Undergraduate Scholarships and Fellowships
KIN Community Service Award
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Ronnie Barnes Athletic Training Student and Leadership Award
Description
The Ronnie P. Barnes Award was established in 2002 and is presented to the athletic training student who has demonstrated outstanding achievements and leadership in support of athletic training students at Michigan State University.
Nomination Procedures
All athletic training students are considered for this award. The award is presented by the Michigan State University Athletic Training Staff and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.
Recipients
2024 | Alianna Madrigal | Langston Smith | |
2023 | Amelia Bartels | ||
2022 | Ashley Falzarano | Amelia Bartels | |
2019 | Aubrey Bayer | Sean Devlin | |
2018 | Jessica Carr | Abigail Downs | |
2017 | Carolyn Rutishauser | ||
2016 | Patrick Sarni | Scott Victor | |
2015 | Kelsey DeShambo | ||
2014 | Samantha Viola | Anthony Walukonis | |
2013 | Alexander Dailey | Nicholas Lochner | |
2012 | Kelly Sherman | Chase Rogowski | Casey Madden |
2011 | Brittany Klaus | Julie Johnson | Gina Garro |
2010 | John Mucovich | Jillian Rubin | |
2009 | Katie Forysth | ||
2008 | Sidney Jones | ||
2007 | Kristen Paterson | Jenna Street | |
2006 | Colleen Duff | Jenna Street | |
2005 | Martha Munsell | ||
2004 | Noshir Amaria | ||
2003 | Kathleen Riegert | ||
2002 | Nicole Lane |
David O. Hough Memorial Scholarship
Description
The Hough Memorial Scholarship was established in 1998 and is presented to an athletic training student who displays excellence in both the academic and clinical athletic training settings. This award is presented in memory of Dr. David O. Hough, a long time friend, team physician, and former Director of Sports Medicine at Michigan State University.
Nomination Procedures
All athletic training students are considered for this award. The award is presented by the Michigan State University Athletic Training Staff.
Recipients
2024 | Sam Cartier | Normand Xavier | |
2023 | Alianna Madrigal | Langston Smith | |
2022 | Autumn Bennett | ||
2019 | Tiffany Roberts | ||
2018 | Elizabeth Bovich | Christopher Delvin | |
2017 | Rebecca Barta | David Zheng | |
2016 | Carolyn Rutishauser | ||
2015 | Charles Swingle | ||
2014 | Luke Klawiter | Brittany Murray | |
2012 | Douglas Harger | ||
2011 | Drew Parkhurst | ||
2010 | David Whisenant | ||
2009 | Lisa VanHoose | ||
2008 | Katie Forsyth | Kayle Hisey | Justin Rogers |
2007 | Lindsey Pyc | Emily Tong | |
2006 | Lindsey Coleman | Michael Fibiger | |
2005 | Jenna Street | ||
2004 | David Ludwig | ||
2003 | Adam Pourcho | ||
2002 | Fran Sage | ||
2001 | Jennifer Tymkew | ||
2000 | Julie Banaszak | ||
1999 | Michelle Rowe | ||
1998 | Matt Sardelli |
Jack and Mary Ann Heppinstall Memorial Athletic Training Student Scholarship
Description
Jack Heppinstall worked at Michigan State University as the head athletic trainer for 45 years before retiring in 1959. He was inducted into the National Athletic Trainers Association in 1962 as one of its 26 NATA charter members. This award is intended to encourage athletic training students who have demonstrated the capacity to achieve educational and professional goals, the motivation to achieve these goals, and the leadership and initiative to seek opportunities to further their progress in the profession of athletic training.
This is an endowed and financial scholarship and the number of selected athletic training students will be dependent on qualified athletic training students. Selection will be based on the athletic training student’s pursuit of an Athletic Training professional career choice while incorporating Jack Heppinstall’s criteria of focusing on a consistent and balanced combination of academic, professional, motivation, leadership, AT Club involvement, and clinical initiative characteristics. The award is available to any current athletic training student enrolled in KIN 427 at the conclusion of their first year for the following year’s tuition assistance.
Nomination Procedures
All undergraduate athletic training students are considered for this award. The award is presented by the Michigan State University Athletic Training Staff and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.
Recipients
2024
Sam Cartier
Brooke Johnson
Hannah McLain-McConnell
McKennah Hoppkins
Chaz Watson
2023
Steph DelBosco
Michael Homer
Astrid Zita
2022
Jennifer Deveglio
Sarah Horan
Dean Puranovic
Ashley Falzarano
2019
Bryce Gimmarro
Mariah Goecker
Mikayla Kempf
Emma Nicholson
Hannah West
2018
Aubrey Bayer
Jonathon Smith
Kaylyn Fales
Emily Hahn
Julia Kulhawik
2017
Anya Malloch
Lilly VanDeMark
MacKenzie Meyer
2016
Tara Dudley
Marlena Payne
Emily Ferro
Courtney Ziemba
Anya Malloch
Lilly VanDeMark
MacKenzie Meyer
2015
Nick Holbrook
Isaiah Mast
Becca O’Keefe
Maria Ropek
Yoshi Saito
Patrick Sarni
Scott Victor
Kevonte Wilder
2014
Yumi Babinec
Kelsey Deshambo
Maggie Long
John Teasley
Salvador Valdez
Bradley Wietzel
2013
Barent Bradt
Lauren Brueck
Stephanie Forton
Erika Klope
Alyssa Schramm
Hannah Zelinski
Michael W. Straus Academic Excellence Award
Description
These awards are presented to athletic training students who have demonstrated outstanding academic excellence and achievement at Michigan State University. The awards, initiated in 2002, are presented by Michigan State University Sports Medicine Staff.
Nomination Procedures
All athletic training students are considered for this award. The award is presented by the Michigan State University Athletic Training Staff and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.
Academic Excellence Recipients
2024 | Stephanie DelBosco | Kaitlin Harvey | Michael Homer | Alianna Madrigal |
Emma Mollitor | Langston Smith | Justine Worley | Astrid Zita | |
2023 | Amelia Bartels | Autumn Bennett | Ashley Falzarano | Kelsey Malven |
2022 | Kevin Thi Hung Lam | |||
2021 | Madison McWethy | Isabel Kolanowski | Mary Jeanne Reeber | Griffen Rohr-Clark |
Mackenzie McClelland | Jack Scodius | |||
2020 | Shanniah Ellis-Winans | Mariah Goecker | MiKayla Kempf | Alyssa Klump |
Amy Loveless | Emma Nicholson | Nina Sebastian | Hannah West | |
2019 | Betsy Bovich | Emily Cissell | Isabelle Clarke | Jenny Daoud |
Jake Devlin | Sean Devlin | Kaylyn Fales | Robyn Fryc | |
Emily Hahn | Julia Kulhawik | Rachel Shoemaker | Jonathan Smith | |
Hannah Walker | ||||
2018 | Rebecca Barta | Jensyn Bradley | Cale Charlton | Sophie Fekete |
Ceci Kieliszewski | David Zheng | |||
2017 | Emily Ferro | Carolyn Rutishauser | Lillian Vandermark | |
2016 | Stephanie Ticknor | |||
2015 | Luke Klawiter | Brittany Murray | Heather White | Yumi Babinec |
2014 | Alexander Dailey | |||
2013 | Megan Eby | Douglas Harger | Jennifer Martin | |
2012 | Drew Parkhurst | Sharon Frank | Gavin Page | Jennifer Moeller |
2011 | Brittany Klaus | Brooke Largay | ||
2009 | Katie Forsyth | Kayle Hisey | Justin Rogers | |
2008 | Lindsay Pyc | Emily Tong | ||
2007 | April Aldrich | Lindsey Coleman | ||
2006 | Leslie Cowen | Jessica Koch | ||
2005 | Carrie Beall | |||
2004 | Melisa Fazio | Adam Pourcho |
Academic Achievement Recipients
2022 | Kevin Thi Hung Lam | |||
2021 | Jenna Woods | Selena Maree Brennan | Joel Robert Erickson | Cassie Kingma |
2020 | Bryce Gimmarro | Monica Grimes | Bri Houle | Madi Nelson |
Tiffany Roberts | Paige Winston | |||
2019 | Aubrey Bayer | Jeannie Frost | Erika Roschinsky | Katie Rosenthal |
Sophie Streveler | ||||
2018 | Marie Angelov | Kelly Bedner | Jessica Carr | Abigail Downs |
Deon Jewell | Katherine Salanga | Mallory Stolicker | Jonah Taykowski | |
2017 | Tara Dudley | Grant Lee | Anya Malloch | Marlena Payne |
Ryan Satkowiak | Courtney Ziemba | |||
2016 | Charles Swingle | Maria Ropek | Nicholas Holbrook | Patrick Sarni |
2015 | Christina Shepard | Maxwell Saranen | Jeff Bord | Andrew Bloem |
Emma Irwin | Sam Fox | Stacey Glumm | ||
2014 | Rahul Katbamna | Nicholas Lochner | Kevin Kott | |
Nicole Niss | Bradley Sammut | |||
2013 | Tyler Sylvester | Bruce Bosman | Michael Morelli | |
2012 | Casey Madden | Rachel Reed | ||
2011 | Lisa Erickson | David Whisenant | ||
2010 | Ashley Rudolph | |||
2009 | Mike Hoddee | Jordan Clark | ||
2008 | Genevieve Gourlay | |||
2007 | Alyson Jessel | |||
2006 | Jessica Koch | |||
2005 | David Ludwig | |||
2004 | Lisa Bommer | |||
2003 | Corinne Kirchner | |||
2002 | Justin Hollander | Jennifer Tymkew |
Outstanding KIN Senior Award
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Ray J. Saltzman Outstanding Athletic Training Student Award
Description
This award is presented in memory of Ray J. Saltzman, a former Michigan State University athletic training student. This award is presented to athletic training students who have demonstrated outstanding achievement and dedication in support of Michigan State University athletics. The Saltzman Award is presented by the MSU Alumni Club of Oakland County.
Nomination Procedures
All athletic training students are considered for this award. The award is presented by the Michigan State University Athletic Training Staff and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.
Recipients
2024 | Astrid Zita | ||
2023 | Ashley Falzarano | Veronica Lincoln | |
2022 | Kevin Thi Hung Lam | ||
2021 | Joel Robert Erickson | ||
2020 | Mariah Goecker | Hannah West | |
2019 | Jake Devlin | ||
2018 | Rebecca Barta | Jensyn Bradley | |
2017 | Emily Ferro | Rashawn Jackson | |
2016 | Yoshitomo Saito | ||
2015 | Luke Klawiter | Brittany Murray | |
2014 | Alexander Dailey | Nicole Niss | |
2013 | Daniel Cotton | Jennifer Martin | |
2012 | Drew Parkhurst | Rachel Reed | |
2011 | David Whisenant | ||
2010 | Lisa VanHoose | ||
2009 | Justin Rogers | ||
2008 | Lindsey Pyc | ||
2007 | Michael Booi | ||
2006 | Leslie Cowen | ||
2005 | Joanna Schneider | ||
2004 | Melisa Fazio | ||
2003 | Laura Koss | Kathleen Riegert | |
2002 | Justin Hollander | Jennifer Tymkew | |
2001 | Julie Banaszak | Staci Galorowicz- Villarruel | Brian Laurila |
2000 | Michelle Rowe | ||
1999 | Amy Archer | Candice Crews | |
1998 | Kimberly Cornelisse | Scott Sherry | |
1997 | Lynn Aula | Tom Dompier | |
1996 | Fred Burnetta | Karen Leonard | |
1995 | Bethany Ward | ||
1994 | Lori Moore | James “Chip” Wise | |
1993 | Jill Bigman | Jeff Gebhart | |
1992 | Michael Straus | Melissa Wuelser | |
1991 | Stefanie Anderson | Brian Downie | |
1990 | Tory Lindley | ||
1989 | John Slade | ||
1988 | Vickie Stahl | ||
1987 | Julie Felix | ||
1986 | Sheryl Stockman | ||
1985 | Cathleen Dolan | ||
1984 | Kathy Tuttle | ||
1983 | Paula Sammarone | ||
1979 | Jane Steinberg | Paul Beachler | |
1975 | Ray Saltzman | ||
1973 | Mike Solomon |
Brian Graham Memorial Award
This award is presented in memory of Brian Graham who was a dual board certified pedorthic. As a former competitive mogul skier, Brian developed an interest in orthotics and biomechanics. Brian dedicated his life to improving the lives of others through his skill and craft correcting the human foot and ankle. This award is presented to the graduate athletic training student who displays an interest in research.
2024 | Stephanie DelBosco, Astrid Zita |
Thomas W. Smith Endowed Scholarship in Kinesiology
Description
This endowed scholarship honors Thomas W. Smith’s distinguished career as the baseball coach at Michigan State University, his alma mater. The scholarship is awarded annually to an undergraduate student in the Department of Kinesiology.
Nomination Procedures
This award is administered through the College of Education. Go tohttp://www.education.msu.edu/students/undergraduate/scholarships.htm for more information.
Recipients
2019 | Brenna Stotlemeyer |
2017 | Jacob Fritz |
2016 | Victoria Davis |
2015 | Kayla Koch |
2014 | Madison Chapman |
2013 | Denae Asel-Templin |
2012 | Jacob Waldron |
2011 | Kelsey Blegen |
2010 | Jillian Stewart |
2009 | Megan Fortelka |
2008 | Kelly Mattran |
2007 | Christine Drayton |
Walter C. and Patricia J. Mack Endowed Scholarship in Education
Description
The Mack scholarship will be given to undergraduate student(s) enrolled in a College of Education with a major in Kinesiology pursuing a teaching certification in Physical Education. Recipient(s) shall be selected on the basis of strong academic performance and financial need.
Nomination Procedures
The Mack Scholarship is administered by the College of Education. Go tohttp://www.education.msu.edu/students/undergraduate/scholarships.htm for more information.
Recipients
2019 | Shokhari Tate |
2017 | Kylie Vance |
2016 | Kelsey Fischer |
2015 | Tristan Harwell |
2014 | Alyssa Kuhn |
2013 | Alyssa Kuhn |
2011 | Amanda McCristal |
2010 | Amanda McCristal |
2009 | Lindsey Polinko |
Graduate Scholarships and Fellowships
Henry Montoye Family Graduate Award
Recipients
2024 | Wesley Blumenburg |
2023 | Amy Boettcher |
Henry J. and Betty Montoye Endowed Scholarship
Description
Recipients shall be admitted students in the Department of Kinesiology at the Ph.D. level and shall be selected on the basis of their research interests in one or more of the following areas: Adapted Physical Activity, Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, Growth and Motor Development, Psychosocial Aspects of Sport and Physical Activity.
Nomination Procedures
The Montoye Scholarship is administered by the College of Education. Click here for more information.
Recipients
2024 | Corey Grozier, Youngjun Lee |
2023 | Francesca Genoese |
2022 | Katie Collins, Kylee Ault |
2021 | Katie Collins |
2020 | Thomas Birchmeier, Jeanette Ricci |
2019 | Suengmin Lee, Ashley Triplett, Joe Visker |
2018 | Lauren Walker |
2017 | Kimberly Clevenger |
2016 | Kerri Vasold |
2015 | Todd Buckingham |
2014 | Duygu Gurleyik |
2013 | Larissa True |
2011 | Amy Coleman |
2010 | Lindsey Polinko |
2009 | Kevin Leonoff |
2008 | Kevin Leonoff |
2007 | Brian Holtzclaw |
2006 | Melissa Tremblay |
2005 | Kelly Didomenico |
2004 | Allison Gonyeau |
2003 | Andrea Marr |
2002 | Ryan Jagutis |
2001 | Cristi Dikeou |
2000 | Violet Rahme |
Janet A. Wessel Award in Adapted Physical Activity
Description
This award in the form of teaching assistantships is named after Janet A. Wessel, a professor emeritus of this department and one of the pioneers in adapted physical education. Recipients of these assistantships will work in either the swimming or gymnasium section of the lab associated with KIN 465 – Adapted Physical Activity. A $300 stipend per semester per activity (swimming or gymnasium) is awarded. Criteria: (a) Kinesiology major; (b) undergraduate or graduate student – preference given to undergraduates; (c) must have completed KIN 465 or equivalent course at other university; (d) minimum GPA of 3.00; and (e) first aid and CPR certification.
Application Procedures
Interested students should submit a letter of application and evidence that they satisfy the award criteria to the Director of the Sports Skills Program.
* denotes graduate students
Recipients
2024 | Darice Brooks*, Christian Burke, Kamryn Carney, Brianna Cherrin, Grayson Hagenbuch, Rachel Jaumotte, Lydia Miller, Anela Panlasigue |
2023 | Christian Burke, Kamryn Carney, Haeyong Chun*, Grayson Hagenbuch, Rachel Jaumotte, Mackenzie Kopf, Anela Panlasigue |
2019 | Chase Bailey, Kate Cavataio, Shelby Cavazos, Rachael Cohen, Jill Kochanek*, Yuemei Lu*, Kayleigh Smith |
2018 | Chase Bailey, Elizabeth Bovich, Rachael Cohen, Isabelle Glancy, Michael Mignano*, Kayleigh Smith, Jamie Stockdale |
2017 | Elizabeth Bovich, Shelby Cavazos, Amanda Deel, Liam Grathoff, Michael Mignano*, Kylee Pense |
2016 | Shelby Cavazos, Amanda Deel, Max Herczeg, Kati Kattelus, Sean Murphy, Collin Potter, Lauren Walker* |
2015 | Amanda Deel, Sarah Brady, Haley Hauck, Phillip Rowe, Theodore Stasch, Kayleigh Balinski, Angela Furtaw, Jade Sharrer |
2014 | Terrence Lillge*, Fadya Jerojeis*, Megan Story*, Barent Bradt, Angela Furtaw, Ethan Hyde, Jintaro Mikami, Jessica Rivard, Aliza Weiss |
2013 | Terrence Lillge*, David Clisch, Kayleigh Essiambre, Sarah Grella, Kendra Menghini, Mitch Saxman |
2012 | Melissa Potts*, Brandon Decker, McKayla Hanson, Chris Hagan, Aubrey Jabour, Nick Thompson |
2011 | Alex Nichols*, Melissa Potts*, Brent Guyette, McKayla Hanson, Chris Hammer, Sarabeth Makins, Tyler Thai |
2010 | Alex Nichols*, Emily Fahrer, Elyse Hahn, Gem Sabolboro, Alison Seidelman |
2009 | Mary Martha Douglas*, Marissa Siebel*, Alysse DeWitt, Maria Feldpausch, Heidi Griffin, Allison Leece, Alycia Mokedanz, Casey Odenigbo, Alison Seidelman, Steve Stackhouse |
2008 | Melissa G. F. Alexander*, Mary Martha Douglas*, Darijan Suton*, Stephen Denton, Maria Feldpausch, Ashley Hudson, Amy Schmidt, Ashley Smeltzer |
2007 | Melissa G. F. Alexander*, Eric A. Bean*, Mary Martha Douglas*, Darijan Suton*, Kyle Morrison*, Steven Chmielewski, Maria Feldpausch, Alexia McClerkin, Amy Schmidt, Brandon Warner, Madalyn Weber |
2006 | Mary Martha Douglas*, Melissa Fraser*, Kyle Morrison*, Alicia Copestick, M. Kathryn Beal, Jessica Koch, Kathryn Lundberg, Renee O’Connell, Shaun Ross, Jacob Seng, Lucas VanEtten |
2005 | Miguel Narvaez*, Aaron Moffett*, Bomjin Lee*, Kathryn Lundberg, Callie Phillips, Lee Przygocki, LaToya Taylor, Kelly Didomenico, Robin Tocco |
2004 | Paul Nagelkirk*, Aaron Moffett*, Bomjin Lee*, Carrie Luscombe, Melanie Stein, Kelly Didomenico, Heather Lopez, Robin Tocco |
2003 | Aaron Moffett*, Bomjin Lee*, Linda Betley, Patrick Dunafin, Trish Barker, Heather Klomparens, Nathan Kovalchik, Kelly Lane, Terry Tompkins |
2002 | Bomjin Lee*, Amanda Hiney, Tammy Nykamp, Coleen Reilly, Patrick Dunafin, Trish Barker |
2001 | Bomjin Lee*, Kraig Conyer, Tameka Jones, Shannon Mertes, Andrea Moretti |
2000 | Bomjin Lee*, Kraig Conyer, Sara Anderson, Tameka Jones, Rebecca Potter |
1999 | Sean Cleveland, Kraig Conyer, Anthony Cummer |
1998 | Lisa Ballenger, Stephanie Dueringer, Lara Esko, James Van Huysen |
1997 | M. Kathleen Ellis*, Regan Vargo, Melissa Vidt |
1996 | Jamie Anderson, Alex L. Pakonen, Heath Plaxton, Nicole R. Raymond |
1995 | Deborah Shapiro*, Carrie McNeal, Lisa Ackley, Mike Vorkapich |
1994 | Deborah Shapiro*, Jennifer White |
1993 | Elizabeth Beale, Sean Mischler |
Ken and Kirsten Zisholz Outstanding Athletic Training Graduate Student Award
Description
The Zisholz Award is presented to a graduate athletic training student in recognition of outstanding scholarship and service as an athletic trainer.
Nomination Procedures
All graduate athletic training students are considered for this award. The award is presented by the Michigan State University Athletic Training Staff.
Recipients
2013 | Zachary Creighton | Kathleen Scott |
2012 | Yume Nakamura | |
2011 | Andrea Wagner | |
2010 | Katie Rapking | |
2009 | Anna Leyland | |
2008 | Jeremy Marra | |
2007 | Kimberly S. Sieve |
Kinesiology Endowed Fellowship
Description
This fellowship recognizes graduate students in the Department of Kinesiology who have demonstrated exemplary motivation and capacity to achieve educational and professional goals, and initiative to go beyond ordinary expectations in their professional behavior and development. The fellowship was initiated in 1994, and is funded primarily by donations from department faculty members.
Nomination Procedures
The KIN Endowed Fellowship is administered by the College of Education. Go tohttp://www.education.msu.edu/students/graduate/financialsupport.htm for more information.
Recipients
2024 | Darice Brooks | Allie Tracey | |
2023 | Alyssa Pollard-McGrandy | Chelsi Ricketts | |
2022 | Aaron Zynda | Alysha Matthews | Meredith Wekesser |
2021 | Yuemei Lu | ||
2020 | Madison Chandler | Suengmin Lee | |
2019 | Isabelle Felzer-Kim | Amanda McGowan | |
2018 | Kimberly Clevenger | Caroline Lisee | |
2017 | Michelle Conway | Christopher Hill | |
2016 | Michelle Conway | Kimberly Clevenger | |
2015 | Catherine Gammon | ||
2014 | Jordan Blazo | Catherine Gammon | |
2013 | Jennifer Nalepa | Scott Pierce | |
2012 | Marita Gilbert | Larissa True | |
2011 | Moe Machida | ||
2010 | Dana Voelker | Meredith Whitley | |
2009 | Lori Dithurbide | ||
2008 | Mary Martha Douglas | ||
2007 | Lanay M. Mudd | Kristen E. Murray | |
2006 | Marguerite Moore | Joshua Ode | |
2005 | Craig Paiement | ||
2004 | Aaron Moffett | Nick Myers | |
2003 | Aaron Moffett | Peggy McCann | Paul Nagelkirk |
2002 | Dawn Podulka Coe | Candace Perkins | |
2001 | Sian Bielock | Lynette Craft | |
2000 | Kevin Stefanek | Michelle Magyar | |
1999 | Anthony Kontos | Leps Malete | |
1998 | Lori Gano-Overway | ||
1997 | Sandra Moritz | Eva Vadocz | |
1996 | Roop C. Jayaraman | Susan M. Walter | |
1995 | John Fitzpatrick | ||
1994 | Melissa Chase | Michelle Hamilton |
KIN Research Fellowship
Description
The KIN Research Fellowship recognizes outstanding research conducted and disseminated by a KIN undergraduate or graduate student. One or more awards of $750 are presented each year during the spring semester, with the number of award depending upon available funding. The fellowship is made available through an anonymous donation and supplementary funding from the Department of Kinesiology. The KIN Research Fellowship formerly was called the KIN Student Presentation Award. Changes in the title and criteria were adopted in Fall 2006.
Nomination Procedures
Application procedures and forms (pdf) are available for download. The application deadline is March 15 annually.
Recipients
2022 | Katie Collins | ||
2021 | Suengmin Lee | ||
2020 | Priya Patel | ||
2019 | Suengmin Lee | Eric Leszczynski | Amanda McGowan |
2018 | Tzu-Hsiang Lin | ||
2017 | Kimberly Clevenger | Omotayo Moss | |
2016 | Stephen Samendinger | ||
2015 | Samantha Deere | ||
2013 | Tshepang Tshube | Samuel Forlenza | |
2010 | Ryan Flett | ||
2009 | Clemens Drenowatz | ||
2008 | Graig Chow | Lanay M. Mudd | |
2007 | Todd A. Gilson | Lanay M. Mudd | Jennifer Stiller |
2006 | Adam Bruenger | Teresa Hepler | Josh Ode |
2005 | Ryan Hedstrom | Craig Paiement | |
2004 | Craig Paiement | Nick Myers | |
2003 | Aaron Moffett | Candice Perkins | Nick Myers |
2002 | Angela DiPasquale | ||
2001 | Dawn Podulka | ||
1999 | Karin Allor | Leapetswe Malete |
Outstanding Master’s Degree Student Award
Description
Each year the Department of Kinesiology seeks nominations of master’s degree students who have an exemplary record of scholarship, public service, and/or teaching for the Outstanding Master’s Degree Student Award. This award was initiated during the 2003-2004 academic year.
Nomination Procedures
This award recognizes scholarship and contributions to the scholarly climate in the department. The KIN Graduate Studies Committee solicits nominations from faculty and graduate students during the spring semester.
Application Due Date: February 15th. Applicants must submit the following materials to the KIN Graduate Coordinator as email attachments (electronic copies facilitate the faculty vote).
- Cover letter (one page maximum) describing the student’s intent to apply for the KIN Outstanding Master’s Degree Student Award and highlighting the student’s most significant achievements. This letter must be co-signed by the student’s faculty advisor.
- Resume that addresses all criteria for the award and that includes complete reference citations for presentations, publications, and grants.
- Letter of support from a KIN faculty member.
The KIN Graduate Studies Committee then constructs a ballot that lists all nominees. KIN faculty members vote to determine the award winner, with voting status granted to faculty members who (a) advise KIN graduate students and (b) have earned the terminal degree or who have been approved by the MSU Graduate School to serve as the lead advisor for graduate students. Each faculty member will rank order the candidates, and the winner will be determined by a sum of ranks. Number of first place votes will serve as the tie-breaker. If ties still exist after this procedure, multiple awards will be presented.
Recipients
2024 | Jessica Tolzman |
2023 | Katherine Curtis |
2022 | Katie McKee |
2021 | Guilherme Costa |
2020 | Jonathan Hamil |
2019 | Eric Leszczynski |
2018 | Montana Pruett |
2017 | Michael Mignano |
2016 | Ashley Triplett |
2015 | Tayo Moss |
2014 | Olufemi Oluyedun |
2013 | Kathleen Scott |
2012 | Greg Immink |
2011 | Lucy Smith |
2010 | Kimbo Yee |
2009 | Marissa Siebel |
2008 | Darijan Suton |
2007 | Kimberly S. Sieve |
2006 | Leigh Weiss |
2005 | Melissa Fraser |
2004 | Brian Bratta |
Outstanding Doctoral Degree Student Award
Description
Each year the Department of Kinesiology seeks nominations of doctoral degree students who have an exemplary record of scholarship, public service, and/or teaching for the Outstanding Doctoral Degree Student Award. This award was initiated in 1995.
Nomination Procedures
This award recognizes scholarship and contributions to the scholarly climate in the department. The KIN Graduate Studies Committee solicits nominations from faculty and graduate students during the spring semester.
Application Due Date: February 15th. Applicants must submit the following materials to the KIN Graduate Coordinator as email attachments (electronic copies facilitate the faculty vote).
- Cover letter (one page maximum) describing the student’s intent to apply for the KIN Outstanding Doctoral Degree Student Award and highlighting the student’s most significant achievements. This letter must be co-signed by the student’s faculty advisor.
- Resume that addresses all criteria for the award and that includes complete reference citations for presentations, publications, and grants.
- Letter of support from a KIN faculty member.
The KIN Graduate Studies Committee then constructs a ballot that lists all nominees. KIN faculty members vote to determine the award winner, with voting status granted to faculty members who (a) advise KIN graduate students and (b) have earned the terminal degree or who have been approved by the MSU Graduate School to serve as the lead advisor for graduate students. Each faculty member will rank order the candidates, and the winner will be determined by a sum of ranks. Number of first place votes will serve as the tie-breaker. If ties still exist after this procedure, multiple awards will be presented.
Recipients
2024 | Francesca Genoese, Chelsi Ricketts |
2023 | Aaron Zynda |
2022 | Eric Leszczynski |
2021 | Jill Kochanek |
2020 | Amanda McGowan |
2019 | Kimberly Clevenger |
2018 | Christopher Hill |
2017 | Anthony Delli Paoli |
2016 | Catherine Gammon |
2015 | Jessica Wallace |
2014 | Alex Montoye |
2013 | Samuel Forlenza |
2012 | Moe Machida |
2011 | Dana Voelker |
2010 | R.J. Elbin |
2009 | Ryan Flett |
2008 | Lanay Mudd |
2007 | Sarah A. Carson |
2006 | Jeong-Dae (JD) Lee |
2005 | Paul Nagelkirk |
2004 | Aaron Moffett |
2003 | Dawn Podulka Coe |
2002 | Michelle Magyar |
2001 | M. Kathleen Ellis |
2000 | Roop Jayaraman |
1999 | Ivy Collins |
1998 | Karin Allor |
1997 | David Wisner |
1996 | John Fitzpatrick |
1995 | Susan Walter |
Outstanding Kinesiology Graduate Student Organization (KGSO) Award
Description
This award will recognize one KGSO member (master’s or Ph.D. student) who went above and beyond expectations as a KGSO member and made significant contributions to the department through their KGSO activity. This award was initiated in 2023. The recipient for this award will receive up to $1,000 from the KIN department, depending on KIN finances during the year of the award.
Nomination Procedures
The KGSO Executive Board and the KIN graduate program director solicit applications from KIN graduate students during the spring semester.
Applications are due February 15 of each calendar year.
Applicants must submit the following materials to the KIN graduate academic program coordinator.
- A written statement describing the student’s intent to apply for the Outstanding KGSO Award highlighting the student’s contributions to KGSO. This includes a discussion of how the student implemented the three core values (communication, collaboration, connection) of KGSO into their own graduate student development. Students will also outline the events they contributed to (committee chairs and member’s contributions to the events that they held), as well as events in which they participated (including but not limited to volunteering for panels/service events/doctoral visitation/orientation, events attended, and engagement in KGSO events) (Limit 500 words).
Applications will be reviewed by the review committee: the KGSO Executive Board and the KIN graduate program director. Each review committee member will rank the candidates and a winner will be determined by a sum of ranks. Higher numbers will serve as the tiebreaker. If a tie still exists, multiple awards will be given. If a student has previously won this award, they are not eligible to apply again.
2024 | Lauren Secaras, Corinne Zimmerman |
William W. Heusner Endowed Fellowship
Description
The William W. Heusner Endowed Fellowship was established in 2003 to recognize outstanding graduate students who are pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree in the Department of Kinesiology with an emphasis in exercise physiology.
Nomination Procedures
The William W. Heusner Fellowship is administered by the College of Education. Go to http://www.education.msu.edu/students/graduate/financialsupport.htm for more information. Further information will be posted at http://education.msu.edu/resources/financial/grad-scholarships.asp during the time window for submitting online applications.
Recipients
2024 | Amy Boettcher |
2023 | Cailyn VanCamp |
2022 | Eric Leszczynski |
2020 | Emily Werner |
2019 | Jeanette Ricci |
2018 | Joseph Visker |
2017 | Kerri Vasold |
2016 | Todd Buckingham |
2015 | Ashley Triplett |
2014 | Alicja Stannard |
2013 | Alex Montoye |
2012 | Alex Montoye |
2011 | Darijan Suton |
2010 | Clemens Drenowatz |
2009 | Aubrey Aubrey |
2008 | Kyle Morrison |
2007 | Jeremy L. Knous |
2006 | Lanay Mudd |
2005 | Charles Kao |
2004 | Candace Perkins |