{"id":5667,"date":"2024-06-13T20:00:38","date_gmt":"2024-06-13T20:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crmj.wsu.edu\/newsletter\/?page_id=5667"},"modified":"2025-06-25T21:23:32","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T21:23:32","slug":"2023-2024-department-of-criminal-justice-and-criminology-awards","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/crmj.wsu.edu\/newsletter\/2023-2024-department-of-criminal-justice-and-criminology-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"2023\u20132024 Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"
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April 24, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year we recognized outstanding service and achievements with scholarships, awards, and other forms of appreciation.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Distinguished Alumni Scholar Award<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

David Makin, PhD<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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\"David
David Makin, Associate Professor, Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology Alumni (2012)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

We are proud to announce that the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology awarded the Distinguished Alumni Scholar Award to David Makin (PhD) for his remarkable scholarly contributions. Makin is an associate professor in the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology and is the director of the Complex Social Interaction Lab at Washington State University. Under his direction, the Complex Social Interaction Lab has processed over 40,000 hours of BWC (body worn camera) footage for police departments on a range of projects including improving the use of procedural justice, examining differential decision-making within police community interactions, enhancing CIT (crisis intervention team) training, examining the application of trauma informed practices within domestic violence contacts, and most recently projects seeking to understand the use of de-escalation and non-escalation strategies and tactics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Initiated in 2010, the Distinguished Alumni Scholar Award is a testament to the exceptional achievements of our alumni and is determined by the faculty within the department. Join us in congratulating Makin\u2019s dedication to advancing the field of criminal justice and criminology.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n

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\"David
David Makin, Associate Professor, Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology Alumni (2012)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n
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\"Dale
Dale Willits, Interim Chair, and David Makin, Associate Professor<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n
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Community Partner Award<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Martin Martinez<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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\"Martin
Martin Martinez, Broetje Family Trust and Tierra Vida Community<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Please join us in congratulating Martin Martinez as the recipient of the Community Partner Award. Martinez is the community relations manager for the Broetje Family Trust and Tierra Vida Community. Established in 2018, the Community Partner Award recognizes outstanding work and support to the department by one or more individuals within our community of partners beyond the university.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n

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Appreciation Award<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Heather Schneider<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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\"Heather
Heather Schneider, Instructional Designer, Washington State University<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

The Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology would like to congratulate Heather Schneider as the recipient of the Appreciation Award, which recognizes outstanding support to the department within our WSU community. Within her role as an instructional designer with Academic Outreach and Innovation (AOI), she has been a tremendous help to our faculty in building and designing online Canvas space. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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Faculty Awards<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n
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Outstanding Criminal Justice Professor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

John Snyder, JD<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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\"John
John Snyder, Teaching Associate Professor Career track, Washington State University<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n
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Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

David Makin, PhD<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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\"David
David Makin, Associate Professor, Director of CSI Lab, Executive Director of WADEPS, Washington State University<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n
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Greg & Beth Pierce Faculty
Development <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Kathryn DuBois, PhD<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Outstanding Service Award<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Arifa Raza-Bayona, PhD<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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\"Arifa
Arifa Raza-Bayona, Assistant Professor, Washington State University<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n
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\"Award
2023\u20132024 Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology Awards<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n
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\"Hillary
Hillary Mellinger, Assistant Professor; John Snyder, Teaching Associate Professor Career track; and Grant Eller, 2024 Alpha Phi Sigma President<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n
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\"Buffet
2023\u20132024 Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology Awards<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n
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\"Hillary
Hillary Mellinger, Assistant Professor; David Makin, Associate Professor; and Grant Eller, 2024 Alpha Phi Sigma President<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n
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Graduate Student Awards<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n
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Otwin Marenin Outstanding
Doctoral Student<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Erica Maga\u00f1a<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Outstanding Criminal Justice
Graduate Student Instructor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ciara McGlynn<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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\"Dale
Dale Willits, Interim Chair and Associate Professor, and Ciara McGlynn, PhD Candidate<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n
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Outstanding PhD Instructor Award<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ciara McGlynn<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Graduate Student Association<\/h2>\n\n\n
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\"Hillary
Hillary Mellinger, Assistant Professor); Ciara McGlynn, Treasurer; Shah Alam, GPSA Representative; Mary Dhondt, Vice President; and Mazarine Higgins, President<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n
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  • President: Mazarine Higgins<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • GPSA Representative: Shah Alam<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Vice President: Mary Dhondt<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Treasurer: Ciara McGlynn<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Secretary: Keilah Shaw<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n
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    Undergraduate Student Awards<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n
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    Kathleen E. Taylor Scholarship<\/h3>\n\n\n
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    \"Hillary
    Hillary Mellinger, Assistant Professor; Ines Oronia; Oluwasijuanu Oluwole-Apejoye; and Kelli Meza Ledesma<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n
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    • Ines Oronia<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Oluwasijuanu Oluwole-Apejoye<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Kelli Meza Ledesma<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Jonah Oh<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n
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      Outstanding Graduating Senior<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Theresa (Tess) Harbert<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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      Theresa (Tess) Harbert<\/strong> and Hillary Mellinger, Assistant Professor<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n
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      Diego Moreno Memorial Scholarship<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Kaitlyn Crow<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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      \"Kaitlyn
      Kaitlyn Crow and Hillary Mellinger, Assistant Professor<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n
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      ALPHA PHI SIGMA Criminal Justice Honor Society<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      • President Fall 2023: Zachary Tees<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • President Spring 2024: Grant Eller<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Vice President: Lilliana Soliz<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
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        \"Lilliana
        Lilliana Soliz; Hillary Mellinger, Advisor; and Grant Eller<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n
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        Criminal Justice and Criminology Club Recognition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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        • President: Samantha Baker<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Vice President: Ella Vermeire<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
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          \"Hillary
          Hillary Mellinger, Advisor; Samantha Baker; and Ella Vermeire <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n
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          Staff Recognition <\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n
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          \"Danielle
          Danielle Makin, DeeDee Torgeson, Kiva Bloxam-Bliss, Sisouvanh Keopanapay, and Rebecca Auliye<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n
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          • Dana (DeeDee) Torgeson<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Sisouvanh Keopanapay<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Rebecca Auliye<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Danielle (Elle) Makin<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Kiva Bloxam-Bliss (Work-study)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n
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            \"Riti
            Riti Dwivedi, Nicole Patnod, Shaylene Moseley, and Karen Veloz<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n
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            \"Dale
            Dale Willits, Emilie Christopher, and Dana (DeeDee) Torgeson<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n
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            \"Brittany
            Brittany Solensten, Mary McMillin and, Cortney Dalton<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n
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            \"David
            David Makin and Season Hoard<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n
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            \"Amelie
            Amelie Pedneault and Sisouvahn Keopanapay<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n
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            \"Dale
            Dale Willits and Heather Schneider<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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