Bulletin 2000-2002

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Awards

The faculty cooperates in nominating students for various annual awards offered by the School of Science departments or by organizations interested in science education.

School of Science

The School of Science Dean’s Scholarships recognize School of Science majors attending IUPUI who excel academically and show promise of success in their future careers.

John D. Barnwell Memorial Scholarship for a student in the School of Science who has effectively integrated the sciences and the arts in his or her undergraduate career.

Frank Lambertus Memorial Scholarship for the student who has shown outstanding academic progress since the previous year.

Robert W. Tuveson Memorial Scholarship for a student majoring in the biological sciences. Consideration is given to the student’s financial need, academic performance, and future promise.

Department of Biology

Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement for the student with the best overall academic record in the Department of Biology.

Biology Research Awards for the undergraduate and graduate students making the most outstanding contributions in scientific research.

Ronald E. Kirk Memorial Award for the outstanding freshman biology student.

Richard O. McCracken Memorial Scholarship for the outstanding sophomore or junior biology major.

Student Services Award is given to the faculty member, student, or staff member whose contributions and activities have had significant positive impact on the experiences of biology students beyond the classroom.

Department of Chemistry

Patricia A. Boaz Award for the graduating senior with highest academic achievement in a Bachelor of Arts degree program.

Loren T. Jones Award for the graduating senior with the highest academic achievement in a Bachelor of Science degree program.

Frank J. Welcher Award for the graduating senior with greatest professional promise.

Chemical Rubber Company Outstanding Freshman Award for the outstanding student in general chemistry.

Outstanding Undergraduate Analytical Chemistry Award sponsored by the American Chemical Society.

Loren T. Jones Memorial Scholarship for summer support of an outstanding chemistry major.

Scott Alan Kent Memorial Scholarship for a promising sophomore or junior chemistry major.

American Institute of Chemists Student Research and Recognition Award for an outstanding senior student majoring in chemistry.

Lilly Graduate Chemistry Summer Fellowship for outstanding and meritorious performance in classroom teaching by graduate students.

Department of Computer and Information Science

Gersting Undergraduate Student Award for an outstanding major in computer and information science.

Gersting Graduate Student Award for an outstanding graduate student in computer and information science.

Department of Geology

Academic Achievement Award for the graduating senior with highest academic achievement.

Leadership and Service Award for the graduating senior with outstanding leadership and service to the department.

Indiana Geology and Gem Society Scholarship for a sophomore or junior geology major.

Geology Alumni Scholarship for a senior geology major.

Arthur Mirsky Geology Fellowship for an outstanding master’s student.

Department of Mathematical Sciences

Anna K. Suter Award for the outstanding senior mathematics major.

Anna K. Suter Scholarship for undergraduate mathematics majors. It is renewable based on academic performance.

Outstanding Undergraduate Award for an outstanding junior or senior (or both), based on achievements in advanced mathematics.

Igor Kuznetsov Graduate Student Teaching Award for outstanding performance in classroom teaching by a graduate student.

Graduate Student Scholarship Awards for exceptional scholastic performance by a beginning graduate student and an advanced graduate student.

Department of Physics

D. J. Angus-Scientech Award for the most improved sophomore or junior student in physics.

Outstanding Physics Major Award for the undergraduate major with the best academic record.

The University Physics Award for the best student in the 152/251 physics course sequence.

Outstanding Graduate Student Award, based on achievements in research and academics.

Department of Psychology

Robert G. Neel Award for the graduating psychology major with highest academic achievement.

Robert I. Long Award for the most outstanding graduating psychology major.

Student Research Award for the psychology major who has demonstrated the most skill as a research scientist.

Paul McKinley Award for the most outstanding graduate student in the Ph.D. program in the psychobiology of addictions.

Graduate Psychology Awards for the most outstanding graduate student in the programs in industrial/organizational psychology and clinical rehabilitation psychology.

Other Recognition

In addition, many science honor students compete successfully for scholarships awarded by IUPUI. Freshmen with a high level of achievement are eligible for election to the IUPUI chapters of Alpha Lambda Delta and Phi Eta Sigma honoraries. Psychology majors may be elected to Psi Chi Honorary, which recognizes outstanding students in that discipline.
 


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