Chemistry | Scholarships & Awards | West Virginia University

Awards: Every April, the Department recognizes students who have earned awards and scholarships from the Department, College and University. Below is a list of the most recent chemistry awards and awardees selected by the Department .

NORTHERN WEST VIRGINIA SECTION AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY AWARD

The outstanding junior chemistry major who is also recognized at the Northern West Virginia American Chemical Society Spring Banquet. The awardee gets a subscription to the Journal of Chemical Education.

Chris Mercer

AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY AWARD

To an outstanding rising senior working in the area of analytical chemistry. The awardee receives a subscription to Analytical Chemistry and a certificate from the ACS.

Daniel Carrier

SOCIETY FOR ANALYTICAL CHEMISTS OF PITTSBURGH AWARD

To an outstanding graduating senior. The awardee attends a dinner, and receives an award certificate, their name on a permanent plaque, and $300 cash award at a ceremony in Pittsburgh.

Jason Turner

MERCK INDEX AWARD

An award sponsored by Merck to encourage careers in medically related areas. The awardee receives an embossed Merck Index mailed to his home.

Aaron Ferda

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMISTS AWARD

An award for overall excellence for a chemistry major. The awardee receives a membership in AIC, a listing in their directory and subscription to their journal.

Kelli Sikorski

HYPERCUBE SCHOLAR

An award for an outstanding undergraduate student going to graduate school. The awardee receives a framed certificate and molecular modeling software worth $1000.

Lauren Boyle (going to the University of Wisconsin)

JOHN H. STROHL CHEMISTRY 110 AWARD

An award for the top student in Chem 110 for 2004/05. The awardee receives $100, a certificate, and their name on a permanent plaque.

Lauren Dembeck

CHEMISTRY 112 AWARD

An award for the top student in Chem 112. The awardee receives a certificate and Merck Index.

CRC PRESS FRESHMAN ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Recognition for the student achieving the highest score on Chem 115 Final Exam in Fall 2004. The student?s overall academic performance is included in the selection process. The awardee receives a certificate and CRC Handbook with name plate.

Jonathon Jones

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY AWARDS

An award for the top student in each Organic section in Fall 2004. The students receive a certificate and a copy of the Merck Index.

Patricia Shaw (Penn)
Gretchen Egbert (Richards-Babb)
Omid Jalali (Ahmed)
Amos Turner (Wang)
Brian McMillan (O’Doherty)

WHITEHILL AWARDS

Students take the Whitehill exam in General Chemistry on a Saturday morning. Students with the top five scores receive cash awards & certificates. More importantly, they get to skip their final exam that semester.

First Place ($100)
Monica Shah

Second Place ($50)
Benjamin Wilhelm

Third Place ($30)
Isaac James

Fourth Place ($25)
Unbar Moghal

Fifth Place ($20) (tie)
Adam Hill
Thomas Schreiber

JOHN A. MOORE TRUST SCHOLARSHIP 2004 – 2005

The Scholarship is awarded by the Department to B.S. chemistry students who must maintain a 3.0 GPA.

Anthony Ballas
Amanda Barker
Lauren Boyle
Wesley Crouser
Adam Hill
Matthew Hurley
Michael Hushion
John Martin
Chris Mercer
Krista Robrecht
Thomas Schreiber
Matthew Stahl
Kristen Statler

ROBERT AND PATRICIA MILLER STULTZ SCHOLARSHIP

A Department Scholarship in honor of long-time supporters of the Chemistry Department

John Martin

WILLARD W. HODGE SCHOLARSHIPS

A Department Scholarship for (get info from Jeff Petersen)

Mallory Crawford
Aaron Ferda (NA)
Jason Turner

CARPENTER FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP

Dru Burns

JOHN H. STROHL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

A Department Scholarship in honor of former faculty member John Strohl to a student who __. The awardee has his or her name inscribed on a permanent plaque in Chemistry.

Melissa Pablic

OUTSTANDING GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANTS

Teaching assistants receive these awards based on student and faculty evaluations. Each awardee receives a certificate and monetary awards in paychecks.

Advanced GTA ($150)
Sanjeeva Guppi
Jennifer Robertson
Tsanangurayi Tongesayi
Lily Wang

First Year GTA ($100)
Jennifer Wiseman

External GTA ($100)
Brooke Fridley
Gabrielle Rogers

Special TA Recognition Award ($100)
Ron Clawson

Undergraduate TA ($50)
Lisa Go Chris Mercer
Amy Richmond
Krista Robrecht
Rachel Simpson

Student Lab. Assistant ($75)
Kjirsten Yahr

FORREST FERRELL AWARD

This award goes to the teaching assistant who takes the best care of the lab facilities. It is in honor of a former lab manager in the department. The awardee receives a certificate and $200 award in their paycheck.

Jennifer Robertson

EBERLY COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES OUTSTANDING TEACHING ASSISTANT

This award is given to the teaching assistant nominated by Department and recognized by the College in a separate ceremony. The awardee receives from the Department a certificate and $150 award in their paycheck.