2010 Haslam Scholars

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is pleased to announce the 2010 Haslam Scholars. Among them are students who were born in Argentina, Ethiopia, and China, as well as those who attend high school in Mississippi, Kentucky, and South Carolina. The students also hail from every major city and region in the great State of Tennessee.

Ariel Buehler

Ariel Buehler combined her passion for food and her interests in biology and chemistry into a food science major with a music performance minor.

Desta Bume has found many ways to be involved on campus through his courses, research, and extra-curricular and service activities.

Kathleen Connelly’s fascination with the nature of ideas has led her to decide on a double major in English and philosophy with a minor in Japanese.

Marianela D’Aprile is an architecture major who hopes to pursue many international opportunities through study abroad programs. Along with nineteen other architecture students, Marianela partook in a project to build a school campus in the impoverished community of Fond-des-Blancs, Haiti.

Xin Huang majors in mechanical engineering with a pre-medicine focus. He has an incredible amount of interest in mechanical machineries, but is also passionate about working in a hospital environment.

Lindsay Lee is considering a career path as a pediatric doctor. In the meantime, she plans to major in Spanish and mathematics, plans to study abroad in Spain, and take classes in subjects that she finds interesting, such as art, poetry, and foreign languages.

Melissa Lee is continuing her undergraduate research initiative with fellow Haslam Scholar, Mark Remec, through their newly-formed Undergraduate Research Students’ Association. She will be participating in the Undergraduate Research Advisory Committee for the Chancellor’s Top 25 Initiative and will also be acting as a reviewer for UT’s undergraduate research journal, Pursuit.

Brady Miller is an active member of the the American Nuclear Society and Student Alumni Associates, as well as a volunteer for Redeeming Hope Ministries.

Blake Palles began his undergraduate career at the University of Tennessee with an early immersion into the American Nuclear Society.

Brianna Rader has divided up her time between her courses and several extracurricular activities, including Clinic Vols, American Medical Student Association, Issues Committee, and Honors Ambassadors.

Katherine Rush participated in the National Science Foundation’s Research Experience for Undergraduates at Mammoth Cave and the Green River Watershed.

Mark Remec is currently doing research in the Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology Department with Dr. Fernandez, where his research specifically focuses on protein structure and function within the nuclear receptor superfamily.

Noelle Sibley plans to complete a triple major in English, French, and Chinese.

Ashley Smith sought out Remote Area Medical as the one organization to which she would dedicate the majority of her volunteer work beginning in her first year at the university.

Elizabeth Williams is pursuing a vocal performance major along with a pre-medicine course load with the intent of becoming a neurologist.

Haslam Scholars in Tennessee Today
- Thirty High School Seniors Set to Interview for UT’s Haslam Scholars Program March 9, 2012
- Running with Hope: UT Student Encourages Homeless to Run November 9, 2011
- Fifteen High School Seniors Named as UT’s New Class of Haslam Scholars May 10, 2011
- UT Haslam Scholars Program Selects Finalists February 15, 2011
- 15 Incoming Freshmen Named as UT’s 2010 Class of Haslam Scholars May 6, 2010
- 30 High School Seniors Named as UT Haslam Scholar Finalists February 22, 2010
Margaret Conley

Margaret Conley, a major in animal science, researched the welfare of dairy cattle for her thesis project, entitled “The Scientifically Ethical Treatment of Dairy Cattle.” She will attend the University of Tennessee College of Veterinarian Medicine, where she plans to practice large and small animal medicine.

Contact Us

Haslam Scholars Program
Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy
1640 Cumberland Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37996-3340
Phone: (865) 974-7875
Fax: (865) 974-4784

News & Announcements

Honors Links

Chancellor's Honors Program
Honors Programs at UT

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville · Knoxville, TN 37996 · (865) 974-1000 · Contact UT

Admin Login

Search The University of Tennessee, Knoxville:

2010 Haslam Scholars

Contact Us

News & Announcements

Honors Links