HWS Biology Department

BIOLOGY ANNUAL AWARDS

The Biology Faculty Prize

Awarded to the biology major who has demonstrated the greatest intellectual growth while at the Colleges.

Nominations:

2010: Sam Tandle, Martyna Boruta
2011: Caitlin Baker, Marcie Day
2012: Elenor Milano
2013: Dona Occhipinti
2015: Catilin Maloney
2016: Katrin Ayer, Lauren Walters

The Kevin P. O’Neill ’84 Memorial Award

Given to the senior Biology major who has demonstrated high interest and aptitude in Field Natural History as expressed in extracurricular activities and honor grades in field oriented work.

Nominations:

2010: Sam Georgian, Liz Zinsser
2011: Bob Taylor
2012: Matt Paufve
2013: Sam Knopka
2015: Nick Steijn
2016: Nicolette Andrzejczyk, Madeline Holly Balman

The Biology Research Award

Awarded to the student who conducted superior research in the department.

Nominations:

2010: Lis Losito, Jenny O’Brien
2011: Bob Taylor
2012: Josie Stout
2013: Deepak Vallabhaneni
2014: Shannon Beston, Guaqun Li
2015: Caitlyn Mitchell
2016: Alexander James Gatch

Outstanding Biology Student Prize

Awarded to the student who has shown outstanding accomplishments in several areas of biology including coursework, research, and contributions within the department.

Nominations:

2010: Regina Triplett
2011: Jessica Popp
2012: Kelly Patel
2013: Emily Kellogg, Stephen Mugel
2015: Melissa Mahajan

Biology Leadership Award

Awarded to the student who has demonstrated leadership and commitment to the department during her/his four years at the Colleges.

Nominations:

2010: Travis Blum
2011: Taylor Raufus
2012: Andrew Baird
2013: Olivia Todd
2016: Elizabeth Lunderman

Joint Awards

The Eaton-Cross Prize

Established in memory of Elon Eaton, Professor of Biology, and Edward Cross, Professor of Chemistry. To a member of the junior class who is concentrating in Biology and/or Chemistry.

2015: Alex Gatch
2016: James Cooper

The Dr. Barbara Johnston ’34 Prize

Awarded to a William Smith student in the sciences.

2015: Stephanie Cramer
2016: Namita Devi Neerukonda

Get Involved

CLUBS

The Biology Club, Pre-Health Professions Club and HWS EMS Team are student-run organizations that may be of interest to students studying biology.

For more information about these organizations or to learn about starting your own biology-themed club, contact Kristen Tobey (tobey@hws.edu) in the Office of Student Activities.