HMC
Student Awards 2009

Chemist Graduates - High DistinctionNancy Eisenmenger, Judy Hines, Alison Lee, and Jonathan Litz

Chemist Graduates - Distinction: Ginna Kim, Ken Loh, Trevor McQueen, Ryan Pakula, Glennis Rayermann, Joanne Redford, Oksana Sergeeva, Christina Snyder, Seanna Vine, and Terence Wong

Chemistry Departmental Honors: Nancy Eisenmenger, Jonathan Litz, Ryan Pakula, and Glennis Rayermann

Beckman ScholarsDiana Tran and Terence Wong

National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowship AwardNancy Eisenmenger and Amanda Hickman '07

The Chemistry Department Service Award recognizes senior chemist(s) for extraordinary service to the Department of Chemistry, its students, and faculty:  Matt Borok, Josh Cobb, Ginna Kim, Alison Lee, Jonathan Litz, Ryan Pakula, Glennis Rayermann, Joanne Redford, Maggie Weber, and Terence Wong

The Dotty and Art Campbell Prize was created by friends to honor Dorothy C. and J. Arthur Campbell. Their commitment to Harvey Mudd College began at its opening in 1957. This prize acknowledges the great contributions of the Campbells, and honors a senior chemist for his/her achievement and promise:  Nancy Eisenmenger, Jonathan Litz, and Ryan Pakula

The William G. Sly Prize was donated by friends to honor Bill “The Snowman” Sly. Throughout his 34 years at HMC, Bill displayed a depth of understanding and love of learning that were an inspiration to colleagues and students alike. This prize honors a junior chemist who exemplifies the curiosity, intellectual integrity, and enthusiasm that Bill brought to his teaching and research:  Nancy Eisenmenger, Jonathan Litz, and Ryan Pakula

ACS Division of Analytical Chemistry Award is to encourage a student’s interest in analytical chemistry and to recognize students who display an aptitude for a career in this field:  Glennis Rayermann

ACS Division Of Polymer Chemistry Award aims to honor students at the sophomore/junior level for achievement in a basic chemistry course and to call students’ attention to the field of polymer chemistry:  Jonathan Litz

CRC (Chemical Rubber Company) Press Freshman Chemistry Achievement is based on outstanding academic freshman achievement in chemistry:

Sigma Xi membership nominations are based on exceptional promise in carrying out experimental research, such as excellent senior thesis work from a student; however, other mental work can be taken into account as well:  Jordan Eboreime, Nancy Eisenmenger, Alison Lee, Jonathan Litz, Ken Loh, Rachel Nishimura, Ryan Pakula, Aurora Pribram-Jones, Joanne Redford, Oksana Sergeeva, Diana Tran, and Terence Wong

The American Institute of Chemists Foundation, Inc., honors outstanding seniors that demonstrated a record of ability, leadership, and professional promise in chemistry:  Joanne Redford

Phi Lambda Upsilon (Honorary Chemical Society)Nancy Eisenmenger, Judy Hines, Alison Lee, Jonathan Litz, Ken Loh, Trevor McQueen, Ryan Pakula, Glennia Rayermann, Oksana Sergeeva, Seanna Vine, and Terence Wong

Harald V. Johnson P70 Memorial Prize for Effective Communication of ChemistryAurora Pribram-Jones

Platt PrizeRyan Pakula

Mindlin Prize for Innovative Ideas in ScienceJonathan Litz