$205,745 were awarded to EHHD students

Scholarship Spotlight

Linnea Zavala and Deb Kraner Scholarship Spotlight Students

College of EHHD travel scholarships enable students to present at professional conferences and conduct research

Linnea Zavala (right) was the recipient of an EHHD Student Travel Scholarship, which provides funding to undergraduate and graduate students who are presenting at professional meetings and conferences.

Originally from Red Lodge, Montana, Zavala attended the International Society of Biomechanics in Sports (ISBS) conference in Cologne, Germany, in June 2017 and presented her research on “Directional Compression and Muscle Activity in a Retired World Cup Alpine Skier.” The presentation was based on a case study that came out of a master student’s thesis looking at possible beneficial effects of a specific compression tight on fatigue in recreational skiers.

“This was my first big conference and it was really eye-opening to see what’s going on internationally in the field of biomechanics,” said Zavala, who was already in Europe on a study abroad experience at the University of Salzburg in Austria.

John Seifert, associate professor of health and human performance, said, “Linea gained valuable experience in presenting research results at an international conference. Being able to deliver a quality presentation will help Linnea in her studies at MSU and her goals of moving to a PhD. Program.”

Linnea received a bachelor’s degree from Whitworth University in engineering physics, but enrolled at MSU last year as a post-bac student when she decided to pursue further credits so she could enter graduate school for a master’s in exercise and nutrition sciences. She has always been interested in human movement from her years as a ski racer and felt the program in biomechanics at MSU was a great fit.

Jim Becker, assistant professor in biomechanics, said as a result of Linnea’s attending the conference, she is “now aware of the different research skills needed to carry out new projects” at MSU and is aware of the “possibilities and tools she can use that would not have happened without attending ISBS conference.”

While in Europe, she also attended workshops at Olympic training venues, met scientists from around the world, and received essential advice for her master’s thesis and career via a mentoring program.

 

As a first generation college student, Deb Kraner (left) has taken advantage of many opportunities at MSU, including spending this past summer conducting research in China. Having studied Mandarin for two years at MSU, Kraner put her language skills to use as she researched with her mentor, Selena Ahmed, assistant professor of sustainable food and bioenergy systems, attended at the second annual Ethno-ecological International Conference where she presented research completed at MSU, and worked with master’s students from Beijing’s Minzu University.

Originally from Staunton, Ill., Kraner is majoring in sustainable food and bioenergy systems with a minor in China studies and is the recipient of the College of Education, Health and Human Development International Experience Scholarship, which assists students in a study abroad experience.

Kraner is thankful for the international travel scholarship as well as an EHHD travel scholarship, which allowed her to experience China on many levels--from conducting food market surveys in metropolitan Beijing to visiting rural villages in Guizhou Province where she conducted interviews on medical plant use and how usage is changing as China modernizes.

“We hear so many things about China in the media,” said Kraner, “but the experience allowed me to form my own opinion about the country and the people that inhabit it.”

Ahmed said she was “thrilled that Debra was able to pursue her dreams to carry out field research in China.”

“This experience has been tremendously impactful on Debra, including broadening her perspective, giving her greater confidence and meaning in her work, and enhancing her motivation to pursue further education and work towards improving food and health systems,” said Ahmed.

Kraner continues to be involved in research as she serves as lab manager for the Department of Health and Human Development’s Food and Health Lab.

 

 

 

 

Number of EHHD students receiving scholarships

Students from Montana State University's College of Education, Health and Human Development received awards or scholarships for the 2016–2017 academic year.

The students are listed below by hometown/state/country, name, year, department and scholarship(s).

 

In-state:

Avon

Sara Forbes, junior in the Department of Education, Carol S. Nelson Dedicated to Educating Children Award

 

Baker

Abigail Tunby, senior in the Department of Education, Jesse and Ruth Long Rural Teaching Scholarship

 

Belgrade

Amanda Johnson, junior in the Department of Health and Human Development, Marie Moebus FCS Recruitment and Retention Scholarship

Jamey Lewis, senior in the Department of Education, Cory and Diane Knapp Pulfrey Rural Student Teaching Scholarship

Jessica Van Orden, junior in the Department of Education, Lea May Miller Memorial Scholarship

Kathryn Walker, senior in the Department of Education, Harfield “Dick” and Helen Olsen Scholarship

 

Billings

Bethany Beal, sophomore in the Department of Health and Human Development, Helyn McGown Scholarship

Colter Bethurem, graduate student in the Department of Education, Earl and Lois M. Ringo Scholarship

Erika Frisby, graduate student in the Department of Education, Joan Bowman Memorial Scholarship

Devon Goldhammer, junior in the Department of Health and Human Development, Marie Moebus Undergraduate Scholarship

Morgan Julian, junior in the Department of Health and Human Development, Marie Moebus Undergraduate Scholarship

Emily Millard, freshman in the Department of Health and Human Development, Fern Erb Conners Scholarship; Marie Moebus FCS Recruitment and Retention Scholarship; and Say Yes to FCS Scholarship

Tracy Nitschke, senior in the Department of Education, Russell Kessner Industrial Education Scholarship and Carolyn Daniels Patrick Scholarship

Nick Staffileno, senior in the Department of Education, William A. Johnstone Excellence in Education Scholarship

Karli Sullivan, senior in the Department of Health and Human Development, Marie Moebus Undergraduate Scholarship

Rachel Walker, sophomore in the Department of Health and Human Development, Marie Moebus Undergraduate Scholarship

Ketti Wiest, senior in the Department of Health and Human Development, Joan McCracken Scholarship

Lauryn Windham, senior in the Department of Education, Harfield “Dick” and Helen Olsen Scholarship

 

Bozeman

Larry Bratke, senior in the Department of Education, Harfield “Dick” and Helen Olsen Scholarship

Amy Fiel, senior in the Department of Health and Human Development, Schmitt Family Consumer and Family Sciences Scholarship

Anthony Gossack, sophomore in the Department of Education, College of EHHD Scholarship

Lauren Hausauer, senior in the Department of Education, EHHD International Study Scholarship

Dani Hess, senior in the Department of Health and Human Development, Student Success Scholarship

Bridget Hoopes, sophomore in the Department of Health and Human Development, Lora S. Hedegaard Scholarship

Shelby Jackson, senior in the Department of Education, Marie Moebus FCS Teaching Option Recruitment and Retention Scholarship

Jennifer Johnson, junior in the Department of Health and Human Development, Marie Moebus Undergraduate Scholarship

David Kletter, freshman in the Department of Education, Leo N. Knuti Technology Education Scholarship

Emily Miller, senior in the Department of Health and Human Development, Vivian Baker Scholarship and Marie Moebus Undergraduate Scholarship

Whitney Shafer, graduate student in the Department of Education, Betsy Palmer Memorial Scholarship

Wesley Webb, senior in the Department of Education, Dr. William A. Johnstone Excellence in Education Scholarship and Kappa Delta Pi Scholarship

 

Butte

Desiree Dunbar, senior in the Department of Education, Earl and Fay Doney Scholarship and the EHHD Scholarship for Student Teacher

Tifaine Farabee, senior in the Department of Education, Earl and Lois M. Ringo Scholarship

Jamie Ritter, senior in the Department of Health and Human Development, Gus and Nikki Gnehm Scholarship

 

Circle

Christina Van Horn, senior in the Department of Health and Human Development, Marie Moebus FCS Student Teaching Scholarship

 

Columbia Falls

Samantha Keller, junior in the Department of Health and Human Development, Paul B. and Marie Davidson Scholarship

 

Conrad

Rebecca Brown, junior in the Department of Education, IA Technology Education Scholarship

 

Corvallis

Marisa Rivera, senior in the Department of Education, Ardys SixKiller Clarke Scholarship

 

Cut Bank

Kristin Bykonen, graduate student in the Montana Dietetic Internship program, Montana Food Pantry Scholarship and the Marjorie Hunt Scholarship

 

Dayton

John Meuli, senior in the Department of Health and Human Development, John and Marilyn Asbridge Family Scholarship

Mikayla Meuli, sophomore in the Department of Health and Human Development, Margaret Noble Walker Scholarship and Marie Moebus Undergraduate Scholarship

 

Dillon

Taylor Cashmore, senior in the Department of Health and Human Development, Helen Sandvig Chauner Physical Education Scholarship

 

Dodson

Katie Mitchell, senior in the Department of Education, Cory and Diane Knapp Pulfrey Rural Student Teaching Scholarship and the Hoyt Rural Student Teaching Scholarship

 

Eureka

Emily Billow, junior in the Department of Health and Human Development, Flora Martin Student Success scholarship

 

Fairfield

Madisyn Schmitt, senior in the Department of Health and Human Development, Marie Moebus FCS Recruitment and Retention Scholarship

 

Fairview

Jamey Lewis, senior in the Department of Education, Cory and Diane Knapp Pulfrey Rural Student Teaching Scholarship

 

Great Falls

Emily Berg, sophomore in the Department of Health and Human Development, Ruth Osborn Memorial Scholarship and Marie Moebus FCS Recruitment and Retention Scholarship

Caitlin Engen, junior in the Department of Health and Human Development, Marga Hosaeus Memorial Scholarship

Donald Hamm, senior in the Department of Health and Human Development, Helyn McGown Scholarship

Kendra Underwood, sophomore in the Department of Health and Human Development, Helyn McGown Scholarship

 

Havre 

Mercedes Seidel, senior in the Department of Health and Human Development, Marie Moebus Undergraduate Scholarship and the EHHD Scholarships for Student Teachers

 

Helena

Laura Steinhoff, graduate student in the Department of Health and Human Development, Marie Moebus Family Financial Planning Scholarship

 

Hot Springs

Erin Nyberg, graduate student in the Montana Dietetic Internship program, Montana Dietetic Internship Scholarship

 

Huntley

Jennifer Charlton, sophomore in the Department of Health and Human Development, Marie Moebus Family Financial Planning Scholarship

 

Joliet

Megan Peterson, senior in the Department of Health and Human Development, Lula Mae Clay Scholarship

 

Kalispell

Jessika Abbrescia, senior in the Department of Health and Human Development, Joan McCracken Scholarship

Levi Birky, senior in the Department of Education, Flora Martin Scholarship

Derrick Criner, senior in the Department of Education, Sommerfeld Teacher of Promise and Earl and Fay Doney Scholarship

Katie Goodnough, sophomore in the Department of Health and Human Development, Marie Moebus Undergraduate Scholarship and Angus and Anna McMillan Family Scholarship

Luke Halliburton, senior in the Department of Health and Human Development, Joan McCracken Scholarship

Josh Healy, senior in the Department of Health and Human Development, Bridger Brewing Sustainable Foods Scholarship

Ali Newton, sophomore in the Department of Health and Human Development, Helen Sandvig Chauner Physical Education Scholarship

Ashlee Odell, senior in the Department of Health and Human Development, Marie Moebus Undergraduate Scholarship

Wade Robinson, senior in the Department of Health and Human Development, Helyn McGown Scholarship and the EHHD Student Senators Scholarship

Jessica Simmons, sophomore in the Department of Health and Human Development, John W. “Brick” Breeden Scholarship

Vanessa Walsten, junior in the Department of Health and Human Development, Hazel Eddy Scholarship and Mollie Allen Strand Memorial Scholarship

 

Lewiston

Jessica Donaldson, freshman in the Department of Education, Student Success Scholarship

Kailey Grover, senior in the Department of Health and Human Development, Helyn McGown Scholarship

 

Livingston

Kevin Bueling, sophomore in the Department of Health and Human Development, Angus and Anna McMillan Family Scholarship and Marie Moebus Undergraduate Scholarship

 

Lolo

Kyla Boschmann, junior in the Department of Education, Johnstone-Goetz Education Scholarship

 

Manhattan

Tamara Droge, senior in the Department of Education, Gary and Boyd Smith Memorial Scholarship and the EHHD Scholarship for Student Teachers

Stephanie Martinez, junior in the Department of Health and Human Development, Fern Erb Conners Scholarship and Marie Moebus Undergraduate Scholarship

 

Miles City

Keeli Muscha, graduate student in the Department of Education, Joan Bowman Memorial Scholarship

 

Missoula

Blake Bowman, senior in the Department of Health and Human Development, Helyn McGown Scholarship

Brenna Ostertag, senior in the Department of Health and Human Development, Helyn McGown Scholarship

 

Montana City

Megan Houdeshell, senior in the Department of Education, EHHD Scholarship for Student Teachers

 

Park City

Leslie Gappa, senior in the Department of Health and Human Development, Max and Dorothy Worthington Scholarship

 

Plentywood

Jonathan Heppner, senior in the Department of Health and Human Development, Bertha Cochrane Clow Scholarship

 

Pryor

Scott Flatlip, senior in the Department of Health and Human Development, Foxman Family Scholarship

 

Reed Point

Shae Bruursema, senior in the Department of Health and Human Development, Marie Moebus FCS Recruitment and Retention

 

Round Up

Bailey Mihalovich, freshman in the Department of Health and Human Development, Helyn McGown Scholarship

 

Sidney

Sheridan Sundheim, junior in the Department of Health and Human Development, Marie Moebus FCS Recruitment and Retention Scholarship

 

Stevensville

Brianna Windhorst, senior in the Department of Health and Human Development, Flora Martin Student Success Scholarship

 

Twin Bridges

Jessica Southwick, senior in the Department of Health and Human Development, Marie Moebus Undergraduate Scholarship and Marie Moebus FCS Recruitment and Retention Scholarship

Mikayla Tilstra, senior in the Department of Health and Human Development, Flora Martin Student Success Scholarship

 

Valier

Kala Frantz, graduate student in marriage and family counseling, Marie Moebus Fellowship

 

Whitefish

Mary Kohnstamm, senior in the Department of Education, Darrell Bowman Science Education Scholarship

Rebekah Weaver, junior in the Department of Health and Human Development, Marie Moebus Undergraduate Scholarship

 

Out-of-state:

Alaska

Michelle Carton, graduate student in the Department of Education, Edna Berg Scholarship

Kimberly Humphrey, graduate student in the Department of Education, Edna Berg Scholarship

 

Arizona

Erin Smith, graduate student in sustainable foods, Marie Moebus Fellowship

 

California

Neftaly Hernandez, sophomore in the Department of Health and Human Development, Ruth Osborn Memorial Scholarship and Marie Moebus FCS Recruitment and Retention Scholarship

James Rolin, freshman in the Department of Health and Human Development, Paul B. and Marie Davidson Scholarship, Marie Moebus Undergraduate Scholarship, and Mollie Allen Strand Memorial Scholarship

Phoebe Leverett, senior in the Department of Health and Human Development, Marie Moebus Undergraduate Scholarship and Marjorie Paisley Scholarship

Savannah Horwood, senior in the Department of Education, Lynn Johnstone Early Childhood Education Scholarship and the EHHD Student Teaching Scholarship

Whitney Shafer, graduate student in the Department of Education, Betsy Palmer Memorial Scholarship

Jackie Ureel, graduate student in marriage and family counseling, Marie Moebus Marriage and Family Counseling Scholarship

 

Colorado

McKenzie Bradley, senior in the Department of Education and Department of Health and Human Development, Royal and Norma Johnson Family Education Fund; Ruth Osborn Memorial Scholarship; and Marie Moebus FCS Recruitment and Retention Scholarship

Blair Ann Hensen, graduate student in marriage and family counseling, Marie Moebus Fellowship

Laura Johnson, graduate student in the Montana Dietetic Internship program, Montana Food Pantry Scholarship

Dorothy Ruoff, freshman in the Department of Health and Human Development, Student Success Scholarship

Andrea Steward, graduate student in the Montana Dietetic Internship program, Mayme E. Chesarek Memorial Scholarship

 

Connecticut

Celine Valentin, graduate student in the Department of Health and Human Development, George and Jeanine Shroyer Scholarship

 

Idaho

Alison Dumas, sophomore in the Department of Health and Human Development, Helyn McGown Scholarship

Brett Hamilton, graduate student in the Department of Health and Human Development, Henrietta Moebus Bolitho Memorial Scholarship and Marjorie Paisley Scholarship

Ethan Levitch, sophomore in the Department of Health and Human Development, Helyn McGown Scholarship

Nathan Massey, senior in the Department of Health and Human Development, Helyn McGown Scholarship

 

Illinois

Debra Kraner, junior in the Department of Health and Human Development, Lula Mae Clay Scholarship

Laura Rodas, junior in the Department of Health and Human Development, Lynn Johnstone Early Childhood Education Scholarship and Marie Moebus Undergraduate Scholarship

 

Indiana

Christine Guyton, junior in the Department of Health and Human Development, Dorothy N. Kennemer Physical Education Scholarship

 

Iowa

Kelsie Larson, graduate student in the Montana Dietetic Internship program, Marie Moebus Dietetic Internship Memorial Scholarship

Melissa Vondrak, graduate student in the Montana Dietetic Internship program, Montana Dietetic Internship Scholarship

 

Kansas

Robert Mayes, senior in the Department of Health and Human Development, Marga Hosaeus Memorial Scholarship

 

Maine

Erin Steorts, senior in the Department of Education, Dr. William A. Johnstone Excellence in Education Scholarship

 

Massachusetts

Hannah Wolf, graduate student in the Montana Dietetic Internship program, Marie Moebus Dietetic Internship Memorial Scholarship

 

Michigan

Molly Damm, graduate student in marriage and family counseling, Marie Moebus Fellowship

 

Minnesota

Kaitlyn Schlangen, freshman in the Department of Health and Human Development, Helyn McGown Scholarship

Lauren Ruhr, graduate student in the Montana Dietetic Internship program, Marie Moebus Dietetic Internship Memorial Scholarship

Danielle Tainer, junior in the Department of Health and Human Development, Marie Moebus Undergraduate Scholarship

 

Missouri

Hannah Johnson, senior in the Department of Education, Wilson-Humphrey’s Family Scholarship

 

New Hampshire

Briana Bruinooge, graduate student in the Montana Dietetic Internship program, Marie Moebus Dietetic Internship Memorial Scholarship

Kyle Hodges, senior in the Department of Health and Human Development, Helyn McGown Scholarship

 

New York

Kelsey Tanner, graduate student in the Montana Dietetic Internship program, Montana Dietetic Internship Scholarship

 

North Dakota

Rachel Larson, junior in the Department of Health and Human Development, Helyn McGown Scholarship

 

Ohio

Jennifer Kennedy, senior in the Department of Education, Johnstone-Goetz Education Scholarship

Amanda Obery, doctoral student in education, Leroy Casagranda Memorial Scholarship

 

Oregon

Courtney Kawamoto, junior in the Department of Health and Human Development, Paul B. and Marie Davidson Scholarship and Donna Helterline Petouhoff Scholarship

Marieke Sawka, senior in the Department of Health and Human Development, Helyn McGown Scholarship

 

South Carolina

Luke Shealy, senior in the Department of Health and Human Development, Marie Moebus Scholarship and the Earlene Hart Scholarship

 

South Dakota

Courtney McCormick, junior in the Department of Health and Human Development, Ramona Marotz-Baden Scholarship

 

Texas

Natalie Eastham, senior in the Department of Education, Student Success Scholarship

 

Utah

Marissa Collier, graduate Student in the Department of Health and Human Development, Roehm Memorial Scholarship

 

Virginia

Allison Milodragovich, graduate student in the Department of Health and Human Development, Marjorie Paisley Scholarship

 

Washington

Kate Dedo, senior in the Department of Health and Human Development, Marie Moebus Undergraduate Scholarship

Carolyn Fiorillo, senior in the Department of Education, Louise M. Taylor Memorial Scholarship

Samantha Garcia, senior in the Department of Education, Lea May Miller Memorial Scholarship

Jordan Hall, freshman in the Department of Health and Human Development, Helyn McGown Scholarship

Riley Weeks, senior in the Department of Education, EHHD Scholarship for Student Teachers

Jocelynn Wright, senior in the Department of Health and Human Development, Marie Moebus Undergraduate Scholarship

Melanie Young, junior in the Department of Health and Human Development, Doris R. Swartz Scholarship and Marie Moebus FCS Recruitment and Retention Scholarship

 

Wisconsin

Cody Steiner, graduate student in the Montana Dietetic Internship program, Mayme E. Chesarek Memorial Scholarship

Jennifer Robey, graduate student in the Montana Dietetic Internship program, Marie Moebus Dietetic Internship Memorial Scholarship

 

Wyoming

Candace Garner, graduate student in the Montana Dietetic Internship program, Moebus Memorial Dietetic Scholarship.

Darci Petersen, senior in the Department of Education, Kappa Delta Pi Scholarship

Shauna Rasmussen, junior in the Department of Health and Human Development, Paul B. and Marie Davidson Scholarship and Donna Helterline Petouhoff Scholarship

 

Sri Lanka

Imashi Fernando, senior in the Department of Health and Human Development, Marie Moebus Undergraduate Scholarship