HHS 2019 Award Recipients
Distinguished Alumni Awards
This award honors alumni who have significantly advanced their careers and have demonstrated noteworthy professional accomplishments that reflect favorably on their profession, Purdue and society.
Charles W. Miller
Consultant, nuclear and radiological environmental health
Duluth, Georgia
EDUCATION
BS '66 Physics/Mathematics, Ball State University, 1966
MS '67 Meteorology, University of Michigan
PhD '73, Bionucleonics (Radiation Health Physics), Purdue University
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS |
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| 2014-Present |
Consultant, nuclear and radiological environmental health |
| 2002-2014 |
Chief, Radiation Studies Branch, National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Atlanta, Georgia |
| 1992-2002 |
Chief, Environmental Dosimetry Section, Radiation Studies Branch, National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Atlanta, Georgia |
| 1990-1992 |
Manager, Office of Environmental Safety, Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety, Springfield, Illinois |
| 1986-1990 |
Chief, Planning and Analysis Division, Office of Nuclear Facility Safety, Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety, Springfield, Illinois |
John W. Schrader, HSD, LAT, ATC
Inaugural Assistant Dean for Student Academic Affairs and Clinical Professor, Emeritus, School of Public Health, Indiana University
Queen Creek, Arizona
EDUCATION
BS '72, Health & Physical Education, Purdue University
MS '75, Physical Education, Sports Medicine Option, University of Washington
HSD '93, Health & Safety, Indiana University
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS |
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| 2013-2017 |
Inaugural Assistant Dean for Student Academic Affairs and Clinical Professor, School of Public Health, Indiana University |
| 2007-2013 |
Clinical Professor and Associate Chair for Academic Affairs, Department of Kinesiology, School of Public Health, Indiana University |
| 2005-2007 |
Clinical Professor and Coordinator of Athletic Training Education Programs, School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, and Athletic Trainer, Indiana University |
| 2003-2005 |
Clinical Associate Professor, Coordinator of Athletic Training Education Programs, and Assistant Athletic Trainer School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation/Intercollegiate Athletics, Indiana University |
| 1987-2003 |
Assistant Professor, Coordinator of Athletic Training Education Programs and Assistant Athletic Trainer, School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation/Intercollegiate Athletics, Indiana University |
Outstanding Young Alumni Awards
This award honors alumni under the age of 35 with outstanding career development either through traditional channels or innovative approaches including involvement in professional organizations, college alumni association or community activities.
Ted Harper, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN, EP-C
Director, Sports Nutrition and Team Sports Dietitian, New England Patriots
Foxboro, Massachusetts
EDUCATION
BS '08 Dietetics/Nutrition, Fitness and Health, Purdue University
MS '10 Exercise and Sport Science, University of Utah
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS |
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| 2012-Present |
Director, Sports Nutrition and Team Sports Dietitian, New England Patriots |
| 2014-Present |
Sports Dietitian for Aly Raisman, Olypic Gymnast |
| 2010-2012 |
Nutrition Director and Performance Dietitian contractor, United States Army |
| 2010 |
Nutrition Director and Sports Dietitian, Holloman Air Force Base, Alamogordo, New Mexico |
| 2009-2010 |
Sports Nutrition Consultant, United States Speedskating, Utah Olympic Oval, Kearns, Utah |
Akshay Thomas, MD, MS
Vitreoretinal Surgeon and Uveitis Specialist, Tennessee Retina
Nashville, Tennessee
EDUCATION
BS '08, Health Sciences, Purdue University
M.D./M.S. '12 Case Western Reserve University
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS |
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Has authored 40+ peer-reviewed manuscripts and book chapters and has co-edited 2 text books |
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| 2018-Present |
Fostering Innovative Retina Stars of Tomorrow Program |
| 2018 |
Recipient of the Hornaday Fellow Award for Excellence in Clinical Care, Ethics and Research |
| 2016-2018 |
Associate Editor, Photoessay section of “RETINA”, the journal of Retinal and Vitreous Disease |
| 2017 |
Recipient of the Ronald G. Michels Fellowship Award |
| 2013-2016 |
Casey Eye Outreach Van Volunteer |
| 2012 |
Recipient of the Alfred Maschke Award for Excellence in the Art and Practice of Medicine |
Distinguished Service Award
This award honors demonstrated leadership ability in the community through the development of/or significant contributions to private or public programs that improve or enhance the quality of life for individuals, families, and/or communities
Kathleen Widner, MS
Service Area Director, Kaiser Permanente, Napa Solano Service Area
Martinez, California
EDUCATION
BS '79, Community Health Education, Purdue University
MS '85, Community Health Education, East Stroudsburg University
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS |
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| 1991-Present |
Service Area Director Kaiser Permanente, Napa Solano Service Area, California |
| 1979-Present |
Member of Society of Public Health Educators |
| 1979-Present |
Member of American Public Health Association |
| 1987-1991 |
Executive Director, YWCA, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania |
| 1983-1987 |
Industrial Wellness Coordinator, HealthEast, Allentown, Pennsylvania |
