2023 Departmental Awards

The department's collection of current and past award recipients, including undergraduate student awards and scholarships, and graduate student awards. Recipients are listed by award title, year received, and student name. 

Thomas M. Farley Chemistry Awards

The Thomas M. Farley awards are given to the top student in each of the Principles of Chemistry courses (CHEM 1210 and 1220) from both Logan and statewide campuses. These awards are meant to encourage continued progression from general chemistry into organic chemistry.

Jacob Allen, winner of 2023 Thomas M. Farley Chemistry Award
Jacob Allen
Sofia Hakh, winner of 2023 Thomas M. Farley Chemistry Award
Sofia Hakh
Brooklyn Palmer, winner of 2023 Thomas M. Farley Chemistry Award
Brooklyn Palmer
Joseph Wiberg, winner of 2023 Thomas M. Farley Chemistry Award
Joseph Wiberg
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Braxton Floyd
Tali Hendrickson
Noah Mandleco


Irving Condie Frost Awards in Organic Chemistry

The Irving Condie Frost Award in Organic Chemistry is given to each of the top departmental majors in Organic Chemistry 1 (CHEM 2310) and Organic Chemistry 2 (CHEM 2320).

Noah Schade, recipient of Irving Condie Frost Award in Biochemistry
Noah Schade
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Sophia Leavitt

 

 

 


Garth & Lila Lee Scholarship

The Garth and Lila Lee Scholarships are presented to departmental chemistry and biochemistry majors who have demonstrated outstanding command of the chemical sciences. 

Tyler Barry
Tyler Barry
Joe Halling
Joe Halling
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Allison Hall

 

 


Undergraduate Research Awards


The Undergraduate Research awards are presented to student researchers who have obtained significant research results in the Department of CHemistry & Biochemistry.

Azyia Ford
Azyia Ford
Sarah Nielson
Sarah Nielson
Evah Peard
Evah Peard
Andrew Williams
Andrew Williams

 

 

Harris O. and Eleanor Y. Van Orden Awards

These awards are presented to the top departmental majors in each respective division of chemistry (analytical, biochemistry, inorganic, and physical)

Sydney Schmidt, recipient of the Harris O. And Eleanor Y. Van Orden Award in Analytical Chemistry
Sydney Schmidt, Analytical and Physical Awards

Marcus Hayden, recipient of the Harris O. and Eleanor Y. Van Orden award in Biochemistry
Marcus Hayden, Biochemistry Award

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Sophia Leavitt, Inorganic Award

 

 

American Chemical Society Divisional Awards

The ACS Divisional Undergraduate awards are presented to the top departmental majors in each of the chemistry divisions (analytical, inorganic, physical)

Sydney Schmidt, recipient of the ACS Division of Analytical Chemistry Undergraduate award
Sydney Schmidt, Analytical award

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Brian Riding, Inorganic Award
Haley Fisher, Physical Award

 

 

 

Sarah Nielson

Maeser-Bauer Outstanding Graduating Senior in Biochemistry

This award is presented to a graduating senior biochemistry major who has demonstrated outstanding academic abilities and who has made significant contributions as a researcher and as a member of the Chemistry & Biochemistry community.

Recipient

Sarah Nielson

Evah Peard

Maeser-Bauer Outstanding Graduating Senior in Chemistry

This award is presented to a graduating senior chemistry major who has demonstrated outstanding academic abilities and who has made significant contributions as a researcher and as a member of the Chemistry & Biochemistry community.

Recipient

Evah Peard

 

Azyia Ford

Maeser-Bauer Outstanding Graduating Senior in Chemistry

This award is presented to a graduating senior chemistry major who has demonstrated outstanding academic abilities and who has made significant contributions as a researcher and as a member of the Chemistry & Biochemistry community.

Recipient

Azyia Ford

Jackson Morely

George H. and Billie Bush Emert Scholarship

This scholarship is given to an outstanding biochemistry major transitioning from their junior to senior year. The recipient of the scholarship must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5.

Recipient

Jackson Morely

Isabella Lonardo

R. Gaurth Hansen Scholarship

This scholarship is given to an outstanding chemistry major transitioning from their junior to senior year. The recipient of the scholarship must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5.

Recipient

Isabella Lonardo

Aimee Schaelling

ACS-HACH Land Grant Scholarship 

This scholarship is presented to a student who shows a dedication to the chemical sciences as well as a desire to become a high school chemistry teacher. 

Recipient

Aimee Schaelling

Azyia Ford

American Institute of Chemists (AIC) Foundation Undergraduate Award

This award is presented to the top senior student in the chemistry program, who has demonstrated a record of leadership, ability, character, and scholastic achievement. 

Recipient

Azyia Ford

Nikolay Tkachenko

Dr. William Moore Graduate Scholarship

This award must be a graduate student in good standing who has demonstrated exceptional mastery of physical chemistry

Recipient

Nikolay Tkachenko

Pavel Rublev

Early Research Progress in Biochemistry and Chemistry - Graduate

This award is given to a graduate student in chemistry who has obtained exciting research results prior to completing their oral comprehensive exam.

Recipient

Pavel Rublev

Keyang Wu

Early Research Progress in Biochemistry and Chemistry - Graduate

This award is given to a graduate student in chemistry who has obtained exciting research results prior to completing their oral comprehensive exam.

Recipient

Keyang Wu

Mark Gold

Marjorie H. Gardner Teaching Award

This award is given to outstanding graduate teaching assistants in the department, in memory of Dr. Marjorie H. Gardner

Recipient

Mark Gold

Nikolay Tkachenko

Teng Outstanding Graduate Student in Chemistry

This $5,000 award is given to a student within their last year of graduate study in chemistry, who has demonstrated outstanding research and academic achievement. Recipients are selected based on their scientific development, as measured by research results, publications, conference presentations, and service to the department.

Recipient

Nikolay Tkachenko

Wenda Wu

Teng Outstanding Graduate Student in Chemsitry

This $5,000 award is given to a student within their last year of graduate study in chemistry, who has demonstrated outstanding research and academic achievement. Recipients are selected based on their scientific development, as measured by research results, publications, conference presentations, and service to the department.

Recipient

Wenda Wu