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Scholarships & Awards

All scholarships and awards recipients will be invited to the Arts and Sciences Honor Banquet. Please contact Dr. Ronald Friedman regarding any awards with an unannounced monetary amount.

Arthur W. Friedel Scholarship

  • Awarded to Chemistry majors based on academic achievement and scholarship application
  • Funding provided by Dr. Art Friedel, Chemistry faculty member since 1967 and recipient of the 1988 Friends of the University Teaching Award
  • Chosen by the Chemistry Scholarship Committee
  • 2007 Winner: Samantha Hahn

Leepoxy Scholarship

  • Awarded to Chemistry majors
  • Based on outstanding academic achievement and scholarship application
  • Provided by Larry Lee of Leepoxy Corporation
  • Selected by the Chemistry Scholarship Committee
  • 2007 Winner: Jennifer Price

Faculty/Alumni Scholarships

  • Based on academic achievement, student activities, and the essay in the scholarship application
  • Funding provided by faculty and alumni
  • 2007 Winners: Samantha Hahn, Jennifer Price, David Gerber, Adonay Mehreteab, William Larsen

CRC Freshman Chemistry Award

  • The Handbook of Chemistry and Physics is given to a freshman chemistry student basic on academic achievement
  • Houghton Mifflin/ICUC First-Year Chemistry Award
  • Sponsored by the International Center for Undergraduate Chemistry (ICUC) and Houghton Mifflin Company
  • Annual award for excellence in first-year undergraduate chemistry
  • Based on academic performance in chemistry, understanding and awareness of chemistry as a scientific discipline, understanding and awareness of the role of chemistry in our world
  • Winner will receive a certificate and choice among selection of Houghton Mifflin trade books
  • 2007 Winner: Samantha Hahn

William F. Erbelding Award in Analytical Chemistry

  • Outstanding performance by a student in an Analytical Chemistry course
  • Awarded by the American Chemical Society
  • 8-month subscription to the Analytical Chemistry journal
  • Presented in memory of the late Dr. Erbelding, professor of Chemistry 1968-1983
  • 2007 Winner: Jason Hemphill

Outstanding Student Affiliate Award

  • Given to the student whose activity and efforts on behalf of the Student Affiliates have made the organization exceptionally effective for the academic year
  • Name engraved on plaque
  • 2007 Winner: Harry Francies

Outstanding Chemistry Major

  • Recognizes leadership, ability, character, and scholastic achievement
  • Presented to top graduating senior
  • Selected by faculty vote
  • 2007 Winners: Matthew Lauber and Jason Hemphill

American Institute of Chemistry Award

  • The chosen student will receive a certificate and a letter from the American Institute of Chemists Foundation and a free membership in AIC for one year
  • 2007 Winner: Matthew Lauber