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2024 Graduate Awards
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Each year in May, we recognize the accomplishments of graduate students who have demonstrated academic excellence and exceptional leadership in their fields. Please join us in celebrating the 2024 Graduate Award recipients and their outstanding scholarly achievements!
for a Ph.D. student in HSLS who has demonstrated excellence in teaching, research, and/or collaborative endeavors
Dr. Dan Talian
for a first-year audiology student who has demonstrated excellence in clinical and academic endeavors and is expected to make significant contributions to the profession and to deafness
Kady Patterson
Kady consistently demonstrates remarkable maturity, evident in her preparedness and collaborative approach to various situations. Her readiness to engage and contribute showcases her commitment to excellence in academic and clinical environments alike. In both realms, she exudes a quiet confidence that inspires those around her. This combination of traits not only enhances her own performance, but also fosters a positive and productive atmosphere that she is a part of. Kady’s impressive demeanor undoubtedly makes her an invaluable asset in any endeavor she undertakes.
for a student in the Department of Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences who exemplifies the legacy of Dr. Steve Ackley, who was a beloved colleague, mentor and friend to many; this memorial award is made in celebration of his warmth, humor and devotion to his students and his commitment to audiology and deaf education
Jacquelin Kutz
Jacquelin is an exemplary recipient of the Steve Ackley Memorial Scholarship Fund. Her compassionate and skilled approach to patient care and peer mentoring truly embodies Dr. Ackley’s legacy of warmth and dedication.
for the professional training of outstanding students in the Department of Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences in order to facilitate the provision of service to deaf and hard of hearing individuals and established by Dr. and Mrs. Jacob Handelsman and Mr. and Mrs. William Hendrix in memory of their children, Jane Handelsman, a graduate of our audiology program, and her husband David Pryor Hendrix
Alaina Milam
Alaina’s passion and enthusiasm in serving the Deaf+ community is evident. She takes every opportunity available to her at Gallaudet campus in order to enhance the clinical services for the Deaf+ community. She coordinated a presentation on how to better serve DeafBlind people to enhance the department’s understanding of service accessibility.
for a speech-language pathology student who has demonstrated excellence in clinical and academic endeavors and is expected to make significant contributions to the profession and to deafness
Paige Phifer
for the professional training of outstanding students in order to facilitate the provision of service to deaf and hard of hearing individuals and established by Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Kaplan in memory of their daughter who, although not deaf, had a physical disability that impacted her ability to communicate
Hannah Tran
for a student who has demonstrated excellence in both the academic and clinical areas of the Speech-Language Pathology Program, a student who is expected to broaden the understanding of hearing and hearing loss
Aimee Pina
for an outstanding student in school psychology
Kaz Steele
Kaz Steele was selected by the School Psychology faculty for their commitment to working and serving the DHH community, fostering collaboration among peers, having a positive disposition, and demonstrating the potential to contribute to the field of school psychology as it pertains to working with DHH children and their families.
for an outstanding student in clinical psychology
Emily Bramande
Brianna Hernandez
for a graduate student who influences significant systemic change in the field of sign language education
Nathaniel Macariola
Jasmin Rivera
for a graduate student who has demonstrated outstanding academic performance in the field of sign language education
April Getten
Shelby Nero
for a graduate student who exhibits pedagogical innovation and aptitude in the field of sign language education
Phieter Angdika
Brenzel Barbauld
for an outstanding graduating student in the memory of Daniel T. Cloud
Melissa Estes
for the student most likely to make a significant contribution to the field of teaching deaf children and who is expected to remain in the field for some time
Priscilla Biskupiak
for a first-year student who has demonstrated scholastic ability and aptitude for teaching deaf children
Luke Bundrum
for a student who has demonstrated excellence in policy development and research while enrolled in the International Development Program
Aanuoluwapo Omoleye
for a student who has demonstrated excellence in social advocacy work while enrolled in the International Development Program
Nelky Perez
The Barbara Babbini Brasel Research Award (for excellence in scholarship) recognizes an exemplary interpretation research paper completed by a student during his or her graduate studies in the Master of Arts in Interpretation Program.
Elizabeth Hermodson-Olsen
The Ron Coffey Award (focusing on interpreting skill and community contribution) is presented by the Interpretation faculty to an outstanding student interpreter who demonstrates commitment to the profession. Ron Coffey was a truly noteworthy interpreter whose work served as an inspiring model to our students.
for an outstanding linguistics student
Bonnie Barrett
Misa Suzuki
LIN Grad Award 2024 – English subtitle text
Debbie Chen Pichler (sitting in front of a blue screen): The Robert E. Johnson Outstanding Graduate Linguistics Student Award was established in honor of Bob Johnson, who founded the Linguistics Department here at Gallaudet 35 years ago. Thank you, Bob!
Julie Hochgesang (standing in front of a digital yellow and blue screen): Congratulations to this year’s recipients of the “Robert E. Johnson Outstanding Graduate Student Linguistics Award”! We are proud to present the award to two students this year – Bonnie Barrett and Misa Suzuki. They’re both wonderful students, who have regularly attended classes and diligently done their coursework. And they’ve also done the work in a way that clearly shows care and reflection. Both Bonnie and Misa have brought their lived experiences, especially with language, and carefully reflected upon such in connection to signed language research and signing communities. They’ve impressed us (the LIN faculty) with their contributions, their reflections, and their regard for their peers. We know Bonnie and Misa will be outstanding scholars, hopefully signed language linguists! But whatever they choose to do, we know they will make significant contributions. They’re both wonderful and I’m proud to present the award to them both this year. Congratulations!
Gaurav Mathur (sitting in his office): Congratulations! *hand waving*
Pamela Wright (sitting in her library): Congratulations! *hand waving*
Ryan Lepic (sitting in his office): Awesome! Congratulations!
Miako Villanueva (sitting in front of a yellow wall with art on the wall): Congratulations! *hand waving*
Deanna Gagne (sitting in front of a gray screen): *hand waving* Congratulations! Congratulations! Congratulations!
Debbie Chen Pichler (black and white, vertical): Congratulations! Congratulations! Congratulations! Congratulations!
Additional messages from LIN faculty
From LIN faculty Deanna Gagne:
To Bonnie – It has been great working with you the last two years! Your curiosity and commitment to reflection and growth is an inspiration. Thank you for sharing your journey with me- I look forward to more soon!
To Misa – It has been wonderful getting to know you and your passions! You have a deep understanding of the many layers that we all face in academics and in life. I am confident you will contribute much in the future and I can’t wait to see what you do!
From LIN faculty Ryan Lepic:
To Bonnie – Congratulations! I have enjoyed seeing you in your element around the linguistics department! I am looking forward to continued discussions about your research!
To Misa – Congratulations! It has been so nice to see your growth as a linguist and academic! I’m looking forward to seeing what you do next, I’m expecting wonderful things!
for a student who has demonstrated excellence in both academic and internship areas of the field of Accessible Human-Centered Computing
Molly Feanny
for a graduate student who has demonstrated exceptional growth in leadership and outstanding potential for contributing to the field of Accessible Human-Centered Computing
Alison Nana
for a graduate student who has made and will continue to make an impact on the field of Deaf Studies.
Brenna Smith
for an outstanding public administration student
Mia Marin
for a graduate student who has demonstrated leadership and outstanding potential for contributing to social work practice with deaf and hard of hearing people
Bobbi-Angelica Morris
Riley Schultz
In 1996 the faculty of the Department of Social Work established the Catherine H. Moses Award in honor of the first director of the MSW Program. Mrs. Moses was a distinguished member of the faculty of the Department for 20 years until her retirement in 1996. The award recognizes the graduating MSW student who best demonstrates leadership and outstanding potential for contribution to Social Work practice with Deaf and Hard of Hearing people.
The 2024 year’s awardees are Bobbi-Angelica Morris & Riley Schultz!
Congratulations!!
for a graduate student who has demonstrated outstanding professionalism and commitment to social justice
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Samantha Burgess
for a professional MSW student who is deaf or hard of hearing and committed to meeting the growing demand for social workers with the knowledge and skills to work with the deaf and hard of hearing populations at all system levels
Ashley Jackson
Michael Brown
The 2024 year’s awardees are Ashley Jackson & Michael Brown!
for a student who has consistently demonstrated outstanding research and scientific scholarship, originality and creativity in his or her science, and scholarly achievements in research commensurate with the highest standards of cognitive neuroscience and educational neuroscience
Carly Leannah
for a student who has made a significant contribution to the translation of basic scientific discoveries in cognitive neuroscience and educational neuroscience through the advancement of an original creation or contribution that has the potential to transform society, policies, and individual lives spanning the nation and world
Rachel Sortino
For a graduate student whose outstanding research that adds to an understanding of diagnostic techniques and treatments aimed at improving mental health outcomes of individuals who are deaf
Erin Timperlake
for a graduate student who completed an outstanding scholarly project during their academic program
Bonnie Ratliff
for a graduate student who made significant contributions to their field during their academic program
Aanuoluwapo “Aanu” Omoleye