Social Ecology Honors and Award Winners 2023-2024

Outstanding Contribution to the School of Social Ecology is for meritorious work done by a student that either benefits the School directly or promotes the School either on or off campus. The range of service by these students varies from being a peer advisor, an administrative intern, a learning assistant, a mentor or more. These students are being recognized for their great service and leadership as well as commitment and contributions to our School.

Dylan Tatsuya Ando Camille Kamkar Genesis Perez
Katelyn Aoki Heather Li Cassius Quarles
Sofia Areizaga Flores Eli Lopez Rodriguez Angie Sanchez
Victoria Beltran Sophia Ma Soraya Soleimani
Kimberly Gisel Brake Ayon Ashley Marquez Andrea Sustaita
Jensine Bugelli Kaitlynn Nguyen Amelie Tran
Xilian Chen Isabella O'Neal Lilian Bao Thy Tran
Jake Chow Kylie Ornelas Diana Trujillo
Molly Elshaer Ashley Pagador Dylan Wen
William Hernandez Katrina Pagdayunan Samantha Yumusak

 

Outstanding Contribution to the Community is given to students who engage in any research project or activity that benefits the community at large. These students are to be acknowledged for their dedicated service to the community.

Dylan Tatsuya Ando Vananh Trinh Phung
Raquel Itzel Calderon Rhaeven Rae Delos Reyes Pillazar
Jocelyn Elsie Martielli Angelica Flores Valdivia
Taylor Angelica Nguyen Jessica Verduzco
Hana Nip  

 

Special Recognition for Multi-disciplinary Achievement is reserved for students who have made contribution to the School of Social Ecology in general, or specifically to an individual class, organization, or research project.

Heather Davis Virginia Huscha
Kristin Garcia Cherry Seok
Yuan Gu Mimi Tang
William Hernandez  

 

Social Ecology Honors Program is awarded to students who are completing a year-long honors program, completing an in-depth research project. They often present their research project at UROP.

David Baek Karen Li
Brandon Christopher Braisher Vivian Liu
Megan Deedee Chang Ashley Pagador
Alma Jessica Cuevas Kaylia Madison Pham
Yuan Gu Anastasia Poponina
Judith Alexandra Hernandez Koko Julia Suzuki
William Hernandez Sabrina Whitehead

 

Social Ecology Excellence in Research Distinction

Anastasia V. Poponina William Hernandez
Ashley Jane Tolorio Pagador Karen Li

 

Exceptional Achievement in Undergraduate Research this award honors students that are extraordinary or meritorious in a way that goes beyond expectations in doing research. They excel in either assisting you with your research, or in leading their own research projects. Many of these students have performed honors research, served as research assistants, presented at UROP and national conferences, and have received various fellowships.

David Baek Yuan Gu Karen Li Isabella O'Neal Leo Tahmasebian
Fiorella Barreto Betty Guevara Queenie Liu Yashada Oak Christopher Tom
Mira Beshay Judith Hernandez Vivian Liu Katherine Pappas Susie Torosian
Emily Boulad William Hernandez Leah Lopez Katie Pham Kathleen Vu Tran
Lizzie Braver Kaylee Arlen Hernandez Daisy Ma Anastasia Poponina Kaiya Tien Trinh
Noelani Cabral Elysia Israel Ma Ariana Mannani Nalani Portillo Vivian Wei
Angeline Cuevas Tayla Jauch Ashley Marquez Anna Potratz Sabrina Whitehead
Ashlynn Desco Brittany Kester Melissa Martinez Joelle Sawa Bella Yu
Jazmin Diaz Ethan Khousavath Ethan Andrew McKeon Ghazal Shamshiri Melanie Zepeda
Angelica Gavia Kristina Kleveland Hannah Moring Tristan Sodkomkum Ashley Zieper
Stephanie Gonzalez Savannah Gabreille Kofman Patrick Nguyen Soraya Soleimani  
Phoenyx Greicius Sabina Leal Hana Nip Koko Julia Suzuki  

 

Excellence in Field Study recognizes students who have gone above and beyond in their field study placements or who have completed an exceptional academic project as part of their field study.

Kristy Aviles Melissa Hui Nancy Roque
Lizzie Braver Yvette Jackson Archita Samavedula
Raquel Itzel Calderon Isabella Kelly Angie Sanchez
Jamie Chau Stacy Kim Cherry Seok
Joshua Chong Savannah Kofman Hannah Son
Jazmin Diaz Jaelyn Law Samantha Stone
Rachel Dong Boris Lee Zoe Ta-Perez
Molly Elshaer Lilia Lopez Guzman Emily Thompson
Adrianna Fenimore Sophia Ma Susie Torosian
Jazelle Gonzales Jocelyn Elsie Martielli Kathleen Vu Tran
Daniel Menjivar Inika Mehra Kaiya Tien Trinh
Dounia Guermas Tristina Nguyen Angelica Flores Valdivia
Alexia Gruszczynski Taylor Angelica Nguyen Jessica Verduzco
Kaila Mei Han Joo Hyung Oh Kayla Villon
Caitlynn Herbel Genesis Perez Bianca Yanez
Kaylee Hernandez Vananh Trinh Phung Yuuri Yoshikawa
Avery Huffer Rhaeven Rae Delos Reyes Pillazar Alexis Young

 

Advanced Field Study is an in-depth, three-quarter long Field Study experience primarily focused on addressing issues in the community through civic engagement. Congratulations to our 2023-2024 Advanced Field Study Program graduates on your tremendous contributions to our community this academic year!

Leen Saeed A Alharbi Kaylee Arlen Hernandez Rhaeven Rae Delos Reyes Pillazar
Lizzie Braver Savannah Gabreille Kofman Cherry Seok
Raquel Itzel Calderon Jocelyn Elsie Martielli Susie Torosian
Angelica Flores Valdivia Taylor Angelica Nguyen Kathleen Vu Tran
Sophia Gabrielle Francisco Andrea Elizabeth Nuno Kaiya Tien Trinh
Dounia Guermas Alek Jan Oei Jessica Verduzco
Kaila Mei Contreras Han Vananh Trinh Phung Bella Yu

 

The Law Offices of Adrienne D. Cohen Excellence in Field Study

Angelica Flores Valdivia

 

Dean's Award for Exceptional Achievement in Field Study

Alexander Ruiz

 

Dean's Scholar Award is reserved for the highest achieving students in Social Ecology. It includes a cash prize ($500) and is awarded to 2 undergraduates. Criteria considered: academic achievements, research and teaching experience, on and off campus involvement, and community engagement.

Sophia Ma

Dylan Tatsuya Ando