Department of Biology
Honors and Awards
2011 Undergraduate Awards
Each year the Department of Biology recognizes and awards undergraduates who have made outstanding contributions to research. Congratulations!
Nathan D. Hicks
Joan M. Herbers Award in Biology
Mr. Hick's Honors project on the genetics of malaria will lead to two important journal papers. He plans a career in medicine and medical research.
Charles S. Hackett
George Perkins Marsh Award in Ecology/Evolution
Mr. Charles Hackett's Honors project on neural stem cell transplantation in treatment of an animal model of Multiple Sclerosis will lead to two important journal papers. He plans a career in medicine and medical research.
Katherine M. St. Denis
Kurt Milton Pickett Award
Ms. St. Denis is a McNair Scholar and has already published her research on the genetics of malaria. She has been accepted into the PhD program at the University of Pennsylvania.
Mathew P. Wajda
Bernd Heinrich Award in Physiology or Evolution
Mr. Wajda conducted research on the function of flight muscles on the mating behavior of fruit flies. He plans to attend medical school.
Mallory P. Romanovitch
Paul A. Moody Award in Biology
Ms. Romanovitch's Honors project is determining the function of an important cell membrane receptor. She begins her masters degree research next year in the Department of Biology.
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