The Graduate Group in Education (GGE) Conference Presenter Awards were granted to students who, individually or as a co-author, proposed a paper for a conference, were accepted to present their project, and submitted a budget to the selection committee. “The students can use the award for any purpose they see fit,” noted Mary Reid, PhD coordinator. “However, they usually apply the award towards conference registration and traveling expenses.” The typical amount awarded was $800 for each student; for students who had additional funding sources, the typical amount awarded was $400.

“This represents a major accomplishment for our students and a recognition of the maturity of their scholarship,” said Professor Steven Athanases, GGE Chair.

The 2009 Awardees

• Manuelito Biag
• Hsiao-Chi Chang
• Emily Evans
• Nancy Ewers
• Kimberly Ferrario
• Elizabeth Gilliland
• Connie Hvidsten
• Michael A. Lawson
• Mong Thi Nguyen
• Luis Ramirez
• Julia Svoboda
• Daniela Torres-Torretti
• Jisel Vega
• Juliet Wahleithner
• Matt Wallace
• Lin Xiang