College of Science and Technology honors Dean's Scholars

Nine outstanding College of Science and Technology (CSAT) students were honored on April 22 at the Dean's Scholars Ceremony.

Faculty, students, family and friends joined CSAT Dean Orion Rogers in the Center for the Sciences to highlight and celebrate the academic excellence of students in each of the college's nine departments.

Stories of success, community service, career aspirations and tireless dedication were shared by department chairs and professors of each deserving student.

"As teachers and mentors, we are inspired by your dedication to excellence and enthusiasm for learning," said Rogers.  "You are multifaceted individuals who seize academic, leadership and service opportunities throughout campus and your lives."

A Dean's Scholar is a graduating senior nominated by CSAT faculty representing each of the college's nine programs. Dean's Scholars have demonstrated success in the classroom, laboratory and other activities related to their chosen disciplines. The 2017 CSAT Dean Scholars were presented a plaque and crimson stole to be worn with their caps and gowns at Radford’s Commencement ceremonies May 5-6.

The 2017 Class of CSAT Dean's Scholars are:

• Candice Wachtel, anthropological sciences
• Annie Rudasill, biology
• Rebecca Sandlin, chemistry
• Alexa Harrison, geology
• Renee Daurer, geospatial science
• Alexis Miller, computer science
• Erik Miller, information science
• Cameron Leo, math
• Stephen Foster, physics

Rudasill was absent during the ceremony to participate in the March for Science in Washington, D.C. Rudasill's father accepted the award on her behalf.