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)

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)

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)

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)

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	Ryan T. Meitl
Spring 2008	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 J. 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. Exrleben

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 James Kristoff

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