Quintin Williams, (right, pictured with Kris Lee, Scholarship trustee) is the 2005-2006 recipient of the Minnesota Environmental Health Association (MEHA)'s Mary Lauren Olson Memorial Scholarship. Quintin is a first year doctoral student in the Environmental Health Sciences program with a concentration on occupational injury prevention. His goals are to prevent injuries in industrials settings by researching ergonomics, safety engineering and human factors contributing to injuries. Quentin was recognized at the MEHA Winter conference held on February 9, 2006.
Departmental Scholarships and Awards
Richard G. Bond Scholarship: Marie Quasius
Herbert M. Bosch Award: Mira Grice
Susan G. Gerberich Scholarship in Injury Epidemiology and Prevention: Evette Pinder
Mary Lauren Olson Minnesota Environmental Health Association Award: Quintin L. Williams
Nancy A. Robertson Endowed Graduate Fellowship in Injury Prevention: Denise Feda and Quintin Williams
Harold R. Shipman Award: Kathleen Ferguson and Carrie Rigdon
James W. Wright Scholarship: Geoffrey Lynn
School of Public Health Scholarships and Awards
Roberta A. Craig Fellowship in International Public Health: Buford Ang
Dean's Scholars: Iman Hassan, Genelle Lamont
Dean's TCF Award: Sook Ja Cho
Cecilia Goetz Scholarship in Public Health: Elizabeth Scherman
William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship: Starr Sage
Dr. J. Arthur Myers Endowment for International Experience in Public Health: Birtukan Belew, Marie Quasius
MacArthur Scholars Fellowship: Birtukan Belew
Heidi Pfrommer Benson Scholarship: Sana Ansari
John Pfrommer Award: Marie Quasius
Graduate School Awards
Graduate School Block Grant Award: Elizabeth Abbot, Seung Won Kim
Richard G. Bond Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship was established in 1989 to provide support for a student who best exemplifies Professor Bond's dedication to the field of environmental health. Professor Bond was director of the division from 1962 to 1973, and a faculty member in the School of Public Health from 1949 until his retirement in 1979. The scholarship provides full tuition and fees for one academic year. This scholarship is awarded to a new student based on academic excellence.
The Herbert Bosch Award was established in 1963 to memorialize a man who had done much to further the cause of mankind. Each year the graduating class votes for its member who "best exemplifies the traits of kindness and regard for the welfare of humanity."
Susan Goodwin Gerberich Scholarship in Injury Epidemiology and Prevention: This scholarship provides funds for graduate students in the School of Public Health, Division of Environmental and Occupational Health, who are committed to study in the field of injury epidemiology and prevention. Injuries may be intentional (e.g., occupational violence; child/spousal abuse) – or unintentional (e.g., brain/spinal cord injury; motor vehicle injury; sports/recreational injury; agricultural and other occupationally-related trauma).
The Mary Lauren Olson Minnesota Environmental Health Association Scholarship Award: The Minnesota Environmental Health Association (MEHA) Scholarship Committee, in concert with the Division of Environmental and Occupational Health Student Committee, is seeking qualified candidates for the Mary Lauren Olson Scholarship. This scholarship was established in memory of Mary Lauren Olson who died tragically in a child-care environment; she was the beloved daughter of Steve Olson, former President of the Minnesota Environmental Health Association, and Paula Olson.
The Nancy A. Robertson Endowed Graduate Fellowship in Injury Prevention: This fellowship provides one or more fellowships annually to students enrolled in a master’s or doctoral program at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health. Eligibility includes all graduate students enrolled at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, with a preference for students in the Division of Environmental and Occupational Health who wish to focus on the area of injury prevention.
Harold R. Shipman Award for Excellence in Environmental and Occupational Health: This award was established by Mrs. Lois B. Shipman to recognize the distinguished career of her husband. Harold Shipman was an outstanding public health engineer and alumnus of the School of Public Health. This award provides an annual $1,000 award to a graduating student who demonstrates outstanding academic achievement.
The James W. Wright Scholarship: This scholarship was presented for the first time in 1996. The scholarship was a gift from Mrs. James Wright to honor the memory and professional attainments of her husband, who received an M.P.H. in environmental health in 1955. Mr.Wright joined the World Health Organization at its inception and devoted his career to fighting vector-borne diseases. The scholarship is awarded based on academic excellence and provides tuition and fees for one academic year.
Graduate School Block Grant and Tuition Scholarship: The Graduate School provides stipend and tuition support for a student registered for a master of science degree. This scholarship is awarded to a new full-time student based on academic excellence.
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