STUDENT AWARDS
Molnar Award for Geology Undergraduate (named in 2008, previously the Undergraduate Geology Award)
Jessie Smith established the Helen Leshcok Molnar and Jeffrey G. Molnar (CST '76) Award in memory of her late mother-in-law and husband. The award goes to an outstanding Geology senior with high GPA and active participation in department activities and research.
- Kenneth Hayes 2004
- Nicholas Papacostas 2005
- Christine Laudadio 2006
- Brittany Smith 2007
- Star George 2008
- William Lukens 2009
Environmental Sciences Undergraduate Award (alternate years 2000-2008)
The award goes to an outstanding senior with a BS in Environmental Studies/Sciences who has a high GPA and active participation in environmental activities and/or research.
- Linda Zaoudeh, 2001
- Ann Christine Olsson, 2003
- Jeffrey Ham, 2005
- Mark Kaufmann, 2007
Otto KurschnerAward
Established in memory of Otto Kurschner to provide a prize to a member of the graduating class who has the highest grade point average in biology, biochemistry, physics or geology.
- Alexander Gibbs 2009
Award winners are judged on poster presentations on their research.
- William Lukens, 2009 First place, undergraduate
- Alexander Gibbs, 2009 Second place, undergraduate
Graduate Student Awards
The college level competition for teaching and research awards for graduate students includes several of our outstanding masters students. These awards are given for exceptional teaching and research accomplishments.
- Patti Jannett, Teaching, 2002
- Doreen Patrick, Research, 2002
- Jennifer Tancredi, Research, 2004
- Paul Freyer, Teaching, 2006