Dear Iowa State University Graduates and Guests: Congratulations to all of the Spring 2014 graduates of Iowa State University! We are very proud of you for the successful completion of your academic programs, and we are pleased to present you with a degree from Iowa State University recognizing this outstanding achievement. We also congratulate and thank everyone who has played a role in the graduates’ successful journey through this university, and we are delighted that many of you are here for this ceremony to share in their recognition and celebration. We have enjoyed having you as students at Iowa State, and we thank you for the many ways you have contributed to our university and community. I wish you the very best as you embark on the next part of your life, and I encourage you to continue your association with Iowa State as part of our worldwide alumni family. Iowa State University is now in its 156th year as one of the nation’s outstanding land-grant universities. We are very proud of the role this university has played in preparing the future leaders of our state, nation and world, and in meeting the needs of our society through excellence in education, research and outreach. As you graduate today, you are now a part of this great tradition, and we look forward to the many contributions you will make. I hope you enjoy today’s commencement ceremony. We wish you all continued success! Sincerely, Steven Leath President of the University T C able of onTenTs The Official University Mace ...........................................................................................................................3 The Presidential Chain of Office .....................................................................................................................3 Academic Regalia.............................................................................................................................................4 Hooding Ceremony, Doctor of Philosophy ......................................................................................................5 Academic Titles ...............................................................................................................................................5 Special Recognition, Advanced Degrees ..........................................................................................................6 Special Recognition, Undergraduate Degrees ..................................................................................................6 Additional Recognition, Undergraduate Degrees ............................................................................................6 Iowa State University Traditions .....................................................................................................................7 Graduate College Commencement Program ...................................................................................................9 8:00 p.m., Friday, May 9, 2014, James H. Hilton Coliseum Graduate College Commencement Participants .......................................................................................10-12 Graduate College Commencement Speaker ..................................................................................................13 Spring 2014 Graduate College Candidates ..............................................................................................14-48 Veterinary Medicine Commencement Program .............................................................................................49 Noon, Saturday, May 10, 2014, C.Y. Stephens Auditorium Veterinary Medicine Commencement Participants ..................................................................................50-51 Veterinary Medicine Commencement Speaker ..............................................................................................52 Spring 2014 Veterinary Medicine Candidates ..........................................................................................53-54 Undergraduate Commencement Program .....................................................................................................55 1:30 p.m., Saturday, May, 10, 2014, James H. Hilton Coliseum Undergraduate Ceremony Participants ....................................................................................................56-57 Undergraduate Commencement Speaker ......................................................................................................58 Commencement Vocalist ...............................................................................................................................59 Spring 2014 Undergraduate Candidates ...............................................................................................60-107 Agriculture and Life Sciences .......................................................................................................................60 Business ........................................................................................................................................................69 Design ...........................................................................................................................................................76 Engineering .................................................................................................................................................. 81 Human Sciences ............................................................................................................................................89 Liberal Arts and Sciences ..............................................................................................................................95 Senior Class Council ...................................................................................................................................108 Candidates for Commissions ......................................................................................................................109 Summer 2014 Graduate College Candidates .......................................................................................110-116 Summer 2014 Undergraduate Candidates ...........................................................................................117-122 Past Honorary Degree Recipients .........................................................................................................123-126 The Bells of Iowa State ............................................................................................................Back of Program Candidates listed in this program reflect information received by the Office of the Registrar as of April 19, 2014. Listing in this program is not official proof of graduation. 2 T O U M he fficial niversiTy ace T he Iowa State University mace symbolizes the edge of the disc. Under the disc is a shortened the authority of the university president. The version or reflection of the lead faculty marshal carries it at the head of campanile headpiece. the academic procession and, by placing it on its stand, signals the beginning of the commencement The tiger maple staff bears ceremony. 14 bronze plaques inscribed with the names of all previous In medieval times, the mace was a studded, clublike Iowa State presidents, their weapon, made of iron. It was capable of breaking years of service, and a armor, and was associated with the protection of laurel leaf symbolizing the kings in France and England. attainment of graduation. In the 13th century, it was used for civil purposes At the staff’s base is an and processions. Eventually it became a symbol unfolding bronze leaf for academic institutions, an emblem of order and symbolizing the beginning authority in the pageantry. of a new era for graduating students. The overall height Created in bronze, silver and tiger maple, the Iowa of the University mace is State University mace incorporates important 60 inches, and it weighs 14 campus icons such as the campanile located on pounds. central campus and the Fountain of Four Seasons, located on the north side of the Memorial Union and Sculptor Jeanne L. Stevens- features likenesses of four Native American women. Sollman of Bellefonte, The sculptures were created in 1941 by Christian Pennsylvania designed and crafted the Iowa State Petersen, sculptor-in-residence from 1934-1955. University mace. The mace’s bronze headpiece is an interpretation of Private funds from the ISU Alumni Association’s the campanile. It includes a silver presidential seal Circle of Former Presidents, Chairs, and Executive and reflects in a disc representative of the Fountain Directors, the Stanton Carillon Foundation, and the of the Four Seasons. The words “Iowa State University Museums made the design and purchase University – Science With Practice” are inscribed on of the Iowa State University mace possible. T P c O he residenTial hain Of ffice The presidential chain of office symbolizes the rich pieces were commissioned by University Museums history and traditions of Iowa State University and is and the ISU Alumni Association and are part of worn by the president University Museums’ Art on Campus collection. at all commencement ceremonies. The front of the presidential chain of office features an image of the campanile, and Beardshear Hall’s It was first worn by east portico (the campus home of the president) is President Gregory on the back. The shoulder epaulets are the columns Geoffroy during of Beardshear and contain the words Leadership the Spring 2008 and Service. The campanile links in the presidential commencement chain of office contain the words Engagement, ceremonies to mark Learning, Discovery and Access. The reverse sides the end of Iowa State of the bronze sections have low bas reliefs of corn. University’s year-long Most pieces in the necklace are bronze. The seal sesquicentennial in the center of the campanile and the links in the celebration. necklace are sterling silver. Created by sculptor Both the presidential chain of office and the mace Jeanne Stevens- are housed in the alumni center and are used at each Sollman–the same commencement ceremony. artist who created Iowa State’s mace–the presidential chain of office complements the mace. The two 3 a r cadeMic egalia I n May 2008, as part of its sesquicentennial The square shape of the scholar’s cap or mortarboard celebration, Iowa State University debuted is thought to denote the stability of scholars custom-designed doctorate regalia. and their books as suggested in the old poem, “The Ballad of the Cap,” first published in 1564. The special commencement doctorate gowns were Candidates for advanced degrees wear black created with emblems and colors to reflect Iowa tassels. The following is a list of tassel colors for State’s tradition and to complement Iowa State’s baccalaureate degree candidates: hood. The fabric is cardinal red gabardine Agriculture and Life Sciences – Maize with black velvet panels Business – Drab and chevrons edged Design – Brown with gold cording. The Engineering – Orange Campanile, a beloved Human Sciences – Maroon symbol and University Liberal Arts and Sciences tradition, adorns each Bachelor of Arts – White of the two front velvet Bachelor of Liberal Studies – White panels. An eight- Bachelor of Music – Pink sided black velvet tam Bachelor of Science – Golden Yellow with a gold silk tassel Veterinary Medicine – Gray completes the official regalia. The hood gives color to the academic costume while The ceremony as well as the academic costume at its length indicates the wearer’s academic degree. commencement symbolize the record of academic At Iowa State, hoods are worn by doctorate degree achievement of the various individuals taking part recipients. Exceptions are made for honorary degree in commencement exercises. The use of academic recipients and other officials of the ceremony. In costume reaches back to medieval times and the general, hoods are made of a wide panel of black beginnings of the famed old universities of Europe cloth, matching the and England. Gowns (long, full robes) and cloaks gown and are lined with hoods were common garb. The unheated with satin in the official buildings frequented by medieval scholars certainly academic colors of the were an important factor in the choice of clothing. institution awarding the degree. A confusing array of caps, gowns, and hoods emerged from the centuries in Great Britain and Iowa State University’s from early years of higher education in the United colors are cardinal and States. American institutions recognized the need gold, therefore the top for a standard code and the great majority of half of the lining is gold academic costumes now worn in the United States and the lower part is are in accordance with the general provisions of the cardinal. The colors used Intercollegiate Code of 1895. This code was slightly in the edging of hoods revised in 1932 and again in 1959. Under this code, and tassels are associated the bachelor’s gown has pointed sleeves; the master’s with the discipline. gown has oblong sleeves with an arc at the bottom; For example, dark blue and the doctor’s gown has bell-shaped sleeves. represents Philosophy and all hoods used in The Code dictates that bachelor’s and master’s gowns conferring the Doctor are untrimmed. However, the doctor’s gown is faced of Philosophy degree at Iowa State University are of down the front with velvet and has three bars of dark blue edging. velvet across the sleeves. The facing and bars may be black or may be a color pertaining to the discipline. The color of the commencement gown varies in other countries. In America, black is typically the color of choice for bachelor’s and master’s degrees. 4 h c , d P OOding ereMOny OcTOr Of hilOsOPhy The Doctor of Philosophy is the university’s highest research has already contributed significantly to academic degree, awarded only to those who have human knowledge. successfully completed an intensive and demanding course of study whose primary focus is on learning The hooding ceremony symbolizes their admission to conduct original research. to the exclusive ranks of those who have earned the respect associated with the title “Doctor of The final stage of the program is the preparation Philosophy.” and defense of a dissertation that describes the outcome of a major research project. To prepare for During the hooding ceremony, the degree recipients that project, the student must have gained expertise are escorted and hooded by their major professors and skills in a particular discipline and must have who have worked with them throughout their study thoroughly explored its existing knowledge base. for the doctoral degree. The hoods will connect the graduate with a family of scholars throughout Those who receive doctorates have demonstrated history and from all parts of the world. that they are truly experts in their fields whose a T cadeMic iTles The following provides a brief description for the An endowed chair or professorship provides special academic titles that appear in this program followed recognition to the faculty member to whom the title by a list of symbols for each title. Where appropriate, is awarded. It is held for a specific term, and during a symbol will be displayed behind the person’s name. that time, endowment earnings are used by the university to supplement departmental support of Distinguished Professor denotes those faculty the faculty member’s scholarship and responsibilities members who have been recognized for having in teaching, research, outreach, and service. These attained outstanding national and international chairholders specialize in areas of study identified by reputations within their professional disciplines. the donors who created the endowments. University Professor denotes those faculty members ‡ Distinguished Professor who have been recognized for having made ‡‡ University Professor outstanding contributions to the quality of education  Endowed Chair at Iowa State University.  Endowed Professorship 5 s r , a d Pecial ecOgniTiOn dvanced egrees Candidates for graduation for the Master's or Ph.D. The Research Excellence Award recognizes those may be recognized with the Teaching Excellence with outstanding research accomplishments in a Award or the Research Excellence Award. graduate program. The Teaching Excellence Award recognizes those Honorees for both awards wear cardinal and gold who provided outstanding contributions in teaching honor cords and are noted in this program as undergraduate students while working toward a follows: graduate degree. § Research Excellence Award †† Teaching Excellence Award s r , U d Pecial ecOgniTiOn ndergradUaTe egrees Candidates for undergraduate degrees may be The University Honors Program is an individually recognized for graduating “With Distinction” planned program of study designed to provide and/or graduating in the Honors Program. Levels greater depth and breadth of scholarship than the of special academic achievement are indicated in regular curriculum. Those graduating from the the commencement program by Latin phrases, also University Honors Program have designed and known as Latin honors. This system is recognized completed an individualized program of study, internationally, however the requirements vary including an independent Honors Research Project, among institutions. In the United States, Latin while earning a required minimum grade point honors are most often awarded to those earning average or better. undergraduate degrees. Each academic institution sets its own standards and requirements for each Students graduating with special recognition will honor. wear a cord and/or medallion and be noted in this program as follows: At Iowa State University, candidates for graduation with distinction must have completed 60 semester * * * Summa Cum Laude - with highest distinction credits of coursework at ISU at the time they (cardinal and gold cord) graduate, including a minimum of 50 graded credits. * * Magna Cum Laude - with great distinction Those graduating summa cum laude (with highest (gold cord) distinction) have earned a grade point average * Cum Laude - with distinction of 3.90 or higher; magna cum laude (with great (cardinal cord) distinction) have a grade point average of 3.70 to † Honors Program 3.89; or cum laude (with distinction) have a grade (medallion) point average 3.50 to 3.69. Grade point averages are based on a 4.0 scale. In addition to the notation in the commencement program, this recognition appears on the official transcript and diploma. a r , U d ddiTiOnal ecOgniTiOn ndergradUaTe egrees The George Washington Carver Scholarship Iowa State University’s Cardinal Key Honor and Academy is designed for high achieving Society, formed in 1926, recognizes students who multicultural students and supports their growth have achieved the cardinal virtues of leadership, and academic success through specialized curricula service, scholarship, and character in the university and programming. The George Washington Carver community. Undergraduates must be of junior or Outstanding Achievement Award is granted to those senior standing, have earned a minimum cumulative scholars who have demonstrated involvement in grade point average of 3.0 and be in the top 15% of a combination of activities such as outstanding their academic class. Membership is limited to no community service and successful internships and more than ½ of 1% of the senior class, and 1/3 of 1% who are graduating with a 3.5 grade point average or of the junior class. These students are wearing two better. These scholars are wearing green stoles. red cords intertwined with a single gold cord. 6 i s U T Owa TaTe niversiTy radiTiOns The first swans on Lake LaVerne, Lancelot and VEISHEA, an all-university spring open house Elaine, were a gift from the 1935 VEISHEA Central first organized in 1922, is among the nation’s Committee. From that day on, there has been a pair largest university student-managed festivals. of swans on Lake LaVerne. The festival got its name from the first letters of Iowa State’s first colleges: Veterinary Medicine, When Iowa State’s young football team beat Engineering, Industrial Science, Home Economics, Northwestern University 36 to 0 in 1895, an article and Agriculture. Two of VEISHEA’s long-standing in the Chicago Tribune said, “Northwestern might as traditions are individual cherry pies and the musical well have tried to play football with an Iowa cyclone production “Stars Over VEISHEA.” as with the Iowa team it met yesterday.” Thus, the “Cyclones” were born. Cy the Cardinal became Iowa In 2003, Iowa State revived a 60-year-old tradition: State’s mascot in 1954. the Official ISU Ring. Students and alumni worked with the ISU Alumni Association and University It is said if you step on the bronze zodiac relief on Book Store to design a ring that symbolically the floor of the Memorial Union’s Gold Star Hall, you captures the uniqueness of Iowa State. Rings may will flunk your next test. only be worn by alumni or by students who have achieved junior or senior status. Rings are officially presented at an annual ring ceremony. The tradition of “campaniling” states that a student officially becomes an Iowa Stater when he or she is kissed under the university’s campanile at the stroke of midnight. The Fountain of the Four Seasons by artist-in- residence, Christian Petersen (Danish-American, 1885-1961), is located in front of the Memorial Union and was a gift from the 1937 VEISHEA Committee. In 1942, Christian Petersen added four sculptures to represent the four seasons. The east sculpture represents spring with the planting of corn; south - summer, sheltering a young plant; west - fall, holding the harvest; and north - winter, nursing a child. Legend has it that good luck will come to you if you throw a coin in the fountain. 7 8 G C P raduate olleGe roGram 8:00 p.m., Friday, May 9, 2014, James H. Hilton Coliseum President steven leath, B.s., m.s., Ph.d., PresidinG Processional Pomp and Circumstance .............................................................................................................Edward Elgar The Star-Spangled Banner.............................................................................................................Francis Scott Key arr. Michael Golemo Grace Warren, Vocalist Introduction of Speaker President Leath Commencement Address Jonathan Wendel Distinguished Professor Liberal Arts and Sciences Interlude Cyclone Fantasia ...................................................................................................................Michael Golemo Recognition of Students Receiving Research Excellence Awards Provost Wickert and Teaching Excellence Awards Conferring of the Degree Doctor of Philosophy President Leath Candidates from the Graduate College presented by David K. Holger, Associate Provost for Academic Programs and Dean of the Graduate College Conferring of the Master’s Degree President Leath Candidates from the Graduate College presented by David K. Holger, Associate Provost for Academic Programs and Dean of the Graduate College The Class of 2014 and the Alumni Association Jeffery W. Johnson President Iowa State University Alumni Association Remarks President Leath The Bells of Iowa State.....................................................................................................................James C. Wilson Refer to the back cover for the lyrics and history of The Bells of Iowa State arr. Michael Golemo Grace Warren, Vocalist Recessional La Mourisque ...........................................................................................................................Tylman Susato 9 G C C raduate ommenCement eremony Platform Officials Steven Leath, President of the University Wendy Wintersteen, Endowed Dean of the College of Jonathan Wendel, Distinguished Professor of Liberal Agriculture and Life Sciences Arts and Sciences and Commencement Speaker Pamela J. White, Dean of the College of Human Jonathan A. Wickert, Senior Vice President and Provost Sciences David K. Holger, Associate Provost for Academic Luis Rico-Gutierrez, Dean of the College of Design Programs and Dean of the Graduate College Lisa K. Nolan, Stephen G. Juelsgaard Endowed Dean of Thomas L. Hill, Senior Vice President for Student Affairs the College of Veterinary Medicine Cathann A. Kress, Vice President for Extension and Sarah Rajala, Dean of the College of Engineering Outreach David P. Spalding, Raisbeck Dean of the College of Sarah Nusser, Vice President for Research Business Martino Harmon, Associate Vice President for Student Olivia Madison, Dean of the Library Affairs Arne J. Hallam, Associate Dean of the College of Liberal Pamela Anthony, Dean of Students Arts and Sciences Jeffery W. Johnson, President of the Alumni Association Laura J. Doering, Registrar of the University Kevin Schalinske, Professor and Faculty Senate President Faculty Representatives and Presenting Professors Gaya Amarasinghe, Biochemistry, Biophysics and Colin D. Christy, Electrical and Computer Engineering Molecular Biology Lynn G. Clark, Ecology, Evolution and Organismal Iver E. Anderson, Materials Science and Engineering Biology Ryan G. Anderson, Agricultural Education and Studies Joel R. Coats, Entomology ‡ Amy H. Andreotti, Biochemistry, Biophysics and Kristen P. Constant, Materials Science and Molecular Biology  Engineering  Susan A. Arendt, Apparel, Events and Hospitality Natasha N. Croom, School of Education Management Samantha N. Cross, Marketing Patrick I. Armstrong, Psychology Michael R. Crum, Supply Chain and Information Jeramy C. Ashlock, Civil, Construction and Systems  Environmental Engineering Mary Lynn Damhorst, Apparel, Events and Hospitality Andreja Bakac, Chemistry Management Lyric C. Bartholomay, Veterinary Microbiology and Brent J. Danielson, Ecology, Evolution and Organismal Preventive Medicine Biology Tathagata Basak, Mathematics Matthew J. Darr, Agricultural and Biosystems Lance H. Baumgard, Animal Science  Engineering Scott P. Beckman, Materials Science and Engineering Daniela Dimitrova, Greenlee School of Journalism and Rana Biswas, Electrical and Computer Engineering Communications Barbara J. Blakely, English Alan A. DiSpirito, Biochemistry, Biophysics and Kevin L. Blankenship, Psychology Molecular Biology Bradley J. Blitvich, Veterinary Medicine and Preventive Drena L. Dobbs, Genetics, Development and Cell Medicine Biology Bryony C. Bonning, Entomology Karin S. Dorman, Statistics Robert H. Bosselman, Apparel, Events, and Hospitality Nancy J. Evans, School of Education Management Fouad S. Fanous, Civil, Construction and Thomas J. Brumm, Agricultural & Biosystems Envrionmental Engineering Engineering Steven A. Freeman, Agricultural and Biosystems Christina G. Campbell, Food Science and Human Engineering Nutrition  Nicholas K. Gabler, Animal Science Virginia Caples, Apparel, Events and Hospitality Candice A. Gardner, Agronomy Management Randall L. Geiger, Electrical and Computer Jason C. K. Chan, Psychology Engineering  Carol A. Chapelle, English ‡ A. Susana Goggi, Agronomy Sumit Chaudhary, Electrical and Computer Engineering Mark S. Gordon, Chemistry ‡ ‡Distinguished Professor Endowed Chair ‡‡University Professor Endowed Professorship 10