2024 Awards
SENIOR AWARDS
ACS Division of Inorganic Chemistry Undergraduate Award in Inorganic Chemistry This award recognizes achievement by an undergraduate student in inorganic chemistry. The award consists of a personalized certificate and a letter of commendation signed by the Chair of the ACS Division of Inorganic Chemistry.
Kelly Zervos
ACS Division of Organic Chemistry Undergraduate Award in Organic Chemistry This award consists of a personalize certificate and letter of recognition signed by the Chair for the ACS Div of Organic Chemistry. Criteria- Graduating senior who has demonstrated excellence in organic chemistry based on a combination of research experience, coursework and a desire to pursue a career in chemistry.
Konrad Kutrzuba
ACS Division of Physical Chemistry Undergraduate Award in Physical Chemistry This award recognizes outstanding achievement by an undergraduate in physical chemistry. Award consists of a certificate, recognition on the Division’s website and a one-year complimentary membership in the Division of Physical Chemistry.
Yunhao Xu
Senior Morrissey Medals: This award is given in recognition of outstanding achievement in scholarship to a Chemistry and Biochemistry Major.
Kelly Zervos – Chemistry Major
Alexa Schnell – Biochemistry Major
Professor Cassaretto Medal: The medal plus a $500 monetary award is given to a Senior Chemistry or Biochemistry Major in recognition of outstanding achievement in scholarship coupled with generous service to the department. Professor Cassaretto was a former faculty member in the department who also received his Ph.D. degree at Loyola in 1948. He was one of the first to be awarded a Ph.D. at Loyola.
Grace Dudley
American Institute of Chemists Award: This award is given in recognition of an outstanding graduating senior who has demonstrated a record of achievement. The award consists of a certificate and a one-year membership in the American Institute of Chemists.
Desha Perera
Merck Index Award: This award is given in recognition of the top graduating senior. The award consists of Merck Index.
Konrad Kutrzuba
The Chair Recognition Award - for outstanding scholarship by a graduating senior.
Madeline Collins
Grace Flemming
Cole Gebert
Samuel Jezuit
Julia Kaniuk
Anthony Maltese
Andrew Ratz
Lauren Thompson
Alex Tollefson
Departmental Honors: In order to graduate with Chemistry/Biochemistry Honors a student needs a 3.5 GPA or higher in Chemistry/Biochemistry courses, exclusive of undergraduate research & Chemistry seminar, but having completed at least one semester of undergraduate research & Chemistry Seminar. (Gold Keys are awarded to students who received a Chemistry/Biochemistry GPA of 3.8 or higher.)
Madeline Collins (Silver)
Samuel Jezuit (Gold)
Julia Kaniuk (Gold)
Andrew Kramer (Silver)
Zachary Kreiner (Silver)
Anthony Maltese (Gold)
Desha Perera (Gold)
Andrew Ratz (Silver)
Alexa Schnell (Gold)
Lauren Thompson (Silver)
Kelly Zervos (Gold)
UNDERCLASSMAN AWARDS
These awards are given on the basis of academic merit, financial need, or a combination thereof.
CRC Press Freshman Achievement Award: This award is given in recognition of outstanding scholastic achievement in chemistry during the freshman year. The award consists of the CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics.
Teagan Young
Morrissey Medals: This award is given in recognition of outstanding achievement in scholarship to a Freshman, Sophomore and Junior Chemistry and Biochemistry Major.
| CHEMISTRY | BIOCHEMISTRY | |
|---|---|---|
| FRESHMAN | Amanda Briggs | Sarah Kozlowski |
| SOPHOMORE | Emma Eisen | Katherine Summers |
| JUNIOR | Diana Lambropoulos | Morgan Ashauer |
Louis Glunz Family-Regis Scholarship – A monetary award for a Junior Chemistry or Biochemistry Major who exhibits academic excellence. The awardee may apply for a summer internship at Regis Technologies, Inc. (as long as the company and the internship program exist).
Alayna Bland
Carl E. Moore, Sr., Scholarship: This award is given to students taking Undergraduate Research in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Dr. Deborah Hockman established this award in honor of her Ph.D. advisor; the late Dr. Carl E. Moore, Sr. Dr. Hockman received her Ph.D. in 1981 and was named The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Alumna of the Year in 2011. AWARDED FOR SPRING 24.
Konrad Kutrzuba
Yuliya Lenyk
Fuchs Scholarship: This monetary scholarship is awarded to an outstanding freshman Chemistry or Biochemistry major who is enrolled in CHEM 106. The donor, Loyola Alumnus, Dr. Helmuth Fuchs ’62, is currently a Professor Emeritus of Biochemistry at the State University of New York-Farmingdale.
Grace Daum
Cassaretto Scholarship: Two monetary scholarships awarded to sophomore Chemistry or Biochemistry Majors who will be returning as juniors in the fall. Professor Cassaretto was a former faculty member in the department who also received his Ph.D. degree at Loyola in 1948. He was one of the first to be awarded a Ph.D. at Loyola.
Juliana Linder
Alex Piero
Babler Needs-Based Chemistry Scholarship: This scholarship recognizes a Sophomore Chemistry or Biochemistry major who demonstrates academic excellence along with a financial need component. Professor Babler was a Professor Emerius here at Loyola and also received his B.S. degree at Loyola in 1966.
Jennifer Kamwo Feussi
Chemistry Endowed Scholarship: This Chemistry Endowed Scholarship, created by Professor Emeritus Dr. David Crumrine, recognizes a Junior Chemistry or Biochemistry major who demonstrates academic excellence along with a financial need component.
Alex Reina
McMahon Scholarship – A monetary award for a Junior Chemistry or Biochemistry Major who exhibits academic excellence.
Vidya Gundlapalli
Dr. Robert Otremba Scholarship: Three scholarships awarded in Spring 2024 from the endowment created from the estate of Robert Otremba (MS'63). Awarded to Chemistry or Biochemistry majors who demonstrate academic excellence along with a financial need component.
Nirali Chandel
Elizaveta Kolbunova
Angel Munos
GRADUATE STUDENT AWARDS
Best TA – Bailey Hanson
Dumbach Medal – Madison Smith
SENIOR AWARDS
ACS Division of Inorganic Chemistry Undergraduate Award in Inorganic Chemistry This award recognizes achievement by an undergraduate student in inorganic chemistry. The award consists of a personalized certificate and a letter of commendation signed by the Chair of the ACS Division of Inorganic Chemistry.
Kelly Zervos
ACS Division of Organic Chemistry Undergraduate Award in Organic Chemistry This award consists of a personalize certificate and letter of recognition signed by the Chair for the ACS Div of Organic Chemistry. Criteria- Graduating senior who has demonstrated excellence in organic chemistry based on a combination of research experience, coursework and a desire to pursue a career in chemistry.
Konrad Kutrzuba
ACS Division of Physical Chemistry Undergraduate Award in Physical Chemistry This award recognizes outstanding achievement by an undergraduate in physical chemistry. Award consists of a certificate, recognition on the Division’s website and a one-year complimentary membership in the Division of Physical Chemistry.
Yunhao Xu
Senior Morrissey Medals: This award is given in recognition of outstanding achievement in scholarship to a Chemistry and Biochemistry Major.
Kelly Zervos – Chemistry Major
Alexa Schnell – Biochemistry Major
Professor Cassaretto Medal: The medal plus a $500 monetary award is given to a Senior Chemistry or Biochemistry Major in recognition of outstanding achievement in scholarship coupled with generous service to the department. Professor Cassaretto was a former faculty member in the department who also received his Ph.D. degree at Loyola in 1948. He was one of the first to be awarded a Ph.D. at Loyola.
Grace Dudley
American Institute of Chemists Award: This award is given in recognition of an outstanding graduating senior who has demonstrated a record of achievement. The award consists of a certificate and a one-year membership in the American Institute of Chemists.
Desha Perera
Merck Index Award: This award is given in recognition of the top graduating senior. The award consists of Merck Index.
Konrad Kutrzuba
The Chair Recognition Award - for outstanding scholarship by a graduating senior.
Madeline Collins
Grace Flemming
Cole Gebert
Samuel Jezuit
Julia Kaniuk
Anthony Maltese
Andrew Ratz
Lauren Thompson
Alex Tollefson
Departmental Honors: In order to graduate with Chemistry/Biochemistry Honors a student needs a 3.5 GPA or higher in Chemistry/Biochemistry courses, exclusive of undergraduate research & Chemistry seminar, but having completed at least one semester of undergraduate research & Chemistry Seminar. (Gold Keys are awarded to students who received a Chemistry/Biochemistry GPA of 3.8 or higher.)
Madeline Collins (Silver)
Samuel Jezuit (Gold)
Julia Kaniuk (Gold)
Andrew Kramer (Silver)
Zachary Kreiner (Silver)
Anthony Maltese (Gold)
Desha Perera (Gold)
Andrew Ratz (Silver)
Alexa Schnell (Gold)
Lauren Thompson (Silver)
Kelly Zervos (Gold)
UNDERCLASSMAN AWARDS
These awards are given on the basis of academic merit, financial need, or a combination thereof.
CRC Press Freshman Achievement Award: This award is given in recognition of outstanding scholastic achievement in chemistry during the freshman year. The award consists of the CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics.
Teagan Young
Morrissey Medals: This award is given in recognition of outstanding achievement in scholarship to a Freshman, Sophomore and Junior Chemistry and Biochemistry Major.
| CHEMISTRY | BIOCHEMISTRY | |
|---|---|---|
| FRESHMAN | Amanda Briggs | Sarah Kozlowski |
| SOPHOMORE | Emma Eisen | Katherine Summers |
| JUNIOR | Diana Lambropoulos | Morgan Ashauer |
Louis Glunz Family-Regis Scholarship – A monetary award for a Junior Chemistry or Biochemistry Major who exhibits academic excellence. The awardee may apply for a summer internship at Regis Technologies, Inc. (as long as the company and the internship program exist).
Alayna Bland
Carl E. Moore, Sr., Scholarship: This award is given to students taking Undergraduate Research in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Dr. Deborah Hockman established this award in honor of her Ph.D. advisor; the late Dr. Carl E. Moore, Sr. Dr. Hockman received her Ph.D. in 1981 and was named The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Alumna of the Year in 2011. AWARDED FOR SPRING 24.
Konrad Kutrzuba
Yuliya Lenyk
Fuchs Scholarship: This monetary scholarship is awarded to an outstanding freshman Chemistry or Biochemistry major who is enrolled in CHEM 106. The donor, Loyola Alumnus, Dr. Helmuth Fuchs ’62, is currently a Professor Emeritus of Biochemistry at the State University of New York-Farmingdale.
Grace Daum
Cassaretto Scholarship: Two monetary scholarships awarded to sophomore Chemistry or Biochemistry Majors who will be returning as juniors in the fall. Professor Cassaretto was a former faculty member in the department who also received his Ph.D. degree at Loyola in 1948. He was one of the first to be awarded a Ph.D. at Loyola.
Juliana Linder
Alex Piero
Babler Needs-Based Chemistry Scholarship: This scholarship recognizes a Sophomore Chemistry or Biochemistry major who demonstrates academic excellence along with a financial need component. Professor Babler was a Professor Emerius here at Loyola and also received his B.S. degree at Loyola in 1966.
Jennifer Kamwo Feussi
Chemistry Endowed Scholarship: This Chemistry Endowed Scholarship, created by Professor Emeritus Dr. David Crumrine, recognizes a Junior Chemistry or Biochemistry major who demonstrates academic excellence along with a financial need component.
Alex Reina
McMahon Scholarship – A monetary award for a Junior Chemistry or Biochemistry Major who exhibits academic excellence.
Vidya Gundlapalli
Dr. Robert Otremba Scholarship: Three scholarships awarded in Spring 2024 from the endowment created from the estate of Robert Otremba (MS'63). Awarded to Chemistry or Biochemistry majors who demonstrate academic excellence along with a financial need component.
Nirali Chandel
Elizaveta Kolbunova
Angel Munos
GRADUATE STUDENT AWARDS
Best TA – Bailey Hanson
Dumbach Medal – Madison Smith