CSTEM Virtual Awards Celebration 2020

Dean Bowman's Welcome and Introductions

David Bowman, dean of the College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

Deans, Department Chairs & Directors
  • Leslie Cornick, PhD, associate dean
  • Jackie Coomes, PhD, special assistant to the dean
  • Rebecca Brown, PhD, chair, Department of Biology
  • Nick Burgis, PhD, chair, Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry & Physics
  • Bojian Xu, PhD, chair, Department of Computer Science
  • Marty Weiser, PhD, chair, Department of Engineering & Design
  • Carmen Nezat, PhD, director, Environmental Science Program
  • Chad Pritchard, PhD, chair, Department of Geology
  • Jenny Thomson, PhD, chair, Department of Geology
  • Christian Hansen, PhD, chair, Department of Mathematics
  • Bo Idsardi, PhD, director of Science Education
Frances B. Huston Awards
Department and Program Awards
Chairs' Excellence Awards
Dean’s Excellence Award
Outgoing Chair Acknowledgments
Thank You to Our Departing Staff
Closing Remarks

Frances B. Huston Awards

The Frances B. Huston Medallion Recognizes Graduating Seniors for Excellence in Academics, Leadership, and Service.

Frances Breitweg Huston was born in Vancouver, Washington, Aug. 13, 1912. She grew up in Portland, Oregon, and received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Reed College in 1931, and her Master of Arts in English Literature from the University of Washington (1947/1948). In 1955, Graham Dressler, PhD, professor of English at what was then Eastern Washington College of Education, offered Huston a position teaching English and English as a second language. Huston joined EWU’s faculty in the fall of 1955 and taught until her retirement in academic year 1975/1976.

Recipients of the Frances B. Huston Medallion Award will have established themselves as exceptionally capable individuals in both academic and extracurricular activities. The faculty and administration of Eastern Washington University acknowledge their great pride in the accomplishments of these students during their college experience and expect even greater accomplishments in the years that lie ahead.

Chairs' Excellence & Dean's Excellence Award

The Chair’s Excellence Awards and Dean’s Excellence Award are given annually for distinguished achievements and contributions by college faculty, staff and volunteers.

Department & Program Awards

Biology Department Awards

Rebecca Brown, PhD, chair, congratulates the department's outstanding graduates:

  • Christina Ramelow, Outstanding Graduate Student
  • Jerika Adams
  • Connor Beard
  • Amanda Chandler
  • Dana Colley
  • Aaron Dahl
  • Grant Dahl
  • Katherine Dobratz
  • Emily Fry
  • Douglas Gourley
  • Samual Hatfield
  • Ashley Mertens
  • Marcos Monterio
  • Avery Oja
  • Josh Patchett
  • Cole Sherwood
  • Natacha Usai
  • Craig Wells

Chemistry, Biochemistry & Physics Department Awards

Nick Burgis, PhD, chair, congratulates the department's outstanding graduates:

  • Abby Little, Outstanding Forensic Science Graduate
  • Danielle Villa, Outstanding Physics Research Graduate
  • Dylan Williams, Outstanding Analytical Chemistry Research Graduate
  • Emma Oaks, Outstanding Service Award
  • Gladys Green, Outstanding Chemistry TA
  • James Yates, Outstanding Chemistry Research Graduate
  • Jasleen Bains, Outstanding Pre-Clinical Professions Graduate
  • Kristine Colglazier, Outstanding Chemistry Graduate
  • Shelby Shackleford, Outstanding Service Graduate

Computer Science Department Awards

Bojian Xu, PhD, chair, congratulates the department's outstanding graduates:

Outstanding Students, BCS, Computer Science:

  • Jeffrey Howes
  • Jesse Ross

Outstanding Students, BS, Computer Science:

  • Michael Cartwright
  • Nickolas Condos
  • Spencer Curley
  • Alyssa Fitzgerald
  • Valdyn Hunt
  • Grigory Ostanin
  • John Petrovich
  • David Sergio
  • Kyle Smith

Stanley F. Robinson Award:

  • Sarah Marchinko

Engineering & Design Department Awards

Martin Weiser, PhD, chair, congratulates the department's outstanding graduates:

  • Jack Canavan, Outstanding Student Award, Construction Management
  • Andrew Drum, Outstanding Student Award, Electrical Engineering (Seattle)
  • Danielle Flinn, Outstanding Student Award, Design
  • Peter Gundersen, Outstanding Student Award, Mechanical Engineering Technology
  • Joseph Stoutimore II, Outstanding Student Award, Applied Technology
  • Michaela Sund, Outstanding Student Award, Mechanical Engineering
  • David Worthey, Outstanding Student Award, Electrical Engineering (Cheney)

Geology Department Awards

Chad Pritchard, PhD, chair, congratulates the department's outstanding graduates:

  • Bryce Hanson, Outstanding Graduate Student
  • Olivia Wiebe, Academic Achievement Award

Mathematics Department Awards

Christian Hansen, PhD, chair, congratulates the department's outstanding graduates:

  • Aleksandr Chernega, Outstanding Graduate Award, Mathematics
  • Thomas Latham, Outstanding Graduate Award, Mathematics
  • Sidny Stewart, Outstanding Graduate Award & Outstanding Work in Developmental Math-Lab, Mathematics
  • Emily Holmes, Outstanding Graduate Award, BAE Mathematics
  • Natilee McGill Sanders, Outstanding Graduate Award, BAE Mathematics
  • Alexander Koch, Outstanding Graduate Award, BAE Mathematics
  • Megan Rogers, Outstanding Graduate Award, BAE Mathematics
  • Ryan (Ivan) Doffek, Student Employee Award, Mathematics
  • Abigail Little, Student Employee Award, Forensic Science
  • Jasmine Marquez, Outstanding Work in Developmental Math-Lab, Social Work

Science Education Program Awards

Bo Idsardi, PhD, director, congratulates the program's outstanding graduates:

  • Jennifer Horwith, Academic Excellence Award
  • Shane Lucht, Outstanding Graduating Senior, BAE Biology Education
  • Joseph Orahood, Oustanding Graduating Senior, BAE Earth & Space Science Education
  • Alexandria O’neal, Outstanding Graduating Senior, BAE Chemistry Education

Environmental Science Program Awards

Carmen Nezat, PhD, director, congratulates the program's outstanding graduates:

  • Jacob Francis, Outstanding Graduate Award, Environmental Science
  • Emma Sell, Excellence in Academic Achievement Award, Environmental Science
  • McKenna Todd, Excellence in Academic Achievement Award, Environmental Science, Biology

Acknowledgements, Thank You & Closing Remarks