UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE PROGRAM BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY EVENTS CENTER | MAY 2021 i CONTENTS WELCOME 1 Message from the University President PRESIDENT HARVEY G. STENGER, THE 2 Message from the Office of Alumni Engagement BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY 3 Virtual Commencement COUNCIL, FACULTY, ALUMNI AND STUDENTS OF 5 College of Community and Public Affairs BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY, 10 Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, ARE 16 The Graduate School HONORED BY YOUR PRESENCE AT SPRING 2021 17 Harpur College of Arts and Sciences COMMENCEMENT. 30 School of Management 36 Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science 45 Honors and Special Programs 64 About Binghamton University 67 Trustees, Council and Administration 68 Guest Information MESSAGE FROM THE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT WELCOME MESSAGE FROM THE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT RADUATES, PARENTS AND FRIENDS: and participation in a diverse and international Commencement is always the highlight student body that gives all our students the Gof the academic year, especially for understanding and perspectives they need to the students we are honoring, but also for their address the challenges we face in society today friends and family who supported them on their and in the coming decades. educational path. Faculty and staff, too, share in We saw this most clearly over the past year, the excitement that Commencement inspires. as the Class of 2021 stepped up to the challenges The Class of 2021 has had a college experience posed by a world-wide pandemic, and their virtually unparalleled in the University ’s response will serve as an example for future history. COVID -19 interrupted the rhythms and classes — diving into the challenges of remote rituals of the academic year, sending students learning, designing 3D -printed nozzles for much- home and requiring the mastery of new remote needed respirators, volunteering for COVID ­ learning skills. The members of the Class of 2021 testing sites and bringing food to isolated proved resilient and capable and have reached members of the community. Throughout, the the culmination of their academic careers at Class of 2021 has risen to the moment. Binghamton, stronger for the obstacles they have So let’s applaud the achievements of a had to overcome. remarkable group of students and recognize the Our graduates have gained the experiences many faculty and staff who helped guide, mentor and knowledge that their careers and future and challenge them. And most of all, let us engagements will demand of them. Ours is a celebrate the families and friends whose support campus where students learn by doing, and our was crucial in this most challenging year. graduates have already proven themselves — Again, I congratulate our graduates. As winning prestigious case competitions and grants, scholars and engaged citizens, they are now publishing papers that have gained acclaim ready to apply their talents “in the real world.” from scientists and scholars, and bettering their I know that whatever the future holds for them, communities through hands-on internships and they leave Binghamton with a strong foundation practicums. for success. Outside the classroom, they have embraced It has been a pleasure to witness the their responsibilities as active members of the achievements of the Class of 2021. Graduates, community. They ’ve raised funds to combat thank you for choosing Binghamton University deadly disease, provided food for the hungry, and I hope that you will remain engaged with taught younger students in local schools and your alma mater. traveled across the globe to work with and learn from their international peers. Our Sincerely, graduates have learned the practical, technical and professional skills that will enable success throughout their careers. But, most important, Binghamton University Harvey G. Stenger has provided the foundation in the liberal arts President 1 MESSAGE FROM THE OFFICE OF ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT MESSAGE FROM THE OFFICE OF ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT his page in the Commencement program isn’t large enough to list all of the challenges you’ve been through since last March. Although the past 14 months have been difficult and Tthe future can never be certain, there is one very positive point to focus on: You persevered and graduated! I’m incredibly proud of you and what you’ve accomplished, and I hope you feel tremendous pride as well. Did you know that when you graduate, you automatically become a member of the Alumni Association? You’re now part of a powerful network of more than 143,000 people around the world. And it’s a resource you can tap into for your entire lifetime. Moving to a new city? Reach out to Binghamton alumni. Looking to change jobs or careers? Reach out to Binghamton alumni. Networking is one of the most important skills you can develop, and it can pay off immensely. We have many ways you can stay connected to the University and other alumni. Once the celebrations are done and you have some down time, check out our pages on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and be sure to join the Alumni Association’s LinkedIn group. Keep your personal information up to date in the online alumni directory so you’re always in the loop about alumni events in your area. All of these are available through binghamton.edu/alumni. Don’t forget to join us in October for Homecoming. Whenever you’re on campus, make the Alumni Center the first place you visit. Congratulations on all you’ve accomplished at Binghamton University! I’m excited for you beyond words, and hope you’ll stay connected with us. Wherever you go, Binghamton is always a part of you, and you’re always a part of Binghamton. Kimberly Faber Executive Director of Alumni Engagement 2 VIRTUAL COMMENCEMENT VIRTUAL COMMENCEMENT THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2021 GRAND MARSHAL Jill Dixon, A ssociate University Librarian for Public Ser v ices & Collections, Cha ir, Facult y Senate PLATFORM PARTY Ha r vey G. Stenger, President Linda H. Biemer, Binghamton Universit y Council Laura R . Bronstein, Dean, College of Communit y and Public A ffa irs Ma r y Beth Cur tin, A ssociate Vice President for Resea rch, A lumni A ssociation Representative Gregor y Delviscio, Vice President for Communications and Ma rketing Upinder S. Dhillon, Dea n, School of Management Jill Dixon, Grand Ma rsha l, A ssociate Universit y Librarian for Public Ser v ices & Collections, Chair, Fac u lt y Sen ate Sheila E . Doyle, Executive Director, Bing ha mton University Foundation Zachar y Herz, Student Representative, Binghamton University Council Karen A . Jones, Vice President for Diversity, Equit y and Inclusion Cur tis Kendrick , Dean of Libra ries Celia M. Klin, Interim Dea n, Ha rpur College of A r ts and Sciences, Professor, Psycholog y John C. Koch, Vice President for Advancement Kathr y n Grant Madiga n, Esq., Cha ir, Bing ha mton Universit y Council Pamela A . Mischen, Platform Pa rt y Marshal, A ssociate Professor, Public Administration, Facult y Adv isor to the President JoA nn J. Navarro ’93, MBA ’02 , Vice President for Operations Donald G. Niema n, Executive Vice President for Academic A ffairs a nd Provost, Interim Dea n, Graduate School Ma rio R. Ortiz, Dea n, Decker College of Nursing a nd Hea lth Sciences Bria n T. Rose, Vice President for St udent A ffa irs Bahgat Samma kia, Vice President for Resea rch, Disting uished Professor, Mechanical Eng ineering Krishnaswa mi Srihari, Dean, Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering a nd Applied Science, Disting uished Professor, Systems Science a nd Industria l Engineer ing Maureen D. Wilson, Binghamton Universit y Council 3 VIRTUAL COMMENCEMENT ORDER OF EXERCISES CEREMONY OPENING Gra nd Ma rsha l Dixon BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY WIND SYMPHONY NATIONAL ANTHEM Conductor — Da niel Fabr icius “The Sta r-Spangled Banner,” John Sta fford Smith, a r r. Daniel Fabricius “STAR-SPANGLED BANNER” Vocal performance by Kelsey Watts AND ALMA MATER Voca l solo — Kelsey Watts PRESIDENT’S REMARKS Flute — Mar y Ca mpbell Ha r vey G. Stenger Cla rinet 1 — Carrie Hathaway Cla rinet 2 — Julia Rubino PROVOST’S REMARKS Bass cla rinet — T yler Secca fico Donald G. Niema n Tr umpet 1 — Paul Ba rber Tr umpet 2 — R icha rd Mellia Horn — Justin Kersh ALUMNI ASSOCIATION REMARKS Trombone 1 — Ca lv in Wetzel Ma r y Beth Cur tin Trombone 2 — Greg Wolosen Tuba — Bria nna Palumbo PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR Percussion — Leif Ha ley DEGREES Provost Niema n “POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE” Flute — Mar y Ca mpbell CONFERRING OF DEGREES Oboe — Tess Telang President Stenger Cla rinet 1 — Carrie Hathaway Cla rinet 2 — Julia Rubino ALMA MATER Bass cla rinet — T yler Secca fico “In the Rolling Hills of Bingha mton,” words A lto sa xophone — Shannon Doher t y by X in Engel, music by Dav id Engel ’86, Tr umpet 1 — Paul Ba rber a rr. Daniel Fabricius (lyrics on the back cover) Tr umpet 2 — R icha rd Mellia Vocal performance by Kelsey Watts Horn — Joe Kovar Trombone 1 — Ca lv in Wetzel Trombone 2 — Greg Wolosen CEREMONY CLOSING Tuba — Bria nna Palumbo Gra nd Ma rsha l Dixon PRESENTATION OF GRADUATES “Pomp and Circumstance,” Theme from “March No. 1,” Edward Elgar, a rr. Cla re Gr undma n (edited for adaptable ba nd by Da niel Fabricius) 4 COLLEGE OF COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COLLEGE OF COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEAN LAURA R. BRONSTEIN SCHOOL MARSHALS Ew uraba A nnan, Depa r tment of Human Development, MS Human R ig hts Program Stacey-A nn Gordon, Depar tment of Social Work, BSW Progra m, Depa rtment of Human Development DEPARTMENT MARSHALS Veronica Ag yapomaa, Depa r tment of Socia l Work, MSW Prog