The road to education is not always easy and straightforward. It is a journey that
requires discipline as well as hard work, not only from the institution, but from the
student as well. Chemistry and Biochemistry majors at Trinity College are among the
most dedicated students in the nation and work very hard to achieve their goals.
In recognition of the time and effort put forth by these budding young scientists, the
Chemistry Department at Trinity College issues several awards per year to students
whose achievements have warranted distinction beyond the classroom and/or research
setting.
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Award |
Award Winner |
Presenter |
The Louis Aronne, Class of 1977, Prize in Biochemistry
Awarded to: Megan McNamara
The Louis Aronne, Class of 1977, Prize in Biochemistry is awarded to a senior or a junior biochemistry major
(with preferences begin given to a senior) who, in addition to being an outstanding student in biochemistry,
has demonstrated interest in general scholarship and campus activities. The awardee is to be selected by a
member of the Chemistry Department and a member of the Biology Department who teaches a biochemistry course. |

Megan McNamara |
The Louis Aronne Prize was presented by Dr. Maria Krisch |
The American Institutes of Chemists Award
Awarded to: Jennifer Gifford (Chemistry) and Carrie Disa (BioChemistry)
The American Institute of Chemists Award is presented to seniors majoring in chemistry
and biochemistry who have demonstrated scholastic achievement, leadership, ability
and character. It consists of a certificate and a one-year Student Associate
membership in the American Institute of Chemists |

Jennifer Gifford (left) and Carrie Disa (right) |
The American Institutes of Chemists Awards were presented by Dr. Maria Krisch
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The Lisa Nestor Chemical Rubber Company Awards
Awarded to: Jessica L. Cote, Amy M. Duggan, Timothy K. Liu, Lorenzo R. Sewanan
The Lisa Nestor Chemical Rubber Awards are made to freshman chemistry students for outstanding achievement in general chemistry
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Jessica Cote, Amy Duggan Timothy Liu, Lorenzo Sewanan |
Edward Fitzgerald and Dr. Olivier Nicaise presented The Chemical Rubber Company Awards in 2009 |
The Connecticut Valley Section of the American Chemical Society Award
Awarded to: Maeline Light (BioChemistry), Neena Chakrabarti (Chemistry)
The Connecticut Valley Section of the American Chemical Society Awards are given to a senior in recognition
for outstanding accomplishment in the study of chemistry and biochemistry. |

Madeline Light (left), and Neena Chakrabarti (right) |
Dr. Timothy Curran presented The CVS-ACS awards in 2009 |
The Division of Analytical Chemistry of the American Chemical Society Award
Awarded to: Jack Love
The Division of Analytical Chemistry of the American Chemical Society Award is given to a student
who has completed at least the third undergraduate year and who displays interest in and aptitude for a
career in analytical chemistry |
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Jack Love |
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The Division of Polymer Chemistry of the American Chemical Society Award was presented by Dr. Bill CHurch |
The Division of Polymer Chemistry of the American Chemical Society Award
Awarded to: Baltazar Ramos
The Division of Polymer Chemistry of the American Chemical Society Award is given to the outstanding
Sophomore/Junior student in the two-semester organic course for chemistry majors. |
 Baltazar Ramos |
The Division of Polymer Chemistry of the American Chemical Society Award was presented by Dr. Timothy Curran |
The Jessica Alisa Owens Memorial Award
Awarded to: Merry Smith
The Jessica Alisa Owens Memorial Award is given in memory of Jessica Owens '05 by the faculty members of
the Trinity College Chemistry Department for academic achievement in chemistry or biochemistry
and outstanding contributions to community service. |

Merry Smith |
The Jessica Alisa Owens award was presented by Dr. Thomas Mitzel
at the Honor's Day Presentations. |
The Lisa P. Nestor Award for Excellence in Student Teaching in Chemistry
Awarded to: Jonathan Ashby
The Lisa P. Nestor Award for Excellence in Student Teaching is given in memory of Lisa Nestor, a beloved teacher in teh CHemistry Department. Teh recipient is a student who, thorugh his/her dedication and passion as a student teacher in the Chemistry Department, has made a positive and lasting contribution to the education of fellow students. |

Jonathan Ashby |
The Lisa P. Nestor Award for Excellence in Student Teaching in Chemistry was presented by Jim Nestor and Dr. Janet Morrison
at the Honor's Day Presentations. |