Chemistry Recognition Party honors top students

The Department of Chemistry held its annual Spring Recognition Party on Friday, April 25 in the Gottwald Science Center’s atrium. Professors honored graduating chemistry majors along with graduating biochemistry and molecular biology majors. Students who had completed undergraduate research with chemistry faculty were also recognized.

2008 Graduating Chemistry Majors
Jeffrey Emrich
Jared Fisher
Andrew Loftus
Matthew Luchansky
Shana Middleton
Melissa Mullaney
Katelyn Reighard
Kathryn Tracy
Andrew Vincent

2008 Graduating Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Majors
Robin Aldina
Amy Coan
Bryan Der
Kirill Dergachev
Eric Etchill
Gerard Gomes
Sarah Hauser
Emily Hejazi
Aimee Janesky
Adam Johnson
Rebecca Josowitz
Meghan MacNeal
Nokwazi Ndzabandzaba
Jacob Neal
Sarah Nicholson
Carlos Siekavizza-Robles
Brian Southall (December 2008)
Lindsay Vang

The following students were recognized for their outstanding achievements:

Garnett Ryland Award
Matt Luchansky
Awarded to the best graduate in chemistry.

ACS Award
Katey Reighard
Awarded to a graduating senior deemed outstanding; and is generally given to a senior heading to graduate school in chemistry.

AIC Award
Nicole Gianfrancesco
Awarded to a senior who is likely to go into a career in industry.

Senior Research Achievement Award
Andrew Loftus
Awarded to a senior who has shown the most impressive achievements in research.

J. Stanton Pierce Award
Evan Wang, Miles Johnson and Anne Galyean
Awarded to a junior who will most likely reflect credit on the University and the Chemistry Department.

Analytical Chemistry Award
Ben Giglio
Awarded to a junior chemistry major who demonstrates an interest in and an aptitude for a career in analytical chemistry.

Junior Research Achievement Award
Brian Mahoney and J.B. Khanyile
Awarded to a junior who has shown the most impressive achievements in research.

Physical Chemistry Award
Laura DelGiorno
Awarded to a chemistry or biochemistry major who demonstrates an interest and aptitude in physical chemistry.

VAS Award
Matt Fanelli
Awarded by the Virginia Academy of Science to a junior planning a career as a scientist.

The William Trout Award
Smaranda Craciun
Awarded to the best first-year chemistry student based on performance in general chemistry.

Stuart Clough Award
Jordan Walter
Awarded to the best student based on performance in Organic Chemistry.

In 2007, faculty and students published18 peer-reviewed publications, including 11 publications co-authored by undergraduate chemistry students. Chemistry faculty received 10 external awards this year from institutions like the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, the Jeffress Foundation, the American Cancer Society and Research Corporation, equaling more than $1.2 million in support.

Photos from the Event

Posted April 25, 2008