2009 Fulbright Scholar
2009 USA Today All-USA College Academic Team
Honorable Mention
Joe Batir, a senior majoring in geology from Channahon, IL is a 2008 Morris K. Udall Scholar, and a 2009 Fulbright Scholar. Joe plans to pursue a Master of Science degree in Geothermal energy resources at The School for Renewable Energy Science in Akureyri, Iceland and his PhD at Southern Methodist University.
2009 USA Today All-USA College Academic Team
2009 Barry M. Goldwater Scholar
Honorable Mention
Lisa Furby, a junior majoring in mechanical engineering from Carbondale, IL was names to the USA Today All-USA College Academic Team. She is one of just sixty students selected nationwide each year. She plans to obtain a PhD and continue to conduct research in the biomedical field.
2009 USA Today All-USA College Academic Team
Sean Goodin, a senior majoring in physiology and philosophy from Red Bud, IL was named to the 2009 USA Today All-USA College Academic Team. He is one of just sixty students selected nationwide each year. Sean plans to pursue either a PhD or medical degree.
2009 Phi Kappa Phi Graduate Fellowship
2009 NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
Honorable Mention
Chris Williams, a senior majoring in civil engineering from West Frankfort, IL was awarded a 2009 Phi Kappa Phi Graduate Fellowship. Chris is one of just sixty students chosen nationwide each year. He plans to obtain a Master of Science followed by a
PhD in structural engineering.
2008 Morris K. Udall Scholar
Joe Batir, a junior majoring in geology from Channahon, IL has been named a 2008 Morris K. Udall Scholar. Joe plans to conduct research to improve and promote the increased use of non-invasive geophysical data collection and manipulation techniques. The data from his research will be used for detection of pollutants in ground water and other environmental remediation projects.
2008 Phi Kappa Phi Graduate Fellowship
2008 NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
Honorable Mention

Jared Burde, a senior majoring in physics and electrical engineering from Carbondale, IL has been awarded a 2008 Phi Kappa Phi Graduate Fellowship. Jared plans to conduct research on the process of adsorption on carbon nanostructures with a strong focus on developing applications for filtration and chemical detection at Michigan State University.
2007 Barry M. Goldwater Scholar
Jared Burde, a junior majoring in physics and electrical engineering from Carbondale, IL has been named a 2007 Barry M. Goldwater Scholar. Jared plans to conduct research on the process of adsorption on carbon nanostructures with a strong focus on developing applications for filtration and chemical detection at a major research university.
2007 Barry M. Goldwater Scholar
Erin Shanle, a junior majoring in biochemistry from Cobden, IL has been named a 2007 Barry M. Goldwater Scholar. Erin plans to conduct biochemical research and teach others the skills necessary to advance research in the field.
2007 USA Today All-USA College Academic Team
Honorable Mention
2007 Phi Kappa Phi Graduate Fellowship
Fahran Robb, a senior majoring in agricultural information and political science from Pinckneyville, IL has been named to the 2007 USA Today All-USA College Academic Honorable Mention Team and was awarded a 2007 Phi Kappa Phi Graduate Fellowship. She plans to pursue graduate studies aiming for joint degrees in agribusiness economics and law.
2006 Barry M. Goldwater Scholar
Kathleen Lask, a sophomore majoring in physics and mathematics from Mendon, IL has been named a 2006 Barry M. Goldwater Scholar. Kathleen plans to conduct research in new energy sources and/or devices to help developing countries.
2006 Barry M. Goldwater Scholar
Austin Mohr, a junior majoring in mathematics and computer science from Marion, IL has been named a 2006 Barry M. Goldwater Scholar. Austin plans to conduct research to implement algorithms using computer languages for research in combinatorial analysis and other areas of pure mathematics.
2006 USA Today All-USA College Academic Team
2006 Morris K. Udall Scholar, Honorable Mention
Fahran Robb, a junior majoring in agricultural information and political science from Pinckneyville, IL has been named to the 2006 USA Today All-USA College Academic Third Team. She is one of just sixty college students selected nationwide each year. She plans to pursue graduate studies aiming for joint degrees in agribusiness economics and law.
2005 Homeland Security Scholar
Donald Tempinson, a junior majoring in civil engineering from Lebanon, Illinois won a "rising junior" scholarship from the Department of Homeland Security. His long-range goal is to obtain his doctorate and design bridges.
2005 Morris K. Udall Scholar, Honorable Mention
Fahran Robb, a sophomore majoring in political science and agricultural systems from Pinckneyville, IL is a 2005 Morris K. Udall Honorable Mention Scholar recipient. Her long-range goal is to obtain a doctorate and become a lobbyist in Washington, D.C. for environmental and agricultural issues.
2004 Barry M. Goldwater Scholar
Teresa Gisburne, a junior majoring in zoology, is Southern Illinois University Carbondale's first-ever Goldwater Scholar. Teresa, from Elmhurst, IL plans to specialize in mammalogy. Her long-range goal is to obtain her doctorate and conduct research.
2004 Morris K. Udall Scholar
Raphi Rechitsky, a junior majoring in sociology and philosophy from Northbrook, IL is the University's first-ever Morris K. Udall Scholar. Raphi is one of only 80 undergraduate students nationwide to win a prestigious Udall Foundation Scholarship.
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