A psychology major whose educational goals were influenced by research she conducted as an undergraduate has won the top academic honor at the University of California, Davis.

Jacqueline Teague of Chico, who earned a 3.96 grade point average on her way to a Bachelor of Science degree, will be presented with the University Medal and a $500 honorarium from the Cal Aggie Alumni Association at the 9 a.m. commencement of the College of Letters and Science on Saturday, June 15, in Recreation Hall

The campus will also honor dozens of other students for outstanding scholarship and community service at other ceremonies through June 16.

Although Teague began her university studies in mathematics, a growing curiosity about the human mind led her into psychology. Participating in research in psychology, she said, demonstrated the rigors of the discipline that appeal to her.

Teague teamed up with a professor to conduct research in psychophysical perception and with him is co-author of an article submitted to a journal for publication. She worked with a graduate student investigating the emotions of guilt and shame. And through a seminar in social psychology last quarter, Teague conducted independent research on art therapy and its effects on abused adolescents' fulfillment of intrinsic needs -- research that she presented at the campus's Undergraduate Research Conference.

"Conducting research as an undergraduate has definitely influenced my educational goals at Davis," the award winner said. "It has been one of the key factors that has led to my decision to attend graduate school in psychology."

Teague plans to enter graduate school in 2003 to pursue a doctorate in clinical health psychology.

More immediately, she will begin a seven-month assignment with AmeriCorps. As a participant in the national service effort, she will establish a program providing mentoring services and peer mediation and counseling at her alma mater, Chico Senior High School.

Graduate Studies

At the Graduate Studies commencement Thursday, June 13, the following students will be recognized for the quality of their doctoral dissertations:

• Erwin Bautista of Northridge, who earned a doctorate in physiology in December, won the $1,000 Max Kleiber Prize for a distinguished master's or doctoral thesis in nutrition and metabolism.
  
• Marcelo Bertolini of Woodland, who will graduate with a doctorate in physiology, is the recipient of the Loren D. Carlson Physiology Prize and $500.
  
• Tammy Haut Donahue of Houghton, Mich., won the $500 Allen G. Marr Prize for the outstanding dissertation in this year's designated discipline -- engineering. She is expected to graduate in December with a doctorate in biomedical engineering.
  
• Eric Landahl of Chicago, who has earned a doctorate in applied science, won the $1,000 College of Engineering Best Doctoral Dissertation Award.
  
• The winner of the $2,000 John E. Kinsella Memorial Prize, for the best dissertation from the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, will also be recognized.

Engineering

At the College of Engineering commencement Friday, June 14, Thomas Smagala of Sacramento will be presented with the college's $1,000 M.S. Ghausi Medal for academic excellence. He will graduate with a B.S. in chemical engineering/materials science and engineering.

College of Letters and Science

The following three award winners will be honored at the College of Letters and Science commencement ceremonies Saturday, June 15:

• Patrick Sukeforth of Fairfield won the $500 V. Glenn Winslow Jr. Award as the university's most outstanding graduating male student. The award recognizes service, leadership and scholarship. Sukeforth, who served as a student assistant to the chancellor, will graduate with a bachelor's degree in economics.
  
• Leanne Kuss of Davis will receive the $500 Leon Mayhew Award, presented by the College of Letters and Science for academic achievement and service to the university. She will graduate with a bachelor's degree in English with a teaching emphasis.
  
• Chemistry professor Mark Kurth will be recognized as this year's recipient of the Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Mentoring Undergraduate Research.
  

Graduate School of Management

The Graduate School of Management will present the following awards to candidates for a Master of Business Administration degree during its ceremony Saturday, June 15:

• The $500 Richard C. Dorf Award for Academic Excellence in the full-time program will be presented to Anna Becker of Toronto. The Dorf award for the Working Professionals program will be presented to Bradford Cooper of Sacramento.
  
• The $500 James F. Sullivan Award will be presented to James Pence of Lansing, Mich., for outstanding service to the school from among candidates in the full-time program. The Sullivan award for the Working Professionals program will be presented to Yvette Bettati of Fair Oaks.
  

Division of Biological Sciences

The following five students will be recognized at the commencement of the Division of Biological Sciences on Saturday, June 15:

• Huma Javed is the winner of the Mary Jeanne Gilhooly Memorial Award as the university's most outstanding graduating female student. The award, which includes a $500 stipend, recognizes service and leadership in university and community activities as well as scholarship. Javed will graduate with a B.S. in exercise biology.
  
• Nicole Tetreault of Monterey Park and Patricia Duong of Fremont each have won the Chancellor's Award and Simonton Prize for Excellence in Undergraduate Research. The award, which includes $500 cash, recognizes students who have distinguished themselves through their excellence in and contribution to undergraduate research.
  Tetreault will graduate with a B.S. in neurobiology, physiology and behavior with a minor in English; Duong, who will graduate with a B.S. in genetics, will also be presented with the Division of Biological Sciences' Undergraduate Student of the Year Award for excellence in academic achievement, research and community service.
  
• Samuel Park, who will graduate with a bachelor's degree in biological sciences, will be presented with the $900 Lawrence J. Andrews Prize for academic excellence and extracurricular activities.
  
• Eon Rios, who will graduate with a degree in neurobiology, physiology and behavior, will be presented with the College of Letters and Science's $500 Herbert A. Young Award for academic achievement and service to the university.
  

College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

The following four award recipients will be recognized at the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences commencements Sunday, June 16:

• Samir Pandurangi of Fairfield will be presented with the college's medal for scholarship and extracurricular activities along with its $500 prize. He will graduate with a B.S. in biotechnology.
  
• Sarah Brickey of San Jose is the female recipient of the $1,000 Charles Hess Community Service Award, presented by the college to recognize outstanding community and campus service. She will graduate with a B.S. in nutrition science.
  
• Sol Hart of Eugene, Ore., is the male recipient of the Hess award. He will graduate with a B.S. in environmental policy analysis and planning.
  
• Sarah Stutzman will be presented with the $500 Mary Regan Meyer Prize, given to a student who demonstrates commitment to serving others. She will graduate with a B.S. in managerial economics.
  

Medical and Vet Schools

The School of Medicine will announce award winners at its ceremony at 6 p.m. tonight, and the School of Veterinary Medicine will name award winners at its ceremony Friday, June 14.

School of Law

Joseph Schofield, who attained the highest academic standing among Juris Doctor candidates, was presented with the $500 School of Law Medal in May.

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