Academic Excellence

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

  • Hope Adams - Denver, CO
  • Meghan Callahan - Columbia, MO
  • Danni Gutelius - Lake Orion, MI

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.

  • Christopher Negrete - Chicago, IL (Little Village)
  • Emily Muckle - Chagrin Falls, 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.

  • Hope Adams - Denver, CO
  • Cloe Cirilano - Pittsburgh, PA
  • Kezia Danso - Chicago, IL
  • Lucy Everett - La Grange, IL
  • Ransly Familia - Bronx, NY
  • Jen Montenegro - Boston, MA
  • Sarah Radziewicz - Greenville, SC
  • Esther Severe - Lynn, MA
  • Sol Zaragoza - Berwyn, IL

Margaret Ann Watkin Award

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.

  • Emily Ji - New Albany, OH
  • Katherine Ji - New Albany, OH
  • Andrew Kurlich - Kent, OH
  • Drew Nederveld - Columbus, OH
  • Maya Newman - Cincinnati, OH
  • Trang Nguyen - Chicago, IL
  • Barlow Wagner - Washington, PA
  • Huihao Wang - Beijing, China
March 22, 2021