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Making a Difference A Selection of Graduate Degree Holders and their Contributions to the Public Good

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ...... page 1

MIDWEST ...... page 2

NORTHEAST ...... page 11

SOUTH ...... page 20

WEST ...... page 34

ABOUT THE COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS ...... page 42

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ...... page 42 INTRODUCTION

his document, Making a Difference: A Selection of Graduate Degree Holders and their Contributions to the Public Good, serves as a companion piece to the Council T of Graduate Schools (CGS) report Graduate Education and the Public Good. Both documents were released at the CGS Legislative Forum on April 24, 2008 in Washington, DC.

Making a Difference includes a selection of hundreds of individuals who earned graduate degrees from U.S. institutions and who have made important contributions to our quality of life — either economic, societal, or cultural. The stories featured in Making a Difference are intended to augment the contents of the Graduate Education and the Public Good report. These stories highlight a larger sampling of people with graduate degrees who have made contributions to our collective good.

At its core, graduate education is about people, and the value of graduate education is best understood by looking at the impact made by a wide range of individuals in multiple sectors.

The individuals in this report were nominated by the dean of the graduate school from which they received one or more of their graduate degrees. The list is organized by geographic region, and within region by state and institution of higher education. Each entry includes the name of the graduate, the type of degree (Master’s, Ph.D., or both), the year the degree was conferred, and a short summary of the person’s accomplishments. Only the degree(s) received from the nominating institution are reflected in each entry. The geographic regions were based on those used by the U.S. Census.

The Council of Graduate Schools does not vouch for the accuracy of each individual entry as this information is the province of each of the nominating institutions. For further information about the Graduate Education and the Public Good report or Making a Difference: A Selection of Graduate Degree Holders and their Contributions to the Public Good, please visit the Council of Graduate Schools at www.cgsnet.org.

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Eastern Illinois University, Eileen Brewer, M.A. in Gerontology — 1986 Elder Abuse Coordinator for the Illinois Department of Aging, she is responsible for statewide training and policy development for the Elder Abuse and Neglect program and provides expert witness testimony in elder abuse cases.

Eastern Illinois University, Nicholas Obiri, M.S. in Zoology/Botany — 1977 Biologics Development Expert at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), he works to ensure that all clinical research studies are carried out in compliance with applicable regulations and guidelines for the Division of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases. He is co-inventor for a patent.

Eastern Illinois University, Tim Thomas, M.A. in Psychology — 1980 Superintendent of the Northern Suburban Special Education District, he works extensively with state and national leaders to enable schools to better serve students with special needs.

Loyola University, Chicago, Stephanie Pace Marshall, Ph.D. in Educational Administration and Industrial Relations — 1983 President Emerita, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, she is a nationally and internationally recognized innovator in pedagogical approaches to science and math education as well as a leader in ethical education.

Loyola University, Chicago, Karen Meyer, M.A. in Family and Consumer Sciences — 1985 Featured Reporter for ABC 7 News in Chicago on people with disabilities, she is also President of Karen L. Meyer and Associates. A long-time advocate for the disabled, she is former Vice Chair of the President’s Committee on Employment for People with Disabilities.

Loyola University, Chicago, Florence Muia, M.A. in Pastoral Counseling — 2000 Sister Muia is President and Founder of Upendo Village in Kenya, a village for women and children living with HIV/AIDS. In the village, women are provided opportunities for income generation, and education in the areas of nutrition, health and HIV prevention. She was nominated for the 2005 Nobel Peace Prize.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Wade Horn, Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology — 1981 Consultant, and former Assistant Secretary for Children and Families at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) where he oversaw 65 social programs and an annual budget of $46 billion. He has a lifelong commitment to the well-being of children; his efforts include the National Fatherhood Initiative aimed at increasing the number of children growing up with responsible fathers in their lives.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Hilla Medalia, M.A. in Mass Communication and Media Arts — 2004 Independent documentary filmmaker, HBO bought her film, “To Die In Jerusalem” (story of a female suicide bomber); the film has been screened at numerous Festivals and organizations.

ASELECTION OF GRADUATE DEGREE HOLDERS AND THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PUBLIC GOOD | 3 Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Michael Van Milligen, Master’s in Public Administration — 1990 City Manager, Dubuque, IA. An innovator in public service and administration, he presided over the “rebirth” of Dubuque, and developed key community assets by facilitating partnerships between government, business, and non-profits.

University of Illinois at Springfield, Linda Renee Baker, M.A. in Human Services and Doctorate in Public Administration — 1987 and 2004 University Professor, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, her work focuses on expanding access to high-quality health care for minorities and individuals with disabilities.

University of Illinois at Springfield, Pamela McDonough, Master’s in Public Administration — 1989 CEO, DeAngelo-McDonough Construction Management, she has been recognized for her positive role in economic development and her efforts to increase opportunities for women in construction.

University of Illinois at Springfield, Donna Sollenberger, M.A. in English — 1974 CEO, Baylor Clinic & Hospital and Executive VP of Baylor College of Medicine, she is a nationally recognized leader in health care administration and has led hospitals that received awards for high quality and accountability standards.

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Donald Bitzer, M.S. and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering — 1956 and 1960 Distinguished University Research Professor, North Carolina State University, he co-invented the plasma TV and PLATO learning environment. He won an Emmy as well as a National Academy of Engineering award for “outstanding achievement in the field of electronics applied to the service of mankind.”

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Molly Melching, M.A. in French — 1979 Founder and Executive Director of Tostan, an international non-governmental organization operating chiefly in Senegal, her organization educates women in basic health care and human rights, combating female genital mutilation. The organization won the Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize for “extraordinary contributions toward alleviating human suffering.”

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, John Welch, Jr., M.S. and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering — 1959 and 1961 Principal, Jack Welch LLC and former Chairman and CEO of General Electric, during his tenure GE increased its market capitalization to over $400 billion. An author, he is now teaching students at MIT to be good managers and leaders.

INDIANA

Indiana University, Kenneth Fong, Ph.D. in Microbiology and Molecular Biology — 1977 Chairman, Kenson Ventures, LLC, he specializes in venture financing and strategic consulting to biotechnology companies. Since 2006 his organization has provided support to 20 companies to assist the firms in developing innovative research tools, platform technologies, and drugs.

Indiana University, Orlando Taylor, M.A. in Education — 1960 Vice Provost for Research and Dean of the Graduate School at Howard University, he is a national leader in graduate education, preparing future faculty, and recruiting and retaining faculty of color. His work has led to new theories and applications in several fields including communication disorders and educational linguistics.

Purdue University, Thomas Engibous, M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering — 1976

4 | MAKING A DIFFERENCE Chairman of Texas Instruments, he also chairs the board of Catalyst, an organization working to advance women in business. He has mentored women and minorities to increase their opportunities for advancement.

Purdue University, Moira Gunn, Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering — 1974 Founder and host of “Tech Nation,” a weekly radio interview program on NPR, she provides the public with information on science and technology and the impact they have on everyday life. She previously worked at NASA on large-scale computing and global communication and is a co-holder of a patent.

Purdue University, Marwan Muasher, M.S. and Ph.D. in Computer Engineering — 1978 and 1981 Senior Vice President, World Bank, he was also the first Jordanian Ambassador to Israel, former Ambassador to the United States, and Deputy Prime Minister of Jordan. He negotiated the first free trade agreement between the U.S. and an Arab nation.

IOWA

University of Iowa, Alan P. Larson, Ph.D. in Economics — 1982 Senior International Policy Advisor, Covington & Burling LLP, he previously served as Under Secretary of State for Economics and holds the title of Career Ambassador. He represented the U.S. in high level negotiations on international issues including agricultural trade, using biotechnology to fight hunger, and energy security.

University of Iowa, Jane Smiley, Master’s in Fine Arts and Ph.D. in English — 1976 and winning American novelist, she continues to teach undergraduate and graduate students as a guest lecturer. Her book, “A Thousand Acres,” is acclaimed as a contemporary deconstruction of King Lear.

University of Iowa, Quincy R. Smiling, Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Counselor Education — 2004 Assistant Professor in Rehabilitation Studies, Winston Salem State University, he teaches students and serves as Director of an out-patient therapy center. He founded the Smiling Redemption Center which serves inner-city youth and is on the Board of the Enrichment Center, a nationally acclaimed organization for the arts focused on adults with disabilities.

KANSAS

Kansas State University, Bret Lanz, Master’s in Business Administration — 2000 Manager of New Product Development for the Advanced Manufacturing Institute, he was responsible for the international commercial success of a university spin-off invention: a decontamination agent for biological and industrial hazards. He has trained leaders of non-profit and for profit companies, holds one patent and has applied for another.

Kansas State University, Sue Maes, M.S. in Family and Child Development, Ph.D. in Student Counseling and Personnel Services — 1972 and 1999 Interim Dean, Division of Continuing Education, Kansas State University, she has had a national impact in the areas of continuing education, distance education, rural education and academic alliances. She has founded community groups, including a food pantry and a crisis center.

Kansas State University, James Spigarelli, Ph.D. in Chemistry — 1970 President and CEO, Midwest Research Institute, he oversees a staff of 1,800 and other professionals, and has created over 1,000 jobs in the Kansas City area. He provides leadership to the Science Pioneers, a non-profit organization encouraging youth to understand and use science.

University of Kansas, Mark Hersey, Ph.D. in History — 2006

ASELECTION OF GRADUATE DEGREE HOLDERS AND THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PUBLIC GOOD | 5 Lecturer and public historian, he helped redefine the significance of George Washington Carver. He played a major role in establishing two popular public history projects, one of which is the most complete online history of any institution of higher learning in the world, the Kansas History Online project.

University of Kansas, Elizabeth B. A. Miller, M.A. in American Studies — 2007 Ph.D. candidate, her dissertation project is a history of the battered women’s movement in the U.S. She has generated public interest and awareness of this important issue and raises questions about the ongoing culture of violence against women.

University of Kansas, Katherine Roach, M.A. in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology — 2007 Ph.D. candidate at Texas A&M University, her research has strong conservation implications and has been submitted for publication in Oecologia, one of the most prestigious ecology journals in the world.

MICHIGAN

Michigan State University, Russell G. Mawby, Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics — 1959 Former President of the W. K. Kellogg Foundation (1969-1995). The foundation held $6 billion in assets and made annual grants of $270 million focused on community development while he was president.

Michigan State University, Paula Sherwood, Ph.D. in Nursing — 2004 Assistant Professor of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, she conducts research to examine the effects on family members as they become primary caregivers for patients with brain tumors. The issues are crucial to preventing caregiver burnout and institutionalization of patients.

Michigan State University, George H. Simmons, Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering — 1981 Chief Operating Officer, Simpler Networks, he holds two patents. He has developed broadband access networks that deliver low-cost, high-quality voice, data, and video services to consumers.

Michigan Technological University, John O. Hallquist, M.S. in Engineering Mechanics, Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering & Engineering Mechanics — 1972 and 1974 President & Founder, Livermore Software Technology Corp, he designed DYNA3D and subsequent software codes that facilitate the safe design and analysis of infrastructure and products worldwide. His company had sales of over $3 million in 2003 and more than 50 employees.

Michigan Technological University, Kanwalnain S. Rekhi, M.S. in Electrical Engineering — 1969 Managing Partner, Inventus Capital Partners, a fund that invests in India-U.S. early stage technology start-ups. He has been involved in over 50 start-ups, co-invented log-antilog conversion for a digital radar system, and also co-founded a non-profit association that promotes entrepreneurship.

Michigan Technological University, Adil Shafi, M.S. in Computer Science — 1993 As President of SHAFI, Inc., he works to provide simplified software solutions for vision guided robotics applications in the U.S., Japan and Western Europe. The company actively partners with the university and nearby towns to create new jobs and promote economic development.

University of Michigan, Bobbe Jean Bridge, Master’s in Political Science — 1968 Founding President, Center for Children and Youth Justice, she is a leader on behalf of children and youth. Aformer judge, she works to reform the juvenile justice and child welfare systems. The Center was recently chosen by the MacArthur Foundation to implement its Models for Change juvenile justice reform initiative in the state of Washington.

University of Michigan, Cheryl Hurley, Master’s in Romance Languages and /French — 1971 President, Library of America, she has served in this capacity since the non-profit organization was founded in 1979, and is focused on preserving our cultural heritage by publishing the nation’s most

6 | MAKING A DIFFERENCE significant writing. The volumes are kept permanently in print and widely available to the public.

University of Michigan, Levi Thompson, Master’s and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering — 1983 and 1986 Professor, University of Michigan, he also holds six patents and founded T/J Technologies. The company’s current focus includes rechargeable batteries and fuel cells; it employs 24 people with over $26 million in contracts.

MINNESOTA

Capella University, Yassir Semmar, Ph.D. in Educational Psychology — 2005 Assistant Professor, Psychology Department, College of Education, Qatar University, he teaches and mentors online graduate students. He is also establishing a new center to provide and coordinate volunteer opportunities for students.

St. Cloud State University, Sarah Drake, M.S. in Social Responsibility — Expected 2008 Career Planner, Stearns-Benton Employment & Training Council, she is designing a curriculum to assist clients to overcome barriers to self-sufficiency. She also volunteers and works in the community to build bridges of multicultural understanding.

University of Minnesota, Nina M. Archabal, Ph.D. in Music History — 1979 Director and CEO of the Minnesota Historical Society, one of the largest historical organizations in the nation, she is former Chair of the Board of the American Association of Museums. She received the National Humanities Medal in 1997.

MISSOURI

University of Central Missouri, Jeffrey Brown, M.S. in Psychology — 1994 Clinical Associate and Instructor, Department of Psychiatry, McLean Hospital, Medical School and Sports Psychologist for the Boston Marathon Medical Team. He authored “The Competitive Edge” (2007), a book that shows how the qualities of character and integrity lead to winning not only in sports but also in achieving life goals.

University of Central Missouri, Michael Johnston, M.S. in Rural Family Nursing — 2003 Family nurse practitioner in a primary care clinic, he provides primary care in the Lexington, MO area. He serves on an advisory board for the university related to nursing education.

University of Central Missouri, Tracy Rogers, M.S. in Rural Family Nursing — 2007 Instructor at Avila University in a baccalaureate in nursing program, she continues to work as needed as a nurse on a medical telemetry unit at Saint Luke’s Hospital. She volunteers in her local community and is active in the national and local chapter of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses.

University of Missouri, Dale Klein, M.S. in Mechanical Engineering and Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering — 1971 and 1977 Chairman of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, he is responsible for conducting the administrative and organizational functions of the agency. The commission formulates regulatory policy relating to nuclear materials in the United States.

University of Missouri, Ann Looby, Ph.D. in Educational, School & Counseling Psychology — 1983 Retired, Director of Funding African Children’s Education, a non-profit that awards secondary school scholarships to orphaned or needy African students. She worked for the American Red Cross as a mental health technician in 18 disaster situations.

ASELECTION OF GRADUATE DEGREE HOLDERS AND THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PUBLIC GOOD | 7 University of Missouri, William Least heat-Moon (William Trogdon), Ph.D. in English — 1973 An accomplished travel , he authored “Blue Highways,” a best-selling travelogue of America’s back roads in 1982-1983. His other books include “PrairyErth” and “River Horse.”

University of Missouri-Kansas City, Mark Funkhouser, Ph.D. in Public Administration and Sociology — 2000 Mayor of Kansas City, MO, he designed and secured funding for a research project to study government auditing in different countries. He was named one of the Public Officials of the Year by Governing magazine in 2003.

University of Missouri-Kansas City, Joseph Seabrooks, Ph.D. in Urban Leadership & Policy Studies and Education — 2001 President of Kansas City’s Metropolitan Community College, Blue River Campus, he founded and chaired the Diversity in Action initiative. He has been honored by the Missouri Association of Blacks in Higher Education.

University of Missouri-St. Louis, Muneer Al-Maskery, M.A. in Economics and Ph.D. in Political Science — 1987 and 1992 Founder of the first private college in the Sultanate of Oman, he serves in its Center for Research and Consultancy, researching issues related to the country’s economy and development.

University of Missouri-St. Louis, Katharine T. Corbett, M.A. in History — 1977 Public historian and Director of Interpretation at the Missouri Historical Society. She has authored or co-authored several books and articles; much of her focus has been on the history of St. Louis as well as the impact women have historically had on social change.

University of Missouri-St. Louis, Jerry M. Evensky, Master’s in Education and M.A. in Economics — 1973 and 1979 Laura J. and L. Douglas Meredith Professor for Teaching Excellence, the Maxwell School at , his work combines economics and teaching, making him an outstanding professor. He shares his knowledge through workshops for faculty on ways to improve their teaching.

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University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Michaela Clemens, Master’s in Anthropology — 2007 Project Director for Tema Eye Survey in Tema, Ghana, a survey of the prevalence of eye disease in West Africa. Her research has highlighted the need for additional health resources and technology in refugee camps in Sub-Saharan Africa.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Ben Nelson, Master’s in Philosophy — 1965 United States Senator (D) from Nebraska since 2000, he previously served as Governor of Nebraska for eight years. His interest in ethanol research and production have led to the creation of more than 6,000 jobs in Nebraska.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Hanhua Wang, Ph.D. in Educational Administration — 1994 Managing Director of Joyo.com, a subsidiary of Amazon.com, he previously served as President of Amazon.com’s China division, where he provided leadership for China’s growing economic infrastructure.

OHIO

Miami University, Patricia Bauer, Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology — 1985 Senior Associate Dean for Research and Professor at , she is one of the world’s leading developmental psychologists; her expertise is in the area of childhood learning and . While a

8 | MAKING A DIFFERENCE professor at the University of Minnesota she received numerous teaching awards.

Miami University, Elizabeth Joan Cardenas, M.S. in Teacher Leadership & Curriculum, Ph.D. in Educational Administration — 1998 and 2003 Retired educator, she was a college professor at the University of Belize and served as Belize’s National Coordinator for Adult & Continuing Education. She has made a difference in the lives of children, prisoners, and teenage mothers by giving them access to educational opportunities they might not otherwise have had.

Miami University, Vera Fengling Zhang, M.S. in Physics — 1998 Director of Engineering and Service, Aurora Imaging Technology, she reorganized the company and has increased its workforce by 30. She holds a patent for an MRI shoulder coil she developed, the device is being used by thousands of doctors to more successfully treat their patients.

Ohio University, Matthew Albrecht, Ph.D. in Environmental & Plant Biology — 2006 Assistant Curator of Conservation Biology, Center for Conservation and Sustainable Development, Missouri Botanical Garden, his research focused on methods to grow medicinal herbs in central Appalachian hardwood forests. His work will help socio-economically disadvantaged residents harvest these herbs in entrepreneurial projects.

Ohio University, Jerry Johnson, Ed.D. in Educational Administration — 2005 Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership, Eastern Kentucky University, he previously worked for the Rural School and Community Trust, conducting research on rural education and the effects state policy has on rural schools.

Ohio University, Jennifer Pinkerton Simon, Master’s in Public Administration — 1997 CEO of Athens County Chamber of Commerce and President, Athens County Economic Development Council, her research focused on strengthening the economy in Ohio’s Appalachian region through entrepreneurship and developing public-private partnerships.

The , Ellen Stone Mosely-Thompson, M.A. and Ph.D. in Geography (Climatology) — 1975 and 1979 Professor, Geography (Climatology), The Ohio State University, she is a renowned ice-core paleoclimatologist. As a member of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), she shared the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007 for her work on climate change. She has been honored for her teaching with numerous awards.

The Ohio State University, Lonnie Thompson, M.S. and Ph.D. in Geology — 1973 and 1979 University Distinguished Professor, Geological Sciences, The Ohio State University. An internationally recognized glaciologist, his work is at the forefront of climate change research. He received the National Medal of Science in 2007 and as a member of the IPCC, he shared the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007.

University of Cincinnati, Franklin Larey, M.A. and Ph.D. in Music and Musical Arts — 1988 and 1996 Professor and former Director, South African College of Music, University of Cape Town, he was denied admission to the University of Cape Town due to apartheid. He returned from the U.S. to join the faculty and has had a major impact on the study of music in South Africa.

University of Findlay, José P. Salinas, Master’s in Educational Administration — 1999 Director of the Ohio Migrant Education Center, he has worked with Ohio public schools and migrant farmworker communities to improve education. He was asked to assist the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Migrant Education in a review of their national curriculum for training migrant field recruiters.

Wright State University, Kevin DeWine, Master’s in Business Administration — 1996

ASELECTION OF GRADUATE DEGREE HOLDERS AND THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PUBLIC GOOD | 9 State Representative from Ohio’s 70th District, he serves as Majority Whip. He is a member of the Elections and Ethics Committee and the Rules and Reference Committee.

Wright State University C. David James, Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences — 1986 Professor of Neurological Surgery at the University of California-San Francisco, he is an expert in neuro-oncology whose studies have explained how basic biological processes determine how normal brain cells develop into cancerous tumors.

Wright State University, Christine Wallace, Master’s in Business Administration — 1981 Senior Vice President for Worldwide Customer Services at NCR Corporation, she manages a $1.8 billion division with 12,500 employees worldwide.

WISCONSIN

Marquette University, Eric J. Boos, Ph.D. in Philosophy — 1996 Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Viterbo College in LaCrosse, WI. In addition to his work in legal philosophy, he remains active in the Catholic Foreign Missions by teaching once a year at Mwokozi College in Morogoro, Tanzania.

Marquette University, Margaret Monaghan Hogan, Ph.D. in Philosophy — 1991 McNerney-Hanson Chair of Ethics and Executive Director of the Garaventa Center for Catholic Intellectual Life and American Culture at the University of Portland, her research currently focuses on the intersection of ethics and the Catholic tradition.

Marquette University, Janet A. McDonnell, Ph.D. in History — 1980 Bureau Historian for the National Park Service, she has helped keep history alive by documenting cultural and historical memory through her research and presentations describing the oral history of the National Park Service.

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, Julie Kinney, M.S. in Education — 2007 English/Literacy Teacher at Logan High School, yearbook advisor and forensics judge, she also serves as a mentor teacher for clinical students from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Her goal is to teach at the college level after pursuing a doctorate.

University of Wisconsin-Madison, Florence Chenoweth, M.S. in Agricultural Economics and Ph.D. in Land Resources — 1970 and 1986 Executive Director, Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations, she became the first woman in her home country of Liberia to be appointed as Minister of Agriculture. She has assisted the poor of Gambia, South Africa, and Zambia.

University of Wisconsin-Madison, Jean Geran, Ph.D. in Development Studies — 2001 Staff, Office of Policy Planning, U.S. Department of State, she is responsible for human rights and democracy policy in Asia, and in 2003 helped create the first Abuse Prevention Unit in Iraq, charged with preventing and investigating human rights abuses in humanitarian assistance programs.

University of Wisconsin-Madison, Russell Peterson, Ph.D. in Chemistry — 1942 Distinguished Policy Fellow, Center for Energy and Environmental Policy, University of Delaware. He served as Governor of Delaware from 1969 to 1973, and was the founding chair of the President’s Council on Environmental Quality. He previously served as the Executive Director of the National Audubon Society, championing conservation and environmental protection.

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University of Connecticut, William Doherty, Master’s in Child Development and Family Relations, Ph.D. in Family Studies — 1974 and 1978 Professor and Director of the Marriage and Family Therapy Program at the University of Minnesota, he is a popular speaker and award-winning teacher. He developed a “Families and Democracy” model for community organizing and involvement that has been instrumental in the foundation of many non-profits and community projects.

University of Connecticut, Jennifer Dorn, Master’s in Public Administration — 1977 President and CEO of the National Academy of Public Administration, she directs work on projects focused on public health, corrections, the nation’s fiscal future, and intergovernmental collaboration. Previously she served as Senior Vice President of the American Red Cross, the first president of the National Health Museum, and for several years headed the Federal Transit Administration.

University of Connecticut, Joelisoa Ratsirarson, Ph.D. in Ecology — 1993 Chief of Staff to the President of Madagascar and Dean of the School of Agronomy at the Université d’Antananarivo, he is a champion of biological conservation and environmental protection in Madagascar. He has authored books and trained undergraduate and graduate students in conservation, forestry and environmental policy.

University of Hartford, Paula A. Madrid, Master’s and Ph.D. in Psychology — 1999 and 2001 Instructor of Clinical Psychology at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Director of the Resiliency Program at , and Director of Mental Health Services for Operation Assist, an initiative to help those affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. She was featured as one of Latina Magazine’s “Fifteen Most Fabulous Women of 2006.”

Yale University, William Cronon, Ph.D. in History — 1990 Frederick Jackson Turner and Vilas Research Professor, University of Wisconsin, Madison, he authored a book that established environmental history as a field of study. He founded the Chadbourn Residential College at the University of Wisconsin and is the faculty director of Wisconsin’s Pathways to Excellence Program.

MASSACHUSETTS

Boston College, Barbara M. Fraumeni, Ph.D. in Economics — 1980 Associate Dean of Research and Chair of the Ph.D. program at the University of Southern Maine’s Muskie School of Public Service, she is an authority on economic growth, productivity, and both human and non-human capital. She served as Chief Economist at the Bureau of Economic Analysis at the U.S. Department of Commerce.

12 | MAKING A DIFFERENCE Boston College, Erin Mone, Master’s in Social Work — 1999 Deputy Director for Costa Rica, U.S. Peace Corps, her activities focus on the prevention of child sexual exploitation through work with the Costa Rican government and other organizations. She mentors others, encouraging more than 60 Peace Corps Volunteers to pursue a Master’s in Social Work.

Boston College, Hala Taweel, Ph.D. in Higher Education — 2007 President and co-founder, University of the Middle East Project, she works to influence Arab-Israeli relations and has raised awareness of issues in the Middle East. The University was founded in 1996 by a group of graduate students from several universities.

Harvard University, Paul Farmer, Ph.D. in Anthropology — 1990 Presley Professor of Medical Anthropology, Department of Social Medicine, Harvard Medical School, he also founded Partners in Health, an international charity organization that provides direct health care services and advocates on behalf of the poor and sick. He is a respected author and researcher in the area of health and human rights; he was awarded a MacArthur Foundation “genius” award.

Harvard University, Alice Rivlin, Ph.D. in Economics — 1958 Visiting Professor, , she also serves as a Senior Fellow in the Economic Studies program at the Brookings Institute. She served as Vice Chair of the Federal Reserve Board from 1996- 1999 and was Director of the White House Office of Management and Budget. A renowned author and economist, she was the founding Director of the Congressional Budget Office (1975-1983).

Harvard University, E.O. Wilson, Ph.D. in Organismic and Evolutionary Biology — 1955 Two-time Pulitzer Prize winning author, he was named one of the 25 most influential Americans by Time magazine in 1995. He established a new field of science, sociobiology, and was named one of the country’s leading environmentalists in 2000 by both Time and Audubon magazines.

Lesley University, Holly Bradford, M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling — 2000 Director, Korgsang Drug Outreach and Harm Reduction Program, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, she founded a unique human service agency that promotes HIV/AIDS education and outreach to drug users. The organization employs former U.S. residents of Cambodian descent who were born in Thai refugee camps during the reign of the Khmer Rouge.

Lesley University, Yehudit Yovel Recanati, M.A. in Expressive Therapies — 1989 Director of NATAL, Israel, a non-profit multi-disciplinary treatment center for victims of terror and war-related trauma. Over the last 9 years, NATAL has become Israel’s pre-eminent trauma treatment institution, employing 60-70 trauma-counseling therapists and helping thousands of patients.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Caleb King, M.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering and M.S. in Technology and Policy; Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering — 1990 and 1996 Physician, Shyira Hospital in Rwanda, the hospital serves a population of over 200,000. Using his engineering expertise, he has worked with the local science and technology institute to install two biogas plants that serve the hospital residences and is working on a third to fuel the hospital itself.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Michael Mendez, Master’s in City Planning — 2003 Senior Legislative Assistant to California State Assembly member Cindy Montanez, he crafts legislation on issues such as brownfields, environmental justice, transportation and housing. His research on Latino New Urbanism resulted in a conference on the subject attracting nearly 250 participants.

Tufts University, Gerdès Fleurant, Master’s in Music and Ph.D. in Caribbean Culture and Music — 1980 and 1987 Co-founder, he is also a board member of the Gawou Ginou Foundation in Haiti. The foundation’s school has a student enrollment of over 100, teaching children a standard curriculum with a special focus on music and art.

ASELECTION OF GRADUATE DEGREE HOLDERS AND THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PUBLIC GOOD | 13 Tufts University, Randi Rotjan, Ph.D. in Biology — 2007 Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Department of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology, Harvard University, her work has implications for the origin and evolution of microbes in extreme environments. She has been honored for her student leadership as well as her intellectual abilities.

Tufts University, Ed Wiltse, Ph.D. in English — 1998 Associate Professor and Chair, English Department, Nazareth College, he leads a project that allows students to work with inmates at a local correctional facility to interact and raise awareness about prison issues, changing the lives of both inmates and students.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

University of New Hampshire, Paul S. Anderson, Ph.D. in Chemistry — 1964 Independent consultant for biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, he served as a research director and Vice President for companies including Bristol-Myer Squibb and Dupont. In the 40 years he worked in the pharmaceutical industry, many new drugs to treat diseases such as HIV/AIDS, glaucoma, and coronary disease were developed by the teams he led and colleagues he supervised.

University of New Hampshire, Susan Goldstein Curry, Ph.D. in Physiological Psychology — 1981 Professor, Health Policy and Administration, University of Illinois at Chicago, she is internationally recognized for her expertise in health behavior research and the translation of research findings into public health policy. She has been honored for her efforts to prevent cancer by helping smokers quit, especially youth.

University of New Hampshire, Marcia Odell, Master’s in Business Administration — 1987 Founder and Director, Project WORTH A Women’s Empowerment Program, her efforts to increase literacy and create micro-finance businesses have had a significant impact on the lives of thousands of women and their families in Asia and Africa.

NEW JERSEY

Princeton University, Manjul Bhargava, Ph.D. in Mathematics — 2001 Professor of Mathematics at , he has generated a major impact on the field of number theory. He was given full tenure two years after graduate school and enjoys showing students of all ages that math is connected to art.

Princeton University, Robert E. Kahn, Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering — 1964 Chairman, President, CEO, Corporation for National Research Initiatives, he initiated the U.S. Strategic Computing Program, the largest computer research and development program ever undertaken by the federal government. He invented TCP protocol and is co-creator of the IP protocol used to transmit information on the internet.

Princeton University, Arthur Levinson, Ph.D. in Biochemistry — 1977 CEO, Genentech, he pioneered a new method for production of proteins used to create drugs. Through his research he has directly affected new drug therapies used to battle various forms of cancer.

Rutgers University, Vladimir Aksyuk, Ph.D. in Physics and Astronomy — 1999 Technical Manager, Bell Labs at Alcatel-Lucent, and leader in the development of Optical Micro Electro Mechanical systems, he enables the development of smart products, providing the “eyes” and “arms” to allow microsystems to sense and control the environment. He holds nearly 30 patents.

Rutgers University, Sol J. Barer, Ph.D. in Chemistry — 1974

14 | MAKING A DIFFERENCE Chairman and CEO, Celgene, he found therapeutic uses for thalidomide derivative drugs that have had significant impact on the treatment of multiple myeloma and other diseases. He was the founder of a group at Celanese that was subsequently spun out to become Celgene, one of the top biotechnology companies in the world.

Rutgers University, Kelly Brownell, Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology — 1977 Professor of Psychology and Director, Center for Eating and Weight Disorders, , he was recognized by Time magazine as one of the world’s 100 most influential people of 2006. He is a world leader and author on nutrition and public policy.

NEW YORK

City University of New York, Frank Braconi, Ph.D. in Economics — 2001 Chief Economist, Comptroller’s Office, he is responsible for the city’s economy and tax policies; he previously served as Executive Director of the Citizens Housing and Planning Council of New York, a non-profit policy research organization.

City University of New York, Richard Lerner, Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology — 1971 Bergstrom Chair in Applied Developmental Science, Tufts University, he has authored or co-authored 70 books, many addressing positive development in youths. He mentors students, enhancing the lives of diverse children, families and communities

City University of New York, Patricia Chapple Wright, Ph.D. in Anthropology — 1985 Professor, Department of Anthropology, SUNY Stony Brook, she was integral to the establishment of the Ranomafana National Park in Madagascar, creating jobs for scientists, students, and park personnel. She received a “genius grant” from the MacArthur Foundation in 1989 and discovered a new species of lemur.

Fordham University, Mathew McGarry, M.A. in International Political Economy and Development — 2004 Country Representative, Catholic Relief Services, Pakistan, he focuses on helping the victims of natural disasters and provided critical relief services to several countries, and the Darfur region.

New York University, Ruth J. Abram, M.A. in History — 1984 President, Lower East Side Tenement Museum, a museum she founded to promote tolerance and historical perspective. She is active in the international network of Museums of Conscience.

New York University, Majora Carter, M.F.A. in Creative Writing — 1997 Founder and Executive Director, Sustainable South Bronx, an organization whose mission is to promote environmental justice through innovative, sustainable projects designed to meet community needs. She has received several prestigious awards for her environmental advocacy and work.

New York University, Steven S. Roach, M.A. and Ph.D. in Economics — 1970 and 1973 Asia Chairman, Morgan Stanley, Hong Kong, he was Managing Director and Chief Economist of Morgan Stanley for 16 years, and is considered to be one of the most influential and morally responsible financial analysts today.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Joel Branch, M.S. and Ph.D. in Computer Science — 2003 and 2007 Team Member, IBM Watson Research Center, he holds one patent developed from his doctoral research. He is an Advisory Board Member of the Positive Evolution and Community Empowerment (PEACE) Cooperative.

Sarah Lawrence College, Carole Artigiani, Master’s in Women’s History — 1979 Executive Director and Founder, Global Kids, her work has contributed substantially to developing a youth initiative focused on world affairs, reaching underserved communities. In 2006, over 400 students

ASELECTION OF GRADUATE DEGREE HOLDERS AND THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PUBLIC GOOD | 15 worked on issues such as human rights, global health and ethnic conflict.

Sarah Lawrence College, Verone Kennedy, M.S. in Education/Art of Teaching — 2000 Principal, Granville T. Woods Middle School for Science and Technology and Team Leader, New York Public Schools, he is an innovative leader at the school level, and founded the school in a desolate area of New York.

Sarah Lawrence College, Lois Steinberg, Master’s in Health Advocacy — 2000 Program Director, Westchester County Medicare Rights, she created a program called “Seniors Speak Out” to mobilize older volunteers in Westchester county. She completed her master’s degree in her late 70s and set up a Health Advocacy Resource Center, replicated outside the county.

State University of New York (SUNY), Buffalo State College, James Brandys, M.A. in History — 1973 Senior Vice President, Merrill Lynch, and past president of the Board of the Burchfield-Penney Art Center, he has also been supportive of the Allbright-Knox Art Gallery and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.

State University of New York (SUNY), Buffalo State College, Kenneth Huff, M.S. in Elementary Education — 1992 Teacher, Mill Middle School, he has affected generations of students and the teaching profession, particularly in the area of aerospace education. He served as Chair of the National Science Teachers Association and was awarded the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching in 2006.

State University of New York (SUNY), University at Albany, John B. Davis, M.S. in Biodiversity, Conservation and Policy — 2007 Consultant with the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, he has raised public awareness about land use change and opportunities for biological conservation at the local level.

State University of New York (SUNY), University at Albany, Richard Jones, M.S. in Computer Science — 1998 CEO of Initiate Commerce, Inc, he specializes in developing and deploying powerful solutions to complex business problems. He co-founded CommerceHub, a supply chain integration platform that supports hundreds of millions of transactions a year.

State University of New York (SUNY) at Binghamton, Diana G. Abu-Jaber, Ph.D. in English — 1986 Author and Professor, Department of English, Portland State University, her book “Crescent” was awarded the 2004 PEN Center USA Award for Literary Fiction. She writes about issues of identity and culture.

State University of New York (SUNY) at Binghamton, Nathaalie N. Maxwell, M.A. in Public Administration — 2003 Director of Budget and Research, Broome County, NY, she is committed to mentoring underrepresented minority students through her non-profit “Intro to the Arts” program and through instruction at the community college and university levels.

State University of New York (SUNY) at Binghamton, Edward Snyder, M.A. in Biological Science — 1969 Professor of Laboratory Medicine at Yale University Medical School, former President of the American Association of Blood Banks and a former member of the FDA Blood Products Advisory Committee, his research has contributed to new discoveries in transfusion, hematology and pathology.

State University of New York (SUNY), , Frank Colantuono, Master’s in Business Administration — 1977 Co-founder of Independent Health, he built a succesful organization derived from a graduate school research project. Today the firm, which established benchmarks and precedents for the managed care industry, serves more than 360,000 people in 35 states.

16 | MAKING A DIFFERENCE State University of New York (SUNY), University at Buffalo, Claire Fraser-Liggett, Ph.D. in Pharmacology — 1981 Director, Institute for Genome Sciences, University of Maryland School of Medicine, she previously served as President and Director of the Institute for Genomic Research. She led the teams that sequenced the genomes of several microbial organisms. She also holds two patents and has published more than 160 articles in scientific journals and books.

State University of New York (SUNY), University at Buffalo, Zhou Ji, M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering — 1982 and 1985 Minister of Education of the People’s Republic of China, he previously served as Deputy Mayor and then Mayor of the City of Wuhan. Prior to that he was Principal at the Huazhong University of Science and Technology — a university with more than 13,000 faculty members and more than 17,000 graduate students. He was Deputy Minister of Education before becoming Minister in 2003.

The College of New Rochelle, Penelope Young, M.S. in Gerontology — 1994 Commissioner, Connecticut State Commission on Aging, and volunteer, she expanded the senior program at her local community center, and raises funds for various local charities, particularly for those helping low income senior citizens and the disabled homebound.

University of Rochester, Theophano Mitsa, Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering — 1991 Assistant Professor at the University of Massachusetts and Co-Developer of Blue Noise Mask, which produces digital halftones used by companies such as Epson, Hewlett-Packard, and Xerox, she holds several patents.

University of Rochester, Robert Rose, Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology — 1994 Associate Professor, University of Rochester, his research, combined with that of several others, became the basis for the HPV vaccine, which is designed to prevent cervical cancer.

University of Rochester, Jose Tamez-Pena, Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering — 2000 Co-founder and Former Chief Technical Officer, VirtualScopics, he has generated more than ten issued and pending patents in image processing technology.

PENNSYLVANIA

Bryn Mawr College, Anna Rose Childress, M.A. and Ph.D. in Psychology — 1976 and 1979 Professor of Psychiatry at University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, her work on addiction has been featured in an HBO documentary; she uses non-invasive neuroimaging techniques to study reactions in the brain to stimuli.

Bryn Mawr College, Marilyn Luber, Ph.D. in Human Development — 1986 Consultant to FBI and others, she is an expert on EMDR (eye movement de-sensitization and reprocessing), a therapeutic treatment that can help victims of trauma.

Bryn Mawr College, Jerry Zurek, M.A. and Ph.D. in English — 1969 and 1975 Chair and Professor of English and Communication at Cabrini College, he mentors college students, helping them see the effect they can have on social institutions, the political system and legislation.

Duquesne University, Hellen Bandiho, Ed.D. in Educational Leadership — 2003 Dean, Faculty of Business Administration, St. Augustine University of Tanzania, she is helping to guide education policy in Tanzania and serves as a role model for women and girls in Tanzania.

Temple University, Willard R. Daggett, Ed.D. in Education Administration — 1974 President, International Center for Leadership in Education, providing consulting services to over

ASELECTION OF GRADUATE DEGREE HOLDERS AND THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PUBLIC GOOD | 17 1,000 school districts. An author, he developed a widely-used tool to determine the relevance of school curriculum to real world situations. He co-founded the Successful Practices Network, the network now has nearly 700 public schools as members that share best practices in teaching K-12 students.

Temple University, Dennis I. Goldberg, Ph.D. in Kinesiology — 1982 President, CEO and co-founder of Transport Pharmaceuticals, Inc., his work in the biotechnology field has advanced the understanding of drug development and treatments. He founded or co-founded three other biotechnology companies; his firms have worked on drugs to treat prostate and other types of cancer. He holds or co-holds 12 patents.

Temple University, Paul E. Lambert, Master’s in Physical Education and Sports Administration — 1987 Sports Director for Walt Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex, he serves over a quarter million athletes and over one million spectators annually, hosting several large charitable events generating millions of dollars in donations.

The Pennsylvania State University, T. Ming Chu, Ph.D. in Biochemistry — 1967 Professor Emeritus of Experimental Pathology, State University of New York at Buffalo, he is a pioneer in cancer diagnostics and therapy. He developed the prostate cancer detection test and holds several patents.

The Pennsylvania State University, Joel N. Myers, M.S. and Ph.D. in Meteorology — 1963 and 1971 Founder, President and Chair, Accuweather Inc., the best known commercial weather service, his company employs nearly 300 people, and he holds 3 patents.

The Pennsylvania State University, Robert C. Shaler, M.S. and Ph.D. in Biochemistry — 1966 and 1968 Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and Director of the Forensic Science Program at The Pennsylvania State University, he used his expertise in forensics and DNA identification to lead the work identifying victims of the World Trade Center attacks.

University of Pittsburgh, Patricia D. Horoho, M.S. in Nursing — 1992 U.S. Army Colonel and Commander of the Walter Reed Health Care System, she initiated a collaborative effort to stabilize the infrastructure at Walter Reed. She also assisted in evacuation and treatment of those injured at the Pentagon on September 11, 2001.

University of Pittsburgh, Abul Hussam, Ph.D. in Chemistry — 1982 Associate Professor, George Mason University, he developed both a way to measure arsenic in drinking water and an inexpensive and effective way to remove it. He has applied for a patent.

University of Pittsburgh, Sylvia Tamusuza, Ph.D. in Ethnomusicology — 2001 Senior Lecturer in Music at Makerere University in Uganda, she is establishing the only national musical archive in Uganda. A founder of the non-profit Love and Care Family, she raises funds for abandoned children.

Villanova University, Estelle Benson, M.A. in Educational Leadership — 1978 Co-founder and Executive Director of the Guillain-Barre Syndrome Foundation, a self-funded volunteer group that has grown into an international organization with 23,000 members and 160 chapters worldwide. Aformer music teacher in Philadelphia, she is the past president of the Board of the Esther Boyer College of Music.

Villanova University, Christina DiPasquale, M.A. in Political Science — 2007 Former staffer, Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) and U.S. Department of State, she organized educational resources for Aboriginal students in the Australian outback, and previously taught classes relating to health and employment in a Liberian refugee camp in Ghana.

18 | MAKING A DIFFERENCE RHODE ISLAND

Brown University, Lisa Dennison, M.A. in Art History — 1978 Executive Vice President, Sotheby’s and former Director of the Guggenheim Museum, she is an active member of the board of the American Association of Museum Curators and the Byrd-Hoffman Foundation.

Brown University, Steve Gillon, Ph.D. in American Civilization — 1985 Professor of History at the University of Oklahoma and Resident Historian for the History Channel, he hosts a series called “Our Generation” focusing on the Baby Boom Generation. He has been honored for outstanding undergraduate teaching.

Brown University, Jonathan Overpeck, Ph.D. in Geoscience — 1985 Director of the University of Arizona’s Institute for the Study of Planet Earth, he was a coordinating lead author on the fourth assessment report of the IPCC in 2007. The IPCC shared the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize with former Vice President .

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ALABAMA

University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Melissa Kuhajda, Ph.D. in Psychology — 1999 Assistant Professor and Assistant Director of Research for the Institute for Rural Health Research at the University of Alabama, she works to reduce health disparities for rural and minority communities and has been recognized by the American Psychological Association as an outstanding early-career .

University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Amy Shadoin, Ph.D. in Psychology — 1997 Research Officer, National Children’s Advocacy Center, she studies various means of fostering resiliency in victims of child abuse and neglect, works with program managers to write grant proposals to support the center’s programs and services and evaluates the center’s national programs and impact.

University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Prashant Yadav, Ph.D. in Operations Management — 2004 Assistant professor, Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Spain and member of the malaria advisory committee for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, he is working to improve the quality of life for Africans by improving supply chains for malaria drugs in Africa.

University of Alabama, Birmingham, Stephen Brossette, M.D./Ph.D. in Pathology/Computer Science — 1998 and 1999 President and co-founder, MedMined, Inc., a company recently purchased by Cardinal Health, he patented the cost models used by MedMined. MedMined partnered with insurance companies and hospitals to apply data mining techniques to identify patterns of infections contracted during hospital stays.

University of Alabama, Birmingham, Michael E. Stephens, M.S. in Health Administration — 1975 President, S Enterprises, Inc., he founded the Lakeshore Foundation, developing programs for people with physical disabilities and also founded ReLife, a rehabilitation center with 46 facilities in 12 states. The Lakeshore Foundation facilities serve as a training area for the U.S. Paralympic team.

University of Alabama, Birmingham, Chih-Shiue-Yan, Ph.D. in Physics — 1999 Research Scientist, Geophysical Lab, Carnegie Institution of Washington, he is credited with rejuvenating the synthetic diamond industry. He holds two patents and mentors undergraduate students.

ARKANSAS

Arkansas State University, David Clarke, M.S. in Chemistry — 2005 Current Ph.D. candidate, he has designed a system that can detect and identify explosive compounds in real time; the system is potentially of use in detecting methamphetamine manufacture as well as explosives. He holds several patents and has since founded a company, bringing technology-based jobs to the local economy.

Arkansas State University, Andrew J. Peck, M.S. in Biological Sciences — 2005 Current Ph.D. candidate, his research project is one of the Federal Highway Administration’s Exemplary

ASELECTION OF GRADUATE DEGREE HOLDERS AND THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PUBLIC GOOD | 21 Ecosystem Initiatives. He has drastically improved the understanding of freshwater mussels and their migration and the impact bridge construction has on their conservation.

University of Arkansas, Donald D. Bogard, Ph.D. in Chemistry — 1966 Staff scientist at NASA’s Johnson Space Center and Principal Investigator for lunar and meteorite sample analyses at NASA’s Office of Space Science, he has made substantive contributions to the understanding of materials produced by cosmic-ray exposure of meteorites in space.

University of Arkansas, Mary Good, Ph.D. in Chemistry — 1955 Dean and Donaghey Professor, Donaghey College of Engineering and Information Technology, University of Arkansas, she served on the National Science Board and was the Board’s chair from 1988-1991. She is the former Undersecretary for Technology in the U.S. Department of Commerce. She was appointed by President George W. Bush to the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.

University of Arkansas, Fitzgerald Hill, Ed.D. in Higher Education — 1997 President, Arkansas Baptist College, his research on African-American football coaches has been featured in several publications, including the Chronicle of Higher Education. He was named “College Coach of the Year” in 2002 by the African American Ethnic Sports Hall of Fame.

DELAWARE

University of Delaware, John F. Davido, Ph.D. in Psychology — 1977 Professor of Psychology, Yale University, he worked with the U.S. Department of Defense and the Air Force to explain and develop interventions to address racial disparities in officer promotions. He is also the former Provost of Colgate University.

University of Delaware, Gerhard F. Kuska, Ph.D. in Marine Studies — 2006 Associate Director, White House Council on Environmental Quality and Director of Coastal Policy, he advises the President on maritime policy issues and implementation of the President’s Ocean Action Plan.

University of Delaware, Stuart Williams, Ph.D. in Biological Sciences — 1979 Scientific Director, Louisville Cardiovascular Institute, he is an industry and academic leader in cardiovascular science. He co-founded three bioscience companies and holds 15 U.S. patents.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Catholic University of America, Paul G. Gaffney, M.S. in Ocean Engineering — 1969 President, Monmouth University and retired Vice Admiral, he is the former President of the National Defense University and Chief of Naval Research. He significantly influenced the scientific and educational advancement of the U.S. Navy.

Catholic University of America, Robert K. Heinssen, Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology — 1987 Associate Director for Prevention Research at the National Institute of Mental Health, his efforts aim to map the complexity of early phases of schizophrenia and find preventive approaches.

Georgetown University, Kristopher J. Bough, Ph.D. in Biology — 1999 Pharmacologist for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, he evaluates generic drugs to ensure that they are suitable for FDA approval. His previous research was the first to show that low-carbohydrate, high-fat diets can confer protection from seizures for humans and the definitive mechanism by which such diets affect the brain.

Georgetown University, Margaret Edson, Master’s in English — 1992

22 | MAKING A DIFFERENCE Currently an elementary school teacher in Atlanta, Georgia, she wrote the Pulitzer Prize winning play “W;t”. Her thesis examined the role of poetry in teaching reading to students learning English as a second language. When asked about her dedication to teaching, first in D.C. and now in Atlanta, she responds that the children she teaches will change the world.

Georgetown University, Nathaniel Heller, M.S. in Foreign Service — 2002 Co-founder and Managing Director of Global Integrity, a non-profit organization that researches and disseminates information on global governance and corruption trends. The organization provides reporting and quantitative analysis regarding governance and accountability to the public.

FLORIDA

Florida State University, Vicki S. Freimuth, Ph.D. in Communication — 1974 Professor at the University of Georgia, her research focuses on the role of communication in health promotion both nationally and in developing countries. While she served as Director of Communication at the Centers for Disease Control from 1996-2003, she developed an emergency communication system to deal with terrorism and infectious diseases.

Florida State University, Paula Scalingi, Ph.D. in History — 1978 Director of the Pacific Northwest Center for Regional Disaster Resilience and President of the Scalingi Group, LLC, she co-directs the Stony Brook University Forum on Global Security. An expert in critical infrastructure protection, she has served in the U.S. Department of Energy, the CIA and other governmental organizations.

Florida State University, Anthony Socci, Ph.D. in Meteorology — 1982 Senior Science and Communications Fellow at the American Meteorological Society, he hosts a monthly series of public environmental briefings on Capitol Hill and workshops on how to communicate science via mass media. From 2000-2005, he was Senior Climate Science Advisor for the atmospheric programs at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

University of Central Florida, Michelle Barrett Ferrier, Ph.D. in Texts & Technology — 2007 Managing Editor, Online Community Hubs: Daytona Beach News-Journal, she created a digital quilt website to help Hurricane Katrina victims communicate and share stories. She has applied for a patent.

University of West Florida, Diane Bagwell, Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction — 2007 Director, Social Services Grants and Projects for Pensacola Junior College, she worked for Workforce Escarosa Counties to increase career counseling, job placement and other programs for those in need. She has volunteered in her community for over 30 years in the areas of math for adolescents, interpreting for the hearing impaired, and music therapy for autistic children.

University of West Florida, Valery Hollinger, M.A. in Public History — Expected 2008 Currently a graduate assistant, and single mother of young children, she has completed studies of the African-American community in the region, including a project to preserve the history of Pensacola’s Belmont and DeVillers neighborhood and a documentary on the history of race and violence.

GEORGIA

Emory University, Lina Buffington, Ph.D. in Philosophy — 2006 Director of College Retention for Philadelphia Futures, a program that works to encourage African American children attending public school to pursue a college education. She also created and maintains a website to share information for those participants who go on to college.

ASELECTION OF GRADUATE DEGREE HOLDERS AND THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PUBLIC GOOD | 23 Emory University, Victoria A. Harden, Ph.D. in History — 1983 Former Director of the Office of the National Institutes of Health History, she did groundbreaking work on the history of HIV/AIDS and the role of NIH and other agencies in the development of medicine in the 20th century.

Emory University, Aimee Webb, Ph.D. in Nutrition and Health Sciences — 2006 Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Anthropology at the University of Toronto, she is a former high school teacher and brought that skill set to her doctoral research. As a GK-12 fellow, she developed and implemented a new system for middle school science courses, engaging students in the stewardship of their local land and water.

Georgia Southern University, Kim Baird, M.S. in Nursing — 1994 Family Nurse Practitioner, she owns a full time rural family practice. She opened the clinic, created new jobs in a small community, mentors students, and wrote a handbook for nurse practitioners on working with insurance companies.

University of Georgia, Michael Bunch, M.S. and Ph.D. in Psychology — 1974 and 1976 Senior Vice President, Measurement Incorporated, a national educational testing company, he has worked with state and local agencies to develop tests and evaluate education programs, giving teachers and administrators better information about their students. His division at the company has grown to 87 staff.

University of Georgia, Amanda Morgan Ellis, Ph.D. in Entomology — 2007 Biological Scientist, Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, her research constitutes the most comprehensive examination of the impact of honey bee parasites on pollination ecology; honey bee pollination contributes $14 billion to the U.S. agriculture industry.

University of West Georgia, Mary Ann Lasseter, Ed.D. in School Improvement — 2007 Area Lead Teacher for Cobb County Public Schools, she conducts staff development, assists with school improvement plans and mentors new teachers for 20 county schools. She is a guest lecturer for doctoral students at the University of West Georgia.

Valdosta State University, Richard Kawooya, Master’s in Library and Information Science — 2002 Ph.D. candidate at the University of Tennessee, he currently lectures at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. His work addresses intellectual property issues, particularly in Africa; he is creating the information sharing architecture for much of the continent.

Valdosta State University, Ellice Passmore Martin, M.Ed. and Ed.S. in Mathematics Education, Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction — 1974, 1989 and 1998 Associate Professor, Dewar College of Education, Valdosta State University, she taught high school math for 30 years and was a middle school principal for 3 years. She has inspired many of her former students to become teachers and serves on the Board of the Satilla Community Services Board, an organization that provides assistance to handicapped citizens.

KENTUCKY

Northern Kentucky University, Judi Frerick, M.S. in Nursing Education — 2005 Assistant Professor, School of Nursing and Health Professions, Northern Kentucky University, she is working with the Northern Kentucky Health Department to address lead poisoning in order to decrease learning disabilities in children. She has also focused on promoting nursing as a profession in local area high schools through the “Pathways to Nursing” program.

University of Louisville, Brian J. Lukey, Ph.D. in Pharmacology & Toxicology — 1985 Colonel, U.S. Army and Commander of the Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense, he

24 | MAKING A DIFFERENCE has overseen many medical research programs. He is co-owner of a patent developed to determine proper dosing in pretreatment countermeasures for chemical warfare nerve agent exposure.

University of Louisville, Marco Munoz, Ed.D. in Educational Administration — 2001 Evaluation Specialist with the Department of Accountability, Research and Planning of Jefferson County Public Schools, Louisville, KY, he designs and implements evaluation studies for thousands of children. The results of his research are disseminated nationally and have helped develop innovative school programs that help children learn and succeed.

University of Louisville, Steve Wagner, Ph.D. in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology — 1986 Chief Scientific Officer, Torreypines Therapeutics, he is a leader in the development of new therapeutics for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and other neurological diseases. Co-inventor on 4 patents, he also has one patent application.

LOUISIANA

University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Cindy L. Courville, M.A. in Political Science — 1978 Ambassador, United States Mission to the African Union, she is stationed in Addis Ababa and is involved in international diplomacy issues in a volatile part of the world. She is considered a strong role model for students.

University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Ramesh Kolluru, Ph.D. in Computer Science — 1996 Director, Center for Business and Information Technologies, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, he supports economic development through research, development and technology transfer.

MARYLAND

Loyola College, Marco Figueiredo, M.S. in Engineering — 1991 Founder and Director of the non-profit Loyola Center for Community Informatics, he leads the center’s efforts to provide Internet and computer access in poorer communities. He engages faculty and students from Loyola College in his work.

Loyola College, Deborah S. Rizzo, M.S. in Pastoral Counseling — 1994 Personnel Psychologist, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, her work has resulted in higher standards for public housing projects; she has also assisted survivors of tragedies including the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing.

Morgan State University, Lillian P. Archer, Ed.D. — 2003 Interim Campus Administrator, The Community College of Baltimore County - Catonsville, she serves on the Council of Fellows Executive Board for the American Council on Education (ACE). A former ACE Fellow herself, she serves as a role model for minority women interested in higher education administration.

Morgan State University, David D. Wang, Ph.D. in Engineering — 2004 President and Co-founder, Sabra, Wang & Associates, a multi-disciplinary consulting engineering firm specializing in municipal, structural, highway and traffic engineering and construction management.

Morgan State University, Jan Williams, Ph.D. in Accounting — 2006 Assistant Professor of Accounting at the University of Baltimore, she was the first graduate of the Earl Graves School of Business & Management Ph.D. program. She also serves as an instructor for an inner-city financial literacy program, “How Green Are Your Dollars?”

ASELECTION OF GRADUATE DEGREE HOLDERS AND THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PUBLIC GOOD | 25 University of Maryland, William A. Longbrake, Ph.D. in Finance — 1976 Vice Chair, Washington Mutual, Inc., one of the nation’s leading consumer and small-business banks, he has had a major impact on the banking and finance industries. He also serves as a Senior Policy Advisor at the Financial Services Roundtable.

University of Maryland, Michael D. Griffin, Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering — 1977 Administrator of NASA, he is the architect of NASA’s vision of human exploration in this century. He holds five master’s degrees from various institutions and has been a professor in addition to his work with NASA as Chief Engineer and now Administrator.

University of Maryland, Patricia D. Mail, Ph.D. in Health — 1996 Public health advocate for underserved minorities, particularly the American Indian populations, she has spent the better part of her career helping others battle alcohol abuse and HIV/AIDS. Honored by the U.S. Surgeon General, she is active in the American Public Health Association.

University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Willa Banks, M.A. in Historical Studies — 2003 Education Coordinator at the Frederick Douglas-Isaac Meyers Maritime Park and Museum, one of the Living Classrooms Foundation’s educational programs, she designs lesson plans and creates programs for visiting schools.

University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Sherece Y. West, Ph.D. in Public Policy — 2007 President and CEO of the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation, a foundation dedicated to improving the quality of life for Arkansans, she led the Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation established after Hurricane Katrina to provide help rebuilding the non-profit infrastructure in Louisiana.

MISSISSIPPI

Mississippi State University, Janice E. Chambers, Ph.D. in Animal Physiology — 1973 Director of the Center for Environmental Health Sciences and professor at Mississippi State University, she has been the Principal Investigator for over $20 million in competitive federal grant funds. She founded the Center; the Center’s work has been used by the EPA in its risk assessments of pesticides in children.

Mississippi State University, Sharron Y. Herron, Ph.D. in Public Administration — 1995 Associate Professor, Alabama State University, her work has influenced the number of minority students who consider and seek out graduate education. She has led the National Black Graduate Student Association, and currently serves on the Board of Group Homes for Children, a non-profit meeting the housing needs of children in Central Alabama.

Mississippi State University, William E. McHenry, Ph.D. in Chemistry — 1977 Executive Director of the Mississippi e-Center at Jackson State University and long-time chemistry professor, he holds a patent for fire ant toxicant. He works to broaden participation in the sciences.

University of Southern Mississippi, Shane Hendricks, M.S. in Medical Technology — 2007 Captain, U.S. Air Force, Associate Chief of the Disease Identification and Management Element (59th Laboratory Squadron), the only molecular diagnostics laboratory in the Air Force. He recently served in Iraq.

University of Southern Mississippi, Murugi Ndirangu, Ph.D. in Nutrition and Food Systems — 2005 Earth Institute Fellow at Columbia University, she conducted research with the UN Millennium Villages Project. Her work focused on the development of food security, nutrition and HIV/AIDS interventions using community participatory approaches.

26 | MAKING A DIFFERENCE University of Southern Mississippi, Dorothy Scattone, Ph.D. in Psychology — 2002 Behavior Analyst and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, she directs the Mississippi Child Development Institute, a model school for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

NORTH CAROLINA

Duke University, Kristen Hart, Ph.D. in Ecology — 2005 Ecologist, U.S. Geological Survey, she researches the full extent of populations of Diamondback terrapins throughout the Atlantic and Gulf Coast range, determining population dynamics, genetics, and seasonal movement.

Duke University, Carmichael S. Roberts, Ph.D. in Chemistry — 1995 Principal, North Bridge Venture Partners and co-founder of WMR Biomedical Inc, and Surface Logix. His company focuses on early stage ventures, investing in companies making products using chemistry, materials science and/or materials engineering.

Duke University, Phil Rubio, Ph.D. in History — 2006 Assistant Professor of University Studies, North Carolina A&T State University, he is a retired postal worker and author of “A History of Affirmative Action, 1619-2001.”

High Point University, Thomas E. Elmore, Master’s in Public Administration in Nonprofit Organizations — 2005 Executive Director, the Fellowship Home of Winston-Salem, NC, Inc., he secured a grant for the Home, allowing them to improve supportive housing and community services for men and women struggling to overcome substance abuse. In 2006, nearly 50% of the men that entered Fellowship Home were successful in their recovery efforts.

High Point University, Martin Majorel, Master’s in Business Administration — 1999 Vice President, First Community Bank, he had an integral role in creating the local Chamber of Commerce. He is committed to educating the local Hispanic population in areas of personal financial planning and developing methods for them to purchase homes and vehicles.

High Point University, Nancy McLean, Master’s in Public Administration in Nonprofit Organizations — 2006 Founder and President of Joseph’s House, Inc., she identified a gap in services to homeless young adults, and established Joseph’s House, a faith-based non-profit agency and shelter.

North Carolina State University, James Baxter Hunt, M.S. in Agricultural Economics — 1962 Member of the law firm Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, he previously served as Governor of North Carolina from 1977-1985 and 1993-2001. He was at the forefront of education reform and chaired the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. He currently works to bring businesses to North Carolina and is also leading a delegation of attorneys to China to foster collaboration and investment.

North Carolina State University, James Goodnight, M.A. in Experimental Statistics and Ph.D. in Statistics — 1968 and 1972 CEO and co-founder of Statistical Analysis Systems (SAS), as part of his doctoral program he invented the statistical software upon which SAS was built. His software is used by companies to increase efficiency. It is also used by schools to teach statistical methods and helps law enforcement agencies detect fraud and illegal activity.

North Carolina State University, Rajendra Kumar Pachauri, M.S. and Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering, Ph.D. in Economics — 1972, 1974 and 1974 Chief Executive of the Energy and Resources Institute, he is chairman of the IPCC. The IPCC shared the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007 with former Vice President Al Gore.

ASELECTION OF GRADUATE DEGREE HOLDERS AND THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PUBLIC GOOD | 27 A prolific author, he was an adviser to the United Nations Development Programme in the fields of energy and sustainable resource management.

University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Laura Clark, M.A. in Community/Clinical Psychology — 2002 Director of Evaluation and Community Impact, United Way of Central Carolinas, her work has enabled United Way to focus on those projects most needed by communities. She has developed standardized outcome measurements allowing United Way to allocate resources in the most efficient and effective manner.

University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Brett Tempest, M.S. in Civil Engineering — 2007 Ph.D. candidate, his work has affected the way that bridges are modeled and designed to increase sustainability of system and reduce the amount of maintenance required. He also assisted in the Tsunami relief and developed projects creating hundreds of jobs for unemployed disaster victims.

University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Shane Woody, Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering — 2005 Co-founder, InsituTec, he holds several patents with wife and co-founder, Bethany Woody. He has worked with the federal government and others to develop technology for aircraft, computer chips and medical devices.

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, Timothy Crowder, Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering — 2000 Vice President, Oriel Therapeutics, Inc., while a graduate student he developed a “smart inhaler” for patients with lung disorders and diseases. He holds several U.S. patents with 14 additional applications pending.

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, Tori Hoehler, Ph.D. in Marine Sciences — 1998 Research Scientist, NASA Ames Research Center, he conducts research of national significance on instruments that will be deployed on Mars.

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, Jennifer Taylor, Ph.D. in Biology — 2007 NSF Postdoctoral Fellow, UC Berkeley, her work has focused on crabs’ ability to alternate between two types of skeletons. A first generation American Indian, she has worked to broaden participation by Native Americans in graduate education.

University of North Carolina, Wilmington, John D. Beaver, M.S. in Nursing — 2005 Owner of the West Columbus Family Practice, he is a family nurse practitioner offering free or reduced-price care as well as transportation to the clinic for those patients who are economically disadvantaged. He also offers assistance to local schools.

University of North Carolina, Wilmington, Robert Golembeski, M.S. in Marine Science — 2004 Founder of Panagro Group, Ltd. Chile and Agro-Industrial Panagro Ltd., Chile, he developed, patented, and made commercially available a new irrigation system that minimizes cost and pollution of surrounding land and water by retaining fertilizer in place. A former high school science teacher, he is a U.S. Air Force Combat Veteran and has applied to be a NASA astronaut.

University of North Carolina, Wilmington, Leigh A. Zimmerman, M.S. in Marine Science — 2006 Solutions to Avoid the Red Tide (START) outreach coordinator, her research focused on the environmental factors that make “red tide” organisms produce toxins. The “red tide” algae blooms are harmful to many aquatic species.

Wake Forest University, Leslie Baldwin, M.A. in Education — 1999 Foreign Language Program Specialist, Winston-Salem Forsyth County Public Schools, she is a strong advocate for foreign language education for K-12 students.

28 | MAKING A DIFFERENCE PUERTO RICO

University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez, Aleida Ferrer, M.A. in English Education — Expected 2008 Speech pathologist with the Puerto Rico Department of Education, she works closely with the public school system on the island. She developed and created a phonemic awareness test for Puerto Rican children.

SOUTH CAROLINA

Clemson University, Karen J. L. Burg, M.S. and Ph.D. in Bioengineering — 1992 and 1996 Hunter Endowed Chair and Professor of Bioengineering, Clemson University, her research on tissue engineering for cancer patients has implications for breast cancer survivors and the potential for use in other medical areas such as liver repair and cartilage replacement.

Clemson University, Ed Sutt, Master’s and Ph.D. in Civil Engineering — 1996 and 2000 Engineering Manager of Fastener Technology, Stanley Bostitch Company, he and his colleagues invented the “Hurriquake” sheathing nail; the nail is able to withstand twice the uplift force as a normal sheathing nail. For a minimal cost this new technology can help save people’s homes living in high wind or earthquake areas.

College of Charleston, Carole Baldwin, M.S. in Marine Biology — 1986 Research Zoologist, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, as a featured spokesperson, she is very involved in communicating science to the public through popular video productions and sustainable seafood initiatives. She recently co-wrote a sustainable seafood cookbook.

College of Charleston, Katharine Owens, M.S. in Biology and Environmental Studies — 2003 APh.D. candidate at the University of Twente in the Netherlands, her research has focused on developing technologies to “green” or retrofit historical buildings for energy conservation.

College of Charleston, David Whitaker, M.S. in Marine Biology — 1976 Assistant Deputy Director, Marine Resources Division, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, he has helped lead the state to a more responsible long term plan to benefit fishermen and the public by maximizing sustainability and resource availability. He has been an Adjunct Professor for nearly 20 years, using real world situations to share knowledge on fisheries-related research.

TENNESSEE

East Tennessee University, Allison Lynn Stewart, Master’s in Business Administration — 2001 Municipal Development Volunteer, Peace Corps, she is working in El Salvador to develop educational and economical opportunities for residents.

East Tennessee University, La’Shan D. Taylor, M.S. and M.P.H. in Biology and Health Administration — 2001 and 2003 Environmental Epidemiologist, State of Tennessee, she works with local community groups to assess the perceptions related to obesity and reduce premature mortality and health care disparities.

East Tennessee University, David Yates, M.S. Biology and M.A. in Teaching — 2006 and 2007 High school biology teacher, Davy Crockett High School, he is helping high school students in a rural and underserved community discover the joys of science.

Tennessee Technological University, Allen R. Atkins, M.S. in Systems Engineering and Ph.D. in Engineering — 1971 and 1975

ASELECTION OF GRADUATE DEGREE HOLDERS AND THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PUBLIC GOOD | 29 Retired Executive, Boeing PhantomWorks, he was instrumental in work on stealth technologies for aircraft and ships. He is an advocate for educational opportunities for all, having built partnerships between companies and universities to increase representation of minorities in engineering.

Tennessee Technological University, Theodore Coopwood, M.S. in Biology — 1986 Director of Youth and Intergenerational Programming for the EPA’s Office of Children’s Health Protection, he promotes environmental health and stewardship at the national level. He founded Coopwood Enterprises, helping children face challenges and overcome obstacles to success.

University of Memphis, Tim Bolding, M.A. in Anthropology — 1980 Executive Director and Founder, United Housing Inc., his work has resulted in over 1,400 families becoming homeowners and over $140 million in impact in Mid-South neighborhoods. He also teaches introductory cultural anthropology at the University of Memphis.

University of Memphis, Justin Zook, Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering — Expected 2008 Ph.D. candidate, his research involves a new measurement technique to detect tuberculosis, which would be especially useful in countries with few medical resources. He is first-author for four peer-reviewed publications in the past three years.

Vanderbilt University, Muhammad Yunus, Ph.D. in Economics — 1971 Founder of Grameen Bank, Bangladesh, he created a bank based on microcredit lending for the masses to help lift them out of poverty and won the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize. The bank has loaned nearly $6 billion to over 6 million people, and 99 percent of the loans have been repaid.

TEXAS

Texas State University-San Marcos, Charles R. Matthews, Master’s in Public Administration — 1999 Chancellor of the Texas State University System, former Commissioner of the Texas Railroad Commission, he was integral to increasing the safety of Texas schools against gas leaks. He is a former mayor of Garland, TX.

Texas State University-San Marcos, John S. Sharp, Master’s in Public Administration — 1976 Principal at Ryan & Company, a tax consulting firm and Chair of the Texas Tax Reform Commission, he is a former Texas State Senator, Representative, and Comptroller of Public Accounts. He created a Texas Tomorrow Fund, encouraging parents to prepay for their children’s college tuition.

Texas State University-San Marcos, Marsha A. Wills-Karp, M.S. in Biology — 1982 Professor of Pediatrics and Director, Division of Immunobiology, Children’s Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati, her research on asthma is widely respected. She has contributed to over 85 publications, trained eight postdoctoral fellows, and mentored nine thesis students.

University of Houston, Clear Lake, Marilyn Kurtz Lunney, M.S. in Behavioral Science — 1993 Justice of the Peace, Real Estate Broker and former Registered Nurse, she founded a non-profit program for senior citizens and a realty agency.

University of Houston, Clear Lake, Keith Alan Parrott, Master’s in Healthcare Administration — 1995 CEO, Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital, he expanded cardiovascular services and achieved a financial turnaround. He is actively involved in many community service organizations including Juvenile Diabetes and disaster relief agencies.

University of Houston, Clear Lake, Patricia Potter Wilson, M.S. in Education — 1979 Professor Emeritus, University of Houston, Clear Lake, she is very involved in volunteer efforts with libraries. She uses her expertise to bring the university and community together on projects.

30 | MAKING A DIFFERENCE University of North Texas, Jerry Farrington, Master’s in Business Administration — 1958 Former Chairman, CEO and President of Texas Utilities Co. and currently Chairman Emeritus, he oversaw 15,000 employees and the construction of eight new power plants. His commitment to human well-being is exemplified by his leadership roles in health and charitable organizations. He was chairman of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

University of North Texas, Magnus L. Kpakol, M.S. in Labor & Industrial Relations — 1982 National Coordinator of the National Poverty Eradication Programme in Nigeria, and formerly Chief Economic Adviser to the President of Nigeria, he oversees and coordinates grassroots efforts to eradicate poverty, partnering with international development organizations to do so.

University of North Texas, Phillip C. McGraw, Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology — 1979 Host of the “Dr. Phil” television show and prolific New York Times bestselling author, he has helped millions of people become more aware of the psychological factors affecting their daily lives. Through the foundation he established, he helps combat childhood obesity and supports other charitable organizations.

University of North Texas Health Science Center, Robert Carter, III, M.P.H. in Health Management and Policy and Ph.D. in Integrative Physiology — 2001 and 2002 Major, U.S. Army Research Laboratories, he inspires minorities to pursue graduate education through the Minority Access Role Model Conference. His work on heat exhaustion in the military was featured in USA Today.

University of North Texas Health Science Center, Martin Farias, III, Ph.D. in Integrative Physiology — 2003 Assistant Professor, Irma Rangel College of Pharmacy, Texas A&M University, he was the founding president of the Society for the Advancement of Latino Scholars in America (SALSA) while a graduate student.

University of Texas, Arlington, Philip B. Porter, Master’s in Social Work — 1990 Volunteer Counselor at Venture School, an alternative school for high school dropouts, he is a former WWII Marine and the author of “The Route to Happiness.”

University of Texas, Arlington, Jeffrey O. Smith, M.S. and Ph.D. in Computer Science Engineering — 1988 and 2004 Founder and CEO, SensorLogic and the non-profit Entrecorps.org creating small economic communities in deprived areas such as Nueva Espanola, Honduras.

University of Texas, Arlington, John M. Suggs, M.A. in Urban and Public Affairs — 1974 Founder, Permanent Solutions, a non-profit organization alleviating homelessness through affordable housing, he served as Executive Director of the Presbyterian Night Shelter of Tarrant County for 16 years and worked for 15 years with the Texas Department of Human Services.

University of Texas, Austin, James P. Allison, Ph.D. in Biological Sciences — 1973 Chairman, Immunology Program, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, he and his colleagues have created antibodies that could fight melanoma, renal cell carcinoma, and prostate and ovarian cancers.

University of Texas, Austin, Kenneth S. Apfel, M.A. in Public Affairs — 1978 Professor and Director of the Management, Finance and Leadership Program, University of Maryland School of Public Policy, he is a former Commissioner of the Social Security Administration. He has played a leadership role in efforts to strengthen childhood disability programs.

University of Texas, Austin, Hector de J. Ruiz, M.S. in Electrical Engineering — 1969 CEO, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), he holds a governor’s position in the World Economic Forum. AMD’s 50x15 initiative seeks to enable half the world to have affordable internet access by 2015.

ASELECTION OF GRADUATE DEGREE HOLDERS AND THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PUBLIC GOOD | 31 University of Texas, Dallas, John A. Ryals, Ph.D. in Molecular Biology — 1982 CEO and President of Metabolon, Inc, his expertise in genetics and biotechnology complements his ability to develop small businesses. He founded Paradigm Genetics, Inc. which at its peak employed 280 people and received $100 million in financing.

University of Texas, Dallas, Aziz Sancar, Ph.D. in Molecular Biology — 1977 Professor of Biochemistry & Biophysics at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, among other things he has researched DNA repair and has made fundamental discoveries relating to the circadian clock.

University of Texas, Dallas, Linda S. S. Smith, Ph.D. in Geosciences — 2004 Research Scientist at the University of Texas, Dallas, she founded the non-profit Filters for Families that distributes free or low-cost filters for Nepalese families designed to remove the arsenic prevalent in remote village wells. Vitamins are also distributed to families to counteract the effects of long-term arsenic exposure.

University of Texas, Medical Branch, Kenneth C. Carter, Ph.D. in Human Biological Chemistry and Genetics — 1989 President and CEO, Avalon Pharmaceuticals, Inc., he was part of the team that discovered the inherited colon cancer gene in 1993. He is involved with 12 U.S. and international patents.

University of Texas, Medical Branch, Mary Guinan, Ph.D. in Cellular Physiology and Molecular Biophysics — 1969 Founding Dean, School of Public Health at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, she serves as a consultant to various international non-profits and government agencies.

University of Texas, San Antonio, Kyle Burns, Master’s in Business Administration — 2002 President and CEO of the Free Trade Alliance in San Antonio, he assists U.S. companies in development of new markets. The Alliance has worked on the issues of cross border trucking and comprehensive immigration reform.

University of Texas, San Antonio, Reynaldo Cano, Master’s in Business Administration — 1996 Assistant Director, the City of San Antonio International Affairs Department, he manages employee teams devoted to bilateral trade and foreign-direct investment growth. For a decade, he served as a senior consultant for the South-West Texas Border International Trade Center, assisting nearly 400 clients who attributed $75 million in new and export sales to his work.

University of Texas, San Antonio, A.J. Rodriguez, Master’s in Business Administration — 2000 President and CEO of the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, he serves as a resource and advocate for Hispanic-owned businesses. The organization focuses on building a pipeline of Hispanic entrepreneurs by being an advocate for education and job creation.

VIRGINIA

Old Dominion University, Michael D. Adolphi, M.S. in Electrical Engineering — 2000 Executive Vice President, PROSOFT, a 350-employee company he co-founded, he is a member of the Virginia Technology Council and the Council of Advisors for the Hampton Roads Technology Incubator. Both organizations aim to promote economic development in Virginia through technological improvement.

Old Dominion University, Betsy Duke, Master’s in Business Administration — 1983 Chief Operating Officer of TowneBank, former president of the American Bankers Association, she was nominated by President George W. Bush for one of the seven seats on the Federal Reserve System Board. In her work she has focused on community banking and instruction.

32 | MAKING A DIFFERENCE Old Dominion University, Lea M. McGee, M.S. in Reading Education — 1975 Marie Clay Chair of Reading Recovery and Early Literacy, The Ohio State University, she is co-author of four books on literacy for young children. Her work has resulted in improved education for young children, particularly in high poverty areas of Alabama and Mississippi.

University of Virginia, Suzanne M. Burns, M.S. in Nursing — 1988 Professor of Nursing, Director of PNSO Clinical Research Program at the , she invented a clinical bedside assessment tool and associated software program for mechanically ventilated patients. The program is now being used in hospitals nationwide, leading to improved patient outcomes and hospital cost savings.

University of Virginia, Leonard D. Schleifer, Ph.D. in Pharmacology — 1980 President and Founder of Regeneron, a biopharmaceutical company that develops medicines for the treatment of serious medical conditions, he has created numerous jobs in Tarrytown and Rensselaer, NY.

University of Virginia, Wm. A. Wulf, D.Sc. in Computer Science — 1968 Professor, University of Virginia and Chairman Emeritus of the National Academy of Engineering, he co-designed the world’s most popular mini-computer, the DEC PDP-11, and founded an institute to explore the use of information technology in humanistic scholarship.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Charles Camarda, Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering — 1990 Currently working at the NASA Engineering and Safety Center, he holds seven patents and has received over 21 NASA awards for technical innovations and accomplishments.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Sharyn McCrumb, M.A. in English — 1985 An author of over 20 novels, her works have been translated into several languages. Her books have drawn attention to the Appalachian area and brought greater understanding of the culture and attitudes of the region. The books are studied in high schools, colleges and universities throughout the country.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, John Robertson, Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics — 1992 Vice President and Senior Economist, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, his research has major implications for monetary policy management, aiming to predict the impact of the technology sector on the American economy. He is team leader of the regional and Latin American research groups for the bank.

WEST VIRGINIA

Marshall University, Kent Cassella, Master’s in Journalism — 2001 Director of Media Communications at Michigan State University, and former Director of Public Affairs at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, he has received numerous citations and decorations from the U.S. Army in recognition of his service.

Marshall University, Steven Foster, M.S. in Biological Sciences — 2000 Limnologist, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, he is working on bioassessment of water quality and habitat in the Ohio River and major tributaries. His work has economic and public health implications, he has been instrumental in establishing collaborative relationships between the state and federal governments and the university. Currently serving in the U.S. Army Reserve, he recently returned from Iraq.

Marshall University, Donna M. Midkiff, Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology — 2006 Director of Adult Services, Riverpark Hospital, she is responsible for re-organizing the direction of treatment services of a hospital serving patients from all over West Virginia. Her writings on ethical issues involved with mental health counseling are widely respected.

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Arizona State University, Michael A. Hallett, Ph.D. in Justice Studies — 1993 Professor and Chair, Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology, University of North Florida, he is an author of three books and an expert on the issues of race, class and the private prison industry.

Arizona State University, Kristen Marie Hartnett, Ph.D. in Forensic Anthropology — 2007 Forensic Anthropologist for the New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, she was deployed to the World Trade Center site in 2001 and to New Orleans in 2005 to respond to the Hurricane Katrina disaster. Her research on determining age at death from adult skeletons has increased the reliability of aging techniques and improved age estimates.

Arizona State University, Cara Kennedy, Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology — 2006 Currently an Apprentice in Haiti with the Shared Living for Beyond Borders organization, she is working to reduce child servitude among poor families in Haiti.

Northern Arizona University, Russell Benford, Ph.D. in Biology — Expected 2008 Research Assistant and College Instructor, Northern Arizona University, his innovative work in science education yielded results that profoundly affect the recruitment, retention, and success of postsecondary science students. He has helped shape the science education curriculum at both Arizona State University and Northern Arizona University.

Northern Arizona University, Jonathan Horton, Ph.D. in Forestry — 2000 Assistant Professor, Northern Arizona University, his research provides valuable information for land managers to design regulated flow regimes on managed rivers. He is a popular professor and inspires undergraduate students.

Northern Arizona University, Mark McGowan, Ph.D. in Educational Psychology — 2007 Psychology Resident-Trainee at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center-Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, he is an expert in assessment of high risk factors related to student violence.

CALIFORNIA

California State University, Dominguez Hills, Michael Hamel, Master’s in Business Administration — 1974 Lieutenant General, Commander of the U.S. Air Force Space Missile Systems Center, under his leadership the Center developed the Global Positioning System and oversees the global missile warning systems. As the U.S. Air Force program executive officer for space, he leads more than 5,000 personnel with an annual budget of more than $10 billion.

California State University, Dominguez Hills, JoAnn Damron Rodriguez, M.A. in Behavioral Science — 1978 Professor of Social Work, University of California, Los Angeles, she is core faculty for the California Geriatric Education Center. She has organized state legislative hearings for the California Senate

ASELECTION OF GRADUATE DEGREE HOLDERS AND THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PUBLIC GOOD | 35 Subcommittee on Aging and Long-Term Care and Committee on Education. She is an advisor for the World Health Organization on community-based care for the elderly.

California State University, Dominguez Hills, Todd S. Rogers, Master’s in Sociology — 1993 Captain, Sheriff’s Department, Carson Station, County of Los Angeles, he served as the Program Director of the Regional Community Policing Institute, a federally funded program designed to promote community policing through training and technical assistance. A Lakewood City Council member, in 2003 he founded the non-profit Lakewood Schools Committee which provides grants to local teachers.

California State University, Stanislaus, Susan Eggman, Master’s in Social Work — 1997 Professor of Social Work at California State University, Sacramento and City Council member of Stockton City, she has used her graduate degree to establish community-based affordable housing and reading programs.

Claremont Graduate University, Rajiv Dutta, Master’s in Business Administration — 1982 President of PayPal, former President of Skype and CFO of eBay, he has led organizations affecting millions of people around the world. While CFO of eBay, eBay’s revenue grew from $750 million to $4.5 billion with nearly 12,000 employees.

Claremont Graduate University, Melodie Mayberry-Stewart, M.A. and Ph.D. in Executive Management — 1989 and 1997 Chief Information Officer of New York State, she oversees an enterprise that spends over $2 billion annually on technology. She focuses on increasing familiarity and improving access to technology for rural and underserved communities and generating economic growth through technology.

Claremont Graduate University, Eileen B. Wilson-Oyelaran, M.A. and Ph.D. in Education — 1974 and 1977 President of Kalamazoo College and expert in child development issues, she designed a series of baseline surveys that became the model for assessing children under five throughout Nigeria. Published author and acclaimed researcher, she is a proponent of equity and inclusion, honored for her work on behalf of young women.

Fielding Graduate University, Susan G. Goldberg, Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology — 2007 Psychotherapist who provides services to college-age students and to offenders with substance abuse issues, she volunteers extensively with non-profits and co-founded the National Jewish Law Students Network.

Fielding Graduate University, Thelma A. Jackson, Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and Change — 2002 CEO and Principal, Foresight Consultants, she addresses the achievement gap of minorities through various organizations. She established the African American Education Think Tank for Washington State and the non-profit Northwest Institute for Leadership and Change.

Fielding Graduate University, Janja Lalich, Ph.D. in Human and Organizational Systems — 2000 Associate Professor of Sociology, California State University, Chico, her work on cults and undue influence is used by government officials, professionals and citizens to understand cults and those affected by them.

Loma Linda University, Shino Magaki, Ph.D. in Biochemistry — 2007 Research scientist, she has worked on a peripheral blood test to detect Alzheimer’s disease. Her volunteer work includes assisting handicapped children in Costa Rica where she organized and conducted a clinic that provided physical, occupational, and speech therapy for children in rural areas.

Stanford University, Richard Barror, M.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering — 1975 Chief Engineer, U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, Rear Admiral Barror is responsible for projects ranging from disaster and terrorism response to hospital construction. Public Health Service engineers are invaluable, assisting after natural disasters and other emergencies.

36 | MAKING A DIFFERENCE Stanford University, Cora Claudio, M.S. and Ph.D. in Engineering Economic Systems — 1982 and 1987 President and Co-founder, EARTH Institute Asia, Inc., she uses her expertise as an engineer, economist and environmentalist to inform and educate people about sustainable development and its potential for both economic gain and public benefit.

Stanford University, Sommer Gentry, M.S. in Engineering Economic Systems & Operations Research — 1998 Assistant Professor, Mathematics, U.S. Naval Academy, she and her husband developed a mathematical Optimized Match system that matches those in need of a kidney transplant whose family members do not provide a match with others in similar situations. This “paired donation” system is being explored in Canada as well as the U.S. as a way to alleviate the long waiting list for organs.

University of California, Berkeley, Andrew Grove, Ph.D. in Chemistry — 1963 Senior Advisor to Executive Management, Intel Corporation and Lecturer at Stanford University, he co-founded Intel and served as Chairman of the Board from 1997-2005, as President from 1979-1997 and CEO from 1987 to 1998. He holds several patents and was named Time magazine’s “Man of the Year” in 1997. He is active in several charities and author of numerous books and articles.

University of California, Berkeley, Daniel Kahneman, Ph.D. in Psychology — 1961 Eugene Higgins Professor of Psychology at Princeton University and Professor of Psychology and Public Affairs at the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, he laid the foundations for the new field of behavioral economics and won the 2002 in Economics.

University of California, Berkeley, Mario Molina, Ph.D. in Chemistry — 1972 Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at University of California, San Diego, he was honored for his work on the ozone-depleting effects of chlorofluorocarbons with a shared 1995 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. He has worked on projects to ameliorate the effects of environmental pollution in his hometown of Mexico City.

University of California, Los Angeles, Elizabeth Gould, Ph.D. in Behavioral Neuroscience — 1988 Professor of Psychology at Princeton University, she was one of the first scientists to find evidence of regeneration in the brains of adult rats, thereby calling into question the widely held theory that adult nervous systems are incapable of regeneration.

University of California, Los Angeles, Robin Kelley, Master’s in African History and Ph.D. in U.S. History — 1985 and 1987 Professor of American Studies and Ethnicity and History at the University of Southern California, he has written several renowned books on African-American history. His teaching skills have been lauded by several universities and organizations.

University of California, Los Angeles, Henry Samueli, Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering — 1995 Co-founder, Chairman, and Chief Technology Officer, the BroadCom Corporation, he is a major California businessman and philanthropist. He is a named inventor on 22 U.S. patents.

University of California, San Diego, Paul Lamb, Master’s in Pacific International Affairs — 1995 Fellow at the Community Technology Foundation and Principal for Man on a Mission Consulting, he is dedicated to leveraging technology for social good. He founded Street Tech, a program that provides computer training and job placement for low-income and underserved youth.

University of California, San Diego, Marcia McNutt, Ph.D. in Earth Science — 1978 President and CEO of the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, she has participated in 15 major oceanographic expeditions and authored nearly 100 scientific papers. She has testified before Congress on oceanographic issues and works to develop women leaders in science, technology and engineering.

University of California, San Diego, Peter Preuss, Master’s in Mathematics — 1970

ASELECTION OF GRADUATE DEGREE HOLDERS AND THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PUBLIC GOOD | 37 Founder of Integrated Software Systems Corporation (ISSCO), the first software company specializing in computer graphics, he also founded the Preuss Foundation in 1985, an organization committed to fostering communication among scientists in the field of cancer and funding research projects in oncology.

University of California, Santa Barbara, Angela Belcher, Ph.D. in Chemistry — 1997 Professor of Material Science and Engineering and Biological Engineering at MIT, her research uses custom-evolved viruses to advance nanotechnology. Among other things, these viruses can grow semi-conductor materials.

University of California, Santa Barbara, Lois Capps, M.A. in Education — 1990 Representative of California’s 23rd District in the U.S. Congress, she serves on the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Natural Resources Committee. She spent 20 years as a nurse and health advocate for the Santa Barbara school district and taught part-time at Santa Barbara City College for a decade.

University of California, Santa Barbara, Leroy Chaio, Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering — 1987 A former NASA astronaut, he is currently in charge of space operations for Excalibur Almaz, a private international space agency planning to operate its own spacecraft and space stations. In 2004, he was the first American to vote in a presidential election while in space.

University of Southern California, Praveen Paruchuri, Ph.D. in Computer Science — 2007 Research Scientist at Intelligent Automation, Inc., he developed an algorithm used by security at Los Angeles International Airport, making security measures unpredictable for terrorists performing surveillance. He holds 2 provisional patents

University of Southern California, Nathan Schurr, Ph.D. in Computer Science — 2007 Social Simulations Researcher at Aptima, Inc., he built a system for training firefighters using artificial intelligence in partnership with humans to improve performance.

COLORADO

Colorado State University, Scott Hoffman Black, M.S. in Ecology — 1997 Executive Director, Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, an international conservation organization, he has worked to expand public awareness and policymakers’ understanding of the importance of pollinators such as honey bees to agriculture.

Colorado State University, Kenneth Vogel, M.S. in Agronomy — 1967 Supervisory Research Geneticist, U.S. Department of Agriculture, he specializes in switchgrass breeding. Switchgrass is a native plant; he is working to use it and other plants to restore grazing lands in Nebraska and elsewhere in the U.S. His work also has implications for developing new biomass energy crop production.

University of Colorado, Boulder, Waleed Abdalati, Ph.D. in Atmospheric and Ocean Sciences, Geography — 1996 Director of CIRES’ Center for the Study of Earth from Space, he previously served as NASA Goddard Space Center’s Head of Cryospheric Sciences. He was one of the first scientists to map the melt extent of the Greenland ice sheet; he has led or participated in eight field expeditions to remote regions of Greenland and the Arctic.

University of Colorado, Boulder, Kristi S. Anseth, Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering — 1994 Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator, Tisone Professor and Distinguished Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University of Colorado, Boulder, she is a dedicated teacher, recognized on the national level for her excellence in teaching and research. She designs new biomaterials for medical and biological applications.

38 | MAKING A DIFFERENCE University of Colorado, Boulder, Joshua Correll, Ph.D. in Psychology — 2005 Assistant Professor, University of Chicago, he and his colleagues use a videogame-like simulation to study racial bias in law enforcement officers. He serves as a member of the Board of OMNI Research and Training, an organization that conducts applied research for non-profit and governmental entities on issues such as criminal justice and education.

HAWAII

University of Hawaii at Manoa, Neil Abercrombie, M.A. in Sociology and Ph.D. in American Studies — 1964 and 1974 Representative of the 1st District of Hawaii, he is currently serving his 9th full term in the U.S. House of Representatives. He serves on the Armed Services Committee as well as the Natural Resources Committee. He has served on the boards of the Hawaii Special Olympics, the Epilepsy Foundation of America, and Amnesty International.

IDAHO

Boise State University, Kirsten Furlong, M.F.A. in Visual Arts — 2000 Director of the Visual Arts Center Gallery and Special Lecturer, Boise State University, her efforts to bring artists to Boise and offer free lectures and demonstrations have raised regional awareness and appreciation of contemporary art. She donates her own artwork to raise funds for local charities such as the Boise Women’s and Children’s Crisis Center.

Boise State University, John R. Gale, Master’s in Business Administration — 1981 Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, Idaho Power Company, his work affects the cost of utilities across Idaho, determining the economic well-being of all state citizens. An active member of the Rotary Club and numerous state and local advisory boards, he has testified before the U.S. Senate on energy issues.

Boise State University, Marilyn Shuler, Master’s in Public Administration — 1977 Former Director of the Idaho Human Rights Commission for twenty years, she currently serves on several state and regional boards. She is a tireless advocate for the disenfranchised in society, championing the causes of immigrants and the poor in Idaho.

University of Idaho, Jacob Leachman, M.S. in Mechanical Engineering — 2007 Ph.D. candidate at the University of Wisconsin, his master’s thesis forms the basis for significant future research in the thermodynamic and transport properties of hydrogen.

University of Idaho, Petr Sharov, M.S. in Environmental Science — 2002 President, Far Eastern Health Fund in Artem, Russia, he founded and runs the organization, spearheading a unique campaign to remediate lead contamination in the Russia Far East where children are at risk of lead poisoning; the area is considered one of the most polluted in the world. He co-authored a book and helped secure a $1.4 million grant for the protection of the Amur River Basin.

NEVADA

University of Nevada at Reno, Stephanie Domitrovich, Ph.D. in Judicial Studies — 2006 State Trial Court Judge for the state of Pennsylvania, she also teaches at the National Judicial College and Gannon University. She documented the positive economic effect of the unified family court concept.

University of Nevada at Reno, Jason Geddes, Ph.D. in Environmental Science — 1995 Business Development Manager-Clean Energy, Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada, he

ASELECTION OF GRADUATE DEGREE HOLDERS AND THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PUBLIC GOOD | 39 has made Northern Nevada a more sustainable region in an economically rational manner. His work led to the University of Nevada adopting an operational policy on new building construction and use of biofuels.

University of Nevada at Reno, Stephen L. Rodgers, Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry — 1982 Manager, Propulsion Research Center, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, he was responsible for developing and managing space-based science, technology, and acquisition programs for the U.S. Air Force. He provided leadership for a group of scientists who developed a way to create complex materials and make them more affordable.

OREGON

Oregon State University, Mohammad Al-Qunaibet, Ph.D. in Agricultural and Resource Economics — 1984 Professor of Agricultural Economics, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia, he is at the forefront of national policy deliberations on such critical matters as water use, allocation, immigration, and trade and monetary policy.

Oregon State University, Pamela A. Matson, Ph.D. in Forest Ecology — 1983 Dean, School of Earth Sciences, Stanford University, her work revealed the consequences of over-fertilization on local estuaries in Mexico, she then developed a strategy to change farmers’ management of the area while maintaining livelihoods.

Oregon State University, Supitr Samahito, Ph.D. in Measurement and Research Methodology — 1983 Professor of Sport Science, Kasetsart University, Thailand, she is a leader in the Olympic Games movement, promoting health and well-being for all people and expanding opportunities for women.

University of Oregon, Julia Demichelis, Master’s in Urban Planning — 1991 Chief of Party, USAID/Morocco Parliament Support Project, she is an international development specialist committed to rebuilding communities destroyed by war.

University of Oregon, Douglas Hofstadter, Ph.D. in Physics — 1975 Professor and Director of the Center for Research on Concepts and Cognition, Indiana University, he is a Pulitzer Prize winning writer with eight major books published to date.

University of Oregon, Elena Martinez, M.A. in Anthropology and Folklore — 1996 and 1997 Staff Folklorist, City Lore, Inc., she educates the public on the local and national level about Latino culture through documentaries and presentations.

UTAH

Utah State University, Tracy Justesen, M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling — 1994 Currently Deputy Director of the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research and nominated to be Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, he was born with muscular dystrophy. He has affected national policy on people with disabilities through his work in the Domestic Policy Council at the White House.

Utah State University, Troy Justesen, M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling — 1994 Assistant Secretary for Vocational and Adult Education at the U.S. Rehabilitative Services Administration, he was born with muscular dystrophy. He has had an impact on disability law and policy on a national level.

Utah State University, Merlin Olsen, M.S. in Economics — 1971 Motivational consultant and active non-profit board member, former professional football player, and

40 | MAKING A DIFFERENCE actor, he has helped raise over $1 billion for Children’s Miracle Network. He serves on the foundation board at Utah State University.

WASHINGTON

University of Washington, Peter Adkinson, Master’s in Business Administration — 1997 CEO and founder, Hidden City Games, and founder, Wizards of the Coast (WOTC), an organization that created 2,000 jobs and revenues of over $100 million. He also acquired and developed Gencon, one of the largest conventions in the world.

University of Washington, Edward E. Penhoet, Ph.D. in Biochemistry — 1968 President, Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation and co-founder of Chiron Co., one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies, he is an advocate for the critical role of bioscience and regenerative medicine. Under his leadership Chiron developed a vaccine for Hepatitis B and a screening test for Hepatitis C.

University of Washington, Maurice Woods, Master’s in Fine Arts — 2005 Graphic Designer, Pentagram, and founder of the Inneract Project, which offers free educational opportunities in graphic design to inner-city youth as an outlet for creative expression and potential career paths. He has presented his ideas internationally and is poised to replicate Inneract’s success elsewhere in the U.S.

WYOMING

University of Wyoming, John A. List, Ph.D. in Economics — 1997 Professor, Department of Economics, University of Chicago, he also works with Resources for the Future on environmental issues. He served as Senior Economist on the President’s Council of Economic Advisors from May 2002-July 2003. He has been referred to as the young economist most likely to win a Nobel Prize in Economics.

University of Wyoming, Bo R. Rueda, Ph.D. in Reproductive Biology — 1992 Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School, in this and other positions he holds, he focuses on how uterine cancer progresses as well as reproductive issues. He actively trains research fellows, those who will become the next generation of academicians in his field.

University of Wyoming, Jason F. Shogren, Ph.D. in Economics — 1986 Professor of Natural Resource Conservation and Management, University of Wyoming, he has published over 100 articles and has been editor or author of seven books. He served on the White House Council of Economic Advisors and as a member of the IPCC, he shared the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize with his fellow panelists and former Vice President Al Gore.

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About the Council of Graduate Schools

The Council of Graduate Schools (CGS) is an organization of 500 institutions of higher education in the United States and Canada engaged in graduate education, research, and the preparation of candidates for advanced degrees. CGS member institutions award 94 percent of the doctoral degrees and 80 percent of the master’s degrees in the United States.* The organization’s mission is to improve and advance graduate education, which it accomplishes through advocacy in the federal policy arena, research, and the development and dissemination of best practices. This CGS document, Making a Difference: A Selection of Graduate Degree Holders and their Contributions to the Public Good, is a companion piece to the report Graduate Education and the Public Good which was released at the Legislative Forum on April 24, 2008 in Washington, DC.

* Council of Graduate Schools, Graduate Enrollment and Degrees 1996 - 2006 (Washington, DC: CGS, 2007).

Acknowledgements

irst, we gratefully acknowledge the nominations received from the graduate deans from the 134 institutions featured in this document Making a Difference. Creating F this document would not have been possible without the information submitted by our graduate deans and the time and effort they took to do so.

I want to acknowledge the key role played by Patty McAllister, who provided overall direction for this project. I also want to acknowledge my appreciation to Belle Woods, who managed the collection of the hundreds of nominations from our deans and wrote the entries. Joshua Mahler provided invaluable assistance by designing the cover and the format of the document. This project has affirmed my belief that graduate education truly contributes to the public good through the amazing work our graduates accomplish in their lives.

Debra W. Stewart President, Council of Graduate Schools April 2008

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