Phi Sigma Kappa Scholarship Fund

Due to Covid and his co-op position, Michael Gardiner’s time at University of Maryland has not been typical. He’s prevailed through online education and taking extended breaks in his education. Despite these factors, he has done his best to be an involved and active member of the UMD community. Michael is a member of Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity, and in his time with the chapter he served as the recruitment chair and the philanthropy chair. He  has been fortunate enough to be a member of the University of Maryland Lab Band, which has enriched his musical experience on campus. In regards to his co-op position, Michael has been working for the Department of Defense training for a full-time position in cybersecurity since the fall of 2021. These efforts have landed him an offer post graduation which he has accepted. Finally, Michael has been working on a computer science capstone project in CMSC435. He and his group are developing a virtual robot and accompanying game for the Neuromotor Control and Learning Laboratory  here on campus.

Parker Homann has had a fantastic time at the University of Maryland. Becoming a terp in August of 2021 was an exciting time for him; he joined so many clubs and organizations. In spring of 2021 he found his home at Phi Sigma Kappa. He has made many best friends through his fraternity, and can thank it for countless experiences.  Since becoming President of his fraternity, Parker has had so many wonderful adventures.

Nicholas Condrasky joined Phi Sigma Kappa in the Spring of 2023. He quickly became an active member of the organization by becoming Athletics Chair and being elected as Treasurer shortly after. Joining Phi Sigma Kappa has blessed him with friendships and opportunities that he will forever cherish. It is easily the best decision he’s made in his college career. Academically, Nicholas has stood out as a top Accounting student and he plans on doing the Plus One Program to obtain his masters and reach the 150 credits needed to take the CPA Exam.

Daniel Siino is a senior Operations Management and Business Analytics major. He is also in the Plus 1 program to gain a Master's in Business and Management. This past summer, he interned in the Human Resources department at GAF Materials Corporation. This upcoming summer, he will be interning at Potiviti as a Business Process Improvement intern under the Workforce and Organization Transformation solution. After graduation Daniel hopes to start his career in the consulting field, hopefully working on change management and M&A projects. While at UMD, he joined the Eta chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa in the Spring of 2021. During his time in Phi Sig, Daniel served as the Recruitment Chair and Treasurer on the Executive Board. 

Ryan Lomax’s foundation of his leadership sprang from his time as a soccer captain and running track. These skills gained early on have contributed to his impact on Phi Sigma Kappa where he has helped to make PSK an incredibly determined and accepting group of individuals. Ryan serves as the website chair, where he contributes to the fraternity’s image by uploading and managing the site. This position has granted him the opportunity and creative freedom to make aesthetic changes to the website. Ryan’s long-term goal is to receive an MBA in Finance.

I am a Junior double majoring in Finance and Public Policy with a concentration in Diplomacy and currently have a 3.7 GPA. After graduation, I aspire to join the State Department as Foreign Service Officer. On campus, I am involved in club sailing, SGA where I serve as the Business Representative, and I am also a member of the Smith Finance Group.

Alexander is a senior journalism and government double major. Throughout his time at Maryland, he has worked as a play-by-play broadcaster for WMUC Sports Radio, The Big Ten Network and Maryland Baseball Network. He has also written for several student publications on campus. Additionally, he has worked on a state house and congressional campaign. Currently, he is interning in the state senate in Annapolis. Upon graduation in May, Alexander is hoping to work on a campaign in advance of the 2022 midterm elections or work in public policy on Capitol Hill before eventually attending law school.

My name is Michael Marsicano and I am proud to accept my award as a scholar of the Phi Sigma Kappa Maryland chapter. Here at Maryland I am pursuing a degree in Finance. I am currently a sophomore hoping to graduate a year early in 2023. With my extra year I am planning to complete my Master’s Degree in Finance as well through Maryland Smith’s plus one program. I consider myself an academic above all else, but am an active member of the Phi Sigma Kappa chapter. I am currently on our Executive Board and hold the position of Sentinel, where I manage risks and expectations as well as uphold traditions and complete rituals for the chapter. I attribute a lot of my academic and social networking success to the chapter where I have found an amazing resource in all of my brothers.

My name is Ethan Mara, and I am a sophomore information systems major. I joined Phi Sigma Kappa during the spring semester of my freshman year (2019), and since, I have served on the rush committee and am currently on the executive board as the new member educator. In addition to the fraternity, I am also a student administration support assistant at the University of Maryland's Institute for Physical Science and Technology (IPST).

After graduation I hope to pursue a career in business or real estate. I am grateful that my efforts in my fraternity have been rewarded and will continue to strive to make an impact on my chapter.

My name is Philippe Castillo and I am one of the three recipients of the Phi Sigma Kappa Scholarship. I am currently a junior studying Economics and minoring in Real Estate Development and Philosophy. I joined Phi Sigma Kappa spring 2020 and have been an active member of the fraternity since. Besides taking on leadership roles in this fraternity, such as Social Chair, Philanthropy Chair, and Diversity Chair, I work as an administrative assistant in the Teaching, Learning, Policy, and Leadership (TLPL) Department in the College of Education, intern as an Accounting Intern at Nomadic Real Estate Investments, and occasionally attend meetings for the Real Estate Club and the International Economic and Finance Society (IEFS).

After graduation, I hope to pursue higher education in Commercial Real Estate Development or Entrepreneurship/ Innovation and have an impact on the atmosphere in DC. Thank you again for the award, I am glad my active role in the fraternity is evident to both current and former members.

My name is Konstantinos Nakas and I am Junior International Business and Marketing double major at the University of Maryland, College Park. My majors frame my academic pursuit of merging my passion for sports business, with my knowledge of international cultures and globalization, as well as, understanding the power that sports have in breaking down national barriers. Regarding leadership, I was the Head of Survey Respondent Relations at the Center for the Study of Local Issues, where I was able to effectively communicate complex topics to a diverse audience of both the employees I was overseeing, as well as, my superiors when presenting our research findings. I also am the Apparel Chair for Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity where I merge my passion for graphic design with my pride in being a Phi Sig here at UMD.

Lastly, I am involved in multiple clubs on campus including as Philanthropy Chair of the Greek Heritage Society and I am also a member of the Men’s Club Soccer team. I am very thankful to have received the Phi Sigma Kappa Scholarship for the Spring 2020 semester, and look forward to using the money to further my academic career at UMD.
 

Jack Singelstad is a sophomore history major from Cambridge, Maryland, with plans of adding a second major in Government and Politics. As the current secretary of Phi Sigma Kappa, he is gracious for the gift of this scholarship to fund my further education. He is also a soon-to-be alum of College Park Scholars' Media, Self & Society program, as well as an incoming member of UMD Global Fellows. After graduating, he plans on entering into public service abroad for the U.S. government."

I am Benjamin Beinish and I am an aspiring software developer. I am a computer science major with a minor in history. I am the community service chairman for the fraternity Phi Sigma Kappa. My greatest accomplishment is earning rank of Eagle Scout.