All students who are chemistry majors or minors are invited to attend the annual chemistry awards ceremony held in the spring. Several awards and scholarships exist to recognize science students who have attained high distinction in their work.
William and Lavina Wilson Award in Chemistry is presented to the outstanding student in chemistry for the year. The student, selected by the chemistry faculty, need not be a chemistry major and may be in any class year. The award consists of a cash scholarship award and the recipient's name is engraved on the plaque displayed in Swindells Hall. This award is named in honor of former student and faculty member William Wilson, and his wife, Lavina.
2015-16 Noah Forrest and Bao Tran Nahn
2014-15 Matthew Chavarria
2013-14 Anna Warden
2012-13 Lillian P. Nguyen
2011-12 Diane Le
The Analytical Chemistry Award is presented to the outstanding student in Analytical Chemistry lecture and laboratory. This American Chemical Society sponsored award includes a nine-month subscription to Analytical Chemistry.
2016 Emily O'Loughlin
2015 Natalie Cawker
2014 Matthew Chavarria
2013 Ryan Wilson
2012 Vinson Diep
2016 Noah Forrest
2015 Kelly Ramzy
2014 Paul Entzminger
2013 Juno Van Valkenburgh
2012 Valerie Chiong
2011 Jason Han
2016 Dylan Nevin
2015 Keean Braceros
2014 Anna Warden
2013 Juno Van Valkenburgh