The sixth Annual Distinguished Alumni/ae Awards Reception and Dinner was held on Friday, March 6, 2009. 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

Douglas P. Boyd
(Physics, 1968)
Chief Executive Officer, TeleSecurity Sciences, Inc.

For developing electron beam computer tomography and other scanning
and imaging tools in the service of medicine and national security.

For Distinguished Accomplishments

Biological Sciences
Mark Gregory Robson
(Horticulture, 1988)
Dean of Agricultural Programs and Professor of Entomology
School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, Rutgers University

For important contributions to the field of environmental
health through research, teaching and service.

Humanities
Maureen Carr
(Music, 1964)
Distinguished Professor of Music
The Pennsylvania State University

For outstanding contributions to the field of music, as a teacher, administrator and scholar.

Mathematical and Physical Sciences and Engineering
Leonard C. Feldman
(Physics, 1967)
Vice President, Physical Science and Engineering Partnerships
Director, Institute of Advanced Materials, Devices and Nanotechnology
Rutgers University

For outstanding leadership in, and scientific contributions to, the field of materials science.

Social and Behavioral Sciences
Florence K. L. Tangka
(Agricultural Economics, 1994)
Health Economist and Senior Service Fellow
Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, CDC

For outstanding contributions to our understanding of the social and economic
dynamics of breast cancer screening efforts and other health policy issues.

For Early Career Accomplishments

Ann Marie Carlton
(Environmental Sciences, 2006)
Research Scientist, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

For important contributions to our understanding of the chemistry
of air pollution and to our efforts to address its effects.