2024 Departmental Awards

Awards recognized at the annual Chemistry and Biochemistry Awards Ceremony, including undergraduate student awards and scholarships, and graduate student awards. Recipients are listed by award title and student name. 

Thomas M. Farley Chemistry Awards

The Thomas M. Farley awards are given to the top student in each of the Principles of Chemistry courses (CHEM 1210 and 1220) from both Logan and statewide campuses. These awards are meant to encourage continued progression from general chemistry into organic chemistry.

Carson Hair, winner of 2024 Thomas M. Farley Chemistry Award
Carson Hair
Mylie Christensen, winner of 2024 Thomas M. Farley Chemistry Award
Mylie Christensen
Kourtney Payne, winner of 2024 Thomas M. Farley Chemistry Award
Kourtney Payne
Kallie Gibby, winner of 2024 Thomas M. Farley Chemistry Award
Kallie Gibby
Not Pictured:

Brennan Theurer
Abigail Doxey
Olivia Nielson
Rebecca Sigafus
Addie Lester


Irving Condie Frost Awards in Organic Chemistry

The Irving Condie Frost Award in Organic Chemistry is given to each of the top departmental majors in Organic Chemistry 1 (CHEM 2310) and Organic Chemistry 2 (CHEM 2320).

James Allen, recipient of Irving Condie Frost Award in Biochemistry
James Allen
April Buys, Recipient of the 2024 Irving Condie Frost Award in Organic Chemistry
April Buys
Torek Swenson, recipient of the Irving Condie Frost Award in Organic Chemistry
Torek Swenson
 

 

 

 


Marjorie H. Gardner Teaching Award 

This award is given to outstanding graduate teaching assistants in the department, in memory of Dr. Marjorie H. Gardner

Qianshun Wei, winner of the 2024 Marjorie H. Gardner Teaching Award
Qianshun Wei
Taylor Dittmar, Winner of the 2024 Marjorie H. Gardner Teaching Award
Taylor Dittmar
 

 

 

 


Undergraduate Research Awards


The Undergraduate Research awards are presented to student researchers who have obtained significant research results in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry.

Alivia Jolley, Winner of the 2024 Undergraduate Research Award
Alivia Jolley
Ellie Phillips, Winner of the 2024 Undergraduate Research Award
Ellie Phillips
Sydney Schmidt, Winner of the 2024 Undergraduate Research Award
Sydney Schmidt
Isabella Lonardo, Winner of the 2024 Undergraduate Research Award
Isabella Lonardo
Emeline Haroldsen, Winner of the 2024 Undergraduate Research Award
Emeline Haroldsen

 

Sydney Schmidt, recipient of the Dr. William Moore Research Award

Dr. William Moore Research Award

William Moore Award in Physical Chemistry is presented to outstanding undergraduate and/or graduate students who are pursuing research in physical chemistry.

Recipient

Sydney Schmidt

Mallory Liebes, recipient of the American Institute of Chemists Foundation Undergraduate Award

The American Institute of Chemists Foundation Undergraduate Award

This award is presented to the top senior student in the chemistry program, who has demonstrated a record of leadership, ability, character, and scholastic achievement. 

Recipient

Mallory Liebes

Elisa George, recipient of the 2024 Harris O. and Eleanor Y. Van Orden Award in Biochemistry

Harris O. and Eleanor Y. Van Orden Award in Biochemistry

This award is presented to the top departmental major in Biochemistry.

Recipient

Elisa George

Mallory Bingham, recipient of the 2024 Harris O. and Eleanor Y. Van Orden Award in Inorganic Chemistry

Harris O. and Eleanor Y. Van Orden Award in Inorganic Chemistry

This award is presented to the top departmental major in Inorganic Chemistry. 

Recipient

Mallory Bingham

 

Matt Clyde, recipient of the 2024 Harris O. and Eleanor Y. Van Orden Award in Physical Chemistry

Harris O. and Eleanor Y. Van Orden Award in Physical Chemistry

This award is presented to the top departmental major in Physical Chemistry. 

Recipient

Matt Clyde

Ellie Phillips, recipient of the 2024 Maeser-Bauer Outstanding Graduating Senior in Chemistry Award

Maeser-Bauer Outstanding Graduating Senior in Chemistry

This award is presented to a graduating senior chemistry major who has demonstrated outstanding academic abilities and who has made significant contributions as a researcher and as a member of the Chemistry & Biochemistry community.

Recipient

Ellie Phillips

Emeline Haroldsen, recipient of the 2024 Maeser-Bauer Outstanding Graduating Senior in Biochemistry Award

Maeser-Bauer Outstanding Graduating Senior in Biochemistry

This award is presented to a graduating senior biochemistry major who has demonstrated outstanding academic abilities and who has made significant contributions as a researcher and as a member of the Chemistry & Biochemistry community.

Recipient

Emeline Haroldsen

Autumn Jensen, recipient of the Stephen Bialkowski Award in Environmental Chemistry

Stephen Bialkowski Award in Environmental Chemistry

This award is to be given to an undergradute or graduate chemistry or biochemistry major in excellent academic standing for the completion of a specific environmental chemistry project identified by the student. Upon completion of the project, the student is eligible for a cash award. 

Recipient

Autumn Jensen

Sydney Schmidt, recipient of the ACS Division of Physical Chemistry Undergraduate Award

ACS Division of Physical Chemistry Undergraduate Award

The ACS Divisional Undergraduate awards are presented to the top departmental majors in each of the chemistry divisions (physical, organic, inorganic, environmental).

Recipient

Sydney Schmidt 

Ellie Phillips, recipient of the ACS Division of Organic Chemistry Undergraduate Award

ACS Division of Organic Chemistry Undergraduate Award

The ACS Divisional Undergraduate awards are presented to the top departmental majors in each of the chemistry divisions (physical, organic, inorganic, environmental).

Recipient

Ellie Phillips

Caleb Swain, recipient of the ACS Division of Inorganic Chemistry Undergraduate Award

ACS Division of Inorganic Chemistry Undergraduate Award

The ACS Divisional Undergraduate awards are presented to the top departmental majors in each of the chemistry divisions (physical, organic, inorganic, environmental).

Recipient

Caleb Swain

Sarah Moser, recipient of the ACS Division of Environmental Chemistry Undergraduate Award

ACS Division of Environmental Chemistry Undergraduate Award

The ACS Divisional Undergraduate awards are presented to the top departmental majors in each of the chemistry divisions (physical, organic, inorganic, environmental).

Recipient

Sarah Moser

Thomson Hallmark, recipient of the Thomas F. Emery Outstanding Graduate Student in Biochemistry

Thomas F. Emery Outstanding Graduate Student in Biochemistry

This award is given to a student within their last year of graduate study in biochemistry, who has demonstrated outstanding research and academic achievement. 

Recipient

Thomson Hallmark

Haley Fisher, recipient of the Early Research Progress in Chemistry and Biochemistry Award

Early Research Progress in Chemistry & Biochemistry Award

This award is given to a graduate student in chemistry who has obtained exciting research results prior to completing their oral comprehensive exam.

Recipient

Haley Fisher

Stephen Anderson, recipient of the Teng Outstanding Graduate Student in Chemistry

Teng Outstanding Graduate Student in Chemistry

This award is given to a student within their last year of graduate study in chemistry, who has demonstrated outstanding research and academic achievement. Recipients are selected based on their scientific development, as measured by research results, publications, conference presentations, and service to the department.

Recipient

Stephen Anderson