Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences
Mailing Address
Cleveland State University
Bio., Geo., & Env. Sciences
2121 Euclid Avenue, BGES
Cleveland, Ohio 44115-2214
Campus Location
Science Building (SI)
2399 Euclid Avenue, Rm. 219
Contact Us
Phone: 216.687.2440
Fax: 216.687.6972
bges@csuohio.edu
Undergraduate BGES Awards
The BGES department recognizes our most promising undergraduate students with the following four awards:
- The Doretta C. Thielker Award for Outstanding Biology Senior(s)
- The Tarun K. Mal Award for Outstanding Environmental Science Senior(s)
- The Tarun K. Mal Award for Outstanding Junior(s) in Environmental Sciences
- The Thomas L. Lewis Award for Outstanding Geology Senior(s)
The recipients of these awards are selected by the BGES Undergraduate Committee on Curriculum and Academic Standards, on the basis of nominations from faculty. The selection criteria include but are not limited to, overall grade point average as well as active participation within the Department.
Each of the recipients receives an official certificate commemorating this accomplishment, a modest monetary gift, and their name is added to the respective plaque to hang in perpetuity in the BGES office.
| DORETTA C. THIELKER MEMORIAL AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING BIOLOGY SENIORS | |
| Delaney Brown | 2024 |
| Andrew Blazer, Samantha Gargasz, Lexi Knight | 2023 |
| Hebah Aladaileh, Umida Burkhanova, Maria Rivera Paz, Lindsey Tout, Zoe Trumphour | 2022 |
| Hans Bogenrief, Ariana Chriss, Cheyanne Foster, Caleb Lumsden | 2021 |
| Regina Bellian, Regina Beran, Rose Gott, Laila Terkawi, Delarasadat Seyed Toutounchi | 2020 |
| Nicholas Lesh, Eve Schodowski | 2019 |
| Eviania Likos, Francisco Monge Neria, Jesus Monge Neria, Allison Paolucci, John Sabljic | 2018 |
| Maryam Assar, Abdo Boumitri, Maitri Patel, Taylor Schilling, Hallie Schmolz | 2017 |
| Tia Nikova | 2016 |
| Dan Volk | 2015 |
| Steve Gibson | 2014 |
| Steven Zimmerman | 2013 |
| Emiliya Akhumian, Brian Allen, Marta Makuszewski | 2012 |
| Claire Stansbury, Megan McGervey | 2010 |
| Clara Antoury, George Meszaros | 2009 |
| Imaan Benmerzouga, John Hook, Kyle Koloini, Katherine Smetana, Angela Stuczka | 2008 |
| Dorothea Craciunescu, Sean Gaines, Sarah Milosek | 2007 |
| Jessica S. Arth, Mark S. Lyons, Kimberly A. Thompson, Vanessa A. Varaljay | 2006 |
| Jennifer C. Giboney, Sonya E. Steckler | 2005 |
| Katarzyna Buzanowska, Terri J. Harford, Melissa A. Jedlicka, Cheryl Molenda | 2004 |
| Janetta G. Koomson, Jacqualin M. Miller, Neeta Parimi | 2003 |
| Hesham H. Malik, Ann M. Nicholls | 2002 |
| Catherine E. Downing, Maria A. Kirigin, Nayla Touma | 2001 |
| Kristine Kaiser | 2000 |
| Allison M. Bloam, Peter Laszlo, Melissa L. Samodell, Sari H. Holbrook | 1999 |
| Robert Anthony, Daniel, Laszlo, Jessica S. Toth | 1998 |
| Tracie R. Baker, Jonathon D. Cepek, Nora E. Gerson, Boi Thuy Huyen, Stephen J. Miklethun, Keyur Vyas | 1997 |
| Nichelle Coleman, Richard DelRio, Ami Linder, Daniela Smith, Trevor Weaver | 1996 |
| Michelle Kaczmarek, Jeanne Knotek, Joan Vernon | 1995 |
| Elise R. Hoff, Suzanne Vana, Daniela G. Messineo | 1994 |
| Robert Bear, Steven Kudravi, Diane Szemenyei | 1992 |
| Craig D. Karr, Barry C. Mita | 1991 |
| Thomas O. Masten, Douglas S. Moinuddin, Jennifer R. Schwartz, Rebecca L. Smith | 1990 |
| Elizabeth M. Boris, Andrea M. Hujer, Loren Kanter, Michael S. Palcisko | 1989 |
| Steve E. Asmus, Susan M. Bremiller, Virginia A. Nivar, Martin S. Pavelka | 1988 |
| Michael E. Dillehay, Jennifer A. Krall, Jana S. Lange, Thomas E. Makowski | 1987 |
| Rose G. Chermansky, Alice S. Mihelcic | 1986 |
| Rita R. Kazlauskas, Roseanna Lechner, Carol Reynolds Raab | 1984 |
| Mary K. Gardner, Amy L. Godwin, Cynthia M. Strieter | 1983 |
| Dallas Auvil, Bernadett Jakomin | 1982 |
| Kathryn Burns | 1981 |
| Deborah L. Mroczka | 1980 |
| Beth L. Sersig | 1979 |
| TARUN K. MAL MEMORIAL AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES SENIORS | |
| Emily Hyland, Cyenna Ulrich Cech | 2024 |
| Semra Dervisevic, Sarah Tyler | 2023 |
| Maxwell McNeill, Catherine Weyman Heller | 2022 |
| Audrey Atzel, Alexandra Ferkul | 2021 |
| Atticus Kenny | 2020 |
| Alex Johnson, Travis Rainey | 2019 |
| Brittany Dalton, Anne Roberto, Jordyn Stoll | 2017 |
| Nikko Hogya | 2016 |
| April Miller, Natalia Brijcoomar | 2015 |
| Joseph Higgins | 2014 |
| Peter Bode | 2013 |
| Courtney Brennan | 2011 |
| Ken Safranek, LeeAnn Westfall, Max Koran | 2010 |
| Erin Huber | 2009 |
| Erick Butler, Dawn Minnick | 2008 |
| Ynes Arocho, Daniel Gouch, Erin Steiner | 2007 |
| Jacqueline Zassick | 2006 |
| Colleen C. Sharp | 2005 |
| TARUN K. MAL MEMORIAL AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING JUNIOR IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES | |
| Emily Hyland | 2023 |
| Semra Dervisevic, Simone Dixon | 2022 |
| Maxwell McNeill, Rose Polgar, Andrew Scherer, Catherine Weyman Heller | 2021 |
| THOMAS L. LEWIS MEMORIAL AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING GEOLOGY SENIORS | |
| Sadia Syed | 2020 |
| Abdulla Aldar | 2015 |
| Richard Depew | 2013 |
| Jacob Thacker | 2012 |
| Nicole Glazer | 2011 |
| Charles Truett | 2010 |
| Melinda Stahl | 2007 |
| Belinda Franko | 2006 |
| Zorica Dejanovic | 2005 |
| David P. Cronin | 2004 |
| Rebecca A. Miller | 2002 |
| Nelson R. Andrekovic, Larry L. Oliver | 2001 |
| Ann VanderSchrier, Brian Jicha | 2000 |
| Heather Jones, Rebecca Kempthorne | 1999 |
| John St. John | 1998 |
Mailing Address
Cleveland State University
Bio., Geo., & Env. Sciences
2121 Euclid Avenue, BGES
Cleveland, Ohio 44115-2214
Campus Location
Science Building (SI)
2399 Euclid Avenue, Rm. 219
Contact Us
Phone: 216.687.2440
Fax: 216.687.6972
bges@csuohio.edu