The Martin Benjamin and Bruce Miller Award 2009

The Philosophy Department selected  this year two outstanding students for the Benjamin Miller and Bruce Miller  Miller Award 2009: Ania Pathak and Mark Bogner.  [Read more] The award is presented to the most promising sophomore student in philosophy. Both Mark and Ania have demonstrated that they are diligient, curious, and self-responsible learners. Mark holds a GPA of 3.9, is a major in philosophy, and intends to add economics to his field of studies. Ania holds a GPA of 4.0, and is a double degree student in philosophy and molecular biology.

HERE ARE THE TWO WINNERS:

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Mark Bogner: Mark BognerMartin Benjamin and Bruce Miller Award 2009: Mark Bogner

Parents:
Gordon and Nancy Bogner

At MSU since Fall 2008

Hometown and State:
DeWitt, MI

Majors:
just Philosophy for now, but I’m considering Economics

Other awards:
Alumni Distinguished Scholar, National Merit Scholar, Dean’s List

Research:
Professorial Assistant (Honors College) of Prof. Rauscher (Philosophy Department)

Involvement in student activities:
I’m on the MSU Quizbowl team, and I plan on doing more band-related extracurriculars next year.

Do you have plans for the future? If so, which ones?
I’m not certain of my plans for after college, but I have considered opening my own business.

Other interests:
I have several composition projects as well. I love to read and play video games, and I’m a basketball fan as well.

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Ania Pathak: Ania PathakMartin Benjamin and Bruce Miller Award 2009: Ania Pathak

Parents name:
P.K. and Dorothy Pathak

At MSU since Fall 2008

Hometown and State:
Okemos, MI

Majors:
Philosophy, Molecular Biology

Other awards:
National Merit Scholar, ADS Commended Semi-Finalist

Research:
Professorial Assistant (Honors College) of Prof. Lotz (Philosophy Department)

Involvement in student activities:
Competitive Ballroom Dance Team

Do you have plans for the future? If so, which ones?
During my undergrad, I’d really like to study abroad. Then afterward, where I want to go to graduate school and what I want to study will depend very much on where the next few years take me.

Other interests:
I love learning and trying new things; it exposes me to new perspectives. This can include anything from science and art to ballroom dancing and traveling.