Finance Jay Louis McCrea, Management Jinchen Fan, Marketing Allison Jean Merkley, Marketing Allison Rae Galuhn, Management Information Mwape Lillian Mwanakatwe, Management Systems Brandon Thomas Nolting, Marketing Haiqing Gao, Finance Sean N. Pinto, Marketing Michael Ryan Gehrke, Accounting Patrick Christopher Roe, Management Casey Patrick Groff, Finance Marc Christopher Seemann, Marketing Ashley Jane Hagedorn, Marketing Lindsey Arline Severson, Management Kaitlyn A. Harward, Finance Marcus Leigh Steffen, Accounting

117 Summer 2014 Undergraduate Candidates *An official list of graduates will appear in the Fall 2014 commencement program Kristopher Clarke Stow, Management Danielle Dalene Welch, Management Kelsey Nicole Summy, Marketing Tao Xu, Accounting Daniel Francis Thompson, Management Na Yang, Marketing Information Systems Yuanyuan Ying, Accounting Xiaoyu Tian, Finance Peng Zhang, Finance Yile Tian, Finance Wei Zhu, Finance Justin William Wallace, Management Shiwen Zhu, Finance Feng Wang, Marketing

College of Design Stacie Marie Blasen, Graphic Design Omar Abu-Bakr Ibrahim, Integrated Studio Arts Daniel Logan Dolash, Integrated Studio Arts Megan Lanae Kaufman, Industrial Design Dachon Dionte Freeman, Community and Claire Elizabeth Myers, Graphic Design Regional Planning Ethan Skyler Perry, Art and Design Morgan Alicia Froemming, Interior Design Abigail Elizabeth Smith, Graphic Design Maggie Louise Gehrls, Interior Design Guillermo Thompson, Integrated Studio Arts Aubrey Jane Gillman, Interior Design Jason William Zeman, Architecture Mary A. Gjullin, Design

College of Engineering David-Paul Stefon Daniel Essic Adeola, Eric Richard Lund, Software Engineering Electrical Engineering Zheng Luo, Electrical Engineering Aliff Aizat Bin Ahmad, Mechanical Engineering Cody Conrad Lynne, Mechanical Engineering Majed A. Al Ataishi, Electrical Engineering Christopher Richard Mach, Mechanical Dakota John Allen, Mechanical Engineering Engineering Brooks Peter Campbell, Chemical Engineering Alicia Faith Maher, Mechanical Engineering Nathan Andrew Carper, Mechanical Engineering John Austin Maust, Mechanical Engineering Chen Chen, Mechanical Engineering Jared Scott McGrew, Civil Engineering Jin Wei Chen, Mechanical Engineering Jared Mortenson, Mechanical Engineering Jae Won Cho, Computer Engineering Jonathan Nalevanko, Construction Engineering Adam D. DeWolf, Mechanical Engineering Sheil P. Patel, Software Engineering Matthew Richard Dryden, Mechanical Michael Jay Peterson, Mechanical Engineering Engineering Lay Chin Phua, Chemical Engineering Kareim Nabil Elbaz, Mechanical Engineering Derek Anthony Reiser, Computer Engineering Sirui Guo, Civil Engineering David James Richards, Mechanical Engineering Matthew Lyle Harvey, Mechanical Engineering Cody Michael Ross, Electrical Engineering Randall Albert Haylock, Biological Systems Nicholas Herman Ruhser, Construction Engineering Engineering Jianqiu Huang, Mechanical Engineering Brandon Marcus Schmidt, Mechanical Engineering Jared Michael Jasper, Electrical Engineering Mohamed Basri Shahari, Mechanical Engineering Yuyang Jin, Mechanical Engineering Kyle Joseph Shearer, Electrical Engineering Scott E. Jones, Mechanical Engineering Micah A. Stevenson, Software Engineering Albert Dharma Kurniawan, Electrical Engineering Lin Yang, Materials Engineering August J. LaRenzie, Chemical Engineering Ryan Jeffrey Young, Civil Engineering Jay Shen Lau, Chemical Engineering Chaojun Zhang, Electrical Engineering Muzi Li, Electrical Engineering Liming Zheng, Civil Engineering Haiqing Luan, Materials Engineering Mohd Khairi Zulkalnain, Electrical Engineering

118 Summer 2014 Undergraduate Candidates *An official list of graduates will appear in the Fall 2014 commencement program College of Human Sciences Nicole Elise Adams, Event Management Matthew Robert Haynes, Kinesiology and Health Laura Marisa Alexander, Kinesiology and Health Natasha Ann Hemann, Event Management Ryan Orlando Barnes, Kinesiology and Health Jessica Leigh Henderson, Apparel, Merchandising, Matthew Aaron Bennett, Kinesiology and Health and Design Teague Jordan Bohlke, Kinesiology and Health Tanna Henkelman, Kinesiology and Health Zachary Michael Brehmer, Event Management Paul Robert Hibbing, Kinesiology and Health Beth Ann Broesder, Kinesiology and Health Alexandria Rose Horsman, Child, Adult, and Jake Allen Brown, Kinesiology and Health Family Services Gabrielle Alisa Bunten, Kinesiology and Health Alexa Jordan Hugee, Kinesiology and Health Brianna Rene Buscher, Kinesiology and Health Matthew Robert Hyde, Kinesiology and Health Katie Ann Buttolph, Child, Adult, and Gregory Alan Isaacson, Kinesiology and Health Family Services Brianna Kaylyn Jewett, Event Management Stephanie Kay Carlson, Kinesiology and Health Maddie Marie Jobe, Kinesiology and Health Morgan M. Casey, Kinesiology and Health Megan Ann Joens, Kinesiology and Health Molly Ann Cavanaugh, Apparel, Merchandising Taylor Paige Johnson, Child, Adult, and Family and Design Services Johnna K. Chance, Event Management Sara Alexandra Johnson, Event Management Hochul Choi, Culinary Science Emalie Louise Johnson, Event Management Devyn Catherine Christian, Kinesiology and Hunter Farrell Kamm, Kinesiology and Health Health Ryan Katzer, Kinesiology and Health Ryan Scott Clausen, Kinesiology and Health Jami Lynn Kaufman, Child, Adult, and Family Nicole Marie Crosley, Kinesiology and Health Services Cesar Cruz, Kinesiology and Health Matthew John Kelley, Kinesiology and Health Kori Jo Culp, Kinesiology and Health Vanessa Lynn Kirk, Kinesiology and Health Alexandria V. Davis, Child, Adult, and Family Jenna Christina Kocsis, Kinesiology and Health Services Hayley Gail Krzeczowski, Kinesiology and Health Jillian Jo Demarce, Kinesiology and Health Carlie Rae Lake, Child, Adult, and Family Alexis Ann Dessner, Apparel, Merchandising, Services and Design Connor Scott Lange, Kinesiology and Health Peter James Dever, Hospitality Management Alexandra Paige Lawrence, Kinesiology and Health Maria Annette Drew, Apparel, Merchandising, Hannah H. Lee, Kinesiology and Health and Design Ryan James Lovstad, Kinesiology and Health Lisa Marie Egenberger, Kinesiology and Health Jennifer Lynn Low, Child, Adult, and Family Michelle Ann Ely, Child, Adult, and Family Services Services William Carson Markes, Kinesiology and Health Taylor A. Erwine, Kinesiology and Health Erin Michelle Marks, Kinesiology and Health Shaney I. Esparza, Child, Adult, and Family Krystal Danielle Martin, Child, Adult, and Family Services Services Noraa B. Fairman, Child, Adult, and Family Mary Elizabeth Marz, Kinesiology and Health Services Mckenzie K. McIlrath, Event Management Thomas Bradley Farniok, Kinesiology and Health Katrin Constance McKeon, Financial Counseling Kristen E. Gehring, Nutritional Science and Planning Ann Elizabeth Gisleson, Kinesiology and Health Trina Marie Melby, Child, Adult, and Family Hannah Marie Greenfield,Kinesiology and Services Health Anna Jeanne Minear, Kinesiology and Health Dennis Earl Groth, Kinesiology and Health Emmaly Ruth Miskell, Hospitality Management Aleece J. Gustafson, Food Science Michael J. Missen, Kinesiology and Health Mirela Hadzic, Kinesiology and Health Hillary Rose Morse, Apparel, Merchandising, Austin Eden Hamlett, Kinesiology and Health and Design Alyssa Lynn Hansen, Kinesiology and Health Seth Alan Naylor, Kinesiology and Health Nicholas John Paul Hargens, Kinesiology and Emily E. Oleson, Kinesiology and Health Health Shaylee Marie Olhausen, Kinesiology and Health David Carson Harper III, Kinesiology and Health Emilia A. Ollearis, Child, Adult, and Family Caitlyn Diane Hawkins, Child, Adult, and Family Services Services 119 Summer 2014 Undergraduate Candidates *An official list of graduates will appear in the Fall 2014 commencement program Brittany Elizabeth Palmer, Child, Adult, and Sophia R. Stamy, Hospitality Management Family Services Hannah R. Starr, Kinesiology and Health Allison Elizabeth Peters, Child, Adult, and Mary Catherine Steiner, Apparel, Merchandising, Family Services and Design Leigh Alexandra Pomnitz, Kinesiology and Health Julia Margaret Stephens, Child, Adult, and Family Miranda Elizabeth Rice, Kinesiology and Health Services Shelbi Jean Risdal, Child, Adult, and Family Kelley K. Steubs, Kinesiology and Health Services Jessica Christine Stevens, Event Management Madison Leigh Rosencrants, Apparel, Maren Kersten Sundby, Apparel, Merchandising, Merchandising, and Design and Design Elliot W. Rutt, Kinesiology and Health Tracy Lynn Swanson, Kinesiology and Health Jamie Lynn Sage, Child, Adult, and Family Services Elizabeth Angeline Sweeney, Kinesiology and Sara Jane Sales, Child, Adult, and Family Services Health William Arthur Salinas, Apparel, Merchandising, Kelsey Marie Tech, Kinesiology and Health and Design Andrea Carolina Tejada, Apparel, Merchandising, Maggie Anderson Schatzle, Kinesiology and Health and Design Lisa Nicole Schmidt, Culinary Science Anne Elizabeth Hickok Tepper, Early Childhood Lisa Nicole Schmidt, Food Science Education Richard Cole Shafer, Kinesiology and Health Kelle Linn Thomas, Child, Adult, and Family Kendra Jean Shimak, Apparel, Merchandising, Services and Design Sandy Velasquez, Event Management Chauncey Lee Shuckahosee, Kinesiology and Sarah Patricia Vickland, Event Management Health Katherine J. Vollhaber, Child, Adult, and Family Alexis Jordan Shultice, Child, Adult, and Family Services Services Ian James Walker, Event Management Erin Bates Sickels, Kinesiology and Health Valerie Mae Weets, Culinary Science Samantha Rae Slocum, Child, Adult, and Family Jillian A. Wolcott, Kinesiology and Health Services Hannah Jean Wood, Child, Adult, and Family Tatum Alysa Smith, Child, Adult, and Family Services Services Keesha Lorraine Wormely, Child, Adult, and Kelsey May Smith, Child, Adult, and Family Family Services Services Xi Wu, Apparel, Merchandising, and Design Tanner C. Smith, Kinesiology and Health Jami Lynn Yoder, Child, Adult, and Family Services Kendra Rachelle Smith, Kinesiology and Health Yuqi Zhi, Food Science Markie Ann Spykerman, Event Management Boning Zhou, Hospitality Management

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Amanda Rae Albertsen, Liberal Studies Dixiana Yoenny Cruz, Interdisciplinary Studies Whitney Anna Baker, Biology Joseph Cuevas, Interdisciplinary Studies Christopher Lee Beaver, Geology Regan Michelle Davis, Psychology William David Boettcher, Biology Christine Renee DeCoudreaux, Journalism and Sarah Ann Broer, Geology Mass Communication Kearsten Kay Brown, Public Relations Sydney Nicole Dieleman, Political Science Ashleigh E. Bruening, Liberal Studies Brian Paul Dwyer, Liberal Studies Michelle Lynn Brugioni, Journalism and Mass Clark Lawrence Eilers Jr., Journalism and Mass Communication Communication Tywayah Lashelle Bryson, Psychology Paige Nicole Faust, Psychology Laura Sun Burke, Women's Studies Frederick Matthew Fifield VII,Advertising Ryann Elizabeth Carrott, Liberal Studies Michael Rhiner Finn, Journalism and Mass Levi Adam Castle, Journalism and Mass Communication Communication Paula E. Fredericks, English Rachel Anne Cataldo, Biology Brittany D. Gant, Public Relations Tami Christine Catrenich, Psychology Sarah Jane Gaunt, Liberal Studies Qiao Chen, Mathematics Kristen Ann Gerhardt, Advertising Francesco Roberto Coco, History Alexandra Z. Gutierrez, Interdisciplinary Studies

120 Summer 2014 Undergraduate Candidates *An official list of graduates will appear in the Fall 2014 commencement program Jennifer Grace Hakey, Journalism and Mass Kaitlyn Emily Mueller, Public Relations Communication Jayme Catherine Nielsen, Journalism and Mass Gabriel Wayne Harris, Liberal Studies Communication Ashley Jordan Hellweg, Political Science Oluwatosin Patricia Ojo, Sociology Steve J. Hernandez, Computer Science Bennett Lee Pauley, Geology Erika A. Hildreth, History Javier Perez, Advertising Matthew Richard Hirsch, Biochemistry Sock Wun Phng, English Jumoke Hodari, Liberal Studies Jena Rose Poldberg, Communication Studies Jordan William Jahnke, Advertising Chelsea Anne Puls, Liberal Studies Marquise J. Jones, Political Science Ryan Bentley Riley, Journalism and Mass Austin Daniel Kavalier, Liberal Studies Communication Matthew J. Kerns, Advertising Jace Anthony Rossiter, Communication Studies Heu Weon Kim, Journalism and Mass Michael George Sandoz, Interdisciplinary Studies Communication Macy Michelle Sarbacker, Journalism and Mass Teisha Jill Knutson, Liberal Studies Communication Jonathan Neal Krueger, Journalism and Mass Cassandra Michelle Saylor, Advertising Communication Michael C. Schmitt, Psychology Jonathan M. Landhauser, History Rachael Faye Sevcik, Mathematics Courtney A. Lappin, Liberal Studies Dena N. Siegel, Psychology Kyla Marie Larson, Sociology Taylor Elizabeth Smith, Biology Xian Ming Lee, Computer Science Dominic B. Spizzirri, Journalism and Mass Rachel Marie Link, Journalism and Mass Communication Communication Stacie Ann Stecker, Liberal Studies Sarah Anne Loghry, Journalism and Mass Ayana Jessica Sumlin, Journalism and Mass Communication Communication Erica Celeste Lonesome, Liberal Studies Yuan Tao, Statistics Anh Que Luong, Biology Andrew Myles Thompson, Sociology Cameron Ross Mackay, Biology Ryan W. Thorne, Journalism and Mass Andrea Nicole Mallette, Psychology Communication Audra Sage Manzer, Journalism and Mass Joshua Seymon Tingman, English Communication Emily Ann Tucker, Liberal Studies Yinan Mao, Mathematics Ingrid Ann Tunberg Sr., Journalism and Mass Katherine Lee Marcheski, Journalism and Mass Communication Communication Emily Claire Vanella, Psychology Joseph Monydhar Mawien, Interdisciplinary Jason C. Vang, Interdisciplinary Studies Studies Joseph Robert Vigdal, Liberal Studies Connor Yaz McCuen, Interdisciplinary Studies Jordon Puttasone Vivanh, Interdisciplinary Studies Shayla Nicole McDougal, Sociology Troy B. Walls, Interdisciplinary Studies Kristopher James McDuffy, Geology Garrett T. Westland, Geology Marcy Louise McNeal, Political Science Andrew Darnel Woods, Psychology Cindy April Meyer, Liberal Studies Yue Wu, Journalism and Mass Communication Justin Jose Monday, Psychology Megan Marie Young, English Christina Beth Zook, Kailey Ann Moon, Advertising Liberal Studies

121 Summer 2014 Undergraduate Candidates *An official list of graduates will appear in the Fall 2014 commencement program Multiple Curricula and Majors

Ellyn Page Arganbright Austin Charles Lansink English and Global Resource Systems Agricultural Business and Economics

Whitney Anna Baker Kean Michael Ludvicek Sociology and Interdisciplinary Studies Management and Marketing

Luke Edward Becker Melanie M. Matti History and Management Dairy Science and Animal Science

Jie Chen Kevin L. McKeon Management Information Systems and Sociology and Interdisciplinary Studies Supply Chain Management Elaine Jo Moore Stephannie Lynn Fox-Dixon Psychology and World Languages and Cultures Political Science and International Studies Nicole Renee Ruhnke Emily Maren Fredericksen Management and Marketing Public Relations and Communication Studies Rachel Christine Schmidt Wade Michael Gibson Materials Engineering and Music and Hospitality Management World Languages and Cultures

Katie Noelle Hansen Emily Marie Schulte Journalism and Mass Communication and Accounting and Finance Art and Design Zhangyue Shen Adam Jon Hillburg Finance and Management Information Systems Statistics and Finance Robert James Taylor Emily Marie Howard Industrial Technology and Animal Science and Dairy Science Agricultural Systems Technology

Allison Kay Johnson Hannah Leigh van Schaik Psychology and Interdisciplinary Studies Music and Child, Adult, and Family Services

Kala Alysse Jones-Stokes Suit Yee Yee Psychology and Sociology Advertising and International Studies

Meredith M. Keeler Elizabeth Laurn Zabel World Languages and Cultures and Journalism Journalism and Mass Communication and Mass Communication and International Studies

122 Summer 2014 Undergraduate Candidates *An official list of graduates will appear in the Fall 2014 commencement program 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 1928: George R. Chatburn, Doctor of Philosophy. 1920: Carlton R. Ball, Doctor of Science. Engineering. B.S., 1884, Iowa State; head B.S., 1893, Iowa State; agronomist with the of the Department of Civil Engineering at 1908: Virginia Corbett, Master of USDA and an authority on plant rust. the University of Nebraska. Philosophy. B.S., 1893, Iowa State; Dean of Women at Colorado State at Fort Collins. 1920: Isabelle Bevier, Doctor of Science. 1928: W. K. Robbins, Doctor of Science. Head of the Department of Home B.S., 1878, Iowa State; outstanding Economics at the University of Illinois. agricultural chemist.

123 * Distinguished Achievement Citation, the highest award granted to university alumni 1928: J. H. Shephard, Doctor of 1948: Anson S. Marston, Doctor of 1956: John Foster Dulles, Doctor of Agriculture. Engineering. First dean of engineering at Laws. U.S. Secretary of State. Iowa State. 1928: Edward A. Sherman, Doctor of 1957: Belle Lowe, Doctor of Science. Science. B.S., 1896, Iowa State. 1948: Louis Bevier Spinney, Doctor Bureau of Home Economics, Washington, of Science. B.S., 1892; B.S., 1893, D.C., 1923-1924; food scientist and 1929: Clifford P. Fitch, Doctor of Science. Iowa State; taught physics and professor at Iowa State College from electrical engineering in the Beardshear 1918 until retirement in 1956; recognized 1929: Thomas H. MacDonald, Doctor administration; later became head of the for research on preparation, quality, of Science. B.S., 1904, Iowa State; first Department of Physics. and preservation of poultry, meats, and Secretary and Highway Engineer for the fats; published textbook: Experimental Iowa Highway Commission. 1948: Lyle Ford Watts, Doctor of Cookery. Agriculture. B.S., 1913, Iowa State; chief of 1932: John Hanmond, Doctor of Science. the U.S. Forest Service. 1958: Henry Dale Bergman, Doctor of Science. D.V.M., 1910, Iowa State; dean of 1932: A. J. Kluyer, Doctor of Science. 1949: Earl Owen Shreve, Doctor of veterinary medicine, Iowa State. Engineering. B.S., 1904, Iowa State; vice 1934: Henry Agard Wallace, Doctor of president of General Electric. 1958: Ralph Kenneth Bliss, Doctor of Science. B.S., 1910, M.S., 1920, Iowa Science. B.S., 1905, Iowa State; director of State; U.S. Secretary of Agriculture; was 1949: William Wesley Waymack, Doctor Agriculture and Home Economics Extension Vice President under Franklin D. Roosevelt; of Science. Editor of the Des Moines at Iowa State. DAC recipient in 1964.* Register. 1958: Florence Alberta Fallgatter, Doctor 1935: Duncan Marshall, Doctor of 1951: Harry C. Murphy, Doctor of of Science. Head of the Department Agriculture. Engineering; president of the Burlington of Home Economics Education at Iowa Railroad System. State. 1936: Ronald Alymer Fisher, Doctor of Science. 1951: Edward Norris Wentworth, Doctor 1958: Charles Edwin Friley, Doctor of Agriculture. B.S., 1907, M.S., 1909, of Science. Served as Acting President 1936: Raymond Mollyneaux Hughes, Iowa State; faculty member at Iowa State from 1935 to 1936; president from 1936- Doctor of Laws; president of Iowa State College; distinguished historian of American 1953. from 1927 to 1936; his Handbook for livestock; author of American Sheep Trails. College Trustees was well regarded. 1958: Robert Earle Buchanan, Doctor of 1952: Roscoe C. Pollock, Doctor of Science. B.S., 1904, Iowa State; dean of 1940: Maria M. Roberts, Doctor of Agriculture. B.S.,1913, M.S., 1921, Iowa industrial science, head of the Department Laws. B.S., 1890, Iowa State; professor State. of Bacteriology, Dean of the Graduate of mathematics and dean of the Junior College, and director of the Agricultural College at Iowa State. 1952: Ruth Buxton Sayre, Doctor of Experiment Station at Iowa State. Laws. Outstanding woman in Iowa 1942: George Harrison Shull, Doctor of agriculture; helped found Associated 1958: John Walter Coverdale, Doctor of Science. Country Women of the World; appointed Science. Official in Rath Packing Company. by President Eisenhower to the Agricultural 1942: Wilbur M. Wilson, Doctor of Advisery Committee in 1950; held posts 1958: Gertrude Mary Cox, Doctor of Engineering. B.S., 1900, Iowa State. in local, state and national Farm Bureau Science. B.S., 1929, Iowa State. women's organizations. 1944: Rush B. Lincoln, Doctor of Science. 1958: Edward Bertram Evans, Doctor 1953: Ezra Taft Benson, Doctor of of Science. D.V.M., 1918, Iowa State; the 1945: Milton Ferdinand Beecher, Agriculture. M.S., 1927, Iowa State; U.S. centennial program carried the following, Doctor of Engineering. B.S., 1910, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture. "Veterinarian, Agricultural Educator." DAC State; official in the Norton Company in recipient in 1968.* Worcester, Massachusetts. 1953: Fred T. Whiting, Doctor of Engineering. B.S., 1913, Iowa State; vice 1958: Theodore V. Houser, Doctor of 1945: Thomas Ray Stanton, Doctor of president for Westinghouse Company in Science. B.S., 1915, Iowa State; president Agriculture. charge of the Northwest district. of Sears Roebuck and Co.

1947: Mabel V. Campbell, Doctor of 1954: Thomas Roy Truax, Doctor of 1958: Henry H. Kildee, Doctor of Science. Science, honorary degree conferred at the Agriculture. B.S., 1912, Iowa State; head of B.S., 1908, M.S., 1917, Iowa State; head of convocation celebrating 75 years of home the Forest Products Division of the U.S.D.A. the Department of Animal Husbandry and economics at Iowa State. B.S., 1905, Iowa at Madison, Wisconsin; honorary degree Dean of Agriculture, Iowa State. State. conferred at the 50th anniversary of the Department of Forestry. 1958: Allan Blair Kline, Doctor of Science. 1947: Hazel Steibling, Doctor of 1955: Almon H. Fuller, Doctor of B.S., 1938, Iowa State; president of the Science; honorary degree conferred at Engineering. Head of the Department of American Farm Bureau. the convocation celebrating 75 years of Civil Engineering at Iowa State. home economics at Iowa State. Chief of the Bureau of Human Nutrition and Home 1955: Bernard W. Hammer, Doctor of Economics, U.S.D.A. Agriculture. Involved in Dairy Bacteriology at Iowa State. * Distinguished Achievement Citation, the highest 124 award granted to university alumni 1958: Beth Baily McLean, Doctor of 1997: Simon Estes, Doctor of Humane 2001: John Ruan, Doctor of Humane Science. M.S., 1933, Iowa State; the Letters. studied voice at the University Letters. Chairman and CEO of The Ruan centennial program carried the following, of Iowa from 1956-1963; from 1964 to Companies, Des Moines; recognized for his "Home Economist, Business Woman." 1965 studied at the Julliard School of generosity to the city of Des Moines, his 1958: James Lewis Morrill, Doctor of Music; distinguished faculty member home state of Iowa and the international Laws. President of the University of at Julliard since 1986; recognized for community; founder and ongoing supporter Minnesota. extraordinary achievements in operatic of the World Food Prize Foundation, music, philanthropy, and generosity to publicizes the challenges of feeding the 1958: George Waddel Snedecor, Doctor disadvantaged children; named Honorary world and recognize significant advances of Science. Organized the Statistical Alumnus in 2007. in our capacity to produce, improve and Laboratory; first head of the Department of distribute food. Statistics. 1997: Emery N. Castle, Doctor of Humane Letters. Ph.D., 1952, Iowa 2002: Katharine Abraham, Doctor of 1958: Fred R. White, Doctor of Science. State; recognized for his outstanding Science. B.S., 1976, Iowa State; occupied Chief engineer for the Highway achievements in agricultural economics one of the most important professional Commission. helping to improve the quality of life in rural positions in the U.S. government dealing America. with economic performance and economic 1965: James H. Hilton, Doctor of Science. policy, the Bureau of Labor Statistics; B.S., 1923, Iowa State; professor of animal 1997: Edwin G. Krebs, Doctor of Science. under her direction, the bureau improved husbandry, Purdue (1927-1945); president, Co-winner of the 1992 Nobel Prize in its method for collecting employment Iowa State (1953-1965). Physiology or Medicine; recognized for statistics, initiated a program to collect data outstanding contributions in biochemistry on job vacancies and improved the way the 1991: Raymond P. Baker, Doctor of and medicine. Consumer Price Index is measured; DAC Humane Letters. B.S., 1935, Iowa State; recipient in 1999.* director of research at Pioneer Hi-Bred 1998: Federico Mayor, Doctor of International Inc. Science. Recognized for his extraordinary 2002: Dr. M. Daniel Lane, Doctor of achievements as a biochemist and for Humane Letters. Contributions to research 1992: Norman Borlaug, Doctor of promoting peace in the Middle East and in the fields of biochemistry and nutrition; Humane Letters. 1970 Nobel Peace Prize throughout the world. international leader in understanding the recipient for work in developing wheat development and mechanisms underlying varieties. 2000: John Vincent Atanasoff, Doctor obesity; contributed to development of of Science. M.S., 1926, Iowa State; with appetite-controlling drug; ground-breaking 1993: Thorton A. Wilson, Doctor of the help of graduate student Clifford Berry, work in insulin signaling and in mechanisms Science. B.S., 1943, Iowa State; President designed, assembled and demonstrated underlying diabetes. of the Boeing Company in 1968 and the first electronic digital computer, the chairman of the board in 1972; DAC Atanasoff-Berry Computer, in the basement 2003: Roy Whistler, Doctor of Science. recipient in 1973.* of Iowa State University’s Physics Building; Ph.D., 1938, Iowa State; an internationally he remains an inspiration to generations recognized leader in carbohydrate research 1993: Charles Concordia, Doctor of of Iowa Staters with his legacy of inquiry for more than half a century; DAC recipient Science. One of the most distinguished and excellence in the physical sciences and in 1999.* power systems engineers in the world. engineering; DAC recipient in 1984. * 2003: Joanne Eicher, Doctor of Humane 1994: George Washington Carver, Doctor 2000: Morris Soller, Doctor of Science. Letters. Played a key role in developing an of Humane Letters. B.S.,1894, M.S., 1896, Recognized for leading the way in the actual understanding of and respect for African Iowa State; first African-American Student discovery of genetic science. textiles in this country. at Iowa State; world renowned plant scientist. 2000: Jean Marie Dubois, Doctor of 2006: Vance Coffman, Doctor of Science. Science. One of the world’s leading B.S., 1967, Iowa State; widely respected 1994: Hugh S. Sidey, Doctor of Humane researchers in the area of quasicrystals; by the nation’s military and civilian leaders, Letters. B.S., 1950, Iowa State; staff credited with fostering and guiding often sought for advice on national security member and columnist for Time magazine collaborative research on useful applications goals; DAC recipient in 1999.* for more than 30 years; first recipient for quasicrystals, including a project of James W. Schwartz Award for involving scientists at Iowa State University 2006: Graham B. Spanier, Doctor of “Distinguished Service to Journalism and and the Ames Laboratory. Humane Letters. B.S., 1969, M.S., 1971, Mass Communication; DAC recipient in Iowa State; president of the Pennsylvania 1972. * 2001: Keith R. Yamamoto, Doctor State University; known as one of the of Science. B.S., 1968, Iowa State; nation’s premier leaders in higher education 1995: D. Gale Johnson, Doctor of internationally known research scientist issues and helping universities meet the Humane Letters. B.S., 1932, Ph.D., 1945, and a leader in national science policy; changing needs of the society and world; Iowa State; teacher and researcher of the known for his breakthrough work on steroid recipient of Distinguished Alumni Award in agricultural economic problems in Russia hormone receptors; DAC recipient in 1997.* 2004. and China; DAC recipient in 1995. *

1996: M. E. “Gene” Ensminger, Doctor of Humane Letters. Achievements for his work in animal science, education and international agriculture.

125 * 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.

* Distinguished Achievement Citation, the highest 126 award granted to university alumni 2011: Benjamin J. Allen, Doctor of 2013: Peggy A. Whitson, Doctor of Humane Letters. B.S., Indiana University; Science. B.S. Iowa Wesleyan College; M.S. & Ph.D., University of Illinois; presi- Ph.D. Rice University. National Research dent of the University of Northern Iowa Council Resident Research Associate at since 2006; former professor, dean, vice NASA’s Johnson Space Center. She joined president and provost at Iowa State Uni- NASA as a research biochemist In 1989. versity from 1979 to 2006; and a member Later became a NASA astronaut, space of the Washington State University faculty mission commander and chief of the NASA from 1974 to 1979, including a year as a Astronaut Corps; included two extended Brookings Economic Policy Fellow in the periods in space aboard the International U.S. Department of Transportation; Space Station (ISS), serving as NASA’s first nationally known researcher and educator Science Officer on her first mission and in transportation and logistics, appointed as commander of the second mission. The by Iowa Governor Branstad to co-chair, first mission (2002), lasted 185 days and the Iowa STEM (Science, Technology, included a nearly four and one-half hour Engineering and Mathematics) Advisory spacewalk to install and check equipment. Council. Her second space mission (2007), lasted 192 days. 2012: George P. Belitsos, Doctor of Humane Letters. Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Youth and Shelter Services, Inc. (YSS). Headquartered in Ames, YSS is dedicated to helping communities prepare young people for the challenges of life by providing information services and tools to create healthier opportunities and outcomes for troubled youth.

2012: Daniel Gianola, Doctor of Science. B.S. 1970, Universidad de la Republica, M.S.1973, Ph.D. 1975 University of Wisconsin -Madison. Sewall Wright Professor of Animal Breeding and Genetics at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Dr. Gianola’s research involves theory and applications of quantitative genetics to animal breeding, and it has had a profound impact on the analysis of animal breeding data.

2012: James L. Barnard, Doctor of Science. B.S. University of Stellenbosch & University of Pretoria; M.S. Univeristy of Texas; Ph.D. Vanderbilt University. Global Practice and Technology Leader for Black & Veatch, an international engineering, consulting and construction company in energy, water, telecommunications, and management consulting projects with more than 100 offices worldwide; one of the world’s leading environmental engineers.

127 * Distinguished Achievement Citation, the highest award granted to university alumni