By C. Lynn Hiler T
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 24, 2020) — The University of Kentucky Chellgren Center for Undergraduate Excellence has announced its newest class of 31 Chellgren Student Fellows.
The Chellgren Center Student Fellows Program aligns with the university’s goal of cultivating undergraduate excellence. By providing experiences that go beyond the classroom, students become prepared for the next phase of their career, whether it be graduate school or a gap year dedicated to service.
COVID-19 has certainly made for an unprecedented academic year. Students and professors are adhering to mask regulations in the classroom, dining halls are empty and many classes are completely online. In spite of this unexpected turn of events, Philipp Kraemer, Chellgren Chair for Undergraduate Excellence, is hopeful and excited for this 2020 class of Chellgren Fellows.
“As we struggle to manage our lives during a very challenging moment, working with talented, highly motivated students such as the 2020 Chellgren Student Fellows provides me a welcome uplift,” Kraemer said.
The 2020-2021 Fellows and their majors are:
Jasmine Ahmad, health, society, and populations.
Kaitylnn Albers, journalism.
Molly Armstrong, neuroscience.
Constance Bledsoe, international studies.
Madison Boosveld, neuroscience.
Cameron Brewer, mechanical engineering.
Kennedy Brown, human health sciences
Garrett Demaree, civil engineering.
Burke Doud, mechanical engineering.
Riley Droppleman, biology.
Madilyn Flandermeyer, materials engineering.
Sophia Gonzales, biology.
Emily Guerrero, neuroscience.
Bethany Ison, neuroscience.
Mihir Kale, political science.
Shauna Kitts, social work.
Nevaeh Leachman, neuroscience.
Faith Makumbi, physics.
Ian Metzgar, biosystems engineering.
Alexandra Nolletti, neuroscience.
Reagan Parker, linguistics.
Jake Patty, chemical engineering.
Maryrose Ramsey, chemical engineering.
Jennifer Rodriguez, marketing.
Marlee Scholten, pre-biomedical engineering.
Rachael Snyder, agricultural and medical biotechnology.
Josh Thomas, mining engineering.
Tori Vestal, foreign language and international economic.s
Meredith Williams, biology.
Sam Wyse, chemical engineering.
Gabija Ziemyte, physics.
To learn more about the Chellgren Center for Undergraduate Excellence, please visit www.uky.edu/chellgren/.
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