Outstanding Senior 4 year - Caleb Frankel

A native of Williamsport, PA, Caleb Frankel developed an interest in science early and while working with a large animal vet on Amish farms decided to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. While at the University, he has maintained a 3.8 grade point average while working for three uniquely different veterinarians, and completing an internship at the Baltimore Zoo. He has received the College Park Scholars Citation in Environmental Sciences in 203 and has received several academic scholarships. He has served as an Agriculture and Natural Resources Student Ambassador and is currently serving as char of the Ambassadors. He has also served as a Student Senator representing the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources for the past year.

Caleb has been a member of the Veterinary Science Club and participated in intramural basketball and football while a student at Maryland. He has also demonstrated a commitment to service, participating in SHARE DC Food Distribution programs and the American Cancer Society Relay for Life.

His commitment to experiencing diversity of veterinary medicine has been demonstrated in his work with Dr. James Stewart at the Laurel and Pimlico Racetracks; Dr. Cleveland Brown at the Beltsville Veterinary Hospital, working primarily with small animals; and with Dr. Robert Lewis with the Lewis Veterinary Clinic of Jersey Shore, PA, where he participated in the treatment of bovine, equine, canine, feline, porcine, ovine, caprine, and deer. During the summer of 2002 he completed an internship at the Baltimore Zoo Medical Center, participating in molecular biology and genetic research in the hospital's research laboratory.

Caleb has also worked in the Academic Programs office of the college handling the college website, and assisting students, faculty and staff with orientation activities. Caleb has been entrusted with confidential information and has proven himself completely worthy of that trust. His willingness to help others in any situation has set a foundation for continued success in the future.

For more information, contact Gail Yeiser

Last updated: 05/2/2007