2012 ASSE Foundation Scholarship Recipients

Undergraduate Awards

America Responds Memorial Scholarship

Recipient: Charles Frey
University: Oklahoma State University
Degree Program: Fire Protection & Safety Technology
Amount: $1,000

Ann Music Streetman HSE Scholarship (sponsored by the Texas Safety Foundation)

Recipient: Brian Lauer
University: Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Degree Program: Occupational Safety & Health
Amount: $2,000

Applications International Corporation Scholarship

Recipient: Brian Welch
University: Pittsburgh State University
Degree Program: Mechanical Engineering Technology Emphasis in Design
Amount: $2,750

Applications International Corporation Scholarship

Recipient: Ryan Russell
University: University of Central Oklahoma
Degree Program: Industrial Safety
Amount: $2,750

Applications International Corporation Scholarship

Recipient: Benjamin McCloskey
University: Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Degree Program: Safety Sciences
Amount: $2,750

Applications International Corporation Scholarship

Recipient: Joseph Post
University: Millersville University
Degree Program: Occupational Safety & Environmental Health
Amount: $2,750

ASSE Construction Safety Scholarship

Recipient: Kirby Piatek
University: Indiana University
Degree Program: Safety Science
Amount: $1,500

ASSE Diversity Committee Scholarship

Recipient: Alessandra Martinazzi
University: California State University-Fresno
Degree Program: Public Health with emphasis in Environmental / Occupational Health & Safety
Amount: $1,000

ASSE Foundation Military Service Scholarship

Recipient: James Hermanson
University: University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Degree Program: Occupational & Environmental Safety & Health
Amount: $1,000

ASSE Oklahoma City Chapter Scholarship

Recipient: Miles Flusche
University: University of Central Oklahoma
Degree Program: Industrial Safety
Amount: $1,000

BCSP - Pat L. Clemens Professional Scholarship

Recipient: Sarmed Shareef
University: Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Degree Program: Safety Sciences
Amount: $1,000

BCSP - Rick P. Callor Technician/Technologist, Supervisory Scholarship

Recipient: Chelsea Salkeld
University: Oakland University
Degree Program: Occupational Safety & Health
Amount: $1,000

Bechtel Group Foundation Scholarship for Safety & Health

Recipient: Derrick Christensen
University: Central Washington University
Degree Program: Safety & Health Management
Amount: $5,000

Bechtel Group Foundation Scholarship for Safety & Health

Recipient: Joseph Fess
University: Murray State University
Degree Program: Occupational Safety & Health
Amount: $5,000

Bervin Hall Memorial Scholarship (sponsored by the Colorado Chapter)

Recipient: DJ Murdock
University: Brigham Young University-Idaho
Degree Program: Occupational Health & Safety
Amount: $1,000

Blacks in Safety Engineering Scholarship

Recipient: Stella Amuwha
University: Oakland University
Degree Program: Occupational Safety & Health
Amount: $1,000

Central Indiana ASSE Jim Kriner Memorial Scholarship

Recipient: Rhajaan Edwards
University: Indiana University Bloomington
Degree Program: Safety Science
Amount: $2,000

Charlie Darnell HSE Memorial Scholarship (sponsored by the Texas Safety Foundation)

Recipient: Charly Shockley
University: Texas State Technical College
Degree Program: Environmental Health & Safety Program
Amount: $2,000

CNA Foundation Scholarship

Recipient: Taylor Phillips
University: Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Degree Program: Safety & Environmental Management
Amount: $4,650

Flatiron Construction Christopher Gonzalez Memorial Scholarship

Recipient: Travis Brenner
University: Keene State College
Degree Program: Occupational Safety & Health
Amount: $4,700

Four Corners Chapter Scholarship

Recipient: Trenton Hancock
University: Brigham Young University-Idaho
Degree Program: Occupational Health & Safety
Amount: $1,000

Granberry Fleming & Ross Scholarship

Recipient: Shahil Kadiwal
University: Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Degree Program: Safety Science
Amount: $1,500

Greater Baton Rouge Chapter - Don Jones Excellence in Safety Scholarship

Recipient: Zachary Gualardo
University: Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Degree Program: Safety Science
Amount: $1,500

Greater Boston Chapter Leadership Award

Recipient: Timothy Brinkerhoff
University: Keene State College
Degree Program: Applied Sciences Occupational Safety & Health
Amount: $1,000

Greater Chicago Chapter Scholarship

Recipient: Daniel Hines
University: South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
Degree Program: Chemical Engineering
Amount: $1,000

Gulf Coast Past President's Scholarship

Recipient: Dominick Rizzo
University: Grand Valley State University
Degree Program: Occupational Safety & Health Management
Amount: $1,500

Harry Taback 9/11 Memorial Scholarship

Recipient: Shane Ferguson
University: Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Degree Program: Safety Sciences
Amount: $1,000

Heart of America Scholarship

Recipient: Holly Reiter-White
University: University of Central Missouri
Degree Program: Safety Management
Amount: $1,000

ISNetworld Scholarship

Recipient: Kevin Riechers
University: Oklahoma State University
Degree Program: Fire Protection & Safety Technology
Amount: $1,000

Janet Sprickman Award (sponsored by the National Capital Chapter)

Recipient: Kristina Bartlett
University: Western Carolina University
Degree Program: Environmental Health
Amount: $1,000

Jim & Tiffany Kreinbrink Scholarship

Recipient: Alison Baue
University: South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
Degree Program: Industrial Engineering & Engineering Management
Amount: $1,500

Keith Bain Scholarship (sponsored by the Middle Tennessee Chapter)

Recipient: Ryan Curry
University: Murray State University
Degree Program: Occupational Safety & Health
Amount: $1,500

Kittyhawk Educational Enhancement Scholarship

Recipient: Keri Brady
University: Wright State
Degree Program: Environmental Health
Amount: $1,000

Liberty Mutual Scholarship

Recipient: Marissa Ure
University: Ohio University
Degree Program: Industrial Hygiene/Environmental Health
Amount: $4,000

Liberty Mutual Scholarship

Recipient: Christina Stackhouse-Lockard
University: Oakland University
Degree Program: Occupational Safety & Health
Amount: $4,000

Linda & Brad Giles Scholarship

Recipient: Brian Backus
University: Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Degree Program: Safety Science
Amount: $2,000

Marsh Risk Consulting Scholarship

Recipient: Anthony Marletta
University: Indiana University
Degree Program: Safety Science in Environmental Management
Amount: $1,000

North Florida Chapter Scholarship

Recipient: Shahil Kadiwal
University: Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Degree Program: Safety Science
Amount: $1,000

Northeastern Illinois Chapter Scholarship

Recipient: Robert Johnson
University: Northern Illinois University
Degree Program: Environmental Health & Safety
Amount: $2,000

PDC Scholarship (sponsored by the Practice Specialty Groups)

Recipient: Benjamin Darnell
University: Millersville University
Degree Program: Occupational Safety & Environmental Health
Amount: $1,200

PDC Scholarship (sponsored by the Practice Specialty Groups)

Recipient: Courtney Draveling
University: Grand Valley State University
Degree Program: Occupational Safety & Health Management
Amount: $1,200

Pekron Consulting/Greater Calumet Chapter Scholarship

Recipient: Katie Van Huis
University: Grand Valley State University
Degree Program: Occupational Safety & Health Management
Amount: $1,000

Permian Basin Chapter Endowment

Recipient: Ashley Madden
University: Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Degree Program: Occupational Safety & Health
Amount: $1,000

Puget Sound Chapter Martin Brown Memorial Scholarship

Recipient: Dawn Burgett
University: Edmonds Community College
Degree Program: Applied Science
Amount: $1,000

Scott Dominguez - Craters of the Moon Chapter Scholarship

Recipient: Micah Blake
University: Brigham Young University-Idaho
Degree Program: Health Science: Occupational Safety & Health
Amount: $1,000

SiteHawk Safety Scholarship

Recipient: Alyssa Doherty
University: Grand Valley State University
Degree Program: Occupational Safety & Health Management
Amount: $1,000

Southwest Chapter Roy Kinslow Scholarship

Recipient: William Birdsong
University: Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Degree Program: Occupational Safety & Health
Amount: $1,000

UPS Diversity Scholarship

Recipient: Martika Clark
University: Murray State University
Degree Program: Occupational Safety & Health
Amount: $5,250

UPS Diversity Scholarship

Recipient: Jonathan Willinger
University: Northeastern State University
Degree Program: Environmental, Health & Safety Management
Amount: $5,250

UPS Scholarship

Recipient: Kevin VandeKamp
University: University of Central Missouri
Degree Program: Occupational Safety & Health
Amount: $5,250

UPS Scholarship

Recipient: Mark Ahner
University: Millersville University
Degree Program: Occupational Safety & Environmental Health
Amount: $5,250

UPS Scholarship

Recipient: Kory Fox
University: Marshall University
Degree Program: Safety Technology
Amount: $5,250

UPS Scholarship

Recipient: Haley Kincannon
University: Oklahoma State University
Degree Program: Fire Protection & Safety Technology
Amount: $5,250

URS Safety Scholarship

Recipient: Richard Diantoniis
University: Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Degree Program: Safety Science
Amount: $6,000

Valerie Overheul Distinguished Service Scholarship

Recipient: Sarah Peters
University: Millersville University
Degree Program: Occupational Safety & Environmental Health
Amount: $2,000

Warren K Brown Scholarship

Recipient: Justin Dugan
University: Indiana State University
Degree Program: Safety Management
Amount: $1,000

West Florida Chapter Scholarship

Recipient: Kenneth Martin
University: Eastern Kentucky University
Degree Program: Occupational Safety & Health
Amount: $1,000

Graduate Awards

Applications International Corporation Scholarship

Recipient: Joshuwa Jones
University: University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Degree Program: Occupational & Environmental Safety & Health; Occupational Ergonomics Certificate
Amount: $2,750

Clarion Safety Doctoral Scholarship

Recipient: Luz Stella Marin Ramirez
University: University of Massachusetts Lowell
Degree Program: ScD Occupational Ergonomics & Safety
Amount: $5,000

Columbia-Willamette Chapter President Scholarship

Recipient: Michael Sreniawski
University: Oregon State University
Degree Program: Public Health-ESH Track-nanoESH Concentration
Amount: $1,000

George Gustafson HSE Memorial Scholarship (sponsored by the Texas Safety Foundation)

Recipient: Meghan Wernicke
University: Texas A&M School of Rural Public Health
Degree Program: DrPH Epidemiology & Environmental Health with concentration in Occupational Health
Amount: $2,000

Greater Boston Chapter Leadership Award

Recipient: Daniel Okyere
University: University of Massachusetts Lowell
Degree Program: ScD Work Environment Policy
Amount: $2,000

Gulf Coast Past President's Scholarship

Recipient: Moses Davis
University: Auburn University
Degree Program: Industrial & Systems Engineering
Amount: $1,500

Harold F. Polston Scholarship sponsored by the Middle Tennessee Chapter

Recipient: Evalee King
University: Middle Tennessee State University
Degree Program: Occupational Safety & Health
Amount: $1,500

James P. Kohn Memorial Scholarship

Recipient: Luke Welch
University: Murray State University
Degree Program: Occupational Safety & Health
Amount: $1,000

New England Area Future Leadership Award

Recipient: Joshua Besnoff
University: Keene State College
Degree Program: Safety & Occupational Health Applied Sciences
Amount: $1,500

Richard Buckley Doctoral Scholarship

Recipient: Rami Shorti
University: University of Utah
Degree Program: Occupational Injury Prevention
Amount: $1,000

Rixio Medina & Associates Hispanics in Safety Scholarship

Recipient: Heli Hernandez
University: University of Wisconsin-Stout
Degree Program: Risk Control/EHS & Technology Management/O&SM
Amount: $4,000

Thomas W. Pollock Memorial Scholarship

Recipient: Ruoliang Tang
University: Auburn University
Degree Program: Occupational Safety & Ergonomics
Amount: $1,000

Thompson Scholarship for Women in Safety

Recipient: Triana Fleming
University: Murray State University
Degree Program: Occupational Safety & Health
Amount: $1,000

Utah Chapter ASSE Scholarship

Recipient: Travis Steele
University: University of Utah
Degree Program: Mechanical Engineering, Ergonomics & Safety
Amount: $1,000

Utah Chapter ASSE Scholarship

Recipient: ByungJu Yoo
University: University of Utah
Degree Program: Ergonomics & Safety Field
Amount: $1,000

William C. Ray, CIH, CSP Arizona Scholarship

Recipient: Raymond Godfrey
University: University of Utah
Degree Program: Occupational Injury Prevention Research & Training
Amount: $2,500