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Social Ecology Honors and Award Winners 2025-2026

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.

Desirae Aldana

Athena Crescibene

Austin Kim 

Valarie Nguyen

Jocelyn Alvarado 

Jamie Damonti

Kristina Kleveland

Taylor Nguyen

Melissa Andrade

Jayda Davis

Megan Leiker

Mia Noergaard

Emily Baker

Sampson Deaton

Alondra Lopez

Kiara Olivares

Destiny Bowman

Jennifer Devoto

Betsabe Marcelo 

Manuel Paz

Madeline Bruhn

Kahle Downs

Ashley Marin-Jara

Krystal Reynoso

Xiomara Camacho

Dana El-Mouzzaen 

Alejandra Mendoza

Frannette Sandoval

Alexis Carrillo

Kelsey Fish

Kayla Moss

Heidi Sek

Linger Chen

Nayeli Guerrero

Jad Mukaled

Matthew John Uy Basilio

Esmeralda Coeto-Medina

Elise Joseph 

Regina Nguyen

Rachel Wan

 

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.

Sonja Devries

 

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.

Desirae Aldana

Brielle Kelley

Devenee Ortega

Melissa Andrade

Chloe Ku

Diya Patel

Madeline Bruhn

Sana Labanieh

Maria Rama-McCain

Lehli Burke

Kathleen Macy

Hannah Regan

Alexis Carrillo

Joseph Martinez II

Anahy Sarmiento Rosero

Jamie Damonti

Taylor Nguyen

Samantha Sharp

Aidan Ermisch

Josephine Nguyen

Issac Young

Samuel Goulart

Nicholas Nguyen

 

Ryan Hansen

Nicole Obasohan

 

Social Ecology Excellence in Research Distinction

Joseph Martinez II

Taylor Nguyen

Samatha Sharp 

 

Exceptional Achievement in Undergraduate Research 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.

Desirae AldanaEmily CervantesChrysti TakayesuMia NoergaardBella Yu
Michelle Alejo-ZamoraJulia ChuVy LaApril Park 
Melissa AndradeJamie DamontiIsaac LiDiya Patel 
Austin AshizawaLaura Del-RioElizabeth LimLorena Piche Garcia 
Ivan BarajasNicholas Diaz RamonKathleen MacyNatalia Pilavian 
Kirsten BeverlyLiora EigerChloe MarkowitzDaphne Ramirez 
Tara BlancoZeeba FatehimaneshEmily MartirosyanDaya Ramirez-Venegas 
Mia Bolanos-TequeClover HastingsAmanda-Ann Mean LeeHannah Regan 
Lehli BurkeBrielle KelleyRoger NguyenMackenzie Rose Scott 
Alondra Camacho-TayKristina KlevelandKathryn NinoShannon Viele 

 

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.

Mo'nique Bowers

Amy Huang

Regina Nguyen

Celeste Calderon-Reyes

Adilene Lara

Valerie Nguyen

Annabel Darden Lind

Rossi Ledezma Zendejas

Lorena Piche Garcia

Giselle Garcia

Jiaxin Li

Gabriella Saidara

Diana Ghaffari

Zoey Mahl

Abeer Samawi

Daisy Gomez

Hanna Marceau

Chanon Sanglimsuwan

Isabella Gonzales

Jesus Marquez

Desiree Tovar

Lizbeth Guidino

Jayce Miao

Katie Vo

 

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 2025-2026 Advanced Field Study Program graduates on your tremendous contributions to our community this academic year!

Josie BitnesYu Min KimMackenzie Wantz
Jazmin Castellanos Emily LaiZoe Wu
Sonja Devries Matt LamLareina Xing
Ria GuptaCharlene NgKarla Yanez
Kiana HarrisAnastasiia ShamanaevaSamantha Zamora
Alex HuangXieyu TangEric Zhang
Isabella JiangPhoenix Tat 
Paul JungChloe Vu 

 

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

Phoenix Tat

 

Dean's Award for Exceptional Achievement in Field Study

Hanna Marceau

 

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.

Taylor Nguyen

Hannah Regan