Congratulations to Roberto Paniagua!

Recognize this face? If you have ever visited CDE, you probably know that face belongs to Roberto. He is a welcomed presence at CDE, whether helping with initiatives and programming or assisting a fellow student and is one of the best ambassadors for CDE. In addition to being a "regular good guy," Roberto is also a great student with a wide range of interests that he pursues to learn more about himself and the ways of the world. It was this keen curiosity that led to his seeking to become a Research Fellow with the Iowa Center for Research by Undergraduates (ICRU). During this year, he worked with Dr. Johnnie Sims to more closely examine climate issues among CDE students and propose programming to address the issues. This was the first year the ICRU provided funding for a nonacademic department and the first year that CDE has been associated with ICRU. Just like so many things Roberto has been affiliated with, positive results followed. We are proud to announce that on April 25, Roberto was awarded outstanding poster presentation in the social science division among ICRU Research Fellows. This is a great honor for both Roberto and CDE. The DIVE Project that was the outcome of his research efforts is being perused for implementation for the upcoming academic year.

When you see Roberto in the hallways of CDE or about campus, be sure to say hello and congratulate him.