FELLOW OF THE YEAR - 2006 
Honors
student Alaine Kalder & Barbara Oudekerk engage in discussion with
Dr. Bette Bottoms, Fellow of the Year.
Dr. Bette Bottoms
Bette Bottoms received her doctorate in psychology from SUNY Buffalo, before joining the UIC psychology department in 1992. Her research interests include the interface of psychology and law, and she has focused much of her research on children in the legal system, both as victims and witnesses. She is active in community education as well, teaching law enforcement how to work with child victims.
An Honors College Fellow since January 2005, Dr. Bottoms has a long history of working with Honors Students, “I have worked with Honors College students in my research laboratory every year that I have been here since 1992. It's been a wonderful experience to work with such bright, dedicated students. I put off becoming an Honors Fellow for many years because I didn't think I had the time, but became one anyway, and have been very pleased with the experience.”
FELLOW OF THE YEAR - 2005 
Dr. Paul Malchow
Dr. Paul Malchow
Dr. Malchow is not only a great professor and research adviser, but he is also one of the greatest persons I have ever met. In my view, he's done more for students than any single department. He truly deserves to be recognized as Fellow of the Year.
FELLOW OF THE YEAR - 2004 
Mrinalini Rao
Dr. Mrinalini "Meena" Rao
Dr. Rao is simply an amazing woman. She has proven herself to be a productive member of the UIC community, and yet she still finds the time to be a good Honors College Fellow for her students.
FELLOW OF THE YEAR - 2003 
Dr. Donald Chambers
Dr. Donald Chambers
Dr. Chambers has not only proved to be an excellent Honors College Advisor, but more importantly, a friend and confidant. His guidance has really helped me rise to be a more intellectually confident and socially responsible individual.