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about me

I received my architecture training at Carnegie Mellon University and Virginia Tech. My interests in the effect of architecture on quality of life issues brought me to the AIA in Washington DC and then to the Salk Institute in La Jolla CA.

honors/awards

2012 University Equity and Diversity Award, Office for Equity and Diversity, Univesity of Utah
presented to a student on the basis of excellence in fostering leadership and commitment to enhance diversity and expand opportunities for students, staff, and/or faculty at the University of Utah

2011 Teaching Commendation, Department of Psychology, University of Utah

2011 Commendation for Service, Department of Psychology, University of Utah

2011 CNS Area Professional Development Award, Commendation for Service, Department of Psychology, University of Utah
for a graduate student who demonstrates overall excellence within the department in terms in research, teaching, and professional development: $250

2011 B. Jack White Memorial Award, Department of Psychology, University of Utah
for an advanced psychology graduate student who has shown overall excellence in performance, taking into account coursework, research productivity, teaching, and departmental service: $2,500

2010 Commendation for Service, Department of Psychology, University of Utah

2010 Kevin Hawley Memorial Award, Department of Psychology, University of Utah
for the most esteemed graduate student as voted on by the graduate student body based on their academic excellence, charitable sharing of their time and knowledge, and work towards bettering student morale: $1,000

2008 Commendation for Service, Department of Psychology, University of Utah

2004 National AIAS Presidential Citation
for “dedication to the AIAS that has proven the significance of grassroots leadership; for devoted service and inquisitive exploration as a scientist, trusted friend, and confidant to students past, present, and future, where the education and practice of architecture will be the ultimate benefactors”

Carnegie Mellon Alumni Association 2001 Student Service Award
for Carnegie Mellon University seniors who have demonstrated an exemplary balance of good grades and participation in extracurricular activities, while providing unusual service to the university, the student body and the community: five chosen from the graduating class of 1,200 students

Carnegie Mellon University 2001 Senior Leadership Award
for Carnegie Mellon University seniors in recognition of their outstanding leadership qualities

AIAS Carnegie Mellon 2001 Gold Star Achievement Award
in recognition of support, leadership, and commitment to excellence for the AIAS Carnegie Mellon chapter

1999-2000 National AIAS Chapter Honor Award
for an AIAS chapter with consistent growth and stability while providing outstanding educational programs to its members and others: highest honor

1999-2000 National AIAS Student Research Honor Award
for individuals or teams of students in architecture programs who have exhibited outstanding merit in architectural research

1998-1999 National AIAS Chapter President Honor Award
for an AIAS chapter president in recognition of their outstanding leadership, dedication, and commitment to the consistent growth and development of the AIAS chapter at their school: highest honor