MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE
NATIONAL FELLOWSHIP & SCHOLARSHIP
COMPETITION RESULTS
2001-2002
This report was compiled by the Office of Student Fellowships and Scholarships, located on the second floor of ΔKE Alumni House. Additional information on award opportunities may be obtained on the Fellowship website, by visiting the office, or by calling extension 2455.
BEINECKE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Beinecke Scholarships enable and encourage highly motivated students to take the fullest advantage of graduate opportunities available to them, and to be courageous in the selection of graduate study programs. Juniors are awarded $2,000 for senior year and $15,000 for each of two years of graduate study. (20 nationally) (Middlebury may nominate one student.)
2002 Nominee: Kaitlin Gregg '03 (American Literature, Environmental Studies)
CALVIN COOLIDGE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Calvin Coolidge Scholarships preserve the memory of the 30th President of the United States. A scholarship of $1,000 is awarded to a sophomore or junior in an accredited college or university in Vermont or Massachusetts, who is majoring in history, political science, education or a public service-related major.
2002 Scholar: Katie Ziemba '03 (Psychology)—second year of award
DEUTSCHER AKADEMISCHER AUSTAUSCH DIENST (DAAD)
[GERMAN ACADEMIC EXCHANGE SERVICE] SCHOLARSHIP
Undergraduate Awards for study in the Federal Republic of Germany. Two types of awards are available: Short-term (two or three months in conjunction with German university language or summer courses, independent senior thesis research, or an internship at a German institution or firm) or Long-Term (four to ten months, either as part of an organized study abroad program or as part of an individual, student-designed study abroad semester or year). The award covers a living stipend, travel, books, and start-up expenses.
2002 Applicants: David Bernay '04 (German)
Katherine Cobelli '04 (Political Science)
2002 Scholar: David Bernay
for study at Mainz University, academic year 2002-03
FULBRIGHT GRANTS
Fulbright Grants enable students to undertake research or advanced study or teach English as a second language for up to one year in a foreign country. (Middlebury submits all applications.)
2002 Applicants: Agata Andrevski '02 (International Politics & Economics)
David Caragliano '02 (Chinese, Political Science)
Haley Cooper '02 (Biology, Italian)
Simon Fisherow '02 (International Studies, Japanese)
Lillian Sofi Hall '01 (English)
Christopher Kautz '02 (Geology)
James Meader '02 (Chinese, Literary Studies)
Jared Miller '02 (Geography, Spanish)
Adam Schildge '02 (German, Political Science)
Matthew Shoor '02 (History of Art)
Phillip Wood-Smith '01 (Political Science)
2002 Fellows: Haley Cooper (New Zealand)
Hamilton's Frog
Simon Fisherow (Japan)
Youth Attitudes Towards Japanese Politics
Lillian Sofi Hall (Brazil)
The Geography of a Poetry: Elizabeth Bishop and Brazil
Christopher Kautz(New Zealand)
An Investigation of Clay Mineral Genesis in Response
to Changing Climatic Conditions
2002 Alternates: Agata Andrevski (Poland)
Political and Economic Policy Solutions
David Caragliano (Taiwan)
Civil Society
BARRY M. GOLDWATER SCHOLARSHIPS
Goldwater Scholarships foster and encourage excellence in mathematics, natural sciences and engineering. Sophomores and juniors (316 nationally) receive one- or two-year scholarships for tuition, fees, books, and room and board, up to a maximum of $7,500 per year. (Middlebury may nominate up to four students.)
2002 Nominees: Richard Cooley '04(Chemistry)
Dylan Cutler '04 (Mathematics)
Carmody McCalley '03 (Biology)
BRITISH MARSHALL SCHOLARSHIPS
The British Marshall Scholarships (40 annually) finance young Americans of high ability to study for a degree in the United Kingdom in a system of education recognized for its excellence. (College endorsement required.)
2002 Nominees: Michael Hoyer '01 (English, Studio Art)
Anna Schecter '02 (Chinese, French)
ANDREW W. MELLON FELLOWSHIPS
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation awards scholarships to exceptional students who aspire to careers in teaching and scholarship in humanistic studies. Approximately 90 students receive a scholarship for one year of graduate study toward the Ph.D.
2002 Fellow: Anne DeWitt '02 (Chemistry)
Nineteenth-century English Literature, Yale University
GEORGE J. MITCHELL SCHOLARSHIPS
Mitchell Scholarships provide seniors or recent graduates one year of graduate study at an institution of higher learning in Ireland or Northern Ireland. Winners will receive an $11,000 stipend for tuition, room and travel.
2002 Nominee: Claire Bowen '02 (American Literature)
NSEP UNDERGRADUATE AWARDS
The National Security Education Program (NSEP) awards 200 scholarships to undergraduates and graduates for overseas study in regions of the world outside of Western Europe and Canada. (Middlebury may nominate as many qualified candidates as apply.)
2002 Scholar: Deborah Jones '04 (International Politics & Economics)
Russia
NSF RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS
The National Science Foundation (NSF) promotes careers in science, math, and engineering. The award provides approximately $27,000 per year, for up to three years of study leading to a master's or doctoral degree.
2002 Applicants: Darius Braziunas '00 (Computer Science)
Shannon Finch '95 (Sociology/Anthropology)
David Grass '99 (Environmental Studies, Chemistry)
MarYam Hamedani '02 (Psychology, Philosophy)
Eve-Lyn Hinckley '01 (Environmental Studies)
Jesse Johnson '02 (Mathematics)
James Munro '02 (Physics)
2002 Fellow: Shannon Finch
2002 Honorable Mentions: Darius Braziunas
David Grass
MarYam Hamedani
Eve-Lyn Hinckley
Jesse Johnson
RHODES SCHOLARSHIPS
The Rhodes Trust promotes international understanding and peace by bringing able students from around the world to study together for two years at Oxford University. Scholarships are approximately $19,000 per year. (32 nationally) (College endorsement required.)
2002 Nominees: Claire Bowen '02 (American Literature)
Brian Deese '00 (Political Science)
Michael Hoyer '01 (English, Studio Art)
Timothy Jones '02 (Classics)
Anna Schecter '02 (Chinese, French)
Sara Selgrade '02 (Molecular Biology/Biochemistry)
2002 Finalists: Claire Bowen
Brian Deese
SEARCH FOR EXCELLENCE UNDERGRADUATE MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS
Search for Excellence Program promotes principles of dedication, enthusiasm and initiative within the academic environment and identifies leading undergraduate scholars whose character, achievements, and community involvement are of the highest caliber. (Multiple awards up to $5,000.)
2002 Applicant: Alexandra Bottemanne '03 (History, Religion)
HARRY S. TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIPS
The Truman Scholarship Foundation recognizes students with interests in graduate or professional study and careers in public affairs and public service. Approximately 80 students are awarded $3,000 for the final year of a bachelor's degree and $27,000 for two or three years of graduate or professional study. (Middlebury may nominate up to four students.)
2002 Nominees: David Asarch '03 (Political Science)
Benjamin LaBolt '03 (Political Science)
Susan Simpson '03 (Environmental Studies)
2002 Finalist: David Asarch
MORRIS K. UDALL SCHOLARSHIPS
Udall Scholarships encourage outstanding students to pursue careers related to environmental public policy and to foster excellence in the field. $5,000 awards to sophomores and juniors (70 nationally). (Middlebury may nominate up to six students.)
2002 Nominees: Lucas Farrell '03 (English, Environmental Studies)
Kaitlin Gregg '03 (American Literature, Environmental Studies)
Andrew Savage '03 (Political Science)
Susan Simpson '03 (Environmental Studies)
2002 Scholar: Kaitlin Gregg—second year of award
VERMONT STUDENT CITIZEN AWARD
This award recognizes exceptional volunteer efforts by students on campuses across Vermont and carries a reward of $1,000 to the winning student, a corporate gift of $1,000 to the non-profit organization where the student serves, and $1,000 gift to the institution where the student attends.
2002 Nominee: Sara Selgrade '02 (Molecular Biology, Biochemistry)
THOMAS J. WATSON FELLOWSHIPS
Watson Fellowships enable seniors of unusual promise to engage in focused independent study and travel abroad after graduation. $22,000 annually to 60 Fellows at 50 participating colleges. (Middlebury may nominate up to four students.)
2002 Nominees: David A. Caragliano '02 (Political Science, Chinese)
Constructing Empowerment: NGOs, Indigenous People, and
the State
China, Ecuador, Botswana
Julie Hand '02 (IS: East Asian & Latin American Studies)
Chinese Festivals Overseas: Celebrations of the Motherland,
Inclusions of the Hostland
New Zealand, Vietnam, South Africa, Mexico
Kelly Jewell '02 (Biology, Spanish)
Protecting Native Species in Island Environments
Ecuador, Mauritius, Australia
Dane Springmeyer '02 (Environmental Studies, Geography
Following Flyways: Global Raptor Migration Routes
Canary Islands, Spain, Egypt, Panama, Kenya, Nepal, Mongolia
2002 Fellows: Julie Hand
Kelly Jewell
Dane Springmeyer
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Additional awards won by Middlebury students and alumni:
Biology
Society for Behavioral Neuroendocrinology Grant was awarded to:
Amy Cordner '02, to present her thesis research, "Antidepressant Administration Prevents the Adverse Effect of Stress on Male Reproductive Behavior in the Syrian Hamster (Mesocricetus auratus)," at their annual meeting in June, 2002.
Sigma Xi Society Grants-in-Aid of Research: awards small research grants to full-time undergraduate and graduate students from all areas of science and engineering. Awardees presented their research to the American Society for Microbiology in Salt Lake City, Utah, in May, 2002.
Cell Biology/Biochemistry: Nicholas Dutton-Swain '02, "A Putative Phosphorelay System Controls GtfS-Mediated Adherence of Streptococcus mutans to the Tooth Pellicle"
Cell Biology/Biochemistry: Kelly Lauter '02, "Characterization of putative metal ion transporters (mac and mnt) as constituents of a Streptococcus mutans Dlg regulon"
Cell Biology/Biochemistry: Sara Selgrade '02, "Investigating putative cross regulation among genes necessary for Streptococcus mutans virulence"
Economics
The Wall Street Journal Student Achievement Award was presented to:
Aaron Sawchuk '02 for outstanding academic performance.
Geology
Council on Undergraduate Research: 6th Annual Posters on the Hill Award was given to:
Katharine Burgdorff '02, for her thesis, " High-resolution Electrical Resistivity Measurements as a Geophysical Tool on East Antarctic Holocene Ocean Sediments." Katherine's presentation was sponsored by NSF.
Public Service
The Ronald H. Brown Center for Politics and Commercial Diplomacy was created to continue the legacy of Secretary Brown by providing practical training and exceptional opportunities to tomorrow's leaders. Internships/Fellowships (15 nationally) for summer and fall awarded to current juniors who demonstrate experience or interest in public service or civic affairs.
Josh Drake '03 (Geography)
Helen Hunt '03 (Political Science)
Theatre
Sewanee Playwrights Conference Fellowship was awarded to:
Dan O'Brien '96, for 2002-03. The fellowship will follow production of Dan's new play at the Williamstown Theatre in summer, 2002.
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Key to terminology of results:
Scholar/Fellow/Intern - one who is awarded a scholarship or fellowship.
Alternate - one who progressed to the final stage of a competition, but was just short of winning the award. In the event that an award winner is unable to accept the award, the named alternate may receive the scholarship or fellowship. Foundations that grant large numbers of awards often name several alternates; foundations granting only one or two awards annually typically name only one alternate, as in the case of St. Andrew's Society.
Finalist - one who progressed to the final stages of a competition. Candidates who are successful finalists become a scholar or fellow (or alternate).
Nominee - one who must obtain College endorsement (nomination) in order to participate in a particular competition.
Applicant - one who by merit of meeting the established eligibility criteria is free to apply for a scholarship or fellowship.
June 19, 2003