The second Annual Distinguished Alumni/ae Awards Reception and Dinner was held on March 4, 2005, at the Zimmerli Art Museum. 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.

Award for Lifetime Achievement

H. Allen Tucker

In recognition of his contributions to the study of bovine mammary physiology and lactation, to human health and nutrition, and to the nurturing of future generations of animal scientists.

Awards for Distinguished Accomplishments

Biological Sciences
George C. Hamilton

In recognition of his service to New Jersey in the field of pest management and for his untiring contributions to the state's environment and to the health of its citizens.

Humanities
Elizabeth Ann Kaplan

In recognition of her important and influential contributions to cultural and cinema studies and for her indefatigable leadership as both scholar and administrator.

Physical and Mathematical Sciences and Engineering
William E. Strawderman

In recognition of his seminal role in developing the technique of multivariate estimation, his important practical applications of the method, and his leadership of the Department of Statistics at Rutgers.

Social and Behavioral Sciences
Alan I. Leshner

In recognition of his contributions to the study of hormones and behavior, his national leadership in the support of scientific research, and his unwavering championship of the scientific enterprise.

Award for Early Career Distinction

Ganesan Balachander

In recognition of his important contributions to the development of small business and entrepreneurship in developing areas and his leadership of South Asia programs for the Ford Foundation.