Student Awards

AWARDS FOR 2008-2009

COLLEGE AWARDS

John B. George Memorial Award (presented to the top graduating senior in the College of Science)

• Laken M. Top, Chemistry and Mathematics

Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award

• Bryan J. Wilson, Mathematics

Diane A. Haynes Memorial Award (presented to the outstanding graduate student in the College of Science)

• Jennifer L. R. Jensen, Geography/Environmental Science

Dean's Award (presented to the top graduating senior in each department)

• Matthew I. Brookhart, Physics

• Liam Dorney, Geological Sciences

• Luke J. Reardon, Geography

• Laken M. Top, Chemistry and Mathematics

• Rachel E. Westman, Biological Sciences

Brian and Gayle Hill Undergraduate Research Fellowships

• Dale Guenther, Chemistry

• Eben Blake Hodgin, Geological Sciences

• Chris Roske, Chemistry

• Laurel Pegorsch, Biological Sciences

DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS

Department of Biological Sciences

• Richard D. Gibb Student Award: Samantha L. Pederson

• Sundquist Undergraduate Research Award: Laurel C. Pegorsch

• Sundquist Undergraduate Research Award: Matthew L. Racine

• Biological Sciences Undergraduate Research Award: Roxana J. Hickey

Department of Chemistry

• William H. Cone Award: Laken M. Top

• Merck and Company, Inc. Award: Jared W. Rigoli

• Merck and Company, Inc. Award: Wyatt Thornley

• American Institute of Chemists Award: Dale Guenther

• Cooley-Juve Award: Fasasi Ayuba

Department of Geography

• Lorraine & Marcellus Henderson Award: Eric Stromvall

• Meritorious Achievement Award: Raechel A. Bianchetti

• Meritorious Achievement Award: Kenneth L. Peters

Department of Geological Sciences

• Outstanding Senior: Liam Dorney

• Outstanding Graduate Student: Christina E. Coulter

• Geochemical Achievement Award: Attila J. Folnagy

• Liselle Batt Award: Samantha A. Buck

Department of Mathematics

• Outstanding Senior in Mathematics Award: Matthew I. Broohkart

• Outstanding Senior in Mathematics Award: Laken M. Top

• Outstanding Senior in Mathematics Award: Bryan J. Wilson

• Excellence in Teaching Award: Ryan W. Bauer

• Excellence in Teaching Award: Douglas A. Torrance

• Excellence in Teaching Award: Lixing Jin

• Excellence in Teaching Award: Charles W. von Tagen

• Excellence in Teaching Award: Jia Wan

• Excellence in Teaching Award: Manuel J. Welhan

Department of Physics

• Luke Award for Excellence in Physics: Christopher P. Zeoli

• Physics Research Assistant of the Year: Pei Liu

• Physics Teaching Assistant of the Year: Takashi Sasaki

Department of Statistics

• American Statistical Association Award: Andrzej J. Wojtowicz

• American Statistical Association Award: Yaqiao Zhang

• Dale Everson Statistics Fellowship Award: Yaqiao Zhang

UNIVERSITY AWARDS

Alumni Awards for Excellence

• Erkan Buzbas, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology

• Liam Dorney, Geological Sciences

• Kimberly Hirai, Biological Sciences

• Timothy Karr, Mathematics

• Rachel Westman, Biological Sciences

• Bryan Wilson, Mathematics

AWARDS FOR 2007-2008

COLLEGE AWARDS

John B. George Memorial Award (presented to the top graduating senior in the College of Science)

• Melinda C. Ouwerkerk, Biology and Chemistry

Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award

• Suzanne M. Lanier, Chemistry

Diane A. Haynes Memorial Award (presented to the outstanding graduate student in the College of Science)

• Anne E. Taunton, Geological Sciences

Dean's Award (presented to the top graduating senior in each department)

• Jonathan M. Gaffney, Mathematics

• Jamie L. Pass, Physics

• Melinda C. Ouwerkerk, Chemistry

• Brandon T. Overstreet, Geological Sciences

• Stephanie M. Sax, Biological Sciences

• Nicholas P. Tratz, Geography

Brian and Gayle Hill Undergraduate Research Fellowships

• Brooke Anderson, Chemistry

• Roxana Hickey, Biological Sciences

• Kimberly Russo, Biological Sciences

• Bryan Wilson, Mathematics

DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS

Department of Biological Sciences

• Sundquist Undergraduate Research Award: Kimberly A. Russo

• Biological Sciences Undergraduate Research Award: Justin A. Doble

• Biological Sciences Undergraduate Research Award: Lisa M. Heuvel

• Biological Sciences Undergraduate Research Award: Shantel C. Tank

Department of Chemistry

• William H. Cone Award: Melinda C. Ouwerkerk

• Merck and Company, Inc. Award: Brooke A. Anderson

• Merck and Company, Inc. Award: Todd R. Needs

• American Institute of Chemists Award: Michael D. Rush

Department of Geography

• Lorraine & Marcellus Henderson Award: Joshua R. Shelton

• Meritorious Achievement Award: Wai Shan Yeung

Department of Geological Sciences

• Outstanding Senior: Theresa A. Taylor

• Outstanding Graduate Student: Anne E. Taunton

• Geochemical Achievement Award: Richard 'Matt' Frisby

• Liselle Batt Award: Brad J. Bennett

Department of Mathematics

• Outstanding Senior in Mathematics Award: Jonathan M. Gaffney

• Outstanding Senior in Mathematics Award: Niu Yang

• Elna Grahn Polya Scholar Award: Kelsey A. Kenck

• Excellence in Teaching Award: Ryan W. Bauer

• Excellence in Teaching Award: Douglas A. Torrance

• Excellence in Teaching Award: Patrick J. Tyner

• Excellence in Teaching Award: Charles W. von Tagen

• Excellence in Teaching Award: Jia Wan

• Excellence in Teaching Award: Manuel J. Welhan

Department of Physics

• Luke Award for Excellence in Physics: Kevin L. VanDeBogart

• Physics Research Assistant of the Year: Shilpa K. Chava

Department of Statistics

• American Statistical Association Award: Bradlee A. Herauf

• American Statistical Association Award: Renae L. Shrum

• Dale Everson Statistics Fellowship Award: Nathaniel R. Brindza

UNIVERSITY AWARDS

Alumni Awards for Excellence

• Josh Boyce-Derricott, Biology

• Melinda Ouwerkerk, Biology and Chemistry

• Michael Rush, Chemistry

• James Russell, Geology

Senator Larry E. Craig ASUI Student Leadership Award

• Brooke Anderson, Chemistry

AWARDS FOR 2006-2007

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COLLEGE AWARDS

John B. George Memorial Award (presented to the top graduating senior in the College of Science)

• Ted H. Yamamoto, Biological Sciences

Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award

• Daniel R. Meyer, Physics

Diane A. Haynes Memorial Award (presented to the outstanding graduate student in the College of Science)

• Robert K. Podgorney, Geological Sciences

Dean's Award (presented to the top graduating senior in each department)

• Nathan J. Bialke, Mathematics

• Abby J. Heieren, Physics

• Halli J. Hemingway, Geography

• Laura A. Podratz, Geological Sciences

• Ryan G. Toolson, Chemistry

• Ted H. Yamamoto, Biological Sciences

DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS

Department of Biological Sciences

• Richard D. Gibb Student Award: Brooke A. Jardine

• Curtis and Mary Sundquist Undergraduate Research Award: Melia G. Nafus

• Biological Sciences Undergraduate Research Award: Eric K. Howell

• Biological Sciences Undergraduate Research Award: Carmen E. Lindsley

• Biological Sciences Undergraduate Research Award: Ted H. Yamamoto

Department of Chemistry

• William H. Cone Award: Ryan G. Toolson

• Merck and Company, Inc. Award: Chelsea J. Johnson

• American Institute of Chemists Award: Katherine M. Schrempp

Department of Geography

• Lorraine & Marcellus Henderson Award: Ethan A. Davis

• Meritorious Achievement Award: Jason K. Bruce

• Meritorious Achievement Award: Trevor A. Miller

• Meritorious Achievement Award: Joseph C. Mitchell

Department of Geological Sciences

• Outstanding Senior: Laura A. Podratz

• Outstanding Graduate Student: Jason M. Kruszewski

• Geochemical Achievement Award: Laura A. Podratz

• Alumni Achievement Award: Brandon T. Overstreet

• Alumni Achievement Award: Daniel D. Tucker

• Liselle Batt Award: Steven S. Burkett

Department of Mathematics

• Outstanding Senior in Mathematics Award: Nathan J. Bialke

• Outstanding Senior in Mathematics Award: Shannon P. Grant

• Outstanding Senior in Mathematics Award: Christopher R. Tockey

• Elna Grahn Polya Scholar Award: Ben A. Tschida

• Excellence in Teaching Award: Jodi L. Frost

• Excellence in Teaching Award: Michelle E. Jeitler

• Excellence in Teaching Award: Ryan W. Bauer

Department of Physics

• Luke Award for Excellence in Physics: Jessica R. Snow

• Physics Research Assistant of the Year: John L. Morrison

• Physics Teaching Assistant of the Year: Nori Iwata

Department of Statistics

• American Statistical Association Award: Man Li

• American Statistical Association Award: Yabo Su

• Dale Everson Statistics Fellowship Award: John P. Dugan

• Dale Everson Statistics Fellowship Award: Yabo Su

UNIVERSITY AWARDS

Alumni Awards for Excellence

• Nathan J. Bialke, Mathematics

• Shannon P. Grant, Mathematics

• Mary E. Oswald, Biological Sciences

• Katherine L. Quinn, Biological Sciences

• Christopher R. Tockey, Mathematics

AWARDS FOR 2005-2006

COLLEGE AWARDS

John B. George Memorial Award (presented to the top graduating senior in the College of Science)

• Julie A. Zohner, Chemistry

Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award

• Joseph W. Nutting, Physics

Diane A. Haynes Memorial Award (presented to the outstanding graduate student in the College of Science)

• Darin R. Rokyta, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology

Dean's Award (presented to the top graduating senior in each department)

• Clara K. Chaffin, Geography

• Jack S. Grow, Geological Sciences

• James P. Harding, Physics

• Peter W. Marcy, Mathematics

• Hillery C. Metz, Biological Sciences

• Julie A. Zohner, Chemistry

DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS

Department of Biological Sciences

• Richard D. Gibb Student Award: Matthew R. Larson

• Curtis and Mary Sundquist Undergraduate Research Award: Melia G. Nafus

• Biological Sciences Undergraduate Research Award: Matthew C. Burns

• Biological Sciences Undergraduate Research Award: Katherine J. Loftus

• Biological Sciences Undergraduate Research Award: Jonas G. Wilson-Leedy

• Biological Sciences Undergraduate Research Award: Stephanie A. Wilson-Leedy

Department of Chemistry

• William H. Cone Award: Julie A. Zohner

• Merck and Company, Inc. Award: Mark W. Williams

• American Institute of Chemists Award: Simon D. McAllister

Department of Geography

• Lorraine & Marcellus Henderson Award: Tate T. White

• Meritorious Achievement Award: Sadie M. Sprague

• Meritorious Achievement Award: Nicholas P. Tratz

Department of Geological Sciences

• Outstanding Senior: Stacy C. Manson

• Outstanding Graduate Student: Robin E. Nimmer

• Geochemical Achievement Award: Gilberto E. Flores

• Geochemical Achievement Award: Jason M. Kruszewski

• Idaho Association of Professional Geologists Award: Daniel T. Sturgis

Department of Mathematics

• Outstanding Senior in Mathematics Award: Peter W. Marcy

• Outstanding Senior in Mathematics Award: Kathryn T. Tomaszewski

• Elna Grahn Polya Scholar Award: Melissa J. Curd

Department of Physics

• Luke Award for Excellence in Physics: Jeremy D. Dawson

• Luke Award for Excellence in Physics: Benjamin J. Pollard

Department of Statistics

• American Statistical Association Award: Haiyan Qu

• American Statistical Association Award: Huei-Jin Wang

• Dale Everson Statistics Fellowship Award: Debra M. Montgomery

UNIVERSITY AWARDS

Alumni Awards for Excellence

• Jeremy D. Dawson, Physics

• Miyuki Nishibe, Biological Sciences

• Jose Ponciano, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology

• Darin R. Rokyta, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology

• Julie A. Zohner, Chemistry

Alumni Association Dean's Scholarship

• Spencer T. Batt, Geological Sciences

• Megan R. Ware, Biological Sciences

AWARDS FOR 2004-2005

COLLEGE AWARDS

John B. George Memorial Award (presented to the top graduating senior in the College of Science)

• Tyrel J. Johnson, Mathematics and Physics

Tyrel is from Laclede, Idaho, and a graduate of Priest River Lamanna High School.  He was nominated for the George Award by both the Mathematics and Physics Departments.  He graduated with B.S. degrees in mathematics and physics with a 4.0 grade point average.  He served as a tutor in the Polya Math Learning Center and worked in the laboratory of Dr. Chris Berven of the Department of Physics.  He completed an internship last summer at the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory in Cambridge, Massachusetts.  Tyrel will begin graduate school at the University of Maryland majoring in Physics.

Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award

• Jeremiah D. Degenhardt, Biological Sciences

Jeremiah is from Spokane, Washington, and was home schooled.  He began his college career at Spokane Falls Community College and transferred to the University of Idaho specifically so he could participate in undergraduate research.  He worked in the laboratories of Drs. Jack Sullivan, Olle Pellmyr, and Holly Wichman of the Department of Biological Sciences.  He is a co-author on two published papers and is working on two others.  Jeremiah will be attending Cornell University in the fall pursuing a Ph.D.

Diane A. Haynes Memorial Award (presented to the outstanding graduate student in the College of Science)

• Daniel R. Joswiak, Geography

Daniel is from Madison, Wisconsin.  He earned his bachelor's degree at the University of Wisconsin at Madison and completed his M.S. in geography in August of 2004.  He served as a research assistant working with Dr. Vladimir Aizen on his research in glaciers, and has been on expeditions to China and Russia to recover ice cores for study.  He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in geography at the University of Idaho.

Dean's Award (presented to the top graduating senior in each department)

• Jeremiah D. Degenhardt, Biological Sciences

• John H. Freudenthal, Chemistry

• Tyrel J. Johnson, Mathematics

• Tyrel J. Johnson, Physics

DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS

Department of Biological Sciences

• Richard D. Gibb Student Award: Connie M. Remsberg

• Curtis and Mary Sundquist Undergraduate Research Award: Brittany S. Ball

• Curtis and Mary Sundquist Undergraduate Research Award: Jeremiah D. Degenhardt

• Biological Sciences Undergraduate Research Award: Scott D. Spritzer

• Biological Sciences Undergraduate Research Award: Angela L. Stevenson

• Biological Sciences Undergraduate Research Award: Julia R. Unrein

• Biological Sciences Undergraduate Research Award: Karina Villa Romero

• Biological Sciences Undergraduate Research Award: Ted H. Yamamoto

Department of Chemistry

• William H. Cone Award: Reinhardt Eder

• Merck and Company, Inc. Award: Dillon J. Barrett

• Merck and Company, Inc. Award: John H. Freudenthal

• American Institute of Chemists Award: Daniel T. Chase

Department of Geography

• Lorraine & Marcellus Henderson Award: David G. Yarnell

• Meritorious Achievement Award: Jason R. Stolfo

Department of Geological Sciences

• Outstanding Senior: Jack S. Grow

• Outstanding Graduate Student: Liselle S. Batt

• Geochemical Achievement Award: Todd R. Anderson

• Idaho Association of Professional Geologists Award: Matthew S. Sanchez

• American Association of Petroleum Geologists Outstanding Student Award: Jack S. Grow

Department of Mathematics

• Outstanding Senior in Mathematics Award: Tyrel J. Johnson

• Outstanding Senior in Mathematics Award: Matthew N. Peterson

• Elna Grahn Polya Scholar Award: Stacey L. Patchett

Department of Physics

• Luke Award for Excellence in Physics: Wor Thongthai

Department of Statistics

• American Statistical Association Award: Juan Fan

• American Statistical Association Award: Jianping Yuan

UNIVERSITY AWARDS

Alumni Awards for Excellence

• Zaid Abdo, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology

• Brian Dorgan, Mathematics

• Erik Mentze, Biological Sciences

Alumni Association Dean's Scholarship

• Peter Marcy, Mathematics

AWARDS FOR 2003-2004

COLLEGE AWARDS

John B. George Memorial Award (Presented to the top graduating senior in the College of Science)

• Michael C. Holcomb, Biological Sciences and Chemistry

Dean's Award (Presented to the top graduating senior in each department)

• Michael C. Holcomb, Biological Sciences

• Michael C. Holcomb, Chemistry

• Brandon M. Reiff, Geological Sciences

• Sean P. Haler, Mathematics

• Jason W. Quay, Physics

Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award

• Ryan M. Hutcheson, Chemistry

DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS

Department of Biological Sciences

• Richard D. Gibb Student Award: Karina Villa Romero

• Curtis and Mary Sundquist Undergraduate Research Award: Michael C. Holcomb

Department of Chemistry

• William H. Cone Award: Stephanie C. Doan

• Merck and Company, Inc. Award: Colin T. Carver

• Merck and Company, Inc. Award: Katherine I. Myers

• American Institute of Chemists Award: Brendan E. Gordon

Department of Geography

• Lorraine & Marcellus Henderson Award: Kevin M. Jones

• Meritorious Achievement Award: David D. Bates

• Scholastic Achievement Award: Brett V. Bingham

Department of Geological Sciences

• Outstanding Senior: Michael D. McClure

• Outstanding Graduate Student: Scott T. Marshall

• Outstanding Graduate Student: Erik D. Stern

• Geochemical Achievement Award: Bridgett A. Diefenbach

• Idaho Association of Professional Geologists Award: Brandon M. Reiff

Department of Mathematics

• Outstanding Senior in Mathematics Award: Sean P. Haler

• Elna Grahn Polya Scholar Award: Angela J. Windley

Department of Physics

• Luke Award for Excellence in Physics: Jesse B. Huso

Department of Statistics

• American Statistical Association Award: Katherine Lam

UNIVERSITY AWARDS

Alumni Awards for Excellence

• Eric Mack, Mathematics

• Fauna Samuel, Mathematics

• Jonathan Shupe, Biological Sciences

Alumni Association Dean's Scholarship

• Jack Grow, Geological Sciences