Chemistry Student Accolades

At the annual awards celebration in October, the chemistry faculty recognized our chemistry and joint chemistry and biology majors for their academic talents with the Campbell and Sly prizes and American Chemical Society awards.

The Dorothy C. and J. Arthur Campbell Prize

The Prize was donated by friends to honor Dorothy C. and J. Arthur Campbell, faculty spouse and the first faculty member at Harvey Mudd College and our first chemist. This Prize recognizes a senior chemistry student for their achievement, breadth of interests, and promise. Professor Van Heuvelen presented Amir Gonzalez Camacho ’26 with the 2025 Campbell Prize.

The William G. Sly Prize

This Prize honors Professor Bill “The Snowman” Sly, a chemistry faculty member for thirty-four years. This prize recognizes a junior chemistry student who exemplifies the curiosity, intellectual integrity, and enthusiasm that Bill brought to his teaching and research. Professor Zhuang presented Zoe He ’27 and Max Schernikau ’27 with the 2025 Sly Prize.

Biological Chemistry Prize

This prize is awarded to a student who demonstrates strong performance in coursework at the interface of chemistry and biology, deep engagement with the material, and ample evidence of critically thinking about the concepts.

First-Year Chemistry Prize

This prize is awarded to a first-year student with high academic performance in both the lecture and laboratory components of core chemistry who exhibits a positive attitude, teamwork, critical thinking, and excellent record-keeping. Professor Haushalter presented Kinsey Myrick ’28 with the 2025 First-Year Chemistry Prize.

Harald V. Johnson P70 Memorial Prize* (*received in May)

This prize was donated by Ben Johnson ’70 in memory of his father, Harald V. Johnson P70. This award annually recognizes a student who has done an outstanding job of communicating chemistry to the general public and the world outside Harvey Mudd College. The chemistry faculty presented Britney Baez with the 2025 Johnson Prize.

Awards (*received in May)

  • American Chemical Society Analytical Award recognizes a senior chemist who displays a significant aptitude for analytical chemistry and encourages further interest in the field: Sophia Lemus ’26
  • American Chemical Society Environmental Award recognizes a senior chemist who displays a significant aptitude for environmental chemistry and encourages further interest in the field: Audrey Thiessen ’26
  • American Chemical Society Inorganic Award recognizes a chemist demonstrating excellence and promise in inorganic chemistry: Nicole Fang ’27
  • American Chemical Society Organic Award recognizes a senior chemist who displays a significant aptitude for organic chemistry and encourages further interest in the field: Nora O’Connor ’26
  • American Chemical Society Physical Award recognizes a senior chemist who displays a significant aptitude for physical chemistry and encourages further interest in the field: Bam Sindhurattavej ’26
  • The American Institute of Chemists Award* honors a chemistry/chemistry-biology senior with a demonstrated record of leadership, character, scholastic achievement, and advancement potential in the chemical professions: Kasey Chung ’25-Biology and Jack Forbord ’25-Chemistry
  • Phi Lambda Upsilon* (Honorary Chemical Society): Britney Baez ’25 and Anna Grace Rogers ’25

Fellowships

Students selected to participate in the summer Kubota and Myhre fellowship programs engage in collaborative research and receive expert mentorship from Harvey Mudd College Department of Chemistry faculty.

  • 2025 Kubota Fellowship: Matthew Simpson ’27
  • 2024 Myhre Fellowship: Jimmy Boyle ’26