AWARDS
Each year the Biology Department recognizes distinguished students. Congratulations to our 2022 recipients!
John McClain Medallion of Excellence in Biology
Recognizing outstanding academic performance of a graduating Biology student, the John McClain Medallion was awarded to Aaron LeVan '23 CLAS and Sarah Vanfleet '23 CLAS
Lawrence C. Gallen Award
Recognizing academic performance combined with service to the Department of Biology, the Lawrence C. Gallen Award was given to Keely Likosky '23 CLAS and Isabella Valentino '23 CLAS
Distinction in Research Award
For excellence in and dissemination of independent research, the Distinction in Research Award was given to:
- Mya Gruett '23 CLAS
- Anh Nguyen '23 CLAS
LISTING OF AWARDS
2023: Aaron LeVan, Sarah Vanfleet
2022: Charles Walsh
2021: Lily Bui
2020: Joelle Schauer
2019: Ritesh Karsalia
2018: Emma Lang
2017: Laine Feller, Gerard Walker
2016: Brandon K. Chu
2015: Paige Kennedy
2014: Noor F. Shaik
2013: Robert N. Stuver
2012: Ellie M. Garbade, Nicole M. Rocha
2011: Antonio N. Villamor III
2010: Theresa C. Henry, Christine M. Martin
2009: Sara Fridinger, Heather Lander
2008: Matthew Heslin
2007: Patrick Kane
2006: Morgan Jones
2005: Kristen Nicole Carey, Adrienne Maria Laury
2004: Michael Schmidt
2003: Marcie Wynkoop
2002: Elizabeth Farrell, Margot Montgomery
2001: Michelle Kobbe, D. Chimene Richa
2000: Elizabeth McIlmoyle, Benjamin Olenchock
2023: Keely Likosky, Isabella Valentino
2022: Samantha Dolloff
2021: Sarah Robinson
2020: Emmett McAndrew
2018: William Manolarakis
2017: Megan Foley, Aleesha Kapoor, Tasneem Maneer, Laura Meissner
2016: Maria-Elena Cronin, Valerie D. Cunningham, Tara A. Malanga
2015: Nicholas Ader, John Szot
2014: Erin P. Geraghty, Paul T. Insley, Melissa A. Lang
2013: Stephen E. Marcaccio, Laura E. Solomon
2012: Chelsey M Ciambella, Arianna L. Kuhn, Justin M. Saunders
2011: Giana C. Bistani, Charles P. Hannon, and Antonio V. Pullano
2010: Kristen D. Rappisi, Shreya P. Trivedi
2009: Katherine Bering, Jose James, Heather Lander
2008: Erin Brault, Kristin DiGregorio, Aishat Mohammed
2007: Aldo V. Londino, Bryan J. Zimdahl
2006: Michelle I. Cifone, Thomas Kennedy, Scot A. Niglio
2005: Samantha Cerra, Abraham Chacko
2004: Joseph LaConti, Christopher Mitchell
2003: Dena M. Vallano, Mariusz Wojnarski
2002: Jonathan Shirey
2001: Rameen Starling-Roney, Kelly Van Train
2000: Sejal Patel, Anthony Tomassi, Leah Urbaniak
2023: Mya Gruett, Anh Nguyen
2022: Lily Day, Andrew Moura
2021: Ariana Abbrescia, Philip Yang
2020: Kristin Barbour, Claire Fell, Bridget Ringenwald
2019: Kali Carrasco
2018: Emily Burton, Vaishnavi Warrier