The Memorial Scholarships are awarded in memory of those alumni who lost their lives while serving our country during World War II, the Korean War and the
Vietnam Conflict. Plaques with the names of these honored alumni can be seen in the rotunda of Bray Hall. These scholarships and the grants offered each semester are made possible via a golf tournament conducted by the Association. The Alumni Association has been active on campus since 1925 and helping students has been a main focus since its inception.
Jack Murtagh
SOPHOMORE
ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES ENGINEERING
GPA: 4.0
Current Academic Year
- ESF Men’s Golf Team
- Environmental Resources Engineering Club
- New York Water Environment Association Student Chapter
- Alumni Office Student Assistant
Other Experiences
- Driving Coordinator/Driver at Island Harvest Food Pantry (Hauppauge, NY)
- Organic Spray Specialist & Sales Representative at Bayles Garden Center & Nursery (Port Washington, NY)
Ashley Walterich
SOPHOMORE
CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
GPA: 4.0
Current Academic Year
- Society for Ecological Restoration Club
- Rahma Food Forest Garden Volunteer
- Recreational Volleyball League
- Waffle Concert Participant
- Registrar’s Office Student Assistant
- President’s List
Other Experiences
- Recycling Club (Treasurer)
- Hiking Club
- All-County Orchestra (cello)
Hadar Shimshon
JUNIOR
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
GPA: 4.0
Current Academic Year
- President of Jewish Acorns
- Volunteer, Memory Care Unit at Loretto-Nottingham (Horticulture Therapy)
- Clinical Observer at Ghaly Healing & Wellness Center (Pre-Med Shadowing)
Other Experiences
- Neuroscience Volunteer Researcher (SUNY Upstate)
- Syracuse University COVID-19 Response Team
- EMS Volunteer (Bellmore-Merrick Ambulance Service)
- Israel Defense Forces – School for Medical Professionals Medic, Trauma Instructor, Sargent Commander
Jane Clark
JUNIOR
ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES ENGINEERING
GPA: 3.98
Current Academic Year
- New York Water Environmental Association (Student Chapter Treasurer & Young Professionals Liaison)
- NYWEA Outstanding Student Chapter Service Award
- Air & Waste Management Association (Student Representative)
- Environmental Resources Engineering Club
- Society of Women Engineers
- Wastewater Operator & Field Technician at Camden Group, Inc.
Other Experiences
- Excelsior Conservation Corps (Infrastructure & Sustainability Crew)
- Oberlin College: Academic Ambassador, Student Cooperative Association, Ecolympics Intern
Ariana Hyland
SENIOR
SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT
GPA: 3.94
Current Academic Year
- Alpha Xi Sigma (2020-2022)
- Member of ESF Office of Inclusion, Diversity & Equity
- Member of Western NY Sustainable Business Roundtable Committee
- Sustainability Assistant at Wendel Companies
Other Experiences
- American Public Works Association (President of Student Chapter at Erie Community College)
- American Society of Civil Engineers (Young Professionals Committee)
- Designer/Drafter at Wendel Companies (2017-2022)
Henry Myers
SENIOR
ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY
GPA: 3.97
Current Academic Year
- Collegiate Bass Angling Team (2020-2022)
- Intramural Indoor Soccer
- Empire Forester Yearbook PhotoContest Winner
Other Experiences
- NY Parks Community Service (Clark’s Reservation State Park)
- Trout Bums Community Service
- Teaching Assistant (Dendrology)
- NY Natural Heritage Project/DEC (Research Intern)
- Forest Health Survey Intern
Kalyani Mer
PH.D CANDIDATE
ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES ENGINEERING
GPA: 3.92
Current Academic Year
- International Student Association (Treasurer)
- Graduate Student Association
- New York Water Environmental Association (Member)
- ESF Desi Club (Member)
- American Institute of Chemical Engineers Annual Meeting (Presenter)
Other Experiences
- 2020-21 GSA Honorary Award (Excellence in Academic Research)
- Graduate Teaching Assistant for Energy Systems Engineering
- Numerous publications and research assistantships
Abishek Poudel
PH.D. CANDIDATE
NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION
GPA: 3.65
Current Academic Year
- ESF Graduate Student Association (SRM representative)
- American Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
- Society of American Foresters
- ESF Forestry Club
- ESF Green Campus Initiative/Volunteer Work
Other Experiences
- Edna Bailey Sussman Fellowship
- Graduate Teaching Assistant for multiple classes
- Intern, Department of Environmental Conservation
- Numerous conference/meeting presentations
Jaclyn Torkelson
PH.D. CANDIDATE
ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY
GPA: 3.41
Current Academic Year
- Student Conduct Board (Graduate Representative)
- Graduate Student Association (current Vice President of Research; past Chemistry Dept. Representative)
- Graduate Women in Science Research Seminar Committee
Other Experiences
- Chemistry Dept. Graduate Seminar Committee (Chair)
- Graduate Peer Mentor Program
- Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant Award
- Teaching experience in a variety of courses at both ESF and Northern Arizona University
- Numerous guest lectures and publications
Shelby Zangari
PH.D. CANDIDATE
ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY
GPA: 3.42
Current Academic Year
- Society of Toxicology (Graduate Student Representative)
- Air & Waste Management Association Student Poster Winner (1st place)
- Society of Toxicology Northeast Regional Chapter Poster Winner (1st place)
- Eastern Analytical Symposium Board of Directors (Member & Seminars Chair)
Other Experiences
- Graduate Teaching Assistant for a number of ESF classes since 2017
- Numerous publications and invited presentations
- Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Academic Coach
- ESF Graduate Student Association Inclusive Excellence Award
- Society of Toxicology Graduate Student Excellence Award