2018-2019 Department Awards

Academic Excellence

This honor recognizes consistent and excellent academic performance throughout the curriculum and a passion for the discipline of Biology.

• Carson Clear ‘19 — Fort Collins, CO
• Erin Hudson ‘19 — Grand Rapids, MI
• Matthew O’Neal ‘19 — Upper Arlington, OH

Research

This honor recognizes meaningful participation in an extended research experience within the field of biology.These students have demonstrated autonomy and initiative while pursuing their research.

• Courtney Broady ‘19 — Gahanna, OH
• Jorge De La Torre ‘19 — Madrid, Spain
• Gillian Dwyer ‘19 — River Forest, IL
• Jack Marchetti ‘19 — Burnt Hills, NY
• Maria Taylor ‘19 — Columbus. OH

Outstanding Service

This honor recognizes consistent and valuable assistance to faculty and students and the positive environment created by these seniors through their passion for biology.

• Jorge De La Torre ‘19 — Madrid, Spain
• Erin Hudson ‘19 — Grand Rapids, MI
• Dreyton Lomax ‘19 — Philadelphia, PA
• Jack Marchetti ‘19 — Burnt Hills, NY
• Maria Taylor ‘19 — Columbus, OH

Margaret Ann Watkin Scholars

This honor is traditionally given to juniors who display not only academic excellence in the biology major but a genuine passion for biology and learning. This award also recognizes service to the department, the positive attitude and contributions that the students bring to the classroom, and enthusiasm for research. The Biology Department views The Margaret Ann Watkin Scholar as a student who pursues biology for its own virtue and provides an excellent role model for other students.

• Veronika Danchine ’20 — Dublin, OH
• Mohamed El Sayed ’20 — Zagazig, Egypt
• Angel Ehrenschwender ’20 — Cincinnati, OH
• Bryce Flickinger ’20 — Monclova, OH
• Rebekah Funk ’20 — Pittsburgh, PA
• Riley Jones ’20 — Raleigh, NC
• Elise Landsbergen ’20 — Columbus, OH
• Erin Madar ’20 — Hudson, OH
• Emily Martin ’20 — Frisco, TX
• Maggie O’Neill-Dee ’20 — Ottowa, Ontario CA
• Payton Weltge ’20 — Dayton, OH