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Lafayette College students received the prizes and awards listed below at the 1999 All-College Honors Convocation.
(Note: Marquis Scholars, selected from among the College’s most-promising applicants, receive a special financial-aid award and other important benefits. EXCEL Scholars do collaborative research with faculty and earn a stipend.)
TAU BETA PI PRIZE
WILLIAM G. McLEAN TAU BETA PI PRIZE. Awarded annually to a sophomore engineering student based on academic performance, campus citizenship, and professional orientation.
Kimberly A. Corbett ’01, Clifton, N.J. (Marquis Scholar)
Mousam Kayastha ’01, Kathmandu, Nepal
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS AWARD. Given to the junior student majoring in chemical engineering who has attained the highest grade point average for two years.
Janice E. Glass ’00, Pittsburgh, Pa. (Marquis Scholar and EXCEL Scholar)
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMISTS AWARD. Presented by the Philadelphia Chapter of the Pennsylvania Institute of Chemists to a senior chemical engineering major in recognition of his/her demonstrated record of leadership, character, and scholastic achievement.
Yang Teng ’99, Harbin Heilongjiang, China (EXCEL Scholar)
CHARLES DUNCAN FRAZER PRIZE. Awarded annually to the senior students who, in the judgment of the Department of Chemical Engineering, are best qualified for advanced work in materials science and engineering.
Christopher J. Bassi ’99, Johnstown, Pa. (Marquis Scholar and EXCEL Scholar)
Christopher A. Fullenwider ’99, Whitehall, Pa. (EXCEL Scholar)
Brian D. Shapella ’99, Collingswood, N.J. (Marquis Scholar and EXCEL Scholar)
LEHIGH VALLEY SECTION OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY AWARD. Given by the outstanding senior chemical engineering major for achievement in chemistry.
David T. Klaus ’99, Dillsburg, Pa. (EXCEL Scholar)
LEHIGH VALLEY SECTION OF THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS AWARD. Presented to a senior in the Department of Chemical Engineering who has compiled an impressive record in the undergraduate years in chemical engineering and who has demonstrated outstanding accomplishments in one or more extracurricular activities.
Michelle LaBuz ’99, Drums, Pa. (Marquis Scholar)
LEHIGH VALLEY SECTION OF THE ASM AWARD. Awarded annually to the student who has attained the most impressive record in the introductory materials course.
Timothy E. Wetzel ’02, Selinsgrove, Pa. (Marquis Scholar)
DR. E.L. McMILLEN-K.K. MALHOTRA ’49 PRIZE. Awarded to a junior(s) who has attained a high cumulative average in chemical engineering and who has demonstrated a high level of proficiency in the Unit Operations Laboratory.
Brian D. Shapella ’99, Collingswood, N.J. (Marquis Scholar and EXCEL Scholar)
DONALD U. NOBLETT PRIZE IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING. Given to a chemical engineering major based on high academic achievement, with outstanding promise of future excellence in his or her career.
Mary K. Edwards ’99, Chester, N.J. (EXCEL Scholar)
CARL J. STASKA PRIZE. Awarded each year to a student who has demonstrated a degree of proficiency in chemical laboratory skills.
Larissa N. Dodson ’99, Sellersville, Pa.
LUTHER F. WITMER PRIZE. Awarded annually to the senior with the most outstanding accomplishments in materials science and engineering.
Christopher A. Fullenwider ’99, Whitehall, Pa. (EXCEL Scholar)
CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
CARROLL PHILLIPS BASSETT PRIZE. Awarded annually to senior students deemed most outstanding by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
Jeffrey M. Di Stasi ’99, Schenectady, N.Y. (Marquis Scholar)
Jennifer R. Mackey ’99, Clifton Park, N.Y. (Marquis Scholar and EXCEL Scholar)
Kelly L. Strickler ’99, Dallastown, Pa. (EXCEL Scholar)
RUSSELL C. BRINKER PRIZE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING. Awarded to that junior in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department who, in the opinion of that department’s faculty, is deemed most deserving on the basis of self-reliance, scholarship, and student activities.
Brian P. Guzas ’00, Westford, Mass. (EXCEL Scholar)
MOLES STUDENT AWARD. Given to a student in engineering whose academic achievement and enthusiastic application shows outstanding promise of personal development leading to a career in construction engineering and management.
Nicholas J. Pasquenza ’99, Simsbury, Conn.
LEHIGH VALLEY SECTION OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS OUTSTANDING SENIOR AWARD. Awarded to a senior civil engineering student who exhibits outstanding scholastic ability as well as involvement in extracurricular activities.
Michael Haynes ’99, Long Valley, N.J.
ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING
LAWRENCE J. CONOVER ’24 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING PRIZE. Presented each year to a senior in electrical engineering upon recommendation of the Department of Electrical Engineering.
Rajesh R. Nadakuditi ’99, Maharashtra, India (EXCEL Scholar)
J. EBERS MEMORIAL AWARD. Given to a student, selected by the Department of Electrical Engineering, based on high academic achievement and noteworthy professional interest in the field of electrical engineering.
Brian C. Eybs ’99, Westminster, Md.
FINLEY W. AND ETHELWYNE H. SMITH ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING PRIZE. Awarded annually to the electrical engineering senior who has earned, at the end of the junior year, the highest cumulative average attained by any senior who is working for department honors with a project in the electronics or communications field.
Rajesh R. Nadakuditi ’99, Maharashtra, India (EXCEL Scholar)
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
KARL J. AMMERMAN PRIZE. Awarded annually to the “most deserving student” in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, selected by the faculty of the department.
Efe B. Arkayin ’99, Istanbul, Turkey
Brett T. Atkinson ’99, Norfolk, Mass. (Marquis Scholar)