Year Awarded Student Name Institution Thesis Research Scholarship Name
1994 Brigitte Marineau Cornell U Late fermentation chemistry AWSEF
1994 Renee Terrell U Arkansas Concentration of resveratol AWSEF
1995 David Miller Michigan State U Photosynthate partitioning AWSEF
1995 Renee T. Threlfall U Arkansas Concentration of resveratol AWSEF
1996 Peter Cousins UC Davis Root knot nematodes AWSEF
1996 Kevin W. Sea UC Davis Hydrogen sulfide prevention AWSEF
1997 Leilah E. Backhus UC Davis Gene expression in fermenting yeast AWSEF
1997 Peter Cousins UC Davis Genetics of root knot nematodes AWSEF
1998 Elwyn A. Gladstone UC Davis Canopy density AWSEF
1998 Jonathan Licker Cornell U Flavors via Brettanomyces AWSEF
1999 Natasha L. Boffman UC Davis Stability of proteins in wine AWSEF
1999 Alan Krivanek UC Davis Genetics of grape resistance to Pierce’s disease AWSEF
1999 Teresa Lynn Walker U Arkansas Electrochemical pH modification of wine AWSEF
1999 Jane Marie Yegge UC Davis Sensory and non-sensory attributes of wine AWSEF
2000 Alan Krivanek UC Davis Genetics of Pierce’s disease resistance in grape vines AWSEF
2000 Anna K. Mansfield VPI&SU Optimizing perceived flavor and aroma in wine AWSEF
2000 Jill M. Richardson Cornell U. Characterizing flavor profiles during ML fermentation AWSEF
2000 Teresa Lynn Walker U Arkansas Electrochemical pH modification of wine AWSEF
2001 Justine van den Heuvel U. Guelph Trellising system effects on yield and must quality Lucio Sorre Scholarship, Banfi
2001 Kristen M. Lowe UC Davis Genetics and inheritance of root-knot nematode resistance Davis A. Torso Scholarship
2001 Steven Marko CA State U Fresno Amino acid assays using Formol titrations Pierre & Marie van Malderen Scholarship
2001 Tamara Roush UC Davis Genetic mechanisms of resistance and susceptibility to Phylloxera Shirley A. Martin Scholarship
2002 Tamara Roush UC Davis Mechanisms of resistance to phylloxera Banfi, Lucio Sorre Memorial
2002 Marti Williams UC Davis Brett-generated organics and their impact on wine quality Bjorn Thogerson Fund, Bjorn Thogerson Memorial
2002 Beth Guguino VA Tech Composted soil amendments for managing declining vineyard sites Eastern PA, Horace Hall Memorial
2002 Laurie Boyden Cornell Root knot nematodes Bjorn Thogerson Memorial Fund, Bill Tuller Memorial
2002 Tyler Thomas UC Davis Wine Education Suffolk Chapter Jane Schandall Memorial
2003 Heather Melidossian Cornell U Naturally Occurring Tydeid Mite as Biological Control for Powdery Mildew Lucio Sorre Memorial Scholarship from Banfi
2003 Angela Lee UC Davis Genetic Diversity for Hydrogen Sulfite Production in Saccharomyces cerevisiae AWS Commercial Wine Competition Judges Scholarship
2003 Laurie E. Boyden Cornell U Allelism of Root-knot Nematode Resistance in Grapevines Annette & Alan Derkacs Scholarship from Eastern PA
2003 Kristin M. Lowe UC Davis Rootstock Breeding for Root-knot Nematode Resistance via Genetic Mapping Howard Timberlake Memorial Scholarship from South Carolina Region
2003 Jane M. Coventry U Guelph, ON Anthocyanin and Resveratrol Gene Expression Columbus, Ohio Chapter Scholarship
2004 Taryn Bauerle Penn State U Cryoanalytical Microscopy of Embolisms in Vitis Roots Eastern PA Regional in Honor of Dr Les Sperling
2004 Patricia Sobieck Purdue U Viticultural Practices to Enhance Wine Quality AWS In Honor of Angel Nardone
2004 Diane Choo UC Davis Terroir as it Relates to Tannin Profiles in Pinot Noir Grapes Banfi in Memory of Lucio Sorre
2004 Ashley Myers NC State Pierce’s Disease of Grapevines Carroll County, MD, In Memory of H. Mowbray
2004 Heather Melidossian Cornell U A Naturally Occurring Tydeid Mite as Biological Control for Powdery Mildew Carolinas Regional Scholarship in Honor of Hal Kohn
2005 Taryn Bauerle Penn State U Cryoanalytical Microscopy of Embolisms in Vitis Roots George Wilson Memorial Scholarship
2005 Jodi Creasap Cornell U Prevention of Crown Gall Tumors Suffolk County Wally Schandall Memorial
2005 Ashley Myers NC State Pierce’s Disease of Grapevines AWSEF Endowment Fund Scholarship
2005 Ron Runnebaum UC Davis Physiological modeling of wine body Carolinas Regional Scholarship
2005 Patricia Skinnis Purdue U Viticultural Practices to Enhance Wine Quality Columbus, Ohio Scholarship
2005 Kirsten Skogerson UC Davis Regulating the impact of fanleaf virus infection Banfi in Memory of Lucio Sorre
2005 Amelie Morneau UC Davis Reduction of preservative sulphur dioxide additional through control of acetaldehyde by lactic acid bacteria growth AWSEF Endowment Fund Scholarship
2005 Warren Place UC Davis Sugar sensing, transport and metabolism in yeast growing in low-sugar environments AWSEF Endowment Fund Scholarship
2006 Martha Bajek U. Guelph Correlation Between Mouthfeel, Aroma and the Perception of Astringency Eastern PA. Regional Scholarship in Honor of Sandy and Don Gauntner
2006 Jeremiah Baumgartel UC Davis Improving the Understanding of Pierce’s Disease South CarolinaRegion in Memory of Bjorn Thogersen
2006 Michelle Moyer Cornell U Management of Grape Powdery Mildew Lucio Sorre Memorial Scholarship (Banfi)
2006 Vinay Pagay Cornell U Physiology of Grape Ripening and Methods to Reduce Maturation Variability in Red Varietals Carroll County Chapter, Maryland Region’s G. Hamilton Mobray Memorial Scholarship Fund
2006 Ron Runnebaum UC Davis Impact of Various Wine Constituents on the Perception of Wine Body Eastern PA. Regional Scholarship in Memory of Mr. Louis Di Giacomo
2006 Kirsten Skogerson UC Davis Development of Analytical Tools for Both Researchers and Winemakers Tenneesee Chapter Scholarship Honoring Mr. Al Porell
2007 Craig N. Austin Cornell U. The effects of sunlight & shading on Powdery Mildew development. AWSEF Scholarship
2007 Michelle M. Moyer Cornell U. Refining knowledge of the powdery mildew disease cycle in cooler climates. Eastern PA. Regional Scholarship honoring Julie & John Hasson
2007 Amelie Dube Morneau Washington State Univ. Investigation of the acetaldehyde metabolism of Brettanomyces. Lucio Sorre Memorial Scholarship (Banfi)
2007 Vinay Pagay Cornell U. The basis of ripening variability of Cabernet Franc & Concord grapes. N. Alabama Chapter Scholarship honoring Dick and Susan Marsden
2007 Chris Snowden U. of Guelph Regulation of hexose transporters in response to shifting nutrient conditions in S. cerevisiae. CWC Judges Scholarship
2007 Emily Terrell U. of Brit. Columbia Yeast's biotin biosynthetic pathway and the biotin status of yeast undergoing fermentation. Columbus OH. Chapter Scholarship
2008 Craig N. Austin Cornell U. The effects of sunlight & shading on Powdery Mildew development. Lucio Sorre Memorial Scholarship (Banfi)
2008 Denise M. Gardner Va. Tech. U. Aromatic volatile compound changes from the same variety regional Virginia wine. Eastern Pennsylvania Regional Scholarship
2008 Derrick L. Hammons U. of Kentucky Developing guidelines for sustainable management of Japanese Beetle and green June Beetle. Tennessee Chapters Scholarship in honor of Robert Kryter
2008 Christopher J. Snowden U. of Guelph Regulation of hexose transporters in response to shifting nutrient conditions in S. cerevisiae. AWSEF Endowment Fund Scholarship
2008 Emily Terrell U. of Brit. Columbia Yeast's biotin biosynthetic pathway and the biotin status of yeast undergoing fermentation. AWSEF General Fund Scholarship
2009 Michael J. Anderson U. British Columbia Yeasts & their ability to withstand various stressors during fermentation. North Alabama AWS Chapter Scholarship
2009 Martha R. Bajek U. Brock Individual differences in the way we perceive a wine's taste, aroma, and astringency. Carroll County (MD) AWS Chapter Scholarship
2009 Marin Talbot Brewer Cornell U. Population structure & genetics of the economically devastating grape powdery mildew fungus. Lucio Sorre Memorial Scholarship (Banfi)
2009 Kevin P. Fort UC Davis Development of grapevine rootstocks having increased tolerance to saltwater. South Carolina AWS Regional Scholarship
2009 Nicholas E. Gislason UC Davis Chemical means for controlling the oxidative damage to wine & beer that causes these products to become stale. Columbus (OH) AWS Chapter Scholarship
2009 Trent L. Preszler Cornell U. Predict the ideal crop load for Northeast Riesling Growers that balances flavor chemistry with production economics. Eastern Pennsylvania AWS Regional Scholarship
2010 Michael Anderson U. of Brit. Columbia The increasing need for industrial strains of Saccharomyces cerevisiae with higher ethanol tolerance. Eastern Pennsylvania AWS Regional Scholarship in honor of Joyce Vecchiolli
2010 Marin Talbot Brewer Cornell U. Population structure & genetics of the economically devastating grape powdery mildew fungus. Columbus (OH) AWS Chapter Scholarship in memory of Vinny Spagna, C. J. Keeger, and Mary Quilter
2010 Nicole Gaudette Brock U. Investigating the health properties associated with moderate red wine consumption. Cleveland (OH) AWS Chapter Scholarship in memory of Jane Moulton
2010 Rebecca Nelson Cornell U. The impact of terroir on Riesling typicity in the Finger Lakes region of New York state. Banfi Vintners Foundation Scholarship in memory of Lucio Sorre
2010 Justin Scheiner Cornell U. Improving red wine grape quality in cool climates. Alexis Descaunets Hartung Scholarship in memory of Alexis Descaunets Hartung
2010 Patsy Wilson U. Kentucky Effects of cultural practices on fruit quality, wine quality, cold hardiness, and the overall sustainability of wine health of Vidal Blanc. Southeast AWS Regional Scholarship
 
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