Outstanding Young Alumni
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The Outstanding Young Alumni Award is presented each year by the Alumni Association to alumni under the age of 35 who have distinguished themselves in their careers. The award recognizes the achievement of a position or some distinction noteworthy for one so recently graduated.
2011 Award RecipientsDr. Katerina E. Aifantis, Class of 2002 |
Outstanding Young Alumni Award Nomination Form
Past Award Recipients
| Name | Class | Major | Awarded |
| Dr. Katerina E. Aifantis | 2002 | Engineering | 2011 |
| Teresa M. Schissler-Boichot | 1998 | Civil Engineering | 2010 |
| Michelle L. Boven | 1999 | Mechanical Engineering | 2009 |
| Jason M. Cousineau | 1998 | Mechanical Engineering | 2008 |
| * Benjamin J. Hall | 2005 | Social Sciences | 2008 |
| Dawn M. Plitzuwiet (Zarling) | 1995 | Biological Sciences | 2008 |
| Dr. Kimberly L. Turner | 1994 | Mechanical Engineering | 2007 |
| Kevin J. North | 1997 | Computer Science | 2006 |
| Amy L. Trahey (Grisdale) | 1994 | Civil Engineering | 2006 |
| Lt. Jayson E. Eurick | 1999 | Mechanical Engineering | 2005 |
| Stephen Ripke (Jayson) | 1997, 2000 | Metallurgical & Materials Engineering | 2005 |
| Sean P. Asiala | 1995 | Chemical Engineering | 2004 |
| Brian R. VanVoorst | 1991 | Computer Science | 2004 |
| Daniel J. Branagan | 1990 | Metallurgical & Materials Engineering | 2003 |
| Thomas J. Karpus | 1990 | Electrical Engineering | 2003 |
| Otha Edward Thornton Jr | 2001 | Rhetoric & Tech Communication | 2003 |
| Toni S. Gissendanner | 1990 | Chemical Engineering | 2002 |
| John L. Uhrie | 1991, 1996 | Geological Engineering | 2002 |
| Nancy Vandermey | 1989 | Mechanical Engineering | 2002 |
| Jessica M. Kaiser | 1988 | Business Administration | 2001 |
| Stacey E. Morrison | 1988 | Computer Science | 2001 |
| Peter A. Tapio | 1991 | Civil Engineering | 2001 |
| Erick S. Dyke | 1991 | Computer Science | 2000 |
| Darla J. Olson | 1993 | Biological Sciences | 2000 |
| Katrina P. Teague | 1987 | Scientific & Tech Communication | 2000 |
| Cynthia S. Anderson | 1985 | Science | 1999 |
| William A. Armstrong | 1965 | Mechanical Engineering | 1999 |
| John A. Furton | 1987 | Computer Science | 1999 |
| Steven M. Tomaszewski | 1991 | Environmental Engineering | 1999 |
| Douglas G. Harris | 1986 | Operations Management | 1998 |
| Rebecca L. Smits P.E. | 1986 | Geological Engineering | 1998 |
| Gregory D. Besse | 1983 | Wood Science | 1997 |
| JoAnn C. Brinser | 1985 | Economics | 1997 |
| Lcdr. Tyler D. Kearly | 1984 | Civil Engineering | 1997 |
| Adil Shafi | 1986 | Electrical Engineering | 1997 |
| Joan M. Hart | 1984 | Chemical Engineering | 1996 |
| Suzanne M. Jurva | 1982 | Scientific & Tech Communication | 1996 |
| Jeffrey L. Smolinski | 1983 | Mechanical Engineering | 1996 |
| John P. Jamar | 1983 | Mechanical Engineering | 1995 |
| Catherine D. McRae | 1983 | Geological Engineering | 1995 |
| Scott R. Pattullo | 1981 | Electrical Engineering | 1995 |
| Julie A. Fream | 1983 | Chemical Engineering | 1994 |
| Douglas J. Hamar | 1982 | Business Administration | 1994 |
| Dr. Linda S. Vanasupa | 1985 | Metallurgical & Materials Engineering | 1994 |
| George A. Bennett Jr | 1979 | Metallurgical & Materials Engineering | 1993 |
| Charles E. Cronenworth | 1981 | Mining Engineering | 1993 |
| Rose M. Koronkiewicz | 1981 | Mechanical Engineering | 1993 |
| Daniel H. Bliss | 1983 | Mechanical Engineering | 1992 |
| Susan G. Krienen | 1979 | Chemical Engineering | 1992 |
| * Michael K. Bacon | 1977 | Biological Sciences | 1991 |
| Barbara S. Link | 1977 | Metallurgical & Materials Engineering | 1991 |
| Dr. Paul D. Funkenbusch | 1979 | Metallurgical & Materials Engineering | 1990 |
| Dr. John M. Liebetreu | 1979 | Electrical Engineering | 1990 |
| Burton C. Arola | 1975 | Business Administration | 1989 |
| Mark D. Clements | 1976 | Civil Engineering Technology | 1989 |
| Jeffrey M. Jentzen M.D. | 1975 | Biological Sciences | 1988 |
| Dr. William C. Johnson | 1976, 1978 | Applied Physics | 1988 |
| Frederick R. Delie P.E. | 1973 | Electrical Engineering | 1987 |
| Dr. Sarah A. Rajala | 1974 | Electrical Engineering | 1986 |
| J. Bronce Henderson | 1973 | Metallurgical & Materials Engineering | 1984 |
| Michael D. Meeuwsen | 1976 | Business Administration | 1984 |
| L/Col. Robert F. Lemon Jr. | 1970 | Electrical Engineering | 1983 |
| Don T. Moore P.E. | 1970 | Electrical Engineering | 1983 |
| Teo A. Babun Jr. | 1972 | Electrical Engineering | 1982 |
| Thomas J. McEnhill P.E. | 1971 | Chemical Engineering | 1982 |
| James L. Sanderson | 1973 | Chemical Engineering | 1982 |
| John E. Kappler | 1971 | Business Administration | 1981 |
| Arthur J. Karam | 1942 | Metallurgical & Materials Engineering | 1981 |
| Thomas M. Neuville | 1972 | Chemical Engineering | 1981 |
| Daniel H. Draper | 1967 | Mechanical Engineering | 1980 |
| Ronald K. Franz | 1967 | Business Administration | 1980 |
| James E. Grimes | 1969 | Business Administration | 1979 |
| John O. Vartan | 1970 | Civil Engineering | 1979 |
| Dr. James D. Brodeur | 1968 | Biological Sciences | 1978 |
| James J. Graham | 1970 | Metallurgical & Materials Engineering | 1977 |
| Dr. Robert J. Pomazal | 1966 | Engineering Mechanics | 1977 |
| Camiel E. Thorrez | 1970 | Mechanical Engineering | 1975 |
| Dr. James L. Voogt | 1966 | Biological Sciences | 1974 |
* Deceased
