Sarah Bierly
Sophomore (based on progress to CH degree; actually has junior class standing based on credits); 3.41 GPA. Graduate of East Linn Christian Academy in Lebanon, OR. She grew up on a farm (and notes in her essay that she began driving combines at age 12). She is in the top 15% of her peer chemistry majors. She is clearly committed to a high school teaching career: she notes she wants to do that "because I want to teach students about how cool chemistry is," and to spark their curiosity about the process of discovery.

Marcus Chiodo
Marcus Chiodo has assembled a strong academic record in pursuit of his career goal of becoming an emergency room physician. The renewal of his Hach Scholarship will support his final year of studies towards a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry with a pre-med option. Dr. David Horne, his academic advisor, describes Marcus as highly driven and dedicated.

David Crawford
Davi Crawford's career goal is to be a high school chemistry/ science teacher. The renewal of his Hach Scholarship will support his studies in the OSU Professional Teacher Education Licensure Program this year. In the words of Dr. John Loeser, his academic advisor, "David is exceptionally well suited to his stated career goal. He is obviously very interested in, and very good at, sharing his fascination for science with younger people. I have never seen a more natural teacher in all my years on the faculty at OSU."

Ashley Fullerton
My name is Ashley Fullerton. I was born in La Grande, Oregon then I moved to Vale, Oregon when I was one and have lived there ever since. I was raised on a farm where we grew onions, potatoes, sugar beets, corn, wheat, onion seed, and radish seed. While in high school I was involved in many different clubs and a couple sports. I ran cross country all four years and played basketball my first year. I was in science club all four years FFA all four years, and FBLA two years. I was an officer in FFA for two years an science club for one. I graduated Valedictorian of my high school. My first year of college I attended OSU for fall term, then came back home to Treasure Valley Community College for Winder, Spring, and Summer terms. My GPA at OSU was 3.77 and my cumulative GPA at Treasure Valley is 3.97.

Ryan Kanter
Ryan Kanter plans to become a high school chemistry/science teacher. He graduated summa cum laude with an honors Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry with an education option. The renewal of his Hach Scholarship will suppport his studies towards a Masters of Science degree in the OSU Science and Mathematics Education program. His academic advisor, Dr. Christine Pastorek, describes Ryan as an exceptional individual who promises to be an effective teacher.

Maryam Moussaoui
My name if Maryam Moussaoui and I am a 3rd year chemistry student at Oregon State University. I am the oldest of five and both my parents are alumni of OSU. I was home-schooled and started college a year early. I started out my college career wanting to be a veterinarian; however, after doing some community work I found it more rewarding working with people. I volunteered with a campus club to promote science and math in younger children through hands on activities. I felt an inner sense of reward when I saw a child getting engaged in learning something and having fun at it. These experiences helped me decide to pursue a field in pediatric medicine. I believe being a doctor goes further than just the office visit. I want to show my young patients how to live their lives healthier. Many of the major illnesses are caused from our culturally unhealthy life styles.

Nicole Rae Tanguileg
I was born and raised in Sacramento, California in 1987. In my large high school, I was a top honors student and track and soccer athlete. Growing up as a natural in working with people all throughout school as tutors and such, I have always known that being a teacher would be a career that would always bring me satisfaction. Then, I had the most influential teacher of my life stating my freshman year of high school and I took a class from her every year after that. She taught my chemistry and forensic science classes and was just well rounded in her knowledge of everything. It was then that I fell in love with chemistry and admired her ability to teach and touch my life. It is because of her that I chose chemistry as my major at Oregon State.

Dustin Welch
Junior; graduate of Century High School in Hillsboro, OR; 3.57 GPA. Active in residence hall activities as a Resident Assistant and Webmaster, and is a rock climbing instructor. He is also in the top 15% of his peer chemistry majors. He expresses an attraction to the visual and tactile aspects of chemistry, particularly those in everyday life.