HMC
Student Awards 2010

Natural Science and Engineering Research Council Postdoctoral Fellowship provides support to a core of the most promising researchers at a pivotal time in their careers. The fellowships are also intended to secure a supply of highly qualified Canadians with leading-edge scientific and research skills for Canadian industry, government, and universities:  Eric Nacsa

American Chemical Society Organic Division Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship annually awards summer undergraduate research fellowships (SURF) to outstanding undergraduate organic chemistry students.  These competitive fellowships are awarded on the merits of students' research proposals, academic records, faculty recommendations and their passion for laboratory science.:  Andrew Chung

Chemist Graduates - High DistinctionAndrew Chung, Chiara Giammanco, Eric Nacsa, Tarun Narayan, Katherine Near, Ethan Sokol,

Chemist Graduates - Distinction: Min Christine Kim and Camille Sultana

Chemistry Departmental Honors: Andrew Chung, Chiara Giammanco, Eric Nacsa, Tarun Narayan, Ethan Sokol

Barry M. Goldwater Scholar award was created to honor the memory of Senator Barry M. Goldwater who served his country for 56 years as a soldier and statesman, including 30 years of service in the U.S. Senate.  The purpose of the Foundation is to provide a continuing source of highly qualified scientists, mathematicians, and engineers by awarding scholarships to college students who intend to pursue careers in these fields:  Ethan Sokol 

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:  Chiarar Giammanco, Eric Nacsa, Ethan Sokol

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:  Chiara Giammanco and Eric Nacsa

Harald V. Johnson P70 Memorial Prize for Effective Communication of ChemistryMark Cyffka

Department Service Award recognizes senior chemist(s) for extraordinary service to the Department of Chemistry, its students, and faculty:  Andrew Chung and Katherine Near

American Chemical Society 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:  Camille Sultana

American Chemical Society Divison of Inorganic Chemistry Award recognizes a student that has demonstrated excellence in inorganic chemistry at the undergraduate level and should have future plans that include a career in chemistry:  Eric Nacsa

American Chemical Society 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:  Tarun Narayan

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

Chemical Rubber Company (CRC) Press Freshman Chemistry Achievement is based on outstanding academic freshman achievement in chemistry:  Chiara Giammanco, Eric Nacsa, and Katherine Near

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:  Andrew Chung, Chiara Giammanco, Katherine Near, Caitlin Olmsted

Phi Lambda Upsilon (Honorary Chemical Society)Andrew Chung, Chiara Giammanco, Eric Nacsa, Tarun Narayan, Katherine Near, Ethan Sokol, Camille Sultana