Outstanding Student Achievement Awards

The Outstanding Student Achievement Awards recognizes graduating students who have demonstrated outstanding service to their respective college, to Idaho State University and to the community, and who also have exceptional scholastic achievement.

2022 OSA Recipients

College of Arts and Letters - Fine Arts: Kendra Berry Harrison
College of Arts and Letters - Social Sciences: Eizaak Jordan
College of Business: Lynnea Dale
College of Education: Denver Brent Dobson
College of Science and Engineering - Natural Sciences: Camille Hansen
College of Science and Engineering - Physical & Engineering Sciences: Robert Spiers
College of Health: Kate Lynn Allen
College of Pharmacy: Caden Michael Alder
College of Technology: Andrew J. Hall
Graduate School - Master's candidate: Alexander Wooding
Graduate School - Doctoral candidate: Ali Shokrgozar

Alumni and faculty are immensely proud of the award recipients and the remarkable things they’ve accomplished during their time at Idaho State. The ISU Alumni Association will host an Awards Celebration on Thursday, April 21 at 6 p.m. To learn more and RSVP contact Angie Wilhelm, Alumni Events Coordinator at angelawilhelm@isu.edu or (208) 282-3730.

Past Recipients

Kendra Berry Harrison

College of Arts and Letters - Fine Arts and Humanities

Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies Concentration in Language, Literature, and Culture, with an Emphasis in Russian

4.0 GPA
Presidential 4 Year Scholarship
Extracurricular activities
- ISU International Affairs Council Secretary
- Institute Council (LDSSA)
- Organized the annual Frank Church Symposium at ISU
Research Assistant CPI with Global Studies Department
Student tutor in Russian
Honors and awards
- Dean's List

Eizaak Jordan

College of Arts and Letters - Social Sciences

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

4.0 GPA
Multiple scholarships
Extracurricular activities
- President of Sustainability Club
- Member of Phi Kappa Phi
- Sagebrush Steppe Land Trust Intern
- Community service and advocacy experience
Completed independent research
Honors and awards
- Dean's List
Co-authored a panel paper with ISU faculty

Lynnea Dale

College of Business

Honors Bachelor in Business Administration in Accounting and Management with Entrepreneurship/Small Business Operations Emphasis

Minors in French and Literature

4.0 GPA
Multiple scholarships
Extracurricular activities
- Vice President of Beta Alpha Psi
- Jane Austen Literary Society
- Crossroads
- NCSC
- VITA Volunteer
Student Services intern
Honors and awards
- Dean's List
University Honors Program
Nominated for Treasure Valley CFO Forum scholarship by accounting faculty
Nominated for Circle of Excellence event in College of Business

Denver Brent Dobson

College of Education

Bachelor of Science in Physical Education with an emphasis in Exercise Science Minor in Spanish

3.94 GPA
Multiple scholarships
Extracurricular activities
- Human Performace Sports Studies Research Club
- Volunteers at Pocatello Free Clinic
Conducting research with ISU biomechanics to focus on balance and lower limb kinematics
Honors and awards
- Dean's List
Presented in the National Council on Undergraduate Research in 2021

Kate Lynn Allen

College of Health

Bachelor of Science in Communication Science and Disorders Audiology and SLP Emphasis

Associates in Sign Language Studies

Minor in Deaf Education

3.89 GPA
Wallace Presidential 4 Year Scholarship
Extracurricular activities
- President of ASL Club -Pocatello
- Associated Students of Idaho State University (ASISU)
- Volunteers with Bannock Humane Shelter
Honors and awards
- Dean's List
University Honors Program
Fluent in American Sign Language
Presented her own research based on somatic movement and ASL Interpreters

Caden Michael Alder

College of Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy

4.0 GPA
Multiple scholarships
Extracurricular activities
- President of Rho Chi Alpha Upsilon
- Financial Vice President of American Pharmacists Association – Academy of Student Pharmacist ISU Chapter
- Student mentor and tutor
- Multiple volunteer experience
Honors and awards
- Dean's List
Two formal publications
Competed in four Pharmacy competitions
Completed over 12 posters and presentations

Camille Hansen

College of Science and Engineering - Natural Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Microbiology

4.0 GPA
Multiple scholarships
Extracurricular activities
- Microbiology Club
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant in Biology
Honors and awards
- Dean's List
Presented research on the pathogen, streptococcus pneumoniae at regional and national conferences

Robert Spiers

College of Science and Engineering - Physical and Engineer Sciences

Honors Bachelors in Physics

Minor in Mathematics

3.97 GPA
Multiple scholarships
Extracurricular activities
- Rock Climbing Club
Honors and awards
- Dean's List
University Honors Program
Undergraduate Award in Applied Spectroscopy 2021
Posters on the Hill 2021 Winner (Council for Undergraduate Research)
1st prize of Student Poster Award 2019
Student Speaker for Honors First-Year Convocation 2021

Andrew J. Hall

College of Technology

Bachelor of Applied Science in Cyber-Physical Systems

3.98 GPA
CyberCorps: Scholarship for Service
Extracurricular activities
- International Society of Automation (ISA) Student Club
- National Information Assurance Training and Education Center (NIATEC)
Energy Systems CPI for Energy Systems Technology Education Center (ESTEC)
Control Systems Cybersecurity Analyst Intern for the Idaho National Laboratory (INL)
Cybersecurity Specialist for the National Information Assurance Training and Education Center (NIATEC)
Honors and awards
- Dean's List

Alexander Wooding

Graduate School - Master's Candidate

Master of Science in Biology

3.92 GPA
Multiple scholarships and research grants
Extracurricular activities
- Vice President of ISU American Fisheries Society
- Mentor to undergraduate students
- Trout Working Group
- Teaching Assistant for Intro Biology Labs in Biological Sciences
Presented research at numerous conferences

Ali Shokrgozar

Graduate School - Doctoral Candidate

Doctorate of Philosophy in Engineering & Applied Science

3.5 GPA
Multiple scholarships
ASCE Idaho State University
Honors and awards
- Competed in three research competitions
- Placed second in the project precast competition
- Place third in the National Precast Concrete Association (NPCA) Foundation Student Competition
- Received the SEI student scholarship to participate at Structures Congress
- Received second-place entry in the 2018 PCI Engineering Student (Big Beam) Competition

Outstanding Student Achievement Awards

Make a Nomination

Outstanding Student Achievement Awards recognizes graduating students who have demonstrated outstanding service to their respective college, to Idaho State University and to the community, and who also have exceptional scholastic achievement.

Faculty, staff, students, and alumni are invited to nominate senior students who meet the selection criteria. Nomination packets are due to the dean of each college by November 19. The dean from each college selects the recipient for this award. These selections are due by December 8.

Qualifications:

For undergraduate nominees:
Selection of graduating seniors is based on three areas: academic achievements/honors; career-related experience, and extra-curricular activities. An Outstanding Student Achievement Award nominee should be a well-rounded and successful member of our campus and community. Areas of selection can include leadership activities and strength of class load as it pertains to each student's major.

For graduate nominees:
Selection of graduating graduate students is based on three areas: academic achievements/honors; career-related experience, and extra-curricular activities. An Outstanding Student Achievement Award nominee from the graduate school should be a well-rounded and successful member of our campus and community. As all graduate degrees differ in the completion requirements, each candidate will likely come with different degrees will discuss and weigh the importance of research, published materials and/or the amount of time spent teaching.

Criteria and materials reviewed by selection committees for all awards include:

Completed nomination form.
GPA: high academic achievement.
1-3 Letters of Recommendation (academic, professional & personal).
Academic achievements and honors.
ISU course work (transcripts will be requested/reviewed).
Career-related experience.
Extra-curricular activities.
Leadership experience.

Students are honored with Outstanding Student Achievement Awards from the following colleges and schools:

College of Arts & Letters - 2 honorees

Fine Arts & Humanities
Social & Behavioral Sciences

College of Science & Engineering - 2 honorees

Natural & Physical Sciences
Engineering

College of Health - 1 honoree

School of Nursing - 1 honoree

School of Rehabilitation & Communication Sciences -1 honoree

College of Pharmacy - 1 honoree

College of Business - 1 honoree

College of Education - 1 honoree

College of Technology - 1 honoree

Graduate School - 2 honorees

Master's Candidate
Doctoral Candidate