Honors Day Awards – 2023 Program

HONORS DAY

COLLEGE AWARDS

THE CHARLES E. ETTING SCHOLARSHIP

Giovanni Padovano

Philosophy, Politics and Economics ’24

Lilburn,GA

• Data Science minor

• Asset Health Analyst, PECO

• ACE Coordinator, Academic Center for Engineers

• Cash Application Specialist, Vallen

• President, Drexel Football Team (Comedy Improv Club); Radio DJ, WKDU 97.1FM

THE CHARLES E. ETTING SCHOLARSHIP

Arthi Sivendra

Philosophy, Politics and Economics ’24

WestOrange,NJ

• Data Science minor

• Community Science Assistant Coordinator for the Science Shop, Academy of Natural Sciences

• Treasurer, Circle K International

• Community Assistant, American Campus Communities

• Founding Member Intern, Fiveable

• Student Ambassador, Event Planner for Drexel Campus Activities Board

GENERAL ELECTRIC COLLEGE BOWL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Makayla White Journalism ’23 Stafford,VA

• MS Strategic and Digital Communication candidate

• Internal Communications Co-op, FMC Corporation

• Marketing and Communications Coordinator/Intern, The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Montgomery County

GENERAL ELECTRIC COLLEGE BOWL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Jade Umstead

Criminology and Justice Studies ’23

Sicklerville,NJ

• Transit Police Department Crime Statistics Analyst, SEPTA

• Resident Assistant, Drexel Housing and Residential Life

• Research Assistant, Pennoni Honors College

• Drexel Criminal Justice Society, Student Ambassador, Drexel Aspire Scholars, Student Advisory Board

GENERAL ELECTRIC COLLEGE BOWL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

GENERAL ELECTRIC COLLEGE BOWL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Ciara Richards

Political Science ’23

Pontypridd,Wales

• English and Communication minors

• Sports Writer, PhiladelphiaInquirer

• Communications Assistant Intern, Drexel University College of Engineering

• Sports Writer, TheTriangle

• Intern, Drexel Publishing Group

• Women’s Varsity Squash Team

• Pi Sigma Alpha

GENERAL ELECTRIC COLLEGE BOWL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Kim Gui

Psychology’ 24 Setapak,Malaysia

• Behavioral Economics and Business minor

• Research Assistant, Cognitive Neuroengineering and Wellbeing Laboratory

• Resident Assistant

• Student Ambassador

GENERAL ELECTRIC COLLEGE BOWL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Citlally Aguilera

Sociology ’23

Reisterstown,MD

• Justice Studies minor

• Research Assistant, Juvenile Justice Research and Reform Lab with Naomi Goldstein, PhD

• Student Researcher, Qualitative Research Project with Jason Orne, PhD

• Taubman College Pathways Program Participant

• Biddle Law Society, Student Ambassador, First-Gen Scholars Peer Mentor, Spanish Tutor

GENERAL ELECTRIC COLLEGE BOWL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Giovanni Padovano

Philosophy, Politics and Economics ’24

Lilburn,GA

• Data Science minor

• Asset Health Analyst, PECO

• ACE Coordinator, Academic Center for Engineers

• Cash Application Specialist, Vallen

• President, Drexel Football Team (Comedy Improv Club); Radio DJ, WKDU 97.1FM

GENERAL ELECTRIC COLLEGE BOWL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Chelsea Martin Global Studies ’24 Etobicoke,Ontario

• Human Rights and Global Justice concentration

• French, and Middle Eastern and North African Studies minors

• French Tutor

• Employment Co-op, HIAS Pennsylvania

• Research Intern, Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program, University of Pennsylvania

• Public Speaker, Ryerson University

• Fellow NextGen PA

• Guest Speaker, REC Philly

• Public Speaker, Organizing Together 2020

GENERAL ELECTRIC COLLEGE BOWL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Yala Tippett

History ’25

Portland,OR

• Senior Lead Counselor, Grace Art Camp

• Co-Director of Education, Mission: Citizen

• Phi Alpha Theta

LEBOUTILLIER FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP

THE BENJAMIN J. ROTHBERG MEMORIAL AWARD

Hannah Slivkanich

Political Science ’26

ForestCity,PA

• Criminal Justice minor

• Kline School of Law secretary

• Biddle Law Society, Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority Chapter, Student Ambassador, Student Global Leadership Conference

AFRICANA STUDIES

VP FRANKLIN AWARD

Tiffany Mwakisha

Political Science and Sociology ’23

Nairobi,Kenya

• Africana Studies minor

• Coordinator, Brand Strategy and Marketing Communications Team, Springboard Collaborative

• Vice President, Drexel African Students Association

• Political Organizer, Working Families Party

• Black Student Union, Public Relations Student Society of America, Drexel Gospel Choir, Every Nation Campus Leader and Social Media Team

BIODIVERSITY, EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

FRESHMAN 4.0

Keira Earley

Environmental Science ’27

WoolwichTownship,NJ

• Presidential Scholarship

• CITI Working with the IACUC Certification

• CITI Wildlife Research Certification

ESPENSCHADE OUTSTANDING UNDERGRADUATE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Kayla Aughenbaugh

Geoscience ’23

Lafayette,NJ

• Environmental Studies minor

• Staff I Geologist, Dalton, Olmsted & Fuglevand

• Research/Laboratory Assistant, Biogeochemistry

Section, Academy of Natural Sciences

• Development Co-Manager, Cloud 9 Community Farms

• Campus Ambassador, The Green Program

• Research Co-op, Department of History

• Undergraduate Research Assistant, Volcanology Laboratory, Academy of Natural Sciences

• Sierra Club, Paleontology and Geology Club

ESPENSCHADE OUTSTANDING UNDERGRADUATE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Abigail Del Grosso

BS Environmental Science ’23 Phoenixville,PA

• MS Environmental Science Candidate

• Research Assistant, Drexel University

• Laboratory Assistant, Ornithology, Parasitology and Interspecies Politics, Academy of Natural Sciences

• Laboratory Research Assistant, Drexel University

ESPENSCHADE OUTSTANDING UNDERGRADUATE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Owen Goodchild

Geoscience ’24

Wayne,PA

• Concentration in Paleontology

• Research Assistant and Curatorial Assistant, Academy of Natural Sciences

• American Museum of Natural History Research

Experience for Undergraduates

• Curatorial and Collections Assistant, Vertebrate

Paleontology Laboratory at University of Arizona

• Teaching Assistant, DESLA, Summer 2023

ESPENSCHADE SENIOR WITH TOP GPA IN BEES AWARD

Alexandra Eichhorn

Environmental Science ’23

Jackson,NJ

• Climate Change minor

• Independent Research: Statistical Analysis of Coastal

Preparedness Data, Drexel University

• Educational Interpreter, The Philadelphia Zoo

FIRST HONORS: GRADUATES WITH HIGHEST GPA IN BEES ABOVE 3.6

Alexandra Eichhorn

Environmental Science ’23 Jackson,NJ

• Climate Change minor

• Independent Research: Statistical Analysis of Coastal

Preparedness Data, Drexel University

• Educational Interpreter, The Philadelphia Zoo

FIRST HONORS: GRADUATES WITH HIGHEST GPA IN BEES ABOVE 3.6

Grace Zaborski

Environmental Studies and Sustainability ’23 WestRoxbury,MA

• Politics and Sociology minors

• Sustainability Co-op, Office of Innovation, SEPTA

• Research Assistant, PLACE LAB

• Climate and Sustainability Co-op, Drexel University

• Zero Waste Intern Co-op, City of Boston Environment Department

• Student Watershed Researcher, Academy of Natural Sciences

• President of Sierra Club, Founder of Drexel EcoReps, Peer Mentor, Student Ambassador, Tour Guide

FIRST HONORS: GRADUATES WITH HIGHEST GPA IN BEES ABOVE 3.6

Kayla Aughenbaugh

Geoscience ’23

Lafayette,NJ

• Environmental Studies minor

• Staff I Geologist, Dalton, Olmsted & Fuglevand

• Research/Laboratory Assistant, Biogeochemistry

Section, Academy of Natural Sciences

• Development Co-Manager, Cloud 9 Community Farms

• Campus Ambassador, The Green Program

• Research Co-op, Department of History

• Undergraduate Research Assistant, Volcanology

Laboratory, Academy of Natural Sciences

• Sierra Club, Paleontology and Geology Club

CHERYL A. GROSS ’81 ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Hanna Pistorius

Environmental Studies and Sustainability ’24

Pittsburgh,PA

• Entomology Assistant, Academy of Natural Sciences

• Metadata Assistant, Drexel University Archives

• STAR Scholar

• Drexel Art Organization

BIOLOGY

THE MARY K. HOWETT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Elaine Ficarra

Biological Sciences ’23 Glenmoore,PA

• Theatre and Communication minors

• Medical Scribe Ambassador, Emergency Department, ScribeAmerica, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

• IRTA Intern and ILF Civic Fellow, National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

• Bioinformatics Research Intern, Zhou Lab, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

• President/Founder of Biodiversity Buddies

• Student Ambassador, On-Court Host for Basketball Games, Beta Beta Beta National Biological Honors Society, Taekwondo Club, Co-Op Theatre Company

CHEMISTRY

AIC BACCALAUREATE AWARD

Caroline Adams Chemistry ’23 Hockessin,DE

• R&D Chemist, Personal Care Team, Sartomer USA, LLC

• R&D Co-op, Technical Support Group, Noramco, Inc.

• Chemist, Sidestream Technologies Team, Johnson

Matthey

• STAR Scholar

• Drexel American Chemical Society

AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY

PHILADELPHIA SECTION BACCALAUREATE AWARD

Disha Patel Chemistry ’23 NorthWales,PA

• Biochemistry concentration

• Biology minor

• Medical Assistant, MidLantic Urology

• Vaccine Process R&D Co-op, Merck

• Biosurgery R&D Co-op, Ethicon

• Student Assistant, Lansdale Plastic Surgery

• Research Assistant, Saunders Lab

• Student Advisory Board, Undergraduate Student Government Association, Drexel Colleges Against Cancer

AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY UNDERGRADUATE AWARD: INORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Darrell Omo - Lamai

Materials Science and Engineering ’23 Lekki,Nigeria

• Data Science minor

• Research Assistant, Drexel University

• Monitoring, Analysis and Research Support Intern, Philadelphia Water Department

• Drexel Global Scholar

• STAR Scholar

• Aspire Scholar

• Supernova Undergraduate Research Fellow

• Student Ambassador, Material Advantage, Engineers Without Borders

AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY UNDERGRADUATE AWARD: PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY

Tina Dinh Chemistry ’23 Philadelphia,PA

• BS/MS Chemistry Program

• Home and Personal Care Formulation Chemist, Solvay

• Large Molecule Drug Product Development, Janssen: Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson

• Theoretical and Computational Chemistry Group

AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY

UNDERGRADUATE AWARD: ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY

John Walters Chemistry ’24 Nanuet,NY

• Mathematics minor

• Undergraduate Researcher, Ji Group

• American Chemical Society, Dragons Run

AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY

UNDERGRADUATE AWARD: ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Yoongyeong Baek

Chemistry ’23

Paoli,PA

• Biological Science minor

• Laboratory Technician, Lankenau Institute for Medical Research

• Combat Medic Specialist, United States Army

• Math Tutor, Small Group Math Tutor for Middle School Students

• American Chemical Society, Korean Student Association, Emergency Medical Service

DR. ROBERT O. HUTCHINS ENDOWED CHEMISTRY PRIZE

Dorthea West

Chemistry ’26

NewYork,NY

• Mathematics minor

• Mathematics and Environmental Science Tutor

• Head Coach for Girls Program, Beat the Streets

Philadelphia

THE ALEXANDER V. KORNILEW MEMORIAL AWARD

Kara Zytko

Chemistry ’23

Brick,NJ

• Coatings Department Co-op Scientist, Solvay USA Inc.

• Organic Chemistry Grader, Drexel University

• Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society

• Research Assistant, Organic Chemistry Department, Drexel University

THE BRUCE AND CYNTHIA MARYANOFF ENDOWED CHEMISTRY PRIZE

John Walters

Chemistry ’24

Nanuet,NY

• Mathematics minor

• Undergraduate Researcher, Ji Group

• American Chemical Society, Dragons Run

THE I. SASIMOVICH RESEARCH PRIZE

Monisha Gupta

Chemistry ’25

Chesterbrook,PA

• Biochemistry concentration

• Biological Sciences and Physics minors

• Clinical Research Assistant I, Integrative Medicine, Jefferson Health

• Undergraduate Researcher, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Drexel University College of Medicine

• Medical Scribe, DeepScribe

• SuperNova Researchh Fellow

• STAR Scholar

COMMUNICATION

THE CANNONE FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP IN COMMUNICATIONS

Hailey Osowski

Communication and Public Relations ’24

ProspectPark,PA

• MS Public Communication candidate

• Internal Communications Intern, Comcast

• Press Assistant Intern, Mastermind Promotion

• Public Relations Student Society of America

CRIMINOLOGY AND JUSTICE STUDIES

THE CRIMINOLOGY AND JUSTICE STUDIES AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING RESEARCH

Kiah Walsh

Criminology ’23

WilkesBarre,PA

• Justice Studies concentration

• Sociology and Psychology minors

• Legal File Clerk, Reger, Rizzo, & Darnall LLP

• Community Outreach Intern, The Collective Success Network

• Research Assistant, The Scandinavian Prison Project

• Pardon Coach, Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity

• TA, Peer Mentor, Youth Mentor, Delta Epsilon

Chapter of Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority, Order of Omega Greek Honor Society, Biddle Law Society, Criminal Justice Society, Drexel Community Scholar

THE HONORABLE WILLIAM F. HALL JR. AWARD

MacKenzie Oliver

Criminology and Justice Studies, Psychology ’23

Heislerville,NJ

• Criminal Justice concentration

• Office for Child and Youth Protection Intern, Archdiocese of Philadelphia

• Advisor’s Assistant, Drexel University College of Arts and Sciences

• Intern, New Jersey First Legislative District

• Volunteer Firefighter and First Responder

• Criminology and Justice Studies Society, Honors Option Crime Mapping Project, Biddle Law Society

THE BRENNAN LIED MEMORIAL STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AWARD

Citlally Aguilera

Sociology ’23

Reisterstown,MD

• Justice Studies minor

• Research Assistant, Juvenile Justice Research and Reform Lab with Naomi Goldstein, PhD

• Student Researcher, Qualitative Research Project with Jason Orne, PhD

• Taubman College Pathways Program Participant

• Biddle Law Society, Student Ambassador, First-Gen Scholars Peer Mentor, Spanish Tutor

ENGLISH AND PHILOSOPHY

DREXEL PHILOSOPHY AWARD

Daniel Wiedinmyer

Philosophy ’23

Philadelphia,PA

THE ENGLISH PROGRAM AWARD

Madison Betts

English ’23 Brookfield,CT

• Writing and Publishing certificate

• Senior Publishing Manager, Substantive Solutions, Inc.

• Senior Web Designer for FRC, Drexel School of Education

• Publishing Intern, Drexel Publishing Group

• Operations Coordinator & Social Media Manager, Disaster and Resilience in Puerto Rico CBL Course

• Sigma Tau Delta; Mentor, Drexel Autism Support Program; Jane Austen Book Club; Secretary, Drexel Student Council for Exceptional Children; Former Intern, E-LaBS

THE LITERATURE ESSAY PRIZE

Randee Wismer English ’23 Norristown,PA

• Literary Studies concentration

• Legal studies minor

• Social Media Specialist, Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity

• Lesson Plan Consultant and Learning Design Assistant, Springboard Collaborative

• Employment Support, Asylee Outreach Program, HIAS Pennsylvania

• Peer Reader, Drexel Writing Center

• Editorial Intern, Drexel Publishing Group

THE RALPH C. MOST MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Charlotte Catapano

English ’26

Berlin,MD

THE RALPH C. MOST MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Micah Allen

Philosophy ’27

Warminster,PA

GLOBAL STUDIES AND MODERN LANGUAGES

THE WILLIAM A. SALOMONE AWARD FOR GLOBAL STUDIES AND MODERN LANGUAGES

Chelsea Martin

Global Studies ’24

Etobicoke,Ontario

• Human Rights and Global Justice concentration

• French, and Middle Eastern and North African Studies minors

• French Tutor

• Employment Co-op, HIAS Pennsylvania

• Research Intern, Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program, University of Pennsylvania

• Public Speaker, Ryerson University

• Fellow NextGen PA

• Guest Speaker, REC Philly

• Public Speaker, Organizing Together 2020

THE WILLIAM A. SALOMONE AWARD FOR ITALIAN

Shreya Paresh Soni

Global Studies ’27 Hatfield,PA

• English minor

• Private Math Tutor

• Treasurer, Drexel Indian Undergraduate Student Association

THE WILLIAM A. SALOMONE GLOBAL STUDIES ENDOWED AWARD FOR ITALIAN STUDIES

Julia Langmuir Global Studies ’23 CherryHill,NJ

• Global Health and Sustainability concentration

• French minor

• MSc Candidate in International Health Policy, London School of Economics and Political Science

• Incoming Summer Intern, NJ Department of Human Services

• Undergraduate Research Assistant, Urban Health Collaborative

• Research Intern, Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program, University of Pennsylvania

• ESL Teaching Assistant/Immigrant and Refugee

Social Services Intern, HIAS Pennsylvania

THE WILLIAM A. SALOMONE GLOBAL STUDIES ENDOWED AWARD FOR ITALIAN STUDIES

Eleanor Hohenstein

Global Studies ’23

Alexandria,VA

• Peer Reader, Drexel Writing Center

• Food as Medicine Assistant, Pennsylvania

Horticultural Society

• Patient Advocate, Healthcare Receivable Specialists, Inc.

• Research Intern, International Food Policy Research Institute

SENIOR CAPSTONE AWARD

Lucina Doren

Global Studies ’23

GreatBarrington,MA

• Justice and Human Rights concentration

• Middle East and North African Studies minor

• Volunteer Coordinator and Food Distribution Coordinator

• Poll Worker, City of Philadelphia

THE VIVIEN M. THWEATT INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

Senta Johnson Global Studies ’24 Aston,PA

• Human Rights and Social Justice concentration

• Philosophy and Spanish minors

• Pre-Law

• Legal Assistant, Anthony C. Gagliano, III, Esq. P.C.

• Legal Assistant, Law Office of Janell S. Foster, LLC

• Assistant, Process Service, PA, LLC

• Biddle Law Society, University Chorus and Chamber Singers

THE VIVIEN M. THWEATT INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

Lauren Kim

Global Studies ’24

Kimberton,PA

Asian Studies and International Economics minors

Marketing and Events Co-op, Ascensus

Administrative Co-op, Sharing Excess, Inc.

Graphic Design and Marketing Intern, University of Valley Forge

Marketing Assistant, Project Libertad

HISTORY

THE RAYMOND M. LORANTAS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP IN WORLD HISTORY

Chigozirim Margaret Arukwe

Computer Science ’23

AbaSouth,Nigeria

• Teaching Assistant, Constructor University of Bremen, Germany

• Web Developer Intern, IBM Research and Development, Germany

• Project Manager, jacobsHack Bremen, Germany

• Inbound Exchange Scholarship

THE WILLIAM A. SALOMONE AWARD IN HISTORY

Matthew Plesco

Communication and History ’23

Harrisburg,PA

• Dragons Remember Team Lead, Drexel University

• UX Research Co-op, Oracle

• Internal Communications Coordinator, Comcast

• Marketing Co-op, En Route Marketing

• Sixer Sense Contributor, FanSided

• Peer Mentor, Prospective Student Panelist, Sportswriter for TheTriangle , Panelist for The Historian and Collections Symposium

JEWISH STUDIES

JULIUS AND JOSEPHINE COHEN PRIZE IN JUDAIC STUDIES

Melissa Krohnengold

Music Industry ’23 Bedford,NY

• Music Business concentration

• Business Administration and History minors

• Sync Licensing and Music Supervision Intern, GSM Fiera

• Sync Licensing Intern, Raleigh Music Group

• Met Representative, Live Nation at The Met

• Depict (Art) Club, Society of Leaders in Development, A New Chance Animal Rescue, Peer Mentor

JOSEPHINE COHEN AWARD

Yala Tippett

History ’25

Portland,OR

• Senior Lead Counselor, Grace Art Camp

• Co-Director of Education, Mission: Citizen

• Phi Alpha Theta

THE SHOSTAK/SENG PRIZE FOR HOLOCAUST SCHOLARSHIP

Eden Curiel Setton

Music Industry ’26

TelAviv,Israel

• Business concentration

• Business Administration minor

• Marketing Team Member, Flux

• Technological and Operational Procurement Team

Lead, PM-PR Strategic Planning for Media Campaigns

• Intelligence Corps Official, Israeli Defense Forces

• Drexel Global Scholarship

MATHEMATICS

THE ROBERT J. BICKEL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Sarah Colalillo

Mathematics and Economics ’25

Perkasie,PA

• German certificate

• Mathematics Tutor

• Student Activity Fee Allocation Committee

THE ROBERT J. BICKEL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Dat Do

Mathematics ’25

Hanoi,Vietnam

THE ROBERT J. BICKEL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Chelsea Gravereaux

Mathematics ’24

Emmaus,PA

• STEM Education and Computer Science minors

• Quantitative Research Group Co-op, Glenmede

Investment Management

• Mathematics Resource Center Tutor

• Out-of-School-Time Program Support, Belmont

Charter School

• Drexel NCAA Division I Swimming and Diving

Captain 2022-2023 Season

THE ROBERT J. BICKEL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Kayla Kaeppel

Mathematics ’24

Catasauqua,PA

• Actuarial Science minor

• Actuarial Co-op, Venerable

• Financial Planning and Analysis Co-op, Cozen

O’Connor

• Intern, Northampton County Archives

• Concert Band, Percussion Ensemble, Every Nation

Campus Ministry

THE ROBERT J. BICKEL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Ariel Hiterer Mathematics ’24 Cresskill,NJ

• Data Science minor

• Optimization Analyst Co-op, Independence Blue Cross

• Mathematics Tutor

• President, Alpha Epsilon Pi

THE ROBERT J. BICKEL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Sarah Midla

Mathematics ’25

Ijamsville,MD

THE ROBERT J. BICKEL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Linus Cook

Electrical Engineering and Mathematics ’25

NewtownSquare,PA

• Software Developer Co-op, Comcast

• Network Engineering Co-op, V-COMM, LLC

• Engineering Intern, ONExia Inc.

THE ROBERT J. BICKEL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Osamah Alhendi

Mathematics ’24

Shuhada,Kuwait

• Mathematics Tutor

• Research Assistant

• Dean’s List

THE ROBERT J. BICKEL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Grace Abbonizio

Mathematics ’24

WestChester,PA

• Actuarial Science minor

• Mathematics Tutor

• Drexel Women’s Softball Team

• Morgan’s Message x Drexel Athletics

THE ROBERT J. BICKEL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Isabella Lazzaro

Mathematics ’25

EastWindsor,NJ

• Insights Co-op, Health Union

• Treasurer, Alpha Omega Epsilon Beta Mu

THE ROBERT J. BICKEL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Jeevesh Attri

Mathematics and Computer Science ’26

Mohali,India

• Student ambassador

THE ROBERT J. BICKEL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Sameen Rouf

Mathematics ’26

Dhaka,Bangladesh

• Teaching Assistant, Beautiful Mind

• Fitness Floor Assistant, Drexel University

• Student Ambassador

• Drexel Table Tennis Club

DR. ROBERT C. BUSBY ENDOWED AWARD FOR MATHEMATICS

Rachelle Pena

Mathematics and Computer Science ’26

Philadelphia,PA

• Mathematics Tutor

• Track Club, Book Club

THE DR. RICHARD AND PROFESSOR DOROTHY SASIN ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

David O’Hara

Mathematics ’25

Oreland,PA

THE FRANK H. WILLIAMS ANNUAL PRIZE AWARD

THE YILIN YANG OUTSTANDING UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH MATH AWARD

John Bonnes

Mathematics and Computer Science ’23

Minneapolis,MN

• R&D Engineer Intern, Applied Research Laboratory, Penn State

• Research Aide, Argonne National Library

PHYSICS

THE HENRY S.C. CHEN MEMORIAL AWARD FOR PHYSICS

Trevor McCaffrey

Physics ’23

Oreland,PA

• Physics Teaching Assistant, Drexel University

• Astrophysics Research Assistant, Drexel University

• Astrophysics Research Assistant, National Radio

Astronomy Observatory

THE HENRY S.C. CHEN MEMORIAL AWARD FOR PHYSICS

Andrew Phillips Physics ’24 Springfield,PA

• Computer Science minor

• Co-op Technical Specialist, Lockheed Martin

• Teaching Assistant, Drexel University

• R&D Engineer Assistant, The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University

• Research Assistant, Drexel University

• STAR Scholar

• Theta Chi Fraternity (Beta Theta Chapter), Society of Physics Students

THE WALTER R. COLEY SCHOLARSHIP

Naomi Hagan Physics ’27 York,PA

• Computer Science minor

• STAR Scholar

• Resident Assistant

THE WALTER R. COLEY SCHOLARSHIP

Jake Larimer

Physics ’27

Denver,CO

THE LAMBROS G. JOHNSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Soukayna Mardas Physics ’23 Downingtown,PA

• Physics Undergraduate Fellow

• Legal Assistant, Spice N’ More Corp.

• Office Assistant, Student Life, Drexel University

• Undergraduate Research Assistant, Office of Undergraduate Research, Drexel University

• Muslim Student Association, Women in Physics Society, Mock Trial, Society of Physics Students, Biddle Law Society, Conduct Board

THE SUSAN AND DONALD LARSON ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Natalya Pletskova

Physics ’23 Philadelphia,PA

• Astrophysics concentration

• Astrophysics Research Assistant, Drexel University

• Particle Physics Research Assistant, Drexel University

• SuperNova Undergraduate Research Fellows Program

• American Physical Society Physics

• Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

THE SUSAN AND DONALD LARSON ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Lourdes Akirtha Stephen Raj

Physics and Psychology ’26

Tirunelveli,India

• Mathematics minor

• STAR Scholar

• BRIDGE Scholar

• Voluntary Teacher, Sri Vidya Matric Higher Secondary School, India

THE M. RUSSELL WEHR PHYSICS AWARD

Dmitri LaBelle

Physics ’24 GrandRapids,MI

• Particle Physics Research Assistant, Russell Neilson, PhD, and Michelle Dolinski, PhD

• Condensed Matter Research Assistant, Jörn Venderbos

• Teaching Assistant and Physics Fellow, Department of Physics

• Women in Physics Society, Captivate! Women in STEM Presentations, Department of Physics DEI Committee, Grand Rapids Pride Center

THE M. RUSSELL WEHR PHYSICS AWARD

Helen Rosenbrien

Physics and Mathematics ’23

Hanover,PA

• Astrophysics concentration

• Teaching Assistant, Drexel University

• Electro-Optical Engineering Co-op, Brandywine

Photonics LLC

• Systems Integration and Test Engineer, Lockheed

Martin

• Undergraduate Research Assistant, Drexel University

• Teaching Assistant, Physics Department; Vice President, Women in Physics Society; President, Society of Physics Students; Vice President, Club Field

Hockey; Physics DEI Advisory Committee

POLITICS

DEPARTMENT OF POLITICS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PRIZE

Iulia - Elena Cazan

Political Science ’23

Bucharest,Romania

• French and Philosophy minors

• Diplomacy Intern, Permanent Mission of Romania to the United Nations

• Legislative Fellow, Pennsylvania House of Representatives

• Government and Community Relations Intern, University City Science Center

• Research Assistant for Professor Zoltan Buzas

• Operations Management Intern, Lenfest Institute for Journalism

• Opinion Writer for TheTriangle , Dragons for UNICEF Founder, Collegium Institute Legal Humanities Fellow

DEPARTMENT OF POLITICS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PRIZE

DEPARTMENT OF POLITICS OUTSTANDING GRADUATE AWARD

Nicholas A. Spinoso Political Science ’23 Freehold,NJ

• JD Law Candidate

• Pro Bono Volunteer, Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity Criminal Record Expungement Clinic

• Grant Research Assistant, SISU Darkhorse

• Biddle Law Society

DEPARTMENT OF POLITICS RESEARCH PRIZE

Uswa Mutaal

Political Science and Economics ’23

Lahore,Pakistan

• Legal Studies minor

• Administrative Paralegal, Morgan Lewis and Bockius, LLP

• Research Assistant, eConsult Solutions, Inc.

• Research Assistant, Drexel University

• Dragons for UNICEF, Drexel Global Scholar, Phi Sigma Alpha, Student Advisory Board

• STAR Scholar

DEPARTMENT OF POLITICS WRITING PRIZE

Abigail Del Grosso

BS Environmental Science ’23

Phoenixville,PA

• MS Environmental Science Candidate

• Research Assistant, Drexel University

• Laboratory Assistant, Ornithology, Parasitology and Interspecies Politics, Academy of Natural Sciences

• Laboratory Research Assistant, Drexel University

THE JAMIE B. FIELDS ’88 MEMORIAL

ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Miranda Bottura

Political Science ’23

Collegeville,PA

• Psychology minor

• JD Candidate, Rutgers Law School

• Administrative Assistant, Drexel University Kline School of Law

• Legal Assistant, The Law Offices of Sidkoff, Pincus and Green, P.C.

• Intern, Government Affairs, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

• Senator, Undergraduate Student Government Association

• Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority, Biddle Law Society, Order of Omega Honors Fraternity

PSYCHOLOGICAL AND BRAIN SCIENCES

THE JEANNE D. BRUGGER AWARD IN PSYCHOLOGY

Sanjana Oak Psychology ’24 MonmouthJunction,NJ

• Education and Criminal Justice minors

• Pediatric and Child/Adolescent Psychology Lab

• Research Assistant, WELL Center

• Undergraduate Research Assistant, Creativity Research Lab

• STAR Scholar

• Student Advisory Board, Psi Chi, Student Ambassador, Drexel Jhalak

THE DR. PAUL AND MONICA GONDEK

ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP IN THE SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGICAL STUDY OF SOCIAL ISSUES

Hunter Cheng

Psychology ’25

LittleNeck,NY

• Criminal Justice Studies minor

• Research Assistant, A.J. Drexel Autism Institute

• STAR Scholar, LADDER Lab

• General Counselor, College Settlement Camp

• Drexel Climbing Wall Assistant, Manager, Setter

OUTSTANDING GRADUATING SENIOR AWARD

Jillian D’Souza

Psychology ’23

Cranbury,NJ

• Public Health and Biology minor

• Researcher, Lowe Lab, Drexel University

• Clinical Hospital Volunteer, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

• Jefferson Clinical Research Coordinator, Thomas Jefferson University

• President, Students of Color in Psychology

• Musical Director, Drexel Dhvani

• Math and Reading Tutor, Learn To Be Foundation

• Minorities Association of Pre-Medical Students

PROMISING LEADERSHIP AWARD

Diego Aragon - Guevara

Psychology ’23

LosGatos,CA

• Research Assistant, Nancy Raitano Lee, PhD, Drexel University

• Research Assistant, A.J. Drexel Autism Institute

• Teaching Assistant, Drexel University

• President, Psi Chi International Honors Society, Drexel Chapter

• American Psychological Society, International Neuropsychology Society, International Society for Autism Research

• Student Ambassador

PSYCHOLOGY SENIOR THESIS AWARD

Janine Marclay

Psychology '23

Westwood,NJ

• Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Neuroscience minors

• Case Aide, HIAS Pennsylvania

• Intern, Office for Child and Youth Protection

• Crisis Counselor, Crisis Text Line

PSYCHOLOGY SENIOR THESIS AWARD

MacKenzie Oliver

Criminology and Justice Studies, Psychology ’23

Heislerville,NJ

• Criminal Justice concentration

• Office for Child and Youth Protection Intern, Archdiocese of Philadelphia

• Advisor’s Assistant, Drexel University College of Arts and Sciences

• Intern, New Jersey First Legislative District

• Volunteer Firefighter and First Responder

• Criminology and Justice Studies Society, Honors Option Crime Mapping Project, Biddle Law Society

SOCIOLOGY

THE ARTHUR B. SHOSTAK ENDOWED AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT

IN SOCIOLOGY

Citlally Aguilera, Sociology ’23

Reisterstown,MD

• Justice Studies minor

• Research Assistant, Juvenile Justice Research and Reform Lab with Naomi Goldstein, PhD

• Student Researcher, Qualitative Research Project with Jason Orne, PhD

• Taubman College Pathways Program Participant

• Biddle Law Society, Student Ambassador, FirstGen Scholars Peer Mentor, Spanish Tutor

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY

EXCELLENCE IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY UNDERGRADUATE PRIZE

Rachel Dorothy Mroz

Political Science ’24 Philadelphia,PA

• History and Marketing minors

• Communications and Events Coordinator Co-op, Graduate College of Drexel University

• Traditions Committee Member, Campus Activities Board

• Co-op Student Intern, Sunrise of Philadelphia, Inc.

• Program Coordinator, Chestnut Hill College Campus Ministry

WOMEN’S AND GENDER STUDIES

THE MARTHA MONTGOMERY AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE

IN WOMEN’S STUDIES

Taylor Brown English ’25 Howell,NJ

• Literature concentration

• Field Hockey Club