Valley News & Notes conferences—52 of which were presented by his students. Twelve of Marsh’s research students have moved on to doctoral programs at top graduate schools. The American Chemical Society selected Marsh for the 2013 E. Emmet Reid Award as the top college chemistry professor in the Mid-Atlantic Region. The top student award, the Howard Anthony Neidig Award, went to Margaret Susana McClean ’13, a biology major from Stevensville, Md. McLean’s advisor, Dr. Deanna Dodson, wrote that “in my 18 years as a professor, I can say without reservation that she is one of the three most intellectually gifted students I have encountered. She is extremely Dr. Jeffrey Lovell
Dr. Charles Johnson ’11, D’13 and Dr. Kristin Kissling ’11, D’13
quick to understand new concepts and synthesize them into her existing knowledge base. She always makes me think, and that is, in my opinion, an excellent indicator of future potential as a researcher and scientist.” Dr. Seth Kensinger, adjunct instructor at LVC, won the Nevelyn Knisley Award for Inspirational Teaching, which goes to part-time and adjunct members of
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the College faculty. Kensinger, who joined the faculty in 1996, teaches classes in chemistry and secondary education, and in LVC’s Master of Science Education Program. According to Dr. Michael Green, vice president of academic affairs and dean of the faculty, “His colleagues in the chemistry, secondary education, and Master of Science Education programs have witnessed his teaching expertise firsthand. Dr. Owen Moe [chair and Vernon and Doris Bishop Distinguished Professor of Chemistry] has commented that his students were among the best prepared that the department had seen and he has established positive, upbeat relationships with his students on campus.” Dr. Jeffrey Lovell, assistant professor of music, was honored with the Educator of the Year Award, which is voted on by the students. Student Government President Mike
(l. to r.): Shane Miller ’13, Dr. Deanna Dodson, professor of psychology, and Charlie Robinson ’13
Mellon ’13 presented the award, saying that Lovell is “known for his passion, both for music and for teaching, and for his ability to bring out the most in his students, whether it be in the classroom or behind the music stand.” A student nominator added that “Blair Music Center has become Lovell’s second home. He has literally spent hundreds of extra hours not only instructing, but refining his students’ skills, pouring out his heart, and tirelessly pushing students to achieve more than they thought possible.”