Awards and Honors
Graduate Student Fellow, Office of the Vice President for Research
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado 2021-2022
President’s Leadership Award Scholarship Recipient, American Industrial Hygiene Foundation
American Industrial Hygiene Foundation, Falls Church, Virginia 2021-2022
Personal Safety Department Scholarship Recipient, 3M Company
3M Company, Minneapolis, Minnesota 2021-2022
Willie Piispanen Scholarship Recipient, American Society of Safety Professionals’ Foundation
American Society of Safety Professionals Foundation, Park Ridge, Illinois 2021-2022
3-Minute Competition Winner, Office of the Vice President for Research
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado March 2021
Paper of Distinction, International Textiles and Apparel Association 2020 Conference
International Textiles and Apparel Association Conference, Virtual November 2020
TEDxCSU 2020 Speaker
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado March 2020
Distinction in Creative Scholarship, College of Health and Human Sciences Research Day
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado March 2020
1st Place Distinction in Creativity Award, Colorado State University Graduate Student Showcase 2019
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado November 2019
New Student Graduate Fellowship, Colorado State University
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado 2018-2019
Watson Scholarship Recipient, International Business Machines (IBM)
IBM, Armonk, New York 2010-2014
OTHER SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS (organized via award amount)
College of Design Legacy Scholarship Recipient
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 2012-2014
Walter Iverson Scholarship Recipient, College of Design
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 2012-2014
Florence Sinclair Scholarship Recipient, College of Design
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 2010-2013
U Promise Scholarship Recipient
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 2010-2014
Department of Design, Housing, and Apparel Scholarship Recipient
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 2011-2013
Minnesota Cheerleading Coaches Association Scholarship Recipient
MCCA, Minneapolis, Minnesota 2010
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado 2021-2022
- Chosen as one of twelve graduate student fellows based on performance in 3 Minute Competition (see below)
- Awarded $2500 scholarship for 2021-2022 academic year
- Eligible for $1500 in conference travel reimbursement
- Participate in monthly professional development workshops with Colorado State University guest speakers
- Provide aid during Vice President of Research events around campus
- Engage in leadership and mentorship opportunities on campus
President’s Leadership Award Scholarship Recipient, American Industrial Hygiene Foundation
American Industrial Hygiene Foundation, Falls Church, Virginia 2021-2022
- “The President's Leadership Award [is] the highest scholarship and professional development honor that [is] given annually by AIHF.” – aiha.org
- Awarded $10,000 scholarship for 2021-2022 academic year
- Provided with registration to one professional development conference
- Recognized as top occupational health and safety student in the United States
Personal Safety Department Scholarship Recipient, 3M Company
3M Company, Minneapolis, Minnesota 2021-2022
- Selected as one of five scholarship recipients of 3M PSD scholarship 2021
- Awarded $5000 scholarship for 2021-2022 academic year
- Provided with registration to American Industrial Hygiene Association Conference and Exposition
- Recognized as scholarship recipient at above event
Willie Piispanen Scholarship Recipient, American Society of Safety Professionals’ Foundation
American Society of Safety Professionals Foundation, Park Ridge, Illinois 2021-2022
- Selected as scholarship recipient based on “demonstrating leadership, professional excellence, and integrity”
- Awarded $2000 scholarship for 2021-2022 academic year
3-Minute Competition Winner, Office of the Vice President for Research
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado March 2021
- Invited to participate in CSU 3MC based on clarity of research presentation at CSU Graduate Student Showcase 2020
- Developed 3-minute presentation for non-scientific audience based on dissertation work
- Awarded as one of twelve winners to become 2021-2022 VPR Graduate Student Fellow for 2021-2022 academic year
Paper of Distinction, International Textiles and Apparel Association 2020 Conference
International Textiles and Apparel Association Conference, Virtual November 2020
- Collaborated with Dr. Kristen Morris and Dr. Juyeon Park to present thesis work at virtual conference
- Recognized with Paper of Distinction Award in Design/Product Development Track during ITAA 2020 Conference
- Poster presentation given at 2020 Virtual Conference, proceeding paper subsequently published
TEDxCSU 2020 Speaker
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado March 2020
- Invited as one of nine speakers for CSU organized TED event in 2020
- Talk titled “Making the Clothing Industry More Inclusive” developed for non-scientific audiences based on thesis work
- Attended multiple workshops to edit talk for clarity, flow, and meaning
Distinction in Creative Scholarship, College of Health and Human Sciences Research Day
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado March 2020
- Awarded Graduate Student Distinction in Creative Scholarship Award based on presentation of thesis work
- Recipient of $100 CSU Bookstore Gift Card
1st Place Distinction in Creativity Award, Colorado State University Graduate Student Showcase 2019
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado November 2019
- Awarded $250 for 1st place distinction in creativity out of presenter pool of hundreds of graduate students
- Subsequently offered speaker spot at TEDxCSU 2020 based on research presentation and performance
New Student Graduate Fellowship, Colorado State University
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado 2018-2019
- Awarded Graduate School fellowship award of $1400 for 2018-2019 academic year
Watson Scholarship Recipient, International Business Machines (IBM)
IBM, Armonk, New York 2010-2014
- Awarded $32,000 in total for undergraduate education between 2010 and 2014
OTHER SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS (organized via award amount)
College of Design Legacy Scholarship Recipient
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 2012-2014
- Awarded $6300 in total for undergraduate education
Walter Iverson Scholarship Recipient, College of Design
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 2012-2014
- Awarded $3700 in total for undergraduate education
Florence Sinclair Scholarship Recipient, College of Design
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 2010-2013
- Awarded $3500 in total for undergraduate education
U Promise Scholarship Recipient
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 2010-2014
- Awarded $3500 in total for undergraduate education
Department of Design, Housing, and Apparel Scholarship Recipient
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 2011-2013
- Awarded $1500 in total for undergraduate education
Minnesota Cheerleading Coaches Association Scholarship Recipient
MCCA, Minneapolis, Minnesota 2010
- Nominated as high-achieving academic and athlete by NRHEG High School cheerleading coach
- Chosen as one of five recipients out of applicant pool of hundreds
- Awarded $1000 in total for undergraduate education
- Recognized at 2010 State Cheerleading Competition in Minneapolis, Minnesota
