On Monday, April 28, the Department of Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Physics celebrated the outstanding achievements of its students at its Annual Awards Banquet, co-hosted by the American Chemical Society and Gamma Sigma Epsilon student chapters.
Among those in attendance were Dr. Tim Ireland, university provost and vice president for Academic Affairs; Dr. Pete Butera, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences; and Drs. Virginia Glazier and Cassie Marnocha from the biology department.
Several graduating seniors were recognized for their excellence in academics and research:
- Outstanding Pre-health Student: Michael Trapasso
- Outstanding Chemical Education Student: Raegan Lawton
- Top Chemistry Minor: Corinne Kleiner
- Top Chemistry Major – Bachelor of Arts: Isabella Peroni
- Top Chemistry Major – Bachelor of Science: Sarah Waldmiller
- Top Biochemistry Major: Anyanka Katz
- Research Achievement Award: Morgan Hildreth
In addition to senior awards, students from across all class years were honored for their academic accomplishments:
- Top Freshman Student: Faith Leader
- Top Sophomore Student: Isabella Nakhla
- Top Junior Student: Adrian Martinez, Elise Spence, and Zachary Holmes (triple tie with 4.0 GPA)
Faculty also presented awards for outstanding performance in individual courses:
- General Chemistry: Emma Schoenrock
- Organic Chemistry: Gabriella Butera
- Analytical Chemistry: Bethany Mangioni
- Biochemistry: Elise Spence
- Physical Chemistry: Zachary Holmes
- Physics: Patrick Hennegan
The department also celebrated new inductees into Gamma Sigma Epsilon, the national chemistry honor society, which recognizes exceptional achievement in chemistry. Eight students were inducted this year:
- Morgan Hildreth
- Adrian Martinez
- Bethany Mangioni
- Raegan Lawton
- Molly Handrich
- Chloe Briggs
- Patrick Hennegan
- Isabella Nakhla
Dr. Cassie Marnocha, associate professor of biology and director of environmental science, was also inducted for her contributions to interdisciplinary research and education.
