The BGES department recognizes our most promising undergraduate students with the following three outstanding senior awards:
- The Doretta Thielker Award for outstanding Biology senior(s)
- The Tarun Mal Awardees for outstanding Environmental Science senior(s)
- The Thomas 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 THIELKER MEMORIAL AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING BIOLOGY SENIORS | |
|---|---|
| Student | Year |
|
Hebah Aladaileh, Umida Burkhanova, Lindsey Tout, Zoe Trumphour, Maria Rivera Paz |
2022 |
| Hans Bogenrief Ariana Chriss Cheyanne Foster Caleb Lumsden |
2021 |
| Regina Bellian, Elizabeth 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 | |
|---|---|
| Student | Year |
| 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 Memorail scholarship for outstanding junior in environmental science | |
|---|---|
| Student | Year |
| Semra Dervisevic, Simone Dixon | 2022 |
|
Catherine Weyman Heller, Rose Polgar, Maxwell McNeill, Andrew Scherer |
2021 |
| THOMAS L. LEWIS MEMORIAL AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING GEOLOGY SENIORS | |
| Student | Year |
| 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 |