Physics Student Award Recipients

American Physical Society Leroy Apker Award

This is the highest academic and research recognition awarded to an undergraduate student in the United States. Congratulations!

2001 Robert E. Wagner

ISU Robert G. Bone Scholars

This is a senior year scholarship, the highest honor bestowed by the University. It is based on academic achievement and community service.

2006-2007 Rebecca E. Wenning

2005-2006 Matthew E. Narter

2000-2001 John C. Butler

1998-1999 Jennifer R. Czesznegi

1996-1997 Heather A. Dowd

1993-1994 Melanie J. Henderson

1989-1990 Donald F. Johnson

1987-1988 Joseph A. Martindale

1982-1983 Barry P. Lai

1974-1975 Robert E. Davis

ISU Presidential Scholarships

This is scholarship (now worth $8,000) for entering freshmen, the highest awarded by the University. It is renewable annually for four years.

2005 Kent Franklin
2004 Kevin M. Cooley
2003 Mark W. Wirtz
2002 Matthew Narter, Travis Faust
2000 Matthew Nickels
1998 Robert E. Wagner
1996 Joshua Braun, Jason Csesznegi, Brad Smetanko
1995 Kelly Kidwell, Kress Shores, Jeffery Bill, Jennifer Csesznegi
1994 Kelly Ann Mullen, Kyle Schmitt
1993 Paul Iutzi, Eric Heerwagen
1989 Karen Klamcynski

ISU Provost Scholarships

These awardees receive a $2500 scholarship which is annually renewable for four years.

2003 Rebecca E. Wenning

2002 John C. Henderson

2001 Joshua C. Gillespie, Sarah E. Radovich

ISU Minority Academic Scholarships

These awardees receive a $5000 scholarship which is annually renewable for four years.

2004 John R. Metzler

2003 None

2002 None

2001 Chartese R. Baxter, Jonathon Brome Fesler

Physics Department Freshman Merit Scholarships

These awardees receive differing levels of scholarship funds (as noted below) for their freshmen year at Illinois State University in order to facilitate talented high school students in pursuing their physics degree at Illinois State University.

Robert D. Young Physics Scholar Award ($2,000 Scholarship)

2008 Matthew D. Rendall 2007 Isaac P. Einbinder 2006 Kyle M. Wade 2005 Timothy P. Garvin 2004 Matthew J. Herzau 2003 None 2002 Ross J. Sorensen

Physics Alumni Scholar Award ($1,500 Scholarship as of 2007)

2008 Kaitlyn C. Lunte 2007 Anthony J. Dipiero 2006 Michael L. Lawson 2005 Matthew R. Erickson 2004 Christopher J. Bush 2003 None 2002 Eric R. Coons 2001 Sarah E. Radovich

Dale M. Shulaw Scholar Award ($1,000 Scholarship)

2008 Eric A. Meier 2007 Andrea L. Hesselbach 2006 Phillip D. Ferguson 2005 Randi R. Prettyman 2004 Sawyer D. Campbell 2003 Rebecca E. Wenning 2002 Shawn C. Joy 2001 Nathaniel R. Beavers

 

Physics Department Book Award ($500 Scholarship each)

2008 Devdeep Banerji, Tom A. Galloway, Sara O'Toole, Benjamin J. Rogers, Anthony T. Tomaras

2007 David Cohen, Joseph D. Harden, Kyle T. Kalk, Jacob D. Lay, Devin J. Lyons, Tyler J. Rainey, Michael J. Sowa

2006 Brian M. Pufahl, Daniel J. Maynard

2005 Anthony Battaglia, Garret L. Spiek, Kyle T. Walker

2004 John R. Barthe, Kevin M. Cooley, Alex J. Jurasek, John R. Metzler

2003 Justin C. Corcoran, Nathan A. Torres, Josh D. Wondra, Cameron J. Wright

2002 Paul A. Johnson, Christina M. Knudson, Martin D. Rebbec, Jr., David E.Sweeney

2001 Erik J. Eddington, Jonathon Brome Fesler

These cash awards are given for scholarship and service to majors in any physics sequence.

Michael F. Canney Scholarship

2008  Jon P. Moller 2007  R.J. Linton 2006  Michael P. Morrissey

Robert C. Shears Scholarship

Fall 2008 Spring 2008 Ryan T. Meitl Anthony A Battaglia

 

Physics Outstanding Graduating Senior

2008 Shane T. Hanson 2007 Rebecca E. Wenning 2006 Nathaniel G. Nutter 2005 Kimberly N. McGill and Randall L. Cohen 2004 Michael S. Bell 2003 Jonathan D. Andreasen 2002 Robert E. Wagner 2001 John C. Butler 2000 Julie A. Montgomery and Joel A. Heidemann 1999 Timothy S. Boostrom 1997 Garnet B. Erdakos 1996 Kevin M. Paul 1995 Matthew R. Posh 1994 Brynnen R. Owen 1993 Craig A. Stack 1992 Karen M. Klamczynski 1991 David P. Toniny 1990 Donald F. Johnson

Physics Outstanding Undergraduate

2008 Nicholas I. Chott 2007 Timothy P. Garvin and Alison K. O'Connell 2006 Matthew S. Davis and Matthew E. Narter 2005 Rebecca E. Wenning 2004 Derek L. Wissmiller 2003 Allen F. Lewis 2002 Shannon M. Mandel 2001 Robert E. Wagner 2000 John C. Butler 1999 John C. Butler 1998 Timothy S. Boostrom and Jennifer R. Csesznegi 1997 Heather A. Dowd 1996 David J. King 1995 Kevin M Paul 1994 Anthony D. Glueck 1993 Hans E. Muehsler 1992 Mark A. Ruesink 1991 Frank C. Borth 1990 Jason C. Pardee 1989 David P. Toniny

Physics Outstanding Service

2008 Ryan J. Linton 2007 Terrina L. Smith 2006 Nicholas J. Jurasek 2005 Nathaniel G. Nutter 2004 David E. Sweeney 2003 Valerie N. Hackstadt 2002 Allen F. Lewis 2001 Gary G. Shepard 2000 Rebecca A. Hahn and Gary G. Shepard 1999 Joshua Matsko 1998 Joel A. Heidemann 1997 Chad W. Johnson and Jeffery T. Niedbalski 1996 Zachary J. Smolinski 1995 LaTanya Y. Malone 1994 Philip W. Valek 1993 Mark A. Ruesink 1992 Amy A. Lantenschlager 1991 Karen M. Klamczynski 1990 Shawn M. Kathmann 1989 Ninamarie Levinsky and Keith E. Johnson

Physics Outstanding Teaching Assistant

2008 Amy E. Erxleben 2007 Michael P. Morrissey 2006 Michael P. Morrissey and Rebecca E. Wenning 2005 Michelle T. Tantillo 2004 Rebecca D. Yapp 2003 Adam D. Hall 2002 Jonathan D. Andreasen and Valerie N. Hackstadt 2001 Todd L. Graba and Benjamin M. Thompson 2000 Shelley L. Dexter and Shannon M. Mandel 1999 Joel A. Heidemann, Christopher S. LaRoche and Herman D. Restrepo

Skadron Computational Physics Award for Research

2008 Matthew Norton 2007 Brian J. Vlcek 2006 Nicholas J. Jurasek 2005 Matthew E. Narter 2004 Peter J. Peverly 2003 Tyson R. Shepherd 2002 Robert E. Wagner 2001 Peter J. Peverly 2000 Robert E. Wagner 1999 Joshua W. Braun 1998 Jennifer R. Csesznegi

Skadron Computational Physics Award for Class Achievement

2008 Samuel Krueger, Erin Lindsey, Ryan Rappa

2007 Matthew S. Norton

2006 Joshua Bradford

2005 Nathaniel G.Nutter

2004 Peter J. Peverly

2003 Alllen F. Lewis

2002 Jonathan D. Andreasen and Tyson Shepherd

2001 Robert E. Wagner and Marek M. Jacobs

2000 Edward J. Davis and Louis A. Littel

1999 Joshua W. Braun, Bryron C. Musser, Jaciej Stypik and Nathan E. Tovo

Skadron Computational Physics Award for Service

2008 James Kristoff 2007 Amy E. Erxleben 2006 Nathaniel G. Nutter 2005 Vikram Jhaveri 2004 None 2003 Daniel L. Sherman 2002 Tyson R. Shepherd 2001 None 2000 Peter J. Peverly 1999 Rebecca L. Braynard, Joshua Matsko and Herman D. Restrepo 1998 Jason Csesznegi and Mark S. Zimmerle

Skadron Prize

Competition	1st Prize	2nd Prize
2008 Sumo Wrestling Championship	Andrew Gillespie	Ryan Rappa
2007 Tug of War championship	Michael Morrissey Brian J. Vlcek	James Kristoff
2006 Sliding Bead Race	Nicholas J. Jurasek	Kareem C. Carr
2005 Stock Trading By Computer	Nicholas J. Jurasek	David E. Sweeney
2004 Stock Trading By Computer	Peter J. Peverly	David E. Sweeney Nicholas J. Jurasek
2003 Catch an atom if you can!	Jonathan Andreasen	Kareem C. Carr Daniel L. Sherman
2002 The lower, the better	Robert E. Wagner	Toby C. Hoover
2001 The faster, the better	Robert E. Wagner	Jonathan Andreasen Louis A. Littell
2000 Computer Golf Putting Championship	Alexander Bergquist	Peter J. Peverly
1999 Computer Controlled Seesaw	Robert E. Wagner	Brian L. Mavity