Honors Week Scholarships and Awards Monday, April 23, 2018 3:30 pm Dunn Conference Suite Crimson Hall 418FP110
B a rt l e t t College of SCienCe & Mat h e M at i C S B a rt l e t t College of SCienCe & Mat h e M at i C S Dear friends, Honors Week is truly one of the highlights of the academic year for me. At Bridgewater State University, we are focused on ensuring the success of each and every student. The students who are being recognized this week stand out for their dedication, hard work, commitment to academic excellence, leadership and service to others. These students are not only model students, but model citizens. I am proud of what our students have accomplished, both individually and collectively. I am inspired by this generation s public spiritedness and desire to improve the world around them. Honors Week provides the opportunity to recognize our very deserving students and also those who guide them on their journey to educational, professional and personal success - their families and friends, and BSU faculty, staff, alumni and donors who have mentored and encouraged them along the way. On behalf of everyone at the university, I thank each of you for all you have done and will continue to do to support our students. Bridgewater State University would not be where it is today without your invaluable contributions. To all the student honorees, you have reason to be very proud of your accomplishments, and I wish you well as you continue to take what you have learned at BSU and bring it to the world. With warmest regards, Welcoming Remarks Dr. James McKenna Associate Dean of the Bartlett College of Science and Mathematics Greetings Frederick W. Clark Jr., Esq., 83 President Presentation of Awards Department of Biological Sciences Department of Chemical Sciences Department of Computer Science Education and Science Department of Geography Department of Department of Mathematics Department of Physics Concluding Remarks Dr. Karim Ismaili Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Frederick W. Clark Jr., Esq., 83 President 1
B a rt l e t t College of Science & Mat h e m at i c s B a rt l e t t College of Science & Mat h e m at i c s Biological Sciences Awards Professor Louis Carmel Stearns Memorial Scholarship This award is presented annually in memory of Professor Louis Carmel Stearns by his daughter, Mrs. Miriam Stearns Houghton, to a biology major on the basis of academic achievement; demonstrated interest, effort and perseverance in the field of biology; and financial need. Mia Sarkisian** Biology and Anthropology West Wareham Dr. William J. Wall Memorial Award in Biological Sciences Sponsored by the faculty of biology and named in honor of Professor William J. Wall, whose career at Bridgewater spanned 28 years (1956-1984), this award is given to a senior who has demonstrated interest and excellence in biological sciences. Sarah Couto Biology East Freetown Chemical Sciences Awards Organic Division Undergraduate Award The ACS Undergraduate Award in Organic recognizes senior students who display a significant aptitude for organic chemistry and to encourage further interest in the field. The award consists of a letter of recognition from the ACS Division of Organic and an award certificate signed by the division chair, as well as a one year free membership to the Organic Division for all the awardees. Jesse Witcher** Undergraduate Award in Analytical The ACS Undergraduate Award in Analytical recognizes a rising senior chemistry major with the best performance in analytical chemistry course material and an aptitude for a career in the field. The award consists of a personalized certificate signed by the chairperson of the Analytical Division and the editor of Analytical, and a medallion. Myrria-Tahisha Lyncee and Secondary Education Brockton Undergraduate Award in Inorganic The ACS Undergraduate Award in Inorganic recognizes achievement by undergraduate students in inorganic chemistry and to encourage further study in the field. The awardee will have demonstrated excellence in inorganic chemistry at the undergraduate level, and should have future plans that include a career in chemistry. Awardees will receive a certificate and letter of commendation from the Chair of the Division of Inorganic. Biology and Undergraduate Award in Physical The ACS Undergraduate Award in Physical recognizes outstanding achievement by undergraduate students in physical chemistry, and to encourage further pursuits in the field. The awardee has demonstrated excellence in physical chemistry and related fields based on research, coursework and dedication. The student should be committed to a career in chemistry, broadly defined, through research, education or industry. Christina Westgate 2 3
B a rt l e t t College of Science & Mat h e m at i c s B a rt l e t t College of Science & Mat h e m at i c s Chemical Sciences Awards (continued) American Institute of Chemists Award for Biochemistry and Sponsored by the American Institute of Chemists Foundation, this award honors senior undergraduates majoring in biochemistry and chemistry who have demonstrated an outstanding record of academic achievement, research ability, leadership and professional promise. Award for Biochemistry Keri Bryson* Avon Dr. Henry, 58, and Rosemary Daley Scholarship Award for Christina Westgate This scholarship is awarded to an upperclass chemistry major making excellent progress toward an undergraduate degree and achieving the highest GPA in chemistry and its cognate courses. Preference is given to a deserving senior majoring in chemistry. Biology and Andrew H., 73, and Linda I. Dervan Dr. Vahe Marganian Research Award Fund The earnings from this fund are to be used as a grant to support a rising junior or senior chemistry major who is conducting research in the general areas of: inorganic chemistry, materials chemistry, or environmental chemistry as related to green energy. The grant may be used to purchase chemicals, laboratory supplies and/or instruments supporting the research project. Andrew, 73, and Linda Dervan Undergraduate Research Award The earnings from this fund are to be used as a grant to support exceptional undergraduate chemistry students involved in research projects, and the grant money may be used to purchase chemicals, laboratory supplies and/or instruments supporting undergraduate research projects. Eli Schwartz* Rockland Professor T. Leonard Kelly Memorial Award in This award is given in memory of Professor T. Leonard Kelly, chairman of the Department of Physical Science from 1942-1965, and presented by the chemical sciences and physics departments to seniors who have maintained the highest scholastic average throughout their undergraduate study. Paoning Chong Fall River Professor Joseph M. Pagano Scholarship in This scholarship is awarded to a student or students making excellent progress toward an undergraduate degree. Preference is given to a deserving rising junior majoring in chemistry. Ashley Berube North Dighton Biology and 4 5
B a rt l e t t College of Science & Mat h e m at i c s B a rt l e t t College of Science & Mat h e m at i c s Computer Science Awards Dr. Linda Wilkens and Dr. Glenn Pavlicek Scholarship Fund Funded by an alumnus of the master s program in computer science, the scholarship recognizes two sophomore level students majoring in computer science who have completed at least 12 credit hours of courses in the major. The recipients, a male and a female, are nominated and selected by faculty in the department based on achievements in computer science and contributions to the program. Christopher Doucette Computer Science Abington Education and Science Awards Noyce Science Teacher Scholars Award Samantha Wunschel* Criminal Justice and Computer Science Fairhaven With funding from the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program (NSF), Bridgewater State University awards scholarships to talented undergraduate science majors that become K-12 teachers. The Southeast Massachusetts Science Teacher Scholars Program supports the students with a $10,000 scholarship for each of their last two years. The scholars also enroll in the elementary or secondary education licensure programs and thus graduate with a license to teach. Ilene and Richard Perron Scholarship Fund This fund will be used to benefit a deserving undergraduate student or students majoring in science and enrolled in the elementary or secondary education licensure program. Preference will be given to students with documented financial need. Cara Butler Elementary Education and Geography Mansfield Kaitlin Cook East Falmouth Dr. George A. Weygand Scholarship Named in honor of Dr. George A. Weygand, a member of the faculty and chairperson of the Department of Physics from 1958-1999, this scholarship was established in 1999 to benefit an undergraduate student. Preference is given to a junior or senior majoring in physics, chemistry or earth sciences who has an excellent scholastic record and who plans to be a teacher of science. Biology and David Conlon* Weymouth Olivia Crawford Biology and Elementary Education Plymouth Kelly Gately* Taunton Zoe Hasham Physics Merrimac Karaline Kummer Elementary Education and Geology Allyssa Richardson Pembroke Matthew Souza Physics and Secondary Education Assonet Brynna Turner and Secondary Education Attleboro Julia Whalen* Biology and Secondary Education Halifax Geography Awards Dr. Madhu N. Rao Scholarship This scholarship was established in 2003 to acknowledge Dr. Rao s service as a member of the Department of Earth Sciences and Geography. The scholarship is awarded to a senior majoring in geography who has an excellent academic record and plans to pursue graduate study. Christina Westgate /Biochemistry Concentration Chester, 51, and Theresa Smolski Endowed Geography Fund This scholarship is awarded to a senior student who demonstrates academic excellence and leadership. Preference is given to a geography major planning to attend graduate school who has a strong record of community involvement. Kelsey Black Geography Wareham 6 7
B a rt l e t t College of SCienCe & Mat h e M at i C S B a rt l e t t College of SCienCe & Mat h e M at i C S Awards DePartment of geological sciences outstanding senior award The Outstanding Senior Award is given to a graduating senior who has an outstanding academic record and has made other significant contributions to the advancement of the department and fellow students, including undergraduate research and extracurricular activities. The award is shared this year. Professor thomas moore memorial award in number theory This award, presented annually in memory of Professor Thomas Moore whose infectious love of number theory inspired students at Bridgewater for more than 40 years, is given to a mathematics major who has demonstrated interest and excellence in number theory. Douglas MacLeod Rochester Haley Muir Hull Jamie Nelson* Mathematics Framingham DePartment of geological sciences rising star award The Rising Star Award is given to a nonsenior undergraduate who has demonstrated an outstanding academic record and shows strong potential for undergraduate research in the geological sciences. The award is shared this year. Jandlyn Bentley** Taunton Kimberly Lambert Plymouth southeastern massachusetts mineral CLuB (semmc) award This scholarship is open to juniors, seniors or graduate students who are pursuing study in mineralogy, geology or related sciences. The scholarship shall be based on both merit and need. Physics Award Professor t. LeonarD KeLLy memorial award in PhysiCs This award is given in memory of Professor T. Leonard Kelly, chairperson of the Department of Physical Science from 1942-1965, and presented by the chemical sciences and physics departments to seniors who have maintained the highest scholastic average throughout their undergraduate study. Maria Patrone* Physics Wilmington Kayleigh MacDonald Mathematics Awards James fitzgerald memorial scholarship in mathematics For excellence in mathematics, this scholarship is awarded to the senior mathematics major with the highest academic average in mathematics courses taken at Bridgewater State University. This award is presented by the Bridgewater State University Mathematics Club in memory of James A. Fitzgerald, Class of 1982. Sean Koval** Mathematics East Falmouth The Bartlett College of Science & Mathematics extends a special note of thanks to Sodexo for their generosity in providing refreshments for this important student recognition ceremony. 8