2008 Awards

2008
Department of Chemistry Awards and Honors
Nazareth College ACS Student Affiliate

Phi Lambda Upsilon
Phi Lambda Upsilon is a National Honor Society that recognizes those who achieve excellence in Chemistry. The Society has an At-large Membership program that extends recogntion to undergraduate students at insitutions, such as Nazareth College, where no active local chapter exists.

2008 Nomination: Andrew Johnson

American Chemical Society Outstanding Senior Award
This award is presented by the Rochester Section of the American Chemical Society to honor a graduating senior Chemistry major.

Recipient: Collin Schrader

Department of Chemistry Service Award
This award is presented to a senior chemistry major who has demonstrated service to the department.

Recipient: Andrew Johnson

American Institute of Chemists Award
This award recognizes graduates in the disciplines for which chemistry is the central component, such as chemistry biochemistry, and chemical engineering.

Chemistry Recipient: Collin Schrader
Biochemistry Recipient: Kayleigh MacMaster

Sr. Therese M. Lang Biochemistry Award
Sr. Therese M. Lang was a member of the Nazareth College faculty for 25 years and was the chair of the Department of Chemistry for ten years. During her tenure the biochemistry major was established as a result of her vision and diligence.

2008 Recipient: Kayleigh MacMaster

Alice Taylor Gorham Memorial Award
This award recognizes excellence in undergraduate chemistry research. The award is named in memory of Dr. Nancy Farina's mother, Alice Taylor Gorham. Dr. Farina is a lecturer in Nazaeth's Physical Therapy Department. Beginning in 2007, she honored her mother's memory with this annual award. Mrs. Gorham held both a B.A. and M.A. in Chemistry.

Recipient: Collin Schrader

CRC Freshman Chemistry Achievement Award
This award is presented to an outstanding student enrolled in freshman chemistry.

Recipient: Christina Brule and Jennifer Pier