Academic Excellence

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

  • Angel Ehrenschwender — Cincinnati, OH
  • Mohamed El Sayed — Zagazig, Egypt
  • Mihai Fratian — San Diego, CA
  • Rebekah Funk — Pittsburgh, PA
  • Elise Landsbergen — Columbus, OH
  • Emily Mason — Wooster, OH
  • Kate Mesaros — Ann Arbor, MI
  • Emma Phinney — Draper, UT
  • Calvin Polvorosa — Oakland, CA
  • Payton Weltge — Dayton, 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.

  • Jordan Beck — Naperville, IL
  • Francis Biagioli — Allendale, NJ
  • Kenny Connelly — Bel Air, MD
  • Mohamed El Sayed — Zagazig, Egypt
  • Jeetu Henry — Chittoor, India
  • Claire Hoy — Cleveland, OH
  • Maddy Matura — Burr Ridge, IL
  • Jarod Scheff — Slinger, WI
  • Jamie Swickard — Alexandria, 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.

  • Angel Ehrenschwender — Cincinnati, OH
  • Rebekah Funk — Pittsburgh, PA
  • Sheku Henry — Chittoor, India
  • Lexy Hogan — Boston, MA
  • Maddy Matura — Burr Ridge, IL
  • Kelly Perfecto — Chicago, IL

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.

  • Echo Cain — Loveland, OH
  • Cloe Cirilano — Pittsburgh, PA
  • Danni Gutelius — Lake Orion, MI
  • Clairine Larsen — Cross Plains, WI
  • Greta Leissa — Brookeville, MD
  • Yuxin (Ruth) Ma — Beijing, China
  • Sydney Nyquist — Highland, IL
  • Casey Pearce — Cleveland, OH
  • Sarah Radziewicz — Greenville, SC
  • Isabel Wellik — Minneapolis, MN
March 18, 2020