2007-08 Prizes and Scholarships

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.

Award

Award Winner

Presenter

The Louis Aronne, Class of 1977, Prize in Biochemistry

Awarded to: Laert Rusha

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.
Chemistry

Laert Rusha
The Louis Aronne Prize was presented by Dr. Richard Prigodich
The American Institutes of Chemists Award

Awarded to: Kathryn McColl (BioChemistry) and Emmy Handy (Chemistry)

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
Chemistry

Emmy Handy (left) and Kathryn McColl (right)
The American Institutes of Chemists Awards were presented by Dr. Janet Morrison
The Chemical Rubber Company Awards

Awarded to: Angela Colantonio, Baltazar Ramos, Michelle Banjamin, Andrew Janiga, Michael Chung, Andy Weisenfeld, Bri Dix.

The Chemical Rubber Awards are made to freshman chemistry students for outstanding achievement in general chemistry


Several of the students are pictured above.
Edward Fitzgerald presented The Chemical Rubber Company Awards in 2008
The Connecticut Valley Section of the American Chemical Society Award

Awarded to: Tim Scarella

The Connecticut Valley Section of the American Chemical Society Award is given to a senior in recognition for outstanding accomplishment in the study of chemistry
Chemistry

Tim Scarella is pictured working with one of his reactions in the research laboratory.
The Division of Analytical Chemistry of the American Chemical Society Award

Awarded to: Billy Burns

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
Chemistry

Billy Burns
The Division of Polymer Chemistry of the American Chemical Society Award was presented by Dr. Janet Morrison
The Division of Polymer Chemistry of the American Chemical Society Award

Awarded to: Jon Ashby

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.
Chemistry
Jon Ashby
The Division of Polymer Chemistry of the American Chemical Society Award was presented by Dr. Thomas Mitzel
The Jessica Alisa Owens Memorial Award

Awarded to: Kwame Frimpong

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.
Chemistry

Kwame Frimpong
The Jessica Alisa Owens award was presented by Dr. Thomas Mitzel at the Honor's Day Presentations.


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