Senior Awards
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry recognizes outstanding seniors in their majors. Exceptional students are nominated by the department faculty for the following awards:
Fr. Morrissey Medal鈥擜warded to the outstanding senior.
Professor Cassaretto Medal and $500鈥擣or outstanding scholarship coupled with generous service to the department.
Merck Index Award鈥擜warded to the 鈥渢op senior class student鈥�
American Institute of Chemists Award鈥擣or outstanding graduating senior who has demonstrated a record of achievement. The award consists of a one-year student associate membership in the AIC, a peer-reviewed journal, access to the AIC website and more.
Departmental Honors鈥擨n order to receive chemistry & biochemistry departmental honors, students must have a 黑料门GPA in chemistry & biochemistry major courses (CHEM XXX) of 3.5 or higher exclusive of CHEM 300 and CHEM 380 and have completed at least one semester of CHEM 300 & CHEM 380. (CHEM 380 requirement effective as of May 2020 graduates and beyond).
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry recognizes outstanding seniors in their majors. Exceptional students are nominated by the department faculty for the following awards:
Fr. Morrissey Medal鈥擜warded to the outstanding senior.
Professor Cassaretto Medal and $500鈥擣or outstanding scholarship coupled with generous service to the department.
Merck Index Award鈥擜warded to the 鈥渢op senior class student鈥�
American Institute of Chemists Award鈥擣or outstanding graduating senior who has demonstrated a record of achievement. The award consists of a one-year student associate membership in the AIC, a peer-reviewed journal, access to the AIC website and more.
Departmental Honors鈥擨n order to receive chemistry & biochemistry departmental honors, students must have a 黑料门GPA in chemistry & biochemistry major courses (CHEM XXX) of 3.5 or higher exclusive of CHEM 300 and CHEM 380 and have completed at least one semester of CHEM 300 & CHEM 380. (CHEM 380 requirement effective as of May 2020 graduates and beyond).