Awards

The dean of the College of Science hosts an annual Dean's Award Luncheon at the end of each academic year to celebrate the achievements of the college's top graduating seniors.

Dean's Award

The Dean's Award was established in 1980 and is presented to a graduating senior in recognition of exemplary personal character, leadership, service, and outstanding scholarship. Recent Dean's Award recipients include:

2023: Audrey Miles
2022: Andrew Burke
2021: Alexis Waldschmidt
2020: Love Osunnuga
2019: Sofia Carozza and Arwa Mohammad
2018: Luke Maillie
2017: Alexis Doyle
2016: Mark Brahier
2015: Jeffrey Hansen and Anna Kottkamp
2014: Michael MacGillivray and Rebecca Marton
2013: Michelle Lundholm, MurphyKate Montee, and Patrick O'Hayer
2012: Paul Lambert and Jennifer Schulte
2011: Kristopher A. Kast and James T. Redshaw
2010: Eric B. Riedl and Katie O. Washington
2009: Andrew J. Manion and E. Brennan Bollman
2008: Adam L. Boocher and Adam J. Gadzinski
2007: Julian P. Bigi
2006: Christopher C. DeStephano
2005: Brian E. Kadera
2004: Brendan D. Crawford and Jeffrey A. Drocco

Dean's Research Awards

In 2012, the inaugural Dean's Research Award was presented. This award is presented in recognition of exceptional research within and across the traditional boundaries of scholarly disciplines to a graduating senior who embraces, facilitates, and fosters an environment of scientific inquiry.

2023: Ryan Lynch
2022: Allison Gatz
2021: Lihao Yan
2020: Matthew Wang
2019: Evan Nichols
2018: Michael Foley
2017: Brandon Roach
2016: Diane Choi and Lawrence "Luke" Gray
2015: Sienna Durbin and Anna Stephenson
2014: Rachel Cotton
2013: Brooke Conti, Lee Haruno, Kevin Kelly, and Kevin McDermott
2012: Nancy Paul

Department Awards

At the awards banquet, each of the College of Science departments recognize students for their outstanding scientific achievements throughout their college careers.

College of Science Research Award

Established in 2018, this award is given annually to recognize a faculty member who has demonstrated sustained excellence in research.

2023: Elizabeth Archie, Biological Sciences
2022: Fang Liu, ACMS
2021: Alex Perkins, Biological Sciences
2020: Jonathan Hauenstein, ACMS
2019: Kasturi Haldar, Biological Sciences
2018: Norm Dovichi, Chemistry & Biochemistry

Shilts/Leonard Award

Annually, the College of Science presents the Rev. James. L Shilts, C.S.C./ Doris and Eugene Leonard Teaching Award for excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level. This award was named in honor of Rev. James Shilts, C.S.C., who taught in the Department of Physics from 1961 until 1982.

2023: Michael Gekhtman, Mathematics
2022: Shaun Lee, Biological Sciences
2021: Jim Parise, Chemistry & Biochemistry
2020: Dan Gezelter, Chemistry & Biochemistry
2019: Dennis Snow, Mathematics
2018: Juan Migliore, Mathematics
2017: Mark Caprio, Physics
2016: David Galvin, Mathematics
2015: Anthony Hyder, Physics
2014: Michael Hildreth, Physics
2013: David Hyde, Biological Sciences
2012: Jeffrey Diller, Mathematics
2011: Chris Kolda, Physics
2010: Margaret Dobrowolska-Furdyna, Physics
2009: Pit-Mann Wong, Mathematics
2008: Seth Brown, Chemistry & Biochemistry
2007: Xavier Creary, Chemistry & Biochemistry
2006: Alexander Himonas, Mathematics
2005: Randal Ruchti, Physics
2004: Alan Johnson, Biological Sciences
2003: Gary Lamberti, Biological Sciences
2002: Mitchell Wayne, Physics
2001: Francis Connolly, Mathematics
2000: Sunny Boyd, Biological Sciences
1999: Dennis Jacobs, Chemistry & Biochemistry
1998: Harold Esch, Biological Sciences
1997: Warren Wong, Mathematics
1996: Paul Helquist, Chemistry & Biochemistry
1995: Rick Goetz, Biological Sciences
1994: Marvin Miller, Chemistry & Biochemistry
1993: Barth Pollak, Mathematics
1992: Mort Fuchs, Biological Sciences
1991: Alan Howard, Mathematics
1990: Jerry Freeman, Chemistry & Biochemistry
1989: Paul Chagnon, Physics
1988: Paul Weinstein, Biological Sciences
1987: Emil Hofman, Chemistry
1986: John Derwent, Mathematics
1985: Rudolph Bottei, Chemistry & Biochemistry
1984: Jim Cushing, Physics

Dr. Kathleen Cannon Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Advising

This award is named in honor of Sister Kathleen Cannon, OP, D.Min., a long-time advisor for the Science collegiate sequence majors, and a tireless advocate for students from all backgrounds. Sister Kathleen served as an associate dean of the college of science from 1998 to 2022 and was associate provost of the university from 1990 to 1997.

2023: DeeAnne Goodenough-Lashua, Chemistry & Biochemistry, and Kelly Harrington, Center for University Advising

The College of Science Outstanding Research Scientist Award

The College of Science aims to recognize an outstanding scientist who has made a difference supporting scientific research in the college. This award highlights a research faculty or staff member who has had a significant impact on the research of others by providing technical assistance, consulting, training, or other guidance.

2023: Allen Oliver, Chemistry & Biochemistry