Student Awards 2024  

University Prizes

Graham Prize

The gift of James Chandler Graham, Class of 1890, awarded to a member of the graduating class for excellence in natural science.

  • Sara Ptaszynska

Phi Beta Kappa

  • Ari Hart
  • Emma Johnston
  • Brianna Mark
  • Mikoto Nakamura
  • Alexis Papavasiliou
  • Sara Ptaszynska
  • Michael Quinteros

The Bridge Builder Award

Awarded to a student and student group who have succeeded in strengthening the relationship between Wesleyan and the greater Middletown community.

  • Nicole Allina

Department Prizes

Hawk Prize

The gift of Philip B. Hawk, Class of 1898, as a memorial to his wife, Gladys, to the students who have done the most effective work in biochemistry.

  • Emma Johnston
  • Alexis Papavasiliou
  • Sara Ptaszynska
  • Eric Sakkas
  • Michael Quinteros

Scott Biomedical Prize

Awarded to a member or members of the molecular biology and biochemistry senior class who have demonstrated excellence and interest in commencing a career in academic or applied medicine.

  • Arpie Bakshian
  • Sara Beth Bouchard
  • Gabrielle Chernomorsky
  • Maddy Fay
  • Charlotte George
  • Lucas Hughes
  • Mikoto Nakamura
  • Beatrice Oey
  • Tai Lon Tan
  • Mingyu Wang

Dr. Neil Clendeninn Prize

Established in 1991 by George Thornton, Class of 1991, and David Derryck, Class of 1993, for the African American student who has achieved academic excellence in biology and/or molecular biology and biochemistry. This student must have completed his or her sophomore year and in that time have exemplified those qualities of character, leadership, and concern for the Wesleyan community as shown by Dr. Neil Clendeninn, Class of 1971.

  • Princess Asante
  • Nakial Cross

The Peterson Prize

Established in 1963 by bequest of William Harold Peterson, Class of 1907, for graduate study in biochemistry at Wesleyan.

  • Lorencia Chigweshe

William Firshein Prize

In honor of founding faculty member William Firshein, awarded to the graduating MB&B student who has contributed the most to the interests and character of the molecular biology and biochemistry department.

  • Ghazia Abbas
  • Zane Lombardo

Melnick Travel Grant

  • Pete Hwang, '25
  • Tai Lon Tan, '24

Organizational Prizes

ASBMB Honors Society

  • Tai Lon Tan, '24
  • Sara Beth Bouchard, '24

ASBMB Sewer Scholarship

  • Antonio Rivera, '26

ASBMB Travel Award

  • Tai Lon Tan, '24
  • Phyllis Schram, '25

SACNAS Travel Award

  • Julissa Cruz Bautista, '25
  • Antonio Rivera, '26