 Name: Geoff
Benn
Option: Plant Biotechnology and Molecular Biology
Year: Junior
email: gbenn2@uiuc.edu
About Me:
- From Albany, NY
- In my free time, I enjoy working out, going to concerts, and dancing.
Activities:
- James Scholar
- Recipient of Jonathan Baldwin Turner Scholarship
- Recipient of James Newton Matthews Scholarship
- Named Outstanding Freshman in the College of Aces last year
- Field and Furrow Club
- National Society of Collegiate Scholars
- Illini Swing Society
- Started a tutoring program for CPSC 112
- Worked in Dr. Moose’s lab since the beginning of freshmen year
- Crop Science Student Ambassador
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 Name: Andrew
Bowman
Option: Crop Agribusiness
Year: Junior
email: abowman2@uiuc.edu
Activities:
- Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity - National Board Director, Homecoming Co-Chair,
Chaplain, Service Chair
- College of ACES Student Council Reporter
- 2006 FFA Star Farmer of America Finalist
- Alpha Zeta Honorary Agriculture Fraternity
- College of ACES Student Advancement Committee
- Department of Crop Sciences Advisory Board
- Jonathan Baldwin Turner Scholar
- ACES James Scholar Honors Student
- Field and Furrow Club
- Crop Science Student Ambassador
Future Plans: After I graduate I plan to work in the agriculture policy
sector before returning home to my family farm. |
 Name: Travis
Huls
Option: Crop Agribusiness
Year: Senior
email: thuls2@uiuc.edu
Activities:
- Field and Furrow Club- Vice President
- Departmental Advisory Committee Student Representative
- Student Advancement Committee
- Ag. Mech. Club- Assistant Treasurer
- ACE Club
- Crop Science Student Ambassador
Future Plans: After graduating in the spring of 2008, I hope to acquire
a successful career in agribusiness and eventually gain a managerial position. |
 Name: Sydney
Jarrett
Option: Biological Sciences
Year: Senior
email: sjarret2@uiuc.edu
Activities:
- Student Advancement Committee
- Field and Furrow (Secretary 2006)
- Cru
- Crop Science Student Ambassador
Future Plans: I want to get my PhD and become a breeder in anything
but corn because I'm allergic to its pollen. |
 Name: Nathan
Karplus
Option: Plant Biotechnology and Molecular Biology
Year: Senior
email: karplus2@uiuc.edu
About Me: I like fishing and hunting
Activities:
- Field and Furrow – President 2006
- Crop Science Student Ambassador
Future Plans: I receive my Master's and PhD and hope to become
a plant breeder. |
 Name: Angelica
Lagunas
Option: Plant Biotechnology and Molecular Biology
Year: Sophomore
email: alaguna2@uiuc.edu
Activities:
- Research Apprentice Program through the College of ACES – Summers
of 2003, 2004, and 2005
- Young Scholar's Program I and II - Summers of 2006 and 2007
- Resident Advisor/Counselor for the Research Apprentice Program – Summer
2007
- ACES Council representative and Spring Reception CoChair for Minorities
in Agriculture Natural Resources and Related Sciences
- Participated in Insight as part of the Illinois Leadership Center
- Member of Leadership in Action
- Publicist for National Alliance on Mental Illness
- Volunteer Illini Tutor
- James Scholar
- Chancellor's Scholar
- Jonathan Baldwin Turner Scholar
- Worked in Dr. Isaac Cann's laboratory since the beginning of freshmen
year
- Crop Science Student Ambassador
Future Plans: I plan to pursue my Masters degree in Plant Biotechnology
and attain a career as a research scientist for Plant Biotechnology for the
government or for a corporation. |
 Name: Jacki
Langlois
Option: Crops
Year: Senior
email: jlanglo2@uiuc.edu
About Me:
- From Grant Park, IL
- I like farming, animals, dance, and making new friends
Activities:
- Student Advancement Committee,
- Field & Furrow - Secretary
- ACE Club Member
- Crop Science Student Ambassador
Future Plans: I am currently looking to attend grad school and eventually
have a farm of my own. |
 Name: Jennifer
Large
Option: Crop Agribusiness
Year: Senior
email: jlarge2@uiuc.edu
Activities:
- Student Alumni Ambassadors
- VP Membership
- Pep Rally Co-Chair, 2006
- ExplorACES Exhibits Committee
- Illini Pride
- Orange Krush
- Work for Dr. Diers at the South Farms
- Crop Science Student Ambassador
Future Plans: Upon graduation in May 2008, I plan to seek employment
with a major agricultural company. I will either continue work in crop research
or obtain an agribusiness position. |
 Name: Jonathon
Lower
Option: Crops
Year: Senior
email: jlower2@uiuc.edu
Activities:
- Student Advancement Committee 2006 – Present
- Crop Science Ambassador 2006 – Present
- ACES Student Council 2006 – Present
- University of Illinois Football Team 2004 – 2005
- Field and Furrow – member
- Hoof and Horn – member
- Alpha Gamma Rho Professional/Social Agricultural Fraternity
Future Plans: After college I have a couple of options available to
me. My first option is to go back and farm on the family farm. My
other option is to work for a crops related company such as a seed corn company
or chemical company. |
 Name: Justin
Martz
Option:Crop Agribusiness
Year: Senior
email: jmartz2@uiuc.edu
Activities:
- Hoof and Horn – ACES Council Rep
- Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity- Vice Noble Ruler Judicial Affairs
- Field and Furrow Club
- Crop Science Student Ambassador
Future Plans: I will be graduating in December and looking to find
a job in seed sales. Only time will tell where I end up. |
 Name: Mike
Meyer
Option: Plant Protection
Year: Senior
email: mmeyer2@uiuc.edu
About Me:
- Train for marathons
- I enjoy backpacking and camping
- Watching movies
- Hanging out with friends
- I'm the chief Grower for Just Food Club
- Did undergraduate research on herbicide sensitivity in sweet corn hybrids
Activities:
- Field and Furrow, Philanthropy Chair
- Just Food Club, Chief Grower
- Horticulture Club
- Newman Hall Residence Club, Yearbook Editor
- Crop Science Student Ambassador
Future Plans: After graduating, I would like to go to graduate school
and study plant pathology. |
 Name: Jared
Roskamp
Option: Crop Agribusiness
Year: Sophomore
email: roskamp2@uiuc.edu
Activities:
- Crop Science Ambassador 2007 – Present
- ACES Student Council 2007 – Present
- Field and Furrow – Member
- ACES Club - Member
- Collegiate FFA – Member
- Alpha Gamma Rho Professional/Social Agricultural Fraternity
Future Plans: After college, I plan to find a career in ag sales hopefully
dealing with seed or chemicals. I hope to be somewhere where I can
deal one on one with people. |
 Name: Charlie
Thompson
Option: Plant Biotechnology and Molecular Biology
Year: Senior
email: cthomps7@uiuc.edu
Activities:
- Field and Furrow Club – ACES Council Representative
- Gamma Sigma Delta- Agricultural Honor Society
- Undergraduate research in weed physiology and herbicide-plant interaction
for
Dr. Riechers.
- This year I will be working for Dr. Kolb in small grains
- Crop Science Student Ambassador
Future Plans: will gradate this coming spring with my bachelor's degree
and continue my education by getting my master's degree in plant breeding,
probably here at the U of I. Also, my long term goal is obtaining a PhD in
plant breeding, but I'll just take it one step at a time. |
 Name: Krista
Ubbenga
Option: Plant Biotechnology and Molecular Biology
Year: Senior
email: ubbenga2@uiuc.edu
Activities:
- Field and Furrow Club Member – Conventions Chair 2007
- ACES Council Member
- National SASES Member
- 2006 SASES National Membership Chair
- ExplorACES Departmental Representative for Crop Sciences 2005, 2006,
Director of Food 2007
- 4-H House Cooperative-Social Sorority Member
- Alpha Zeta Member
Future Plans: I plan to finish my undergraduate studies, graduating
with a bachelor’s degree in Crop Sciences in December 2007. After graduating,
I have not yet decided whether to continue my education through graduate
school, law school in agricultural law or to pursue a job. |
 Name: John
Wyss
Option: Crops
Year: Sophomore
email: jkwyss2@uiuc.edu
Activities:
- Student Advancement Committee
- Illini Greek Week Committee
- Field and Furrow – ACES Council Rep.
- ACE Club Illini Pride
- Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity
- Crop Science Student Ambassador
Future Plans: After graduation I plan on pursuing a career in agronomy
for a crops related company. Eventually, I would like to return to the family
farm and continue to expand our current operation. |
