2010Wilson Banquet

andAwards Presentation

The Penn Stater—Deans Hall Sunday, April 11, 2010

Reception: 5:00 p.m. Dinner: 6:00 p.m.

The bequests of Matthew and Anne Wilson have made them the major benefactors of the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences. In the 1950s, Matthew Wilson inherited a stock portfolio that provided the funds he gave to the then School of Mineral Industries, beginning in 1957 with a modest scholarship endowment, and later expanded with additional gifts. Over the years the endowments blossomed into a substantial fund that provides the College with support for a well-known student loan program and a number of faculty and student awards and scholarships. It also supports the Wilson Awards Banquet.

Matthew Wilson was born in Willow Grove, PA, and graduated from Penn State in 1918 with a B.S. degree in mining engineering. He attended the University of Colorado, where he received both his M.S. in geology and chemistry, and met his wife Anne, a biochemist. He worked initially as a chemist for the Atlantic Refining Company in Philadelphia, then he moved to Holland, Michigan, where he developed a career in sales, first for the U.S. Industrial Company, then the Karr Spring Company, and later with the Spring Air Company. He served as the Washington representative for Spring Air’s industrial and military sales for many years before becoming a member of the company board of directors and eventually retiring to Michigan. The Wilsons moved to Scottsdale, Arizona, soon before Matthew died in 1963.

Over the next twenty years Anne Wilson increased the family endowments in the College and took an active interest in EMS students and faculty. When she died in 1983, it was said of her:

“Anne believed in giving. Her dream to become a doctor was never realized so she wanted the dreams of others to come true. She felt it was important that the University hold on to its best teachers. Awards were a wonderful way to do so.”

Matthew J. Wilson, Jr. and Anne Coghlan Wilson

Rewarding Student Achievement

College Awards

William Grundy Haven Memorial Award Established in 1950 by William H. Haven to honor the memory of his son.

1st Place:Benjamin M. Tutolo, Environmental Systems Engineering

Ellen Steidle Achievement Award Established in 1953 by Dean Edward Steidle to honor the memory of his wife, this award recognizes those students who have been active in advancing the welfare and improve-ment of the College.

Senior: Andrew P. Rengel, Meteorology

Junior: Christopher J. Slocum, Meteorology

Edward Steidle Memorial Scholar Award Established in 1981 to honor Edward Steidle, Dean of the College from 1929 to 1953, this award broadens the educational opportunities for EMS students.

Arielle L. Hesse, GeographyTyler C. McCandless, Meteorology

The following awards will be acknowledged at the Graduates of Earth and Mineral Sciences (GEMS) Spring 2010 Commencement Reception on Friday, May 14, 2010.

Jay M. and Katherine Definis Award for Outstanding Student Leadership Established in 2005 to honor outstanding student leadership abilities within the student organizations of the College.

Gregory J. Tudryn, Materials Science and Engineering

GEMS Diamond Award Established in 2006, a lifetime membership in the Penn State Alumni Association will be awarded to a graduating student who is found to have the most well-rounded involvement and achievement in both the university and community environment during their student experience with the College.

Sarah A. Barrett, Geosciences

College of Earth and Mineral Sciences’ Student Marshal The Student Marshal is our most accomplished graduate overall. This year’s Student Marshal is a Schreyer Honors Scholar graduating with highest distinction receiving B.A. degrees in Geography, French, and Francophone and Jewish Studies.

Arielle L. Hesse

College of Earth and Mineral Sciences’ Engineering Honor Graduate The Engineering Honor Graduate is the top-ranking graduate in an EMS engineering program. This year’s Engineering Honor Graduate is a Schreyer Scholar graduating with highest distinction in Materials Science and Engineering.

Kyle C. Bryson

Earth and Mineral Sciences Academy for Global Experience (EMSAGE) Established in 2009, EMSAGE helps students develop as communicators and collabora-tors, and prepares them to be effective leaders in their disciplines and responsible global citizens. Those students who aspire to EMSAGE Laureate status achieve notable success in scholarship, service, global literacy and experiential learning.

Drew P. Anderson, MeteorologySarah A. Barrett, Geosciences

Roy P. Borkhoche, Petroleum and Natural Gas EngineeringFrank J. Dale, Meteorology

James D. Dickey, MeteorologyStephen C. Dobosh, MeteorologyPatrick R. Dooling, Geosciences

Rachel C. Duran, Materials Science and EngineeringMarie C. Gildow, Environmental Systems Engineering

Katherine M. Gloede, GeographyJulianne Hagarty, Environmental Systems EngineeringBradley B. Hasek, Materials Science and Engineering

Arielle L. Hesse, GeographyJustine E. Kendall, Geography

Jacob A. Kerr, Materials Science and EngineeringTye M. Kreider, Geography

Helen B. Larsen, Materials Science and EngineeringLaura Jean Lucca, Materials Science and Engineering

Tyler C. McCandless, MeteorologyElizabeth C. Miller, Materials Science and Engineering

Edward J. Mily, Materials Science and EngineeringDaniel Mizsei, Geobiology

Siobhan A. O’Connor, GeographyAndrew P. Rengel, MeteorologyKrystal L. Repoff, Meteorology

Jesse E. Robertson, GeosciencesMatthew Rydzik, Meteorology

Andrea M. Schwander, GeographyJessica L. Serra, Materials Science and Engineering

Timothy P. Shannon, GeographyTamara A. Yoder, Geography

R. Larry Grayson Professor of Energy and Mineral Engineering

George H., Jr., and Anne B. Deike Chairin Mining Engineering

Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering

Recognizing Commitmentto Service

David J. GreenProfessor

Department of Materials Science and Engineering

Kevin P. FurlongProfessor

Department of Geosciences

25-Year Service Award

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Turgay Ertekin

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Michael A. ArthurChristopher J. BiseWilliam H. Peterson

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Wilson Excellence in Service

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Wilson Award for Outstanding Service

David W. DiBiaseDavid W. DiBiase, senior lecturer, geography and director of the John A. Dutton e-Education Institute, is recognized for his pioneering work in the teaching and technology of e-Education.

DiBiase’s initial work was largely within the Department of Geography leading three significant achievements: Geography 121; the World Campus GIS Certificate Program; and management of the Peter R. Gould Center for Geography Education and Outreach. His missionary work at the department level lead to the creation of the College’s e-Education Institute in 2000 where he serves as the leader of a program that is significantly impacting the way in which we think about large, general education courses in the College.

The Wilson Award for Outstanding Service is directed towards excellence: in exceptional achievement, for meritorious service, and for a series of contributions around a coherent theme. DiBiase has, by the force of his inspiration, commitment, and persistence, brought a new mode of education to the College. He leads by example. His work is original, creative and a genuine service to his colleagues in the College. DiBiase has given the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences an enviable reputation as the leader in e-Education at Penn State.

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George H. Deike, Jr. Research Grant

Erica A. H. SmithwickAssistant Professor

Department of Geography“Pyrogeography:

Understanding Complexity and Resilience on African Landscapes”

E. Willard and Ruby S. MillerFaculty Fellow

James H. AdairProfessor and Director of the

Ceramic and Composite Materials Center Department of Materials Science and Engineering

Wilson Research Initiation Grant

Li LiAssistant Professor

Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering“Qualifying the Environmental Impact

of CO2 Leakage on Water Quality”

Celebrating Excellence in Research Wilson Excellencein Research

Award Recipients

Wilson Award for Excellence in Research

Suzanne E. Mohney

Chris J. Marone, professor of geosciences, is recog-nized for his outstanding work in the area of rock mechanics as applied to earthquake and fault physics. As highlighted in his nomination, his contributions are of the highest impact and are extraordinarily wide ranging, spanning from a main focus on earthquake and fault mechanics, to the role of subglacial till in allowing ice stream movement, to volcanic flank collapse, to applications in the geothermal energy and petroleum industry. Marone’s work has also shaped the science—and a generation of geophysicists—over the past two decades, as his laboratory analyses has guided the way that the experimental rock mechanics and earthquake rupture modeling communities approach the problem of earthquake nucleation and slip. His expertise and career contributions also have been recognized by constant requests to lead international advisory boards, including recent major efforts to oversee laboratory experiments on the San Andreas Fault Zone Observatory (SAFOD) core, and to chair the committee that will govern the use of the SAFOD borehole.

Suzanne E. Mohney, professor of materials science and engineering, is recognized for her pioneering research in the study of electrical contacts with nanoscale features. She has introduced an ingenious technique that allows electrical contacts to be viewed in the transmission electron microscope in the exact same configuration in which they are used in nanowire transistors. What sets Mohney’s work apart is that it is founded on a comprehensive and integrated methodology. She approaches the problem of electrical con-tacts from a rigorous multi-disciplinary framework, integrating an understanding of metallurgical phase transformations with the physics of current transport in semiconductor devices. This approach provides the means to obtain accurate and physically meaningful results and has enabled significant progress in the field. Mohney’s work is the leading force for maintaining the vitality of the electrical contacts community and no serious review of the literature on the field would be complete without reference to her work.

Chris J. Marone

Wilson Excellence in Teaching

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Honoring Excellence in Teaching

George H. K. SchenckTeaching Assistant Award

Destiny D. AmanTeaching Assistant

Department of Geography

Gladys Snyder Education Grants

William J. Syrett Lecturer and

Manager, Joel N. Myers Weather Center

Jeffrey M. Warner Lecturer and Advisor

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“The Penn State Weather Camp: Affordable Tuition = Future Penn Staters”

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Zuleima T. Karpyn

Zuleima T. Karpyn, assistant professor of petroleum and natural gas engineering, is recognized by current undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, as well as alumni for her passion, commitment and enthusiasm for teaching.

According to her students, Karpyn consistently demon-strates the qualities needed of an outstanding teacher. Her courses include hands-on-problems that apply directly to the industry, logical outlines of the materials presented, interest in student learning, and a positive, fun and engag-ing learning environment.

Karpyn’s peers also confirm and admire her infectious teaching style that brings out energy and enthusiasm from her students. Her dynamic teaching technique not only makes students listen to her attentively but also encour-ages them to participate in class discussions in order to become active learners.

Petroleum and natural gas engineering alumni express that Karpyn was instrumental in their success not only in the classroom, but also in their involvement in industry activities that have assisted them in developing careers.

Wilson Award for Excellence in Teaching

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Alistair B. FraserDavid W. DiBiaseKevin P. FurlongJonathan P. MathewsDavid BabbPeter FlemingsLee GrenciRichard B. AlleyCynthia A. BrewerDeryck W. HoldsworthSarma V. PisupatiPeter J. HeaneyTodd S. Bacastow

G. Montgomery andMarion Mitchell

Award forInnovative Teaching

Recipients

G. Montgomery and Marion Mitchell Award for Innovative Teaching

Eliza Richardson Marone

Eliza Richardson Marone, assistant professor of geosciences, is recognized for her pivotal role in revitalizing the College’s Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Earth Sciences degree program and for her leadership, high standards and innovative approach to educating adult professionals.

The Department of Geosciences offered the M.Ed. program for many years. However, with the classes only being offered at University Park and not during the summer ses-sions, few practicing teachers benefited. In 2006, Marone brought together collaborators campus-wide to propose a renewed online masters program for practicing teachers and developed original courseware for a 30-credit online curriculum. This courseware was among the first to be included in the College’s Open Educational Resources initiative.

Students attest that Marone’s teaching makes good use of innovative learning technologies. Group discussions consist of meaningful interactions that positively reflect on the course and enhance learning. Final projects yield new educational resources that teachers can use in their own earth science classrooms for years to come.

Charles L. Hosler Alumni Scholar Medal

Warren M. Washington

Warren M. Washington, senior scientist, National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), and former chair of the National Science Board, is recognized for his extraordinary accomplishments in atmospheric and climate science and as a national leader in science policy.

Dr. Washington received his B.S. in 1958 (Physics) and an M.S. in 1960 (Meteorology) from the Oregon State Univer-sity. He received his Ph.D. (Meteorology) from Penn State in 1964, starting his life-long interest and accomplishments in numerical weather prediction and climate simulation. He has been a scientist at NCAR for his entire career and a leading light in climate simulation and analysis of the potential for climate change.

Dr. Washington’s professional honors and accomplish-ments are numerous to include his membership in the National Academy of Engineering, President of the American Meteorological Society (AMS), recognition as an Honorary Member of the AMS, recipient of the AMS Jule G. Charney award for his collaborative scientific work and member and chair of the National Sciences Board, the governing board of the National Science Foundation.

Dr. Washington has been one of the nation’s leading climate scientists for over forty years and exemplifies the best of America’s scientific enterprise.

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Charles L. HoslerAlumni Scholar

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New Faculty

R. J. Briggs, Assistant Professor of Energy & Environmental EngineeringJosé D. Fuentes, Professor of Meteorology

Krzysztof Janowicz, Assistant Profesor of GeographyZhen Lei, Assistant Professor of Energy and Mineral Engineering

Li Li, Assistant Professor of Petroleum and Natural Gas EngineeringYilin Wang, Assistant Professor of Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering

Promotion and/or Tenure

Promotion Awarded:Sridhar Anandakrishnan, ProfessorJoseph Bishop, Research Associate

Stephen Crawford, Senior Research AssistantJames D. Kubicki, Professor

Angela Lueking, Associate ProfessorMichael E. Mann, Professor

Scott Richardson, Senior Research Associate

Tenure Granted: Angela Lueking, Associate Professor

Retirements

John H. Clark, Associate Professor of MeteorologyPhillip M. Halleck, Associate Professor of Energy and Mineral Engineering

Nelson L. Seaman, Associate Professor of MeteorologyJohn C. Wyngaard, Professor of Meteorology

Energy and Mineral Engineering

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Earth and Mineral SciencesEnergy institute

Earth and Environmental Systems Institute

John A. Dutton e-Education institute