Chemistry Graduates honored at end of year reception

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On May 19th, the chemistry department celebrated all the graduating undergraduate and graduate students at our graduation reception. Those students who completed an honors thesis throughout their undergraduate career are pictured above with their faculty mentors.

The following students were also presented with specific awards during the ceremony:

College Chemistry Achievement Award – The student award of the Chemical Society of Washington shall be to a senior majoring in Chemistry or Biochemistry in recognition of outstanding achievement in college chemistry. Presented to Adrian C. Kalaw and Jennifer C. Guo

American Institute of Chemists Award – The student award of the American Institutes of Chemists shall be to a senior majoring in Chemistry or Biochemistry, in recognition of potential advancement of the chemical profession, on the basis of the students demonstrated record of leadership, ability, character and scholastic achievement. Presented to Dominic M. Pham and Amanda K. Rutledge

Martire Award for Excellence in Physical Chemistry – This award is given to the senior with the best performance in the two semester courses in physical chemistry. Named in honor of Prof. Dan Martire, physical chemist and former chair of Department. Presented to Quinn E. Goudzwaard and Amanda K. Rutledge

ACS Division of Inorganic Chemistry Undergraduate Award – The student has demonstrated excellence in inorganic chemistry at the undergraduate level based on any combination of research, course work, and/or motivation/interest/dedication as defined by the institution and should have future plans that include a career in chemistry. Presented to Quinn E. Goudzwaard

ACS Division of Organic Chemistry Undergraduate Award – The student has demonstrated excellence in organic chemistry at the undergraduate level based on any combination of research, course work, and/or motivation/interest/dedication as defined by the institution and should have future plans that include a career in chemistry. Presented to Samantha Kyriazakos

Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Research in Chemistry or Biochemistry – This award is presented to recognize one or two seniors who have distinguished themselves as outstanding researchers during their undergraduate careers in the Chemistry Department. To be eligible for this award, students must have performed at least three semesters of research in chemistry or biochemistry, predominately focused on a specific project or area. Presented to Dominic M. Pham