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Outstanding Thesis Award 2003
The Division of Graduate Studies recognizes the
very fine thesis work being accomplished by its graduate students
through the annual granting of the Outstanding Thesis Award, in
the amount of $1,000. This award also accords a high profile to
faculty mentoring of graduate student research. For the calendar
year 2002, the external committee of emeritus faculty judges selected
Sheryl Timberlake's thesis from the College of
Social Sciences. Sheryl's faculty thesis committee chair was Lyman
Heine, and his thesis committee members were Russell
Mardon and William Rice.
The award was presented at the Graduate Degree Hooding Cermeony
in the university amphitheater May 16.
Sheryl completed his thesis, The Impact of
China on California's San Joaquin Valley Agricultural Trade ,
for the Master of Arts in International Relations Degree in the
Department of Political Science in the summer of 2002. Her thesis
is a comprehensive analysis of trade relations and related public
policy issues. The depth and range of her work lead her to examine
domestic public policy regarding China's human rights record, Most
Favored Nation status, the granting of Permanent Normal Trade Relations
and membership in the World Trade Organization. Trade dispute mechanisms
available to regional agricultural producers are provided as well
as insights into the challenges and impediments in seeking trade
relationships with China. Her analysis is important to understanding
why China may well become the Valley's largest agricultural market
as well as its major competitor.
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Above: Outstanding Thesis Award
Recipient Sheryl Timberlake (right) receives a plaque and check
from Dean Vivian Vidoli (left).
The Judging Committee agreed with her faculty
committee members that her thesis is an impressive, well-written
example of thorough and carefully articulated research on a significant
topic of regional interest.
Sheryl has plans to publish and disseminate her
thesis. Her long-range plans include working in the international
trade arena.
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