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ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SIXTH COMMENCEMENT

MAY 31, 2014

2014 Commencement Program

Marshal and Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students

Professor Emeritus of Physics and Optical Engineering

the Indianapolis Emerald Society Firefighters Bagpipers

Past President, Student Government Association

President

President, Senior Class

Awarding of Heminway Medal Phillip J Cornwell, BS, MS, PhD

Vice President for Academic Affairs

Herman A Moench Distinguished Senior Commendation Keith E Hoover, BS, MS, PhD

Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Outstanding Graduate Thesis Award Azad Siahmakoun, BS, MS, PhD

Associate Dean of Faculty and Professor of Physics and Optical Engineering

Introduction of Honorary Degree Recipient William M Olah, BS, JD

Member, Board of Trustees

Introduction of Honorary Degree Recipient

and Commencement Speaker Jeffrey S McCreary, BS, HD 2004

Member, Board of Trustees

President and Chief Executive Officer, Freescale Semiconductor

Presentation of Fifty-Year Commemorative Degrees James C Conwell

Recognition of Students Anticipating Degrees James C Conwell

President, Alumni Association

President's Outstanding Service Award James C Conwell

Dean's Outstanding Teacher Award Richard E Stamper, BS, MS, PhD

Dean of Faculty and Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management

Board of Trustees' Outstanding Scholar Award Donald M Ings, BS, HD 1999

Chairman, Board of Trustees

"Alma Mater" Rose-Hulman Performing Arts Ensemble

Past President, National Society of Black Engineers

Alma Mater

Music by Raymond Mech Lyrics by Andrew Mech, PhD, Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Here in central Indiana

is the school we know is best

Rose-Hulman, Yes, our Alma Mater far surpasses all the rest

Sing her glories and her praises

in every way she does excel

Rose-Hulman, you're our Alma Mater our Alma Mater loved so well

Rose did more than set foundations for the work that was to come

The people here became as family;

Rose became another home

Though we live at quite a distance and time has passed since our farewell, Rose-Hulman you have grown yet dearer our Alma Mater loved so well

Dear Old Rose The School Fight Song

Words and Music by Malcolm C Scott, Class of 1922

Dear Old Rose The sweetest flower that grows Here's to your colors rose and white Here's to the ones who've kept them bright

Colors true for those who honor you Here's to everything you've done, Here's to every fight you've won

Dear Old Rose

Honorary Degree

and Commencement Speaker

Honorary Doctor of Engineering

education He was recognized by U.S News and World Report as one of the top 100 leaders during the 2013 STEM Solutions Summit President and chief executive officer of Freescale Semiconductor since June 2012, Mr Lowe initiated a reshaping of the company that identified opportunities for accelerating revenue growth and improving profitability These strategic initiatives helped the

company gain market share and increase gross margins

Freescale Semiconductor specializes in microprocessors,

microcontrollers, sensors, analog integrated circuits, and

connectivity technologies that are the foundation for the innovations that make the world greener, safer, healthier, and more connected Some of the company's key applications and end-market products include automotive safety, hybrid and all-electric vehicles, next-generation wireless infrastructure, smart-energy management, portable medical devices, consumer appliances, and smart mobile devices The Austin, Texas-based company has design, research and development, manufacturing, and sales operations around the world Prior to joining Freescale, Mr Lowe was senior vice president

of analog for Texas Instruments, where he helped grow the

company's business to become the leading analog company in the semiconductor industry

He serves as a member of Rose-Hulman's Board of Trustees In 2010, the northeast Ohio native was also appointed a director of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc., in Cleveland, Ohio He chairs the museum's education committee

Mr Lowe received Rose-Hulman's Career Achievement Award in

2004 to recognize his accomplishments in the community and within the semiconductor industry

Mr Lowe and his wife, Diana, live in Austin, Texas, and have two children attending college

Honorary Degree

Honorary Doctor of Engineering

The Honorable Robert L Wilkins, JD

Judge, U.S Court of Appeals

for the District of Columbia Circuit

Robert L Wilkins, a 1986 chemical engineering graduate, credits his years at Rose-Hulman with providing a solid technical foundation for his career as an influential jurist and civil rights activist

Judge Wilkins was appointed to the U.S Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in January, after being nominated by President Barack Obama He handles appeals from the federal district court and from the federal administrative rule-making bodies, including disputes regarding environmental, energy, and communications law

Prior to assuming his appellate seat, he spent three years on the federal district bench, eight years as a partner with a prestigious D.C law firm, and a decade as a public defender

Judge Wilkins was named Pro Bono Attorney of the Year in 2001 by the American Civil Liberties Union of Maryland, one of the 40 most successful litigators under 40 by the National Law Journal in 2002, and one of the 90 Greatest Washington Lawyers of the Last 30 Years by

of African American History and Culture

He received the Rose-Hulman Alumni Association's Honor Alumnus Award in 2005 for his service to his alma mater and professional

achievement Judge Wilkins was the featured speaker of campus'

Martin Luther King Jr Celebration Week in 2008

Judge Wilkins lives in Washington, D.C., with his wife, Amina, and two sons

Fifty-Year Commemorative Degrees

For more than 130 years, Rose-Hulman alumni have been making positive contributions to society as scientists, engineers, and mathematicians

Success has not been limited to their career areas

They serve their local communities through civic organizations, youth

activities, and churches

Much of the recognition Rose-Hulman enjoys today is because of our

alumni Rose-Hulman graduates make an impact Their achievements

as scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and concerned citizens translate into a reputation of quality for their alma mater

Today, we recognize the contributions of the Class of 1964 by presenting commemorative degrees to those who have been alumni for 50 years

The diplomas they receive today honor their dedication of time and talent

to their careers, society, and Rose-Hulman The following members of the Class of 1964 returned to campus for today's ceremony

Class of 1964 Members Attending Commencement 2014

Alan Bechtel Larry Clemons Paul Goss Mars Gralia Michael Johnson Edward Kelley Dennis Lawson Robert McKnight Robert Murray Bill Royer Michael Scherer David Staggs Michael Thomas

The Academic Procession

In today's academic procession, the gown and hood indicate the degree held by the wearer The hood is lined with the official color or colors of the college or university conferring the degree Graduates of certain institutions wear gowns in the color of the university, faced down the front with velvet panels and with velvet crossbars on each sleeve The velvet may be black or may be the color representing the field in

which the degree was conferred

Rose-Hulman Bachelor's Degree Attire

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology bachelor's degree holders or candidates wear a black gown and a black mortarboard with a red and white tassel Students graduating cum laude, magna cum laude, or

summa cum laude wear gold honor cords

Rose-Hulman Master's Degree Attire

Master's degree hoods for Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology are black, lined with rose red satin and white satin chevron, and edged in golden yellow velvet With the gown and hood, a black mortarboard, and red and white tassel are worn

Current and Past Trustees Chair

Black gown with red chevrons bordered in gold piping, and red

front panels

Trustees

Black gown with black chevrons bordered with gold piping The colors inside the hoods for the trustees represent the official school colors of old rose red and white

President

Red gown with black chevron bordered with gold piping The front panels on the gown include the official school seal The president is wearing his Vanderbilt University hood

Eta Kappa Nu

Scarlet and navy cords signify membership in Eta Kappa Nu, the national electrical engineering honor fraternity

Pi Mu Epsilon

Violet, lavender, and gold cords signify membership in Pi Mu Epsilon,

the national mathematics honorary

of Excellence."

Scholarship Honors

Students graduating with a scholarship index of 3.90 or higher will be graduated summa cum laude; those with a scholarship index between 3.60 and 3.90 will be graduated magna cum laude; and those with a scholarship index between 3.30 and 3.60 will be graduated cum laude These honors are recognized by the display of gold honor cords at the commencement ceremony and in appropriate fashion on the diplomas

*

**

***

Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude

Summa Cum Laude

f Honors Anticipated for Summer or Fall Completion candidates

Other Program Designations

G Technical Translators Program-German

A U.S Army Commission

AF U.S Air Force Commission

C Consulting Engineering Program

M Management Studies Certificate

S Semiconductor Materials and Devices

Certificate

Master Thesis or Engineering Management

Project indicated in italics

Graduation Date Designations

Special codes indicate students who completed their degree requirements prior to May 31, 2014 Those designations are:

a August 24, 2013

n November 25, 2013

m March 3, 2014

The Heminway Gold Medal

This award, established by the late Mrs Sarah A Heminway, is awarded to the graduating undergraduate student with the highest grade point average In the event of a tie, duplicate awards are given

The John T Royse Award

The John Tuller Royse Award was inaugurated at Rose-Hulman to honor Mr Royse in perpetuity for his many years of service to the college as a member of our Board of Trustees The Royse tradition on the Board of Trustees continues yet today as John N Royse is an emeritus member

The award consists of a bronze medal and cash honorarium to be made at commencement each year to the graduating senior who, in the opinion of the faculty and administrative staff, is considered to be our most outstanding graduate based on academic achievement, student leadership, participation in co-curricular activities, and general campus citizenship The recipient must be nominated by a classmate,

a member of the faculty, or administrative staff

The Herman A Moench Commendation

Herman A Moench graduated from our school in 1929 He served as associate vice president and

professor of electrical engineering for more than five decades Moench helped shape the Rose-Hulman values that we all cherish today, including putting the student first, remaining humble while striving for excellence, and encouraging close student-teacher relationships

In 1980, the first Herman A Moench Commendation was awarded It is presented to a person who is

"not just a good student in the upper half of his/her class, but also has demonstrated exemplary character

in the eyes of his/her peers and teachers; a person who has been influential in making Rose-Hulman a better place." The recipient is selected by a vote of faculty and administrative staff

(ROSE-HULMRM INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Candidates for Degree

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

BIOLOGY AND BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

APPLIED BIOLOGY

Double Major in APPLIED BIOLOGY and BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

**

Malone Lou Piland Tulsa, Oklahoma

Double Major in BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING and MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

G * Theodosios Vasilios Famprikis Thessaloniki, Greece

m **

** Samantha Kay Pace Ypsilanti, Michigan

Claire Elizabeth Stark Newtown Square, Pennsylvania

Double Major in CHEMICAL ENGINEERING and BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Double Major in CHEMICAL ENGINEERING and CHEMISTRY

Double Major in CHEMICAL ENGINEERING and ECONOMICS

Double Major in CHEMICAL ENGINEERING and MATHEMATICS

CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY

CHEMISTRY

Lauren Marie Gutgesell Germantown Hills, Illinois

Two Degrees: CHEMISTRY and MATHEMATICS

Alexander Steven Thomas Bloomfield Hills, Michigan

Double Major in CHEMISTRY and BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

**

BIOCHEMISTRY

CIVIL ENGINEERING

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

COMPUTER SCIENCE

**

Triple Major in COMPUTER SCIENCE, SOFTWARE ENGINEERING, and MATHEMATICS

Double Major in COMPUTER SCIENCE and MATHEMATICS

Double Major in COMPUTER SCIENCE and SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

Triple Major in SOFTWARE ENGINEERING, COMPUTER SCIENCE, and MATHEMATICS

* *

Double Major in SOFTWARE ENGINEERING and COMPUTER ENGINEERING

Double Major in SOFTWARE ENGINEERING and COMPUTER SCIENCE

Ali Sameer Almajed

Kyle William Bippus

Steven Aaron Moyes

Daniel Wesley Schepers

Alahsa, Saudi Arabia Indianapolis, Indiana Castle Rock, Colorado Jasper, Indiana

ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

*

***

Zhen Wei

Anderson Ross Willis

Lucas James Winningham

Katrina Rose Yoder

Kaikai Yu

Jiangsu, China Jasper, Indiana Indianapolis, Indiana

Brazil, Indiana Woodland Hills, California

Double Major in ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING and COMPUTER SCIENCE

Double Major in ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING and MATHEMATICS

COMPUTER ENGINEERING

Christopher Patrick Hopwood Saint Joseph, Michigan

**

Double Major in COMPUTER ENGINEERING and COMPUTER SCIENCE

MATHEMATICS

Triple Major in MATHEMATICS, COMPUTATIONAL SCIENCE and ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Double Major in MATHEMATICS and COMPUTER SCIENCE

Double Major in MATHEMATICS and ECONOMICS

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

* Thomas Eugene Kathman, Jr Cincinnati, Ohio

m* Kelsey Lynn Ploof

A Richard Ralph Porter III

John Justin Puhr

* Luke Kome Reynolds

* Ryan William Rieboldt

Thomas Biddle Kenilworth Ringe IV

Colin James Ringwood

Cody Ray Rivers

Jacob LeRoy Roberts

Noblesville, Indiana Liberty Township, Ohio Lisbon, Wisconsin San Ysidro, California Grafton, Wisconsin Wayne, Pennsylvania Clayton, North Carolina Coconut Creek, Florida Naperville, Illinois