Nominees must display exemplary spirit, enthusiasm, and leadership, and dedication to student and alumni activities while earning a commendable level of academic achievement.
Anthony Joseph DiFalco
Emily Rae Jackson
Nominees must demonstrate an exemplary level of academic achievement in the completion of a rigorous course of study, as well as intellectual involvement within their chosen major or field of concentration, and a concern for the human aspects of their field of study.
Kathryn Lynn Fletcher
Nominees must exemplify the ideals of the program, and contribute significantly to improving the quality of science education, by showing active leadership and participation with the LBS community while maintaining a high level of academic achievement.
Barbie Jean Balasko
Ramy Said Goueli
Sean Healey was a Lyman Briggs School computer science major that died in 1992 after his sophomore year as the result of complications of muscular dystrophy. Sean was a gifted writer and avid reader, someone who was never without a book in his hand. Therefore, through the generosity of his parents, Diana and Patrick Healey, Lyman Briggs School has established the Sean Healey Memorial Award for Honors Writing. This award is to be given each semester to an LBS student whose work reflects the engagement, intelligence, and skills Sean displayed in his own first-year writings.
Shaina Selbig (for Fall 2007)
This award is intended to encourage students who have the demonstrated capacity to achieve educational and professional goals, the motivation to achieve these goals, and the initiative to seek opportunities to further their progress. Up to $1000.00 will be awarded to provide funds for tuition, books or supplies as needed.
Julia Smith
This scholarship is available to LBS Biology majors with a preference given to those who intend to teach. Up to $500.00 will be awarded on the basis of scholastic standing, grade point average, financial need, and recommendations from professors who know the student's work and potential. The award provides funds for tuition, books or supplies as needed.
Jessica Campbell
The Brian Falzon Book Scholarship was established by Brian's parents in his memory to assist and encourage Lyman Briggs students who have demonstrated the capacity to achieve educational and professional goals. It provides the awardee with up to $300 for the purchase of course-related books.
Spring 2008 Winner: Stuart Kettinger
Fall 2008 Winner: Joanne Tanase
Goldwater Scholarships go to sophomores and juniors who are planning graduate study and research careers in science, engineering, or mathematics. Each university may nominate no more than four students. The Barry M. Goldwater Scholars are selected on the basis of academic merit from a field of 1,310 mathematics, science and engineering students nominated by the faculties of colleges and universities nationwide. The one- and two-year scholarships cover the cost of tuition, fees, books and room and board up to a maximum of $7,500 per year. The Goldwater Foundation is a federally endowed agency established in 1986 to honor former Sen. Barry M. Goldwater. Scholarships are designed to foster and encourage outstanding students to pursue careers in mathematics, natural sciences and engineering.
This scholarship is the premier undergraduate award of its type in the sciences, math and engineering. Congratulations!
Catherine Nezich
Forest Akers Endowed Scholarship
Dietrich, Monika LBS Nutritional Sciences
Mitsos, Kari LBS Zoology
Zander, April LBS Zoology
MSUFCU Endowment Study Abroad Scholarship
Darden, Douglas LBS Human Biology
Hanczaruk, Holly LBS Animal Science
Hoxie, Elizabeth Lyman Briggs School
Jaswa, Amrita LBS Human Biology
Slocum, Trisha Lyman Briggs School
OSA Awards
Bourke, Ashley Lyman Briggs School
Danforth, Richard Lyman Briggs School
Dietrich, Monika LBS Nutritional Sciences
Gale, Bradley LBS Genomics & Molecular Genetics
Glassner, Cherylanne LBS Human Biology
Graham, Whitney Lyman Briggs School
Gunther, Brittany LBS Zoology
Henderson, Christine Lyman Briggs School
Leach, Amanda LBS Nutritional Sciences
Schlitzkus, Jennifer LBS Physiology
Weber, Kathleen LBS Human Biology
Wolfe, Abigail Lyman Briggs School
This Scholarship enables the college to offer highly competitive awards (particularly to minorities and women), to recruit outstanding students and to promote innovative educational opportunities for advanced graduate students and superior undergraduates. Congratulations to the following Lyman Briggs students:
Kathryn Fletcher
Amanda Leach
This scholarship, established in 1989 in honor of William Sells Jr. '37 (Microbiology) is designed to support outstanding premedical students with financial need who are majoring in one of the biological science programs of the College of Natural Science. Congratulations to the following Briggs students:
Elisa Bonnema
Morgan Dudley
Andrew Krieger
Kristen Pratt
Four awards are given each Spring to CNS students based on exceptional academic records, significant community service, and demonstrated leadership.
Erin Tans
This scholarship is awarded to students majoring in the biological sciences, including pre-medical and pre-veterinary medicine, with preference given to students who graduated from Huron County. Congratulations to:
Theresa Klee
As the first Chairperson of Biophysics at Michigan State University, Dr. Leroy Augenstein developed the department to international recognition. A brilliant biophysicist, Dr. Augenstein devoted his life to attempt to bridge the gap between religion, science, and politics. The Augenstein Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Dr. Augenstein, to benefit worthy and capable students at Michigan State University, College of Natural Science.
Patrick Darga
Through the generosity of James (Chemistry '44) and Jean (Arts and Letters '44) Valrance, this endowed scholarship provides two full-tuition scholarships for students in their junior year who are interested in the study of science at Michigan State University. Both graduates of MSU, James and Jean share fond memories of MSU and appreciate the quality education the College of Natural Science provides. It is their hope that this award will encourage students who have the initiative, motivation and ability to achieve their academic goals.
Adelaide-Ulricke Haine
Holly Cole
Amanda Spray
Through the generosity of Richard (Geological Sciences '52) and Joyce Benefiel, this scholarship has been created to encourage graduates of the Benton Harbor Public School system to attend Michigan State University. Preference is given to students planning to major in the Sciences (especially Physics and Astronomy, and Mathematics) or have an interested in pre-nursing.
Ryan Bowes
Through the generosity of Thomas (Chemistry M 's64 & Ph.D. '71) and Mary (*Arts & Letters '65) Krigas, this endowed scholarship was created to assist students who have demonstrated the capacity to excel academically and who are clearly focused on a professional goal. This scholarship shall be awarded to one junior student in the College of Natural Science whose academic goals demonstrate an understanding of the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration.
Joseph Morehouse
Gabrielle Tepp
This endowed scholarship was established by Jean Jackson Robinson in memory of her mother, Elsie M. Jackson. Elsie Jackson was a school teacher who promoted the importance of education to her students and her daughters. This scholarship is intended to benefit worthy and capable students from St. Clair County enrolled at MSU in the physical, chemical or biological sciences through the College of Natural Science.
Robert Brown
The MSU Board of Trustees' awards are granted at each commencement to graduates having the highest scholastic averages at the close of their last semester of attendance. The following Lyman Briggs Students received this award for 2004 for perfect 4.0 gpa's.
Kurtis L. Geerlings of Zeeland, a physics major in the Lyman Briggs School of Science in the College of Natural Science and a member of the Honors College. Married to Heidi Geerlings, he is the son of Steve and Dawn Geerlings and is a 2004 graduate of Zeeland High School.
Kathryn L. Fletcher of Ypsilanti, a human biology major in the Lyman Briggs School of Science in the College of Natural Science and a member of the Honors College. The daughter of Roger and Kristie Fletcher, she is a 2004 graduate of Tecumseh High School.
Melissa Elafros
Garrett Kerndt
Stuart Kettinger
Scholarships for MSU students are a key component of the MSU Community Club organization. "Taste of the Town", garage & yard sales, group donations (including those from interest groups), and individual donations add to this fund making it possible for us to continue giving scholarships to deserving Michigan State University students.
Douglas Darden is in Lyman Briggs College, majoring in Human Biology. He is from Ada, MI and his current GPA is 3.95. He volunteers in the Out-Patient Oncology Unit at Sparrow Hospital and at the Surgical Unit at Ingham Hospital. He has recently been accepted to the 6-week long "History of Health Care and Medical Ethics" study abroad program in London, England this summer. Following graduation he hopes to be accepted into the College of Human Medicine at MSU to pursue his goal of becoming a doctor.
Peter Weiss is in the College of Lyman Briggs, a good choice, he feels, to explore science careers in order to choose the area best for him. He is from Lansing, MI and his current GPA is 3.89. At present he is working under Dr. Dodgson in a poultry genetics laboratory, working with Marek's Disease virus in chickens. He also volunteers with a ministry that is involved state-wide. Following graduation he plans to attend grad school with a goal of working in the field of human diabetes or oncogenic matters.
Aaron Balowski has won a Smith River Farms Scholarship for 2008-2009. The Smith River Farms Scholarships were established by Ruth Smith-Eppelheimer as a memorial to her husband Robert and sons Douglas and Dean.
The Potchen Family AwardAnthony Rademacher was selected by Lyman Briggs College to receive the Potchen family award this year for his contributions as an emerging leader in Lyman Briggs College.
University Undergraduate Research & Arts Forum Winners
