Fort Valley State University & Sponsors

For more information about CDEP, please call: (478) 825-6243. Fax: (478) 825-6618 www.fvsu.edu/academics/cdep

Cooperative Developmental Energy Program Fort Valley, Georgia 31030

Fort Valley State University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, baccalaureate and master’s degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Fort Valley State University.

Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants, students or employees on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability or marital or veteran status. LET’S FUEL OUR IMAGINATIONS.

It takes a lot of energy to be a student. And even more to power the things they need to succeed. That’s why, for 20 years, Shell has supported The Cooperative Developmental Energy Program. By partnering with institutions like Fort Valley State University, and private and government sectors of the nation’s energy industry, we’re recruiting the best and brightest minorities and females into the energy industry through scholarships, dual degree programs, and career opportunities. It’s all to help build a diverse technical talent pipeline to energize all our futures. Discover Shell’s current efforts, and how you can help generate future solutions by exploring challenging games, engaging mini- movies and more at www.shell.us/energizeyourfuture

LET’S GO. ExxonMobil congratulates Fort Valley State University on the 31st year of the Cooperative Developmental Energy Program

ExxonMobil hires exceptional people and every one of them is empowered to think independently, take initiative and be innovative. They thrive in our company culture: open, with an international mindset and down to earth. Our hands-on approach, job rotation system and regular training enable our people to learn and develop their talents continuously. The acquired skills and knowledge will help them to become our future generation of technical leaders and managers. ExxonMobil uses innovation and technology to deliver energy and petrochemical products to meet the world’s growing demand. With constant innovation we improve the supply of reliable, affordable energy in a safe and environmentally responsible manner. We invest more than 1 billion dollars annually in research, development and technology applications. Interested to get a glimpse of what it is like to work for one of the world’s most successful companies ? Check our starting positions and career opportunities: exxonmobil.com/careers

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Advertisement...... Inside Front Cover

Greeting from President Ivelaw Lloyd Griffith...... 2

Message from CDEP’s Founder/Director Dr. Isaac J. Crumbly...... 3

What is CDEP?...... 4

Dual Degree Partners/Programs...... 5

Advertisements...... 6-7

Activity Agenda for Alumni & Consortium Members...... 8

Activity Agenda for High School Scholars...... 9

Industry Awards Banquet...... 10

Platinum Achievement Award...... 11-12

Joseph Huffstetler Award...... 13

Service Award...... 14

Academic Achievement Awards...... 15

National Association of Black Geoscientists (NABG) and National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)...... 16

CDEP Collage...... 17

Mathematics, Science, and Engineering Academy (M-SEA) ...... 18

CDEP Pipeline...... 19

Scholarship Awards Luncheon...... 20

Scholarship Recipients for 2014...... 21

CDEP Dual Degree Scholars...... 22

CDEP Graduates...... 23

Energy Career Day Guest List...... 24-25

CDEP Participating Energy Companies, Government Agencies, Partner Universities, Foundations, and Affiliations...... 26

Acknowledgments...... 27

Advertisement...... 28

Advertisement...... Inside Back Cover

1 Greetings from the President

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February 24, 2014

Greetings, As the Ninth President of this celebrated institution, I want to personally welcome you to the 31st Annual Career and Energy Day Scholarship Awards Luncheon for our Cooperative Developmental Energy Program (CDEP).

Our university’s rich heritage and diverse scholarly pursuits include a commitment to supporting the intellectual activities of academically talented students. We are especially proud of achievements in making a profound impact within the energy industry and its related fields, with outstanding input by minority and women students.

Each year, we pause to celebrate the successes realized through this trailblazing academic and mentoring program that provides opportunities for some of the nation’s best and brightest science, technology, engineering, and mathematics scholars. I am grateful to CDEP faculty and staff and their supporters, who continue to enable students to realize their dreams, which is at the heart of what we Dream and Do daily at Fort Valley State University.

Special plaudits are extended to CDEP’s founder, Dr. Isaac Crumbly, who in 1983 recognized the need to introduce the nation’s energy leaders to the intellectual vitality of FVSU’s student scholars and provide opportunities for student engagement and internship opportunities.

This program has grown and expanded over the years to include other universities seeking to realize similar goals. These include the University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Georgia Institute of Technology, University of Texas-Austin, University of Arkansas, Pennsylvania State University, and the University of Texas-Pan American.

Now, through these partnerships, our students are able to enjoy a dual-degree component, which enables them to earn two bachelor’s degrees: one from a science-related field at FVSU, and one from an energy-related field from a partner school.

Finally, let me thank and congratulate the individuals, companies, agencies, and foundations for providing ongoing support to this valuable program. Our educational enterprise is richer because of your involvement and commitment.

Keep on keeping on!

Sincerely,

Ivelaw Lloyd Griffith, Ph.D. President Fort Valley State University 478.825.6315 or 478.825.6316 • Fax 478.825.6266 An Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Institution 2 The Cooperative Developmental Energy Program The Only One of Its Kind In the Nation

Presidential Honors/Recognition: (1) Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring-President Barack Obama (2) President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology Undergraduate Education Working Group-President Barack Obama (3) Letter of Commendation for Exemplary Achievements as an Educator, Researcher, and Role Model-President Ronald Reagan

Greetings to Everyone!

I join President Ivelaw Lloyd Griffith in welcoming you to the campus of The Fort Valley State University and to the Cooperative Developmental Energy Program’s Annual Energy Career Day and Student Recruitment Conference. We are indeed Dr. Isaac J. Crumbly thankful and humble that you would take time out of your busy schedules to honor us Associate Vice President for Careers and with your presence. You are our guests; and if there is anything we can do to make your Collaborative Programs and CDEP stay more enjoyable, please let us know. Founder and Director

As we mark CDEP’s thirty one years of existence, I am grateful to so many individuals who have supported CDEP students and its staff. I am thankful to our partnering corporations and governmental agencies for providing funds to support student scholarships, internships, and research experiences. Also, I extend my sincere appreciation to our six partnering universities, namely, Georgia Institute of Technology, Pennsylvania State University, The University of Arkansas, The University of Nevada at Las Vegas, The University of Texas at Austin, and The University of Texas - Pan American. Our partnering universities not only award the engineering, geology, geophysics, and health physics degrees in CDEP’s dual degree programs, they also provide students with cutting-edge research experiences, including international research opportunities.

Congratulations to the many students who have completed CDEP’s dual degree programs and who are now successful engineers and scientists in the STEM workforce. CDEP is an accelerated and intense dual degree program that must be navigated in five years. Therefore, to the CDEP graduates, I commend you for your perseverance, commitment to excellence, and staying the course.

It is with pleasure and pride that I inform you that CDEP and its partnering universities have graduated 81 engineers, 31 geoscientists, and 8 health physicists. Also, I am delighted to report that dozens of CDEP’s graduates are now employed in the oil and gas industry and the electric and natural gas utility industries. Thanks to many partners and supporters, CDEP has become a national leader in providing access to underrepresented minorities and women to STEM careers in the energy industry.

Again, greetings to everyone and I extend my sincere thanks to each of you for your attendance.

Isaac J. Crumbly

3 The Cooperative Developmental Energy Program Dr. Isaac J. Crumbly, Founder and Director

Fort Valley State University has the distinction of having the nation’s only Cooperative Developmental Energy Program (CDEP). On July 1, 1983, Dr. Isaac J. Crumbly founded CDEP with start-up funds from the U.S. Department of Energy. CDEP is an innovative energy education program that focuses on increasing the number of minorities and women working in the private and governmental sectors of the energy industry. The objective of CDEP is to develop a long-term, mutually beneficial relationship between Fort Valley State University and the nation’s energy industry in creating a technology oriented labor base for minorities and women. This objective is accomplished through the following methods:

• Dual degree programs in engineering, geosciences, and health physics • University partners • Scholarships • Internships • Pre-College Programs • Corporate & Government Collaboration • Career/Job opportunities

Scholarship Application Requirements (Competitive) • 3.5 GPA or above • Official high school transcript (1st semester grades from 12th grade must be included in transcript) • Two letters of recommendation • Combined math and critical reading SAT score of 1100 (minimum 550 math) or a composite score of 26 on the ACT • Complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) - www.fafsa.ed.gov Note: FVSU’s Federal School Code, 001566, should be listed in section 8 • Complete the Fort Valley State University Application for Admission – www.fvsu.edu • Complete the HOPE Application (Georgia students only)

In addition to completing the FAFSA, applicants must apply and be accepted into FVSU to be considered for a CDEP scholarship.

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Dual – Degree Partner Schools GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (GT) PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY (PSU) UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS-FAYETTEVILLE (UARK) UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS (UNLV) UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS-AUSTIN (UTEXAS) UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS-PAN AMERICAN (UTPA) Dual – Degree Programs Fort Valley State University and Georgia Institute of Technology (GT) • B.S. Degree in Mathematics or Chemistry (FVSU) / B.S. Degree in Engineering (GT)

Fort Valley State University and Penn State University (PSU) • B.S. Degree in Mathematics or Chemistry (FVSU) / B.S. Degree in Geosciences (PSU)

Fort Valley State University and University of Arkansas (UARK) • B.S. Degree in Mathematics or Chemistry (FVSU) / B.S. Degree in Engineering (UARK) • B.S. Degree in Mathematics or Chemistry (FVSU) / B.S. Degree in Geology (UARK)

Fort Valley State University and University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) • B.S. Degree in Mathematics (FVSU) / B.S. Degree in Engineering (UNLV) • B.S. Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or Mathematics (FVSU) / B.S. Degree in Health Physics (UNLV)

Fort Valley State University and University of Texas – Austin (UTEXAS) • B.S. Degree in Mathematics or Chemistry (FVSU) / B.S. Degree in Geology (UTEXAS) • B.S. Degree in Mathematics or Chemistry (FVSU) / B.S. Degree in Geophysics (UTEXAS) • B.S. Degree in Mathematics or Chemistry (FVSU) / B.S. Degree in Hydrogeology/Environmental Geology (UTEXAS)

Fort Valley State University and University of Texas – Pan American (UTPA) • B.S. Degree in Mathematics or Chemistry (FVSU) / B.S. Degree in Engineering (UTPA)

31 Activity Agenda for Alumni and Consortium Members

Schedule Activity Sunday, February 23, 2014 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m ��CDEP Information Session FVSU-Dr. Isaac J. Crumbly C.W. Pettigrew Center, Room 110

9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m ��Registration/Set-Up Exhibits C.W. Pettigrew Center Lobby

9:45 a.m. -12:00 p.m...... Seminar: Strategies for Navigating The Corporate Ladder* C.W. Pettigrew Center Auditorium

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m...... Partner Universities Information Session (UNLV, GA TECH, UTEXAS, PSU, UARK) C.W. Pettigrew Center, Room 110

12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m ��Luncheon C.W. Pettigrew Center, Rooms 104-105

1:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m ��CDEP Consortium Meeting FVSU-CDEP/UTEXAS/PSU/UARK Petroleum Industry Consortium FVSU-CDEP/UNLV/GA TECH/UTPA Engineering/Health Physics Consortium C.W. Pettigrew Center, Room 110

5:15 p.m...... Meeting With Fall 2014 Transfer Students UARK- Rm 108, Ga Tech-Rm 107, PSU-Rm 106

7:30 p.m...... Industry Awards Banquet C.W. Pettigrew Center, Rooms 104-105 Monday, February 24, 2014 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m ��Registration/Set-Up Exhibits

10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m...... Students Visit Company Exhibits C.W. Pettigrew Center, Lobby

11:15 a.m. - 1:30 p.m �� Scholarship Awards Luncheon C.W. Pettigrew Center, Rooms 104-105 Tuesday, February 25, 2014 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m...... CDEP Scholars Internship Interviews

*Optional for Consortium Members

8 Activity Agenda for 2014 High School Scholars Schedule Activity Sunday, February 23, 2014 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m �� Registration Days Inn Fort Valley, GA 8:00 a.m ��Depart Days Inn 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m �� CDEP Information Session FVSU-Dr. Isaac J. Crumbly C.W. Pettigrew Center, Room 110 9:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m �� Scholars Meet in Rm 102 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m...... Partner Universities Information Session (UNLV, GA TECH, UTEXAS, PSU, UARK) C.W. Pettigrew Center, Room 110 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m...... Seminar: CDEP Dual Degree Curriculum C.W. Pettigrew Center, Room 110 12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m �� Luncheon C.W. Pettigrew Center, Rooms 104-105 1:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m ��Campus Tour 3:15 p.m �� Break C.W. Pettigrew Center Snack Area 3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m �� Student Life at FVSU C.W. Pettigrew Center Auditorium 4:45 p.m...... Depart for Days Inn 7:00 p.m...... Depart for Pettigrew 7:30 p.m...... Industry Awards Banquet C.W. Pettigrew Center, Rooms 104-105 Monday, February 24, 2014 7:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m ��Continental Breakfast at Days Inn 7:45 a.m �� Check out of Days Inn Load Luggage on Bus/Van 8:00 a.m ��Depart for FVSU Campus 8:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m �� Group Photo 8:45 a.m. – 9:15 a.m ��CDEP Wrap-Up Session C.W. Pettigrew Center, Room 107 9:15 a.m. -10:15 a.m �� FVSU Information Session C.W. Pettigrew Center, Room 107 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m ��Visit Company Exhibits C.W. Pettigrew Center Lobby 11:15 a.m. - 1:30 p.m �� Scholarship Awards Luncheon C.W. Pettigrew Center, Rooms 104-105

9 CDEP Industry Awards Banquet Sunday, February 23, 2014 7:30 p.m.

Ms. Shanice White & Mr. Jonathan Guandique, Presiding

Grace ��LaTisha Pryor Biology/Health Physics CDEP Treasurer

~ BUFFET DINNER ~ Welcome ��Ms. Shanice White Math/Mechanical Engineering Miss CDEP Mr. Jonathan Guandique Math/Geology Mr. CDEP

Greetings ��Dr. Ivelaw Lloyd Griffith FVSU President

Introduction of Head Table �� Ms. Jackie Hodges-Releford Assistant CDEP Director Introduction of Founder/Director of the Cooperative Developmental Energy Program ��Ms. Shanice White Mr. Jonathan Guandique

Special Award Presentations �� Dr. Isaac J. Crumbly Associate Vice President for Career and Collaborative Programs CDEP Founder/Director Platinum Achievement Awards Joseph Huffstetler Award CDEP Service Award

Academic Achievement Awards �� Dr. Isaac J. Crumbly

~Door Prizes~ Acknowledgement of Scholarship Recipients �� Ms. Jackie Hodges-Releford

Closing Remarks �� Dr. Isaac J. Crumbly

Benediction ��Ms. Shanice White Mr. Jonathan Guandique

10 Cooperative Developmental Energy Program Platinum Achievement Award

The Platinum Achievement Award is given to minorities and women who have achieved high level positions in energy related fields, government, or education. This year, the Cooperative Developmental Energy Program salutes Mr. Warner Williams for his outstanding leadership within the oil and gas industry and Ms. LaDoris Harris for her outstanding leadership in goverment.

Warner M. Williams Vice President Chevron North America Exploration and Production Company Gulf of Mexico Business Unit

Warner Williams is Vice President of Chevron North America Exploration and Production Company’s Gulf of Mexico business unit, headquartered in Covington, Louisiana and responsible for Chevron’s offshore shelf and deepwater production operations and the shelf exploration activities.

Mr. Williams received his bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering from the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology in 1974 and a master’s degree in petroleum engineering from the University of Southern California (USC) in 2013.

Mr. Williams joined Chevron as a Production Engineer in 1974, and progressed through assignments of increasing responsibility. In 1990, he was named Manager of Engineering Training at Chevron’s Drilling Technology Center in Houston. In 1992, he became Production Manager for Chevron Overseas Petroleum Inc. in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In 1994, Mr. Williams was named General Manager, Production and Geothermal Operations, for Amoseas Indonesia, a joint venture of Chevron and Texaco.

In 1997, he was named General Manager of International Relations in Washington, D.C., a registered lobbyist and a year later was appointed general manager of the Southern Africa Strategic business unit for Chevron Overseas Petroleum Inc. In November 2000, Mr. Williams was named to lead the team which merged Chevron’s and Texaco’s worldwide oil exploration and production assets into the newly-formed ChevronTexaco Corp.

Mr. Williams was named Vice President of Health, Environment and Safety for ChevronTexaco Corp. upon the formation of the company in October 2001. ChevronTexaco changed its name to Chevron in 2005.

In 2003, Mr. Williams was named Vice President of Chevron’s North America Exploration and Production Company’s San Joaquin Valley business unit, headquartered in Bakersfield, California. In this capacity, he was responsible for Chevron’s oil and gas production in California.

Mr. Williams assumed his present position of Vice President in June 2008. Additionally, Mr. Williams is President of the Chevron Gulf of Mexico Response Company, LLC.

Finally, Mr. Williams is active on the boards of the America’s Energy Coast of the America’s WETLAND Foundation; American Association of Blacks in Energy; the Back to Work Coalition, the Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil & Gas Association; the National Ocean Industries Association; the Executive Business Council of New Orleans; the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation; the New Orleans Recreation Foundation; and the Viterbi School Engineering Board of Councilors (University of Southern California). Also, Mr. Williams serves as a Director for the Valley Republic Bank.

Mr. Williams is married with three adult children and four grandsons.

11 Cooperative Developmental Energy Program Platinum Achievement Award

LaDoris “Dot” Harris Director of the Office of Economic Impact and Diversity United States Department of Energy

LaDoris “Dot” Harris was nominated by President Barack Obama to be the Director of the Office of Economic Impact and Diversity at the United States Department of Energy. She was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on March 29, 2012. Ms. Harris brings nearly 30 years of management and leadership experience to this position, having served at some of the world’s largest firms and leading a successful energy, IT, and healthcare consulting firm.

Serving at an Assistant Secretary level position at the Office of Economic Impact and Diversity, Ms. Harris leads the Department of Energy’s efforts to ensure minorities and historically underrepresented communities are afforded an opportunity to participate fully in our energy programs. Ms. Harris oversees a corporate funding strategy for minority institutions, develops the current and future departmental workforce, works closely to develop small business contracting opportunities at the department, and protects the civil rights of departmental employees and recipients of funding from the department.

Ms. Harris brings a wealth of knowledge to this work, having been deeply engaged in the energy sector, small business innovation, and strategic partnerships. Previously, Ms. Harris was the President and CEO of Jabo Industries, LLC, a minority-woman owned management consulting firm concentrated primarily in the energy, information technology and healthcare industries.

Ms. Harris holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina and a M.S. in Technology Management from Southern Polytechnic State University in Marietta, Georgia.

12 Cooperative Developmental Energy Program Joseph Huffstetler Award

The Huffstetler Award is given in the memory of the late Joseph Huffstetler. Mr. Huffstetler was a recruiter in the 1980’s for Occidental Petroleum Company and was instrumental in introducing Dr. Isaac Crumbly to the University of Oklahoma’s College of Geosciences and several oil and gas corporations. As a result of Mr. Huffstetler’s introductions, Fort Valley State University and the University of Oklahoma subsequently offered dual degrees in geology and geophysics and CDEP formed partnerships with more than twelve major oil and gas companies. This award is given to an individual(s) whose support for CDEP emulates that of the late Joseph Huffstetler. This year, the Cooperative Developmental Energy Program salutes Dr. Misha Lesley for her outstanding leadership and support of CDEP.

Dr. Misha Lesley Vice President of Programs Thurgood Marshall College Fund

Misha Lesley serves as Vice President of Programs for the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF). In this capacity she oversees scholarship, leadership development and capacity building programs for TMCF’s member-school network of 47 public Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

She currently manages the program delivery of over $3.5 million in grants and contracts, and is the Principal Investigator for TMCF’s Department of Defense (DOD) grant to develop HBCU capacity in science, technology, engineering, agriculture and mathematics (STEAM). Current projects under her supervision include DOD sponsored undergraduate research in STEAM; TMCF’s Teacher Quality and Retention Program and Member-Universities Professional Institute, as well as scholarship programs to support students who are the first in their families to attend college.

With nearly 20 years’ experience in public and higher education, Misha has served as a teacher, department chairperson and early college principal; being named ‘Teacher of the Year’ at the middle school, high school and district levels. Misha serves on the Board of Directors of the Coalition of Essential Schools (CES) as vice-chair, and in 2004 led the planning of an urban early college high school designed to prepare first-generation students for college, and served as the school’s first principal.

She received a Bachelor of Arts in Government from the University of Texas at Austin, and a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction and Doctor of Education in Professional Leadership from the University of Houston.

Misha and her husband Kenneth have two children, a son who is a junior in high school and a daughter who is studying civil engineering at the University of Texas at Austin.

13 Cooperative Developmental Energy Program Service Award

The CDEP Service Award recognizes representatives of CDEP sponsors that have been instrumental in securing financial support, internships, and employment with their respective companies or agencies for FVSU-CDEP students. These individuals have diligently supported CDEP’s goals, objectives, and mission within their organizations. Therefore, on behalf of the FVSU family, the CDEP staff wishes to acknowledge, thank, and honor Ms. Keisha Tanner as a devoted champion for the CDEP program.

Keisha Wilson Tanner Thunder Horse Area Planning Team Leader BP America

Keisha Wilson Tanner is the Area Planning Team Lead for the Thunder Horse Facility located in the Gulf of Mexico. She is responsible for integrating Drilling & Completions, operations, and major project activities to provide transparent and strategic guidance to support top business priorities. Keisha has 19 years of experience supporting offshore operations and holds a Bachelors in Chemical Engineering from Georgia Tech.

Keisha began her career with the Amoco Production Company’s Offshore Business Unit in New Orleans as a production engineer. She has had the opportunity to rotate offshore as an operations engineer, Lead the Measurement and Allocation Functional Team for GoM and most recently, served as the Area Engineering Support Team Lead for Holstein.

She has co-led BP’s African American Network’s National Organization for over 10 years. The organization focuses on increasing the representation, inclusion, and advancement of African Americans for over 1300 members.

Keisha is also BP’s Campus Champion for Georgia Tech. Her team is responsible for delivering on her recruiting strategy in service of attracting and hiring top quartile undergraduate engineers. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Jack and Jill of America, National Society of Black Engineers, Society of Women Engineers, and the Society of Petroleum Engineers.

Keisha was commended by the Georgia House of Representatives through House Resolution HR 599 and has been listed in Who’s Who in Black Houston for the past 4 years. During her college years, she held the title of Miss Atlanta 1994 and was a professional cheerleader for the Atlanta Falcons in 1993.

A native of Nicholls, Georgia, Keisha enjoys playing with her 9 year old daughter (Chelsea), reading, skiing, dancing and playing tennis.

14 The CDEP Academic Achievement Awards

During this 31st Annual Celebration, CDEP has the opportunity for the twenty-sixth year to tokenly express its support to those CDEP students who have performed at high academic levels in their respective classifications. To qualify for an academic achievement award, each awardee must be a CDEP student and hold or share the highest grade point average in his or her respective classification. CDEP congratulates 4 outstanding scholars for their excellent academic achievements.

— AWARDEE PROFILES —

1st Year 2nd Year Mr. Shivam Patel Ms. Ashley Davis Son of Dino & Manjula Patel Daughter of Robert & Mizell Davis GPA: 3.91 GPA: 4.0 Majors: Math/Engineering Majors: Math & Electrical Engineering Hometown: Albany, GA Hometown: Warner Robins, GA

3rd Year 3rd Year Ms. Brittany Brown Mr. Allante Harrison Daughter of Melinda Mathis & Willie Brown Son of Kisha Lawton-Harrison & Brian Harrison GPA: 3.97 GPA: 3.97 Majors: Math & Civil Engineering Majors: Math & Mechanical Engineering Hometown: Reynolds, GA Hometown: Columbia, SC 15

THE FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENTAL ENERGY PROGRAM (CDEP) MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE, AND ENGINEERING ACADEMY (M-SEA)

Creates a Continuous Pipeline of Minority and Female Students From Ninth Grade Through Ph. D., Majoring In:

MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE, OR ENGINEERING

CRITERIA (no application required) FEATURES MAINTAIN A CUMULATIVE GPA OF 3.0 OR BETTER CDEP PIPELINE MAINTAIN A MINIMUM “B” AVERAGE IN MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMIC ENHANCEMENT SATISFACTORY GRADES IN CONDUCT FIELD TRIPS SUBMIT 7TH—8TH GRADE TRANSCRIPTS NATIONAL STANDARDIZED TEST SCORES (7th Grade) ONE LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION: Math Teacher, Science Teacher, Principal, or Counselor

DEADLINE: MARCH 1st of each year SUMMER TUITION (Ninth Grade): $1000 upon acceptance into the academy (do not send money now)

NINTH GRADE FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY, GEORGIA TECH, PENN STATE, & SPONSORS 2 WEEKS TENTH GRADE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS & SPONSORS 1 WEEK

ELEVENTH GRADE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS & SPONSORS 1 WEEK

TWELFTH GRADE FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY & SPONSORS 2 WEEKS

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENTAL ENERGY PROGRAM 1005 State University Drive Fort Valley, Georgia 31030

DR. ISAAC J. CRUMBLY, Ph. D., Associate Vice President Careers and Collaborative Programs, CDEP Director and Founder

PHONE: (478) 825-6243 • FAX: (478) 825-6618 • WEB: www.fvsu.edu/academics/cdepM-M-M-SEA M-SEA...A PIPELINE OF SUCCESS THAT INTRODUCES STUDENTS TO CAREER OPTIONS THAT CAN LEAD TO A MEANINGFUL, SUCCESSFUL, EXCITING, AND AUSPICIOUS FUTURE 180 Cooperative Developmental Energy Program

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Employment & / or Graduate School

2 years at Partnering University SCHOLARSHIPS and INTERNSHIPS*

 3 years at Fort Valley State University SCHOLARSHIPS and INTERNSHIPS*

12th Grade: Fort Valley State University & Sponsors

11th Grade: University of Texas-Austin, University of Arkansas & Sponsors 10th Grade: University of Nevada, Las Vegas & Sponsors

9th Grade: Fort Valley State University, Penn State, Georgia Tech, & Sponsors 

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19 31st Annual CDEP Scholarship Awards Luncheon Monday, February 24, 2014 • 11:15 a.m. Presiding Mr. Jaylan Dawson Ms. Ashley Davis Math/Engineering Math/ Engineering CDEP President CDEP Vice President Grace...... Mr. Brandon Clark President, National Association of Black Geoscientists (NABG)

~LUNCHEON~ Welcome...... FVSU-CDEP Scholars Occasion...... Mr. Jaylan Dawson Ms. Ashley Davis Introduction of FVSU President ��Ms. Marci Early President, National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)

Greetings...... Dr. Ivelaw Lloyd Griffith FVSU President Introduction of Founder/Director of the Cooperative Developmental Energy Program �� Mr. Jaylan Dawson Ms. Ashley Davis

Recognition of Special Guests ��Dr. Isaac J. Crumbly Associate Vice President for Career and Collaborative Programs CDEP Founder/Director

Presentation of Scholarship Awards ��Ms. Jackie Hodges-Releford Assistant CDEP Director Welcome to Future...... Wildcats-Rebels-Yellow Jackets-Longhorns-Bronc’s-Nittany Lions-Razorbacks PARTICIPATING DUAL-DEGREE INSTITUTIONS President Ivelaw Lloyd Griffith• Fort Valley State University Dr. Joanna Jezierska • University of Nevada, Las Vegas Dr. Felicia Benton-Johnson • Georgia Tech Dr. Samuel Moore • University of Texas-Austin Mr. Curtis Price • Pennsylvania State University Mr. Bryan Hill • University of Arkansas CDEP: A Human Resources Pipeline ��Mr. Altony Hall (Demonstrated by M-SEA Students, CDEP Scholars, and CDEP Alumni) Math/Petroleum Engineering ~Special Salute to CDEP Sponsors~ Presentations ��CDEP Sponsors Closing Remarks/Announcements ��Dr. Isaac J. Crumbly Benediction �� Mr. Jaylan Dawson Ms. Ashley Davis 20 CDEP Scholarship Recipients

The Cooperative Developmental Energy Program is proud to honor academically talented minority and female high school seniors from various states around the country. Each CDEP scholar will receive a scholarship to pursue one of CDEP’s dual degree programs.

In order to be a recipient for the dual degree scholarships between Fort Valley State University and either the University of Nevada, Las Vegas or Georgia Institute of Technology or the University of Texas-Pan American or the University of Arkansas in Mathematics/Engineering or Chemistry/Engineering, or Mathematics/Health Physics, or Chemistry/Health Physics or Biology/Health Physics, students must have an above average SAT or ACT score and a grade point average of 3.5 or better. The same qualifications applies for the dual-degree scholarships between Fort Valley State University and the University of Texas-Austin or Pennsylvania State University or the University of Arkansas in Mathematics/Geology, Mathematics/Petroleum Engineering, Mathematics/Geophysics, or Chemistry/ Geology.

On behalf of The Fort Valley State University, The University of Nevada-Las Vegas, Georgia Institute of Technology, the University of Texas-Austin, the University of Texas-Pan American, Pennsylvania State University, the University of Arkansas and sponsoring energy companies and governmental agencies, we acknowledge, commend, and salute these bright and ambitious scholars.

— AWARDEE PROFILES —

Moriah Banks Rocio Castillo Kyra Eady East Gaston High School East Anchorage High School Veterans High School Mt. Holly, NC Anchorage, AK Warner Robins, GA

Mercy Grace Browder Wesley Collins Christopher Jordan Ray Westover High School Eleanor Roosevelt High School Houston County High School Albany, GA Glenn Dale, MD Warner Robins, GA

21 Dual Degree Scholars

Mathematics/Engineering Fayon Atkinson Jonathan Guandique Cameron Rollins Brandon Baker Lakiesha Hampton Asher Sampong Jakym Battle Rickell Hardaway Christain Smith Jazmin Bennett Robyn Hardaway Vincent Stewart Dominique Brooks Allante Harrison Geovanni Stotts Brittany Brown Elias Heard Gary Sullivan Calvin Logan Brown Cristian Hernandez Monica Sullivan Devaughn Brown Donovan Hicks Brian Tucker Nehemiah Ceasar Justin Hicks Lee Tyrell Oscar Chaney Christan Hill Marquis Wagner Brianna Daniels Tawanna Hines Wesley Wallace Ashley Davis Danesha Hunter Shanice White Deric Davis Julian Johnson Sheriece White Joshuah Davis Calvin Jones Darren Williams Jaylan Dawson Nicholas Jones Timothy Williams Terrance Delisser Mario McGregor Xavier Williams Marci Early Jachin Myers Reggie Wootson Arnold Eatmon Shivam Patel Abdullah Yousif Christian Falzone Khalia Payton Carey Green Keith Roberson

Biology or Chemistry or Mathematics/Health Physics LaTisha Pryor

Mathematics or Chemistry/Geology or Geophysics or Petroleum Engineering Richard Brinkley Mercedes Gainor Marvin Scott Brandon Clark Altony Hall Grant Tollett Jonathan Cortez Jovon James Thornton Wilson Brittney Crockett Calvin Johnson Maurice Dukes Nahjee Maybin

denotes students attending Georgia Institute of Technology denotes students attending the University of Nevada at Las Vegas denotes students attending the University of Texas-Austin denotes students attending Penn State University denotes students attending the University of Arkansas

22 CDEP Graduates: Stem Energy Specialists

Adrian Addison Bryan Hopkins Derrick Pace Kristen Alexander Shawnta Horton Jenee’ Parlor LaMichelle Arnold Eric Hurst Enrique Perez Carmen Atkins Johnesha Inman Vincent Poteat Darryl Baker Cesunica Ivy Leah Preston Tramond Baisden Christine Jefferson Dr. Thomas Redd Justan Bell Jonathan Jenkins Michael Reynolds Daphne Berdley Brandon Johnson Joseph Roberson Chandra Blackmon Monica Johnson Tiffany Robinson Marquis Byrd Joseph Jones Brandy Rogers Joe Lee Butts Walter Jones Ramona Sanders Cornelious Chambliss Jermon Kearney LaShondria Scott Roland Chatman Nicole Kennedy Tracee Scott Carlotta Clanton Prince Kwarteng Tomieka Searcy Michael Clausell, Jr. Kaleah Lambert Julian Sessoms LaWanda Coffee Jason Lawrence Nason Simmons Kerri Cooks Dr. Danean Lewis ShaMarcus Simmons Jessica Curry James Love Quentin Slate Terryl Daniels Stacey Lusk Evelynn Slaughter Ashley Davidson Robert Little Charlie Smith Willisha Davidson Allesha Manns Jermaine Smith Bianca Davis Fraketta Marshall Leon Smith Luther Davis Quincy Mason Stanley Stackhouse Sheena Davis Arriel Mathis Thermando Stephens Mariaz Davis Derrell Mathis Derek Stephenson Johnne’ Dawson Eric McIntyre Marlon Stewart Dr. Kishe Denton Marcus McKinney Toby Stewart Alex Deya-Santiago Marvin McKinney Jasmine Townsend Walter Doyle LaKeia McMillian Alex Tripp April Duerson Kimaka McNair Stephanie Troutman Dr. Aviance Dyke Derrick McWilliams Viness Ubert Anthony Gardner Attorney Elton McWilliams Joni Verrett Tony Gonzales Eric Mikell Kevin Walker James Graves Zaclyn Miller Philip Walker Kevin Graves James Monroe Rickey Walker Darlena Gunn Rhonda Moore Jason White Patrick Harris Kimber Moore-Cooks Ann Wiley Oscar Hernandez Horace Jerome Murphy Byron Wright Richard Herron Ashley Norris Rapheal Hicks Dawn Odom Dominique Hollis Kimberly Pace

• denotes engineers denotes geoscientists denotes health physicists •

23 Energy Career Day Guest List 2014

Mr. Michael Alverez Ms. Jacquline Cox Ms. LaDoris Harris Shell Oil Company Georgia Institute of Technology Dept. of Energy Houston, TX Atlanta, GA Washington, D.C.

Colonel Patrick Bartness Mr. Kenneth Cutts Ms. Annie Hicks Museum of Aviation Office of Congressman Sanford Bishop Fort Valley, GA Warner Robins. GA Columbus, GA Dr. Ira Hicks Dr. Donnie Bellamy Mr. Terryl Daniels FVSU, Retired FVSU, Retired Shell/CDEP Alum Fort Valley, GA Fort Valley, GA Houston, TX Mr. Bryan Hill Representative Patty Bentley Superintendent Jo Ann Denning University of Arkansas Georgia Representative Peach County Schools Fayetteville, AR Butler, GA Fort Valley, GA Mr. Mike Jackson Dr. Felicia Benton-Johnson Dr. Virginia Dixon Sun Mark Community Bank Georgia Institute of Technology Peach County School Board Fort Valley, GA Atlanta, GA Fort Valley, GA Ms. Paula Jackson Dr. Steve Boss Dr. Clinton Dixon AABE University of Arkansas FVSU, Retired Washington, D.C. Fayetteville, AR Fort Valley, GA Dr. Joanna Jezierska Ms. Katrina Burke Ms. Bianca Davis Duffy University of Nevada, Las Vegas U.S. Geological Survey RAFB/CDEP Alumna Las Vegas, NV Reston, VA Warner Robins, GA Mr. Alfred Johnston Dr. Stephanie Bush-Goddard Mr. Darrell Duffy BP Corporation Nuclear Regulatory Commission Warner Robins, GA Houston, TX Washington, D.C. Ms. Peggy Etheridge Mr. Greg Jones Ms. Chelete Burnett Nuclear Regulatory Commission ExxonMobil, Retired Marathon Oil Corporation Washington, D.C. Houston, TX Houston, TX Mr. Mark Fagelman Mr. Walter Jones Dr. Thomas Carter Shell Chervon/CDEP Alum University of Arkansas Houston, TX Houston, TX Fayetteville, AR Ms. Dee Gilmore Ms. JoAnn Kvamme Ms. Valearia Clark Aera Energy University of Arkansas University of Nevada, Las Vegas Bakersfield, CA Fayetteville, AR Las Vegas, NV Mr. Freddy Greer Dr. Terri Lee Mr. Christopher Collier CB&T Bank Georgia Institute of Technology The Southern Company Fort Valley, GA Atlanta, GA Atlanta, GA

24 Energy Career Day Guest List 2014

Dr. Misha Lesley Ms. Barbara Palmer Ms. Keisha Tanner Thurgood Marshall College Fund FVSU, Retired BP America Washington, D.C. Fort Valley, GA Houston, TX

Ms. Mary Lucille Lomax Mr. Thomas Palmer Mr. Alex Tripp FVSU, Retired FVSU, Retired BP Corporation/CDEP Alumnus Fort Valley, GA Fort Valley, GA Houston, TX

Mr. Stan Lomax Ms. Jeneé Parlor Dr. Melvin Walker FVSU, Retired CDEP Alum Peach County Commission Fort Valley, GA Warner Robins, GA Fort Valley, GA

Principal Bruce Mackey Mr. Curtis Price Mr. Philip Walker Peach County High School Pennsylvania State University CDEP Alumnus Fort Valley, GA University Park, PA Atlanta, GA

Dr. Steen Madsen Mr. Patrick Razuri Mr. Nick Way University of Nevada, Las Vegas Southern Company ExxonMobil Las Vegas, NV Atlanta, GA Houston, TX

Dr. Lawrence Marable Mr. Al Rubalcaba Ms. Annie Whatley FVSU Alumni President National Security Technology-UNLV Dept. of Energy Macon, GA Las Vegas, NV Washington, D.C.

Mr. Traco Mathews Dr. Lee Sears Mayor Barbara Williams AERA Energy Bureau of Reclamation City of Fort Valley Bakersfield, CA Denver, CO Fort Valley, GA

Ms. Martha McAfee Ms. Yvette Scott Mr. Curtis Wright City of Fort Valley Bureau of Reclamation Warner Robins, GA Fort Valley, GA Boulder City, NV

Mr. Sam McGhee Dr. Eleanour Snow Sun Mark Community Bank University of Texas, Austin Fort Valley, GA Austin, TX

Mr. Elton McWilliams Ms. Melissa Spalding CDEP Alumnus Museum of Aviation Houston, TX Warner Robins, GA

Dr. Samuel Moore Mr. Greg Suber University of Texas, Austin Nuclear Regulatory Commission Austin, TX Washington, DC

Mr. Jerome Murphy Ms. Clare Swinford Nuclear Regulatory Commission Museum of Aviation Washington, DC Warner Robins, GA

25 CDEP Participating Energy Companies, Government Agencies, Partner Universities, and Foundations

AERA Energy American Association of Blacks in Energy AGL Resources Board of Regents, University System of GA BP America Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement Chesapeake Energy Corporation Chevron ConocoPhillips DOE Office of Economic Impact & Diversity ExxonMobil Fort Valley State University Georgia Legislature Georgia Power Company Georgia Institute of Technology John & Dorothy Tucker Foundation Marathon Oil Company Museum of Aviation National Association of Black Geoscientists National Energy Technology Laboratory National Society of Black Engineers Oak Ridge Associated Universities Oregon Department of Transportation Pennsylvania State University Shell and Shell Foundation The Southern Company Thurgood Marshall College Fund University of Arkansas, Fayetteville University of Nevada, Las Vegas University of Texas, Austin University of Texas, Pan American U.S. Geological Survey U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission-Minority Serving Institutions Program (MSIP)/HBCU Research Participation Program

26 Acknowledgments The Cooperative Developmental Energy Program (CDEP) acknowledges all of the representatives of the energy industry for supporting CDEP for the past 31 years. Without your cooperation and solid support CDEP could not enjoy its current success.

Special appreciation goes to Proforma Ascension Marketing Group for designing and printing the souvenir programs. An extra special thanks to the Marketing and Communications Department, Mr. Ervin Williams, JC Hill Productions, the Department of Agriculture, Plant Operations, and the Pettigrew Staff, for their professional assistance. We would also like to thank the CDEP Alumni and the current CDEP scholars for their commitment to the program.

PICTURED BELOW ARE THE FVSU-CDEP STAFF:

Ms. Jackie Hodges-Releford Dr. Aditya Kar Ms. Patrice McGhee Assistant CDEP Director Associate Professor of Geology/CDEP CDEP Projects Coordinator

Dr. Haixin Wang Ms. Lisa Rashidi Assistant Professor of CDEP Energy Center Coordinator Computer Science/CDEP

LET’S FUEL OUR IMAGINATIONS.