Hood Magazine Summer 2008

16 HOOD MAGAZINE | SUMMER 2008 Where are they going? This year’s graduates—those with newly minted bachelor’s degrees and master’s degrees— are moving on and moving up in the world. Here is where some of them are going: Outstanding Master’s Degree Recipients The following are nine of the 11 master’s degree recipients recognized as outstanding graduates by their departments. Ruth Allwardt – M.S. in reading specialization, now a reading specialist Richard Biser – M.A. in human sciences, pursuing a doctoral degree Nita Hines – M.A. in humanities, adjunct instructor at Montgomery College Nicole Hoffman – M.S. in biomedical science, working as a regulatory affairs specialist for the National Cancer Institute David Perlowski – M.S. in computer and information sciences, information technology concentration, continues his work with the Department of Defense and Homeland Security Nikki Rudy – M.S. in curriculum and instruction, working as an interpreter for the deaf Michael Watson – M.S. in educational leadership, continues work with middle school science William Watson – M.S. in computer science, working as a product support analyst for MICROS Xiaojing Zhang – M.B.A., will pursue a career in ﬁnancial management Ashley Nick (communication arts major, management minor) – will be working as a communications representative at Bechtel Corp. William Oconis (economics major) – will be working as a research assistant for the Federal Reserve. Katie Podson (elementary/special education major) – will be working as a special education teacher with Howard County (Md.) Public Schools. Stephanie Tomasello (mathematics major, music minor) – will be working as a software engineer at Harris Corporation and a recipient of the National Security Scholarship Program. Laura Wanner (biology major, chemistry minor) – will be working in a lab at United States Army Medical Research Institute for Infectious Diseases. Graduate Schools Jennifer Anderson (law and society major, history minor) – was accepted at St. Thomas University School of Law, Miami, Fla. Abby Brackins (French and math major) – will pursue a mathematics doctorate at either the University of Iowa or the University of Nebraska. Candace Butler (economics and management major) – accepted to Loyola College (Md.), the University of Baltimore, Towson University and Tulane. She also has a job offer from the Booz Allen Hamilton Consulting Group. Amy Dean (art and archaeology major, concentration in art history) – will begin her master’s degree studies in art history at American University in the fall. Amanda Jimenez (English major) – will attend graduate school at Emerson College in Boston, Mass., in the MFA program. Arielle John (economics major, math minor) – will be pursuing her doctorate in economics at George Mason University. Erika Molina (political science and Spanish major) – will be attending Whitehead School of Diplomacy and International Relations at Seton Hall in New Jersey. She is a PLEN graduate. Lindsey Nagy (economics and math major) – will attend the University of Arizona to pursue a doctorate in economics. Candice Pﬁester (chemistry major) – will be attending Shenandoah University to pursue a master of science in physician assistant studies degree. Vanya Slavchevska (economics major, math minor) – will attend the University of Pittsburgh to pursue a doctorate in economics. Elizabeth M. Thompson (English and philosophy major) – will be attending The George Washington University’s Columbian College of Arts and Sciences to study sociocultural anthropology. Undergraduate Recipients Krystle Austin (economics and law and society major) – will be working for Frederick County Ofﬁce of Economic Development and will be entering the Peace Corps in October and serving in Africa. Elizabeth Barr (elementary/special education major) – will be working as a special education teacher with Montgomery County (Md.) Public Schools. Dana Benson (biology major, chemistry minor) – will be working for Advance Product Enterprises. Justin Burall (management major) – will be working with a consulting ﬁrm as a federal contractor at Fort Detrick. Yael Guillaume (management major with a concentration in marketing) – will be a marketing assistant with Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. Nick Gunther (biology major, chemistry minor) – will be working with LONZA, a biotech ﬁrm in Walkersville, Md. Lisa Lewis (mathematics and interdepartmental: classical studies major) – internship at Constellation Energy in Baltimore. Christa Lundskow (mathematics major, physics minor) – will be working for the Department of the Navy as a civilian and mathematician with the Ofﬁce of Naval Intelligence.

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