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Dr. E.W. & Maude V. Flagg Award

Kaelyn McFarlane-Connelly

The Dr. E.W. & Maude V. Flagg Award recognizes outstanding performance and promise in chemistry by a graduating senior. The recipient is selected by a faculty committee appointed by the Chair of the Department of Chemistry. The award consists of a certificate and cash prize.

2022 John McCreary Memorial Prize

Yahia Ali

The John McCreary Memorial Fund was established in 1985 in tribute to the high academic and scientific standards and the personal dedication of John James McCreary. The award consists of a certificate and cash prize.

ACS Undergraduate 91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳ Section Award 

Kaelyn McFarlane-Connelly

This award is given to a senior with an outstanding academic record and consists of a cash prize, certificate, recognition at the ACS Annual 91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳ Section Undergraduate Research Symposium in the spring, and the inclusion of the Awardee’s name on a plaque in the department.

Kaelyn was recognized for her research,  "Improving Charge Transport in Quantum Dot Sensitized Photocathodes for Hydrogen Production" at the on Saturday, April 9 ^th.

ACS Organic Chemistry Award

Yahia Ali

This award is given to a student who is selected by the faculty on the basis of outstanding academic achievement in organic chemistry. The award consists of a cash prize, certificate, and listing on the ACS website.

ACS Analytical Chemistry Award

Kaelyn McFarlane-Connelly

This award is intended to encourage student interest in analytical chemistry and to recognize students who display an aptitude for a career in the field. The award consists of a personalized certificate and souvenir item from ACS, as well as a cash prize and certificate from the department.

ACS Inorganic Chemistry Award

Elliot Silk

This award is given to a student who is selected by the faculty on the basis of outstanding academic achievement in inorganic chemistry. The award consists of a cash prize, certificate, and listing on the ACS website.

ACS Physical Chemistry Award

Kaelyn McFarlane-Connelly

This award is given to a student who is selected by the faculty on the basis of outstanding academic achievement in physical chemistry, and to encourage further pursuits in the field. The award consists of a cash prize, certificate, and listing on the ACS website.

Carl A. Whiteman Jr. Teaching Award

Yahia Ali, Anca Frasineanu, Lauren Lopez,  Kaelyn McFarlane-Connelly, and Ryan Pohorenec

The Carl A. Whiteman Jr. Teaching Award recognizes exemplary teaching by an undergraduate student in the Department of Chemistry. Carl Whiteman graduated from the 91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳ in 1950 and worked continuously in the Department until his retirement in 1986. This award recognizes his teaching experience, as well as that of the recipients. Recipients receive a certificate and cash prize.

2022 Chemistry Department Award

Daniel Carstairs,  Anca Frasineanu, Lauren Lopez, Ryan Pohorenec,  and Elliot Silk

The Chemistry Department Award is given to seniors in recognition of outstanding scholarship in the study of chemistry. Recipients receive a certificate and cash prize.

COLLEGE AWARDS

2022 Janet Howell Clark Prize (Sr. Ceremony)

The Janet Howell Clark Prize is awarded to a senior woman who has

 shown the greatest promise in creative work in one of the following fields - Physics, Chemistry, Biology, or Astronomy - and has shown outstanding versatility in the mastery of allied fields. The award consists of a cash prize and recognition at the Singer Family Prize and Senior Academic Awards ceremony in Strong Auditorium on Friday, May 13.

2022 Catherine Block Memorial Fund Prize

Xijue (Jade) Wu and Ellen Irving

The Catherine Block Memorial Fund Prize, established in memory of Catherine Block, an exceptional Chemistry student here at the University, is awarded each year to a woman in the Junior class in recognition of her outstanding ability and achievement in the field of science. The award consists of a cash prize and Kaelyn will be recognized at the Chemistry Department fall awards ceremony.

2022 Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society

Daniel Carstairs and Kaelyn McFarlane-Connelly

Founded in 1776, Phi Beta Kappa is the nation’s oldest academic honor society. Membership is by invitation only, and students are selected by faculty members who are also members of the society.

The University’s Phi Beta Kappa chapter, Iota of New York, was founded in 1887. Members are chosen based on exceptional academic performance and a letter of recommendation from a faculty or staff member. New members are elected each spring by members of the Iota chapter at the recommendation of the nominating committee.