The third Annual Distinguished Alumni/ae Awards Reception and Dinner was held on Friday, March 3, 2006. The awards are presented by the Graduate School-New Brunswick to alumni/ae
who have made significant contributions in the Biological Sciences, Humanities, Physical and Mathematical Sciences and Engineering, and the Social and Behavioral Sciences. Awards are
also presented for Lifetime Achievement and Early Career Distinction.

For Lifetime Achievement

Henry M. Levin

In recognition of a lifetime devoted to the improvement of education for the most disadvantaged students and the rigorous study of the economics of educational systems

For Distinguished Accomplishments

Biological Sciences
Dennis J. Thiele

In recognition of his seminal scientific contributions to the study of metals in biology
and his role as a mentor to succeeding generations of scientists

Humanities
Spencer R. Crew

In recognition of his contributions to public history and to the dissemination of historical
information and perspectives on the experience of African-Americans

Mathematical and Physical Sciences and Engineering
C. Jeffrey Brinker

In recognition of his many contributions to materials science and technology and of
his pre-eminence in the development of sol-gel processing of nanomaterials

Social and Behavioral Sciences
Kathleen A. Frankovic

In recognition of her national and international leadership in pursuing the highest standards
of survey research and of the presentation of surveys and election results to the public

For Early Career Accomplishments

John M. Ballato

In recognition of his extraordinary contributions to the science and engineering
of materials for optical and optoelectronic applications