NIU Department of Mathematical Sciences
1998 Commencement Awards
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Dean's Award
Awarded to students who made substantial contributions
to the university community and who have demonstrated
outstanding scholarship.
- Christine M. Leroux (Mathematical Sciences)
Department of Mathematical Sciences Chairman's Award
Awarded to a graduate in recognition of their
outstanding academic achievement.
- Ryan Kenneth Conter
- Aimee Ruth Naatz
Division of Statistics Director's Award
Awarded to a graduate in recognition of outstanding
academic achievement.
Certificate of Merit
Awarded to graduates in recognition of superior
academic achievement.
- Jonathan Robert Dudman
- Renee Georgene Olsen
- Jill A. Shahverdian
- Steven C. Vurno
- Bethany Lee Fenton
Honorable Mention Awards
Awarded to graduates in recognition of their academic
involvement and standing. Based on academic achievement.
- Edsel Ray Baker
- Woo Jeong Bang
- Michelle Kolet
- Jeremy M. Samuelson
- Xianghong Wang
- Julie Annee Weishaar
The D.R. Ostberg Award
Awarded to a continuing student, based on
academic achievement.
The Merlyn Behr Research Award in Mathematics Education
Awarded to students who have demonstrated the
ability and potential to carry on significant research
in mathematics education.
Stelford Prize
Awarded to a graduate in recognition of outstanding
academic achievement. Based solely on academic achievement.
- Keri Lynn Hasbrouck
- Christine M. Leroux
Gail Masters Gallagher Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to an outstanding student majoring in
Mathematical Sciences who will have junior class rank during
the next academic year. Based on academic achievement.
- Jennifer Nelson
- Adam J. Slagell
Eugene W. Hellmich Mathematics Prize Scholarship
Awarded to graduating seniors pursuing graduate studies
who demonstrate ability, excellent
character, and the committment to teach mathematics at the secondary level.
Margariete Montague Wheeler Scholarship
Awarded to a junior mathematics education major who
will be continuing his or her studies at Northern next
year. Based on academic achievement and potential as a
teacher.
- Mike Concialdi
- Mark Rigby
- Lisa Tooley
Margariete Montague Wheeler Teaching Award
Awarded to graduating students judged to have the
most potential as mathematics teachers. Based on performance
in student teaching and other clinical experiences, as well
as academic achievement.
- Allyson Barron
- Diane Freudenheim
- Michele Hurst
- Martha Mauch
- Rich Mele
- Aimee Ruth Naatz
- Angela Swanson
Margariete Montague Wheeler Teaching Award Honorable Mention
Awarded to graduating students judged to have the high potential
as mathematics teachers. Based on performance in student teaching
and other clinical experiences, as well as academic achievement.
- Bethany Lee Fenton
- Kim Lampkins
Certificate of Teaching Excellence
Awarded to doctoral students, based on sustained excellence
as graduate teaching assistants as well as academic achievement.
- Svetlana Butler
- Joy McMahon
Mathematics Department Contest
Each Spring semester the department holds a contest
consisting of a three-hour exam that is open to all undergraduates
and structured so that advanced students have no advantage.
The 1998 winners are:
- Ryan Kenneth Conter (First Prize)
- Lisa Tung (Second Prize)
- Mark Miller (Third Prize)
- Robb Watson (Third Prize)
Mathematical Contest in Modeling
- Ryan Kenneth Conter
- Christine M. Leroux
- Daniel Meyer
Past Awards
1997 Commencement
1996 Commencement
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